Set market cap
164 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in BREAKthrough
The top 10 cards are 75% of the set’s $1,362.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mewtwo-EX | #164 | Rare Secret | $201.49 | $5,754.58 |
| 2 |  Mewtwo-EX | #163 | Rare Secret | $195.89 | $5,953.57 |
| 3 |  M Mewtwo-EX | #160 | Rare Ultra | $148.94 | $3,047.50 |
| 4 |  M Mewtwo-EX | #159 | Rare Ultra | $131.65 | $2,350.00 |
| 5 |  Mewtwo-EX | #158 | Rare Ultra | $89.25 | $2,756.10 |
| 6 |  Mewtwo-EX | #157 | Rare Ultra | $72.86 | $3,007.14 |
| 7 |  M Houndoom-EX | #154 | Rare Ultra | $57.00 | $986.55 |
| 8 |  Gengar | #60 | Rare Holo | $43.05 | $2,077.00 |
| 9 |  M Mewtwo-EX | #63 | Rare Holo EX | $41.77 | $647.12 |
| 10 |  Houndoom-EX | #153 | Rare Ultra | $39.29 | $1,781.00 |
How BREAKthrough is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
BREAKthrough pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo EX | 8 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 72 |
| Rare BREAK | 6 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 60 |
| Rare Ultra | 10 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 180 |
| Rare Secret | 2 | 1 in 130 | 1 in 260 |
BREAKthrough promo cards
Black Star promos tied to BREAKthrough — from its ETBs, collection boxes and prerelease events. They live in the XY Black Star Promos set, so a true master-set run includes them separately.
Which BREAKthrough cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Mewtwo-EX #164raw $201.49 → PSA 10 $5,754.58 28.6×EV +$777.70Mewtwo-EX #163raw $195.89 → PSA 10 $5,953.57 30.4×EV +$771.68M Mewtwo-EX #160raw $148.94 → PSA 10 $3,047.50 20.5×EV +$544.71M Mewtwo-EX #159raw $131.65 → PSA 10 $2,350.00 17.9×EV +$445.03Mewtwo-EX #158raw $89.25 → PSA 10 $2,756.10 30.9×EV +$580.83Mewtwo-EX #157raw $72.86 → PSA 10 $3,007.14 41.3×EV +$536.56Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about BREAKthrough
Creators on BREAKthrough
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your BREAKthrough cards
This set has 4 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
![Elite Trainer Box [Mewtwo X]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107106.jpg?v=4)
![Elite Trainer Box [Mewtwo Y]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107107.jpg?v=4)
![BREAKthrough Collector Pin 3 Pack Blister [Mega Blaziken]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/117275.jpg?v=4)
![Mega Mewtwo Collection [Mega Mewtwo X]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107118.jpg?v=4)
![Mega Mewtwo Collection [Mega Mewtwo Y]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107119.jpg?v=4)
All cards 165
Most valuable cards in BREAKthrough
- Mewtwo-EX #164 — $201.49
- Mewtwo-EX #163 — $195.89
- M Mewtwo-EX #160 — $148.94
- M Mewtwo-EX #159 — $131.65
- Mewtwo-EX #158 — $89.25
- Mewtwo-EX #157 — $72.86
- M Houndoom-EX #154 — $57.00
- Gengar #60 — $43.05
- M Mewtwo-EX #63 — $41.77
- Houndoom-EX #153 — $39.29
About BREAKthrough
BREAKthrough is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the XY series, released on 2015-11-04. The set contains 165 cards — 162 in the base set plus 3 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,368.31, with Mewtwo-EX #164 as the most valuable card at $201.49. Prices update nightly from live market data.
BREAKthrough — FAQ
How many cards are in BREAKthrough?
BREAKthrough contains 165 cards — 162 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in BREAKthrough?
Mewtwo-EX #164 at $201.49, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete BREAKthrough set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,368.31 at market prices.
When was BREAKthrough released?
BREAKthrough was released on 2015-11-04.