Set market cap
111 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Dark Explorers
The top 10 cards are 87% of the set’s $4,058.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gardevoir | #109 | Rare Secret | $946.33 | $6,615.13 |
| 2 |  Darkrai-EX | #107 | Rare Ultra | $789.99 | $5,500.00 |
| 3 |  Groudon-EX | #106 | Rare Ultra | $427.46 | $15,000.00 |
| 4 |  Raikou-EX | #105 | Rare Ultra | $320.40 | $3,082.80 |
| 5 |  Kyogre-EX | #104 | Rare Ultra | $316.48 | $3,612.75 |
| 6 |  Entei-EX | #103 | Rare Ultra | $255.91 | — |
| 7 |  Archeops | #110 | Rare Secret | $170.24 | $2,736.75 |
| 8 |  Kyogre-EX | #26 | Rare Holo EX | $111.41 | $513.92 |
| 9 |  Tornadus-EX | #108 | Rare Ultra | $99.99 | $3,650.00 |
| 10 |  Pokémon Catcher | #111 | Rare Secret | $99.69 | $1,062.50 |
How Dark Explorers 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
Which Dark Explorers cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Gardevoir #109raw $946.33 → PSA 10 $6,615.13 7×EV +$604.79Darkrai-EX #107raw $789.99 → PSA 10 $5,500.00 7×EV +$1,969.05Groudon-EX #106raw $427.46 → PSA 10 $15,000.00 35.1×EV +$1,675.04Raikou-EX #105raw $320.40 → PSA 10 $3,082.80 9.6×EV +$786.84Kyogre-EX #104raw $316.48 → PSA 10 $3,612.75 11.4×EV +$1,695.33Archeops #110raw $170.24 → PSA 10 $2,736.75 16.1×EV +$428.31Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Dark Explorers
Creators on Dark Explorers
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Dark Explorers cards
This set has 8 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
![Dark Explorers 3 Pack Blister [Luxray]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/477179.jpg?v=4)
![Dark Explorers 3 Pack Blister [Krookodile]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/477180.jpg?v=4)
All cards 111
Most valuable cards in Dark Explorers
- Gardevoir #109 — $946.33
- Darkrai-EX #107 — $789.99
- Groudon-EX #106 — $427.46
- Raikou-EX #105 — $320.40
- Kyogre-EX #104 — $316.48
- Entei-EX #103 — $255.91
- Archeops #110 — $170.24
- Kyogre-EX #26 — $111.41
- Tornadus-EX #108 — $99.99
- Pokémon Catcher #111 — $99.69
About Dark Explorers
Dark Explorers is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Black & White series, released on 2012-05-09. The set contains 111 cards — 108 in the base set plus 3 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $4,058.41, with Gardevoir #109 as the most valuable card at $946.33. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Dark Explorers — FAQ
How many cards are in Dark Explorers?
Dark Explorers contains 111 cards — 108 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Dark Explorers?
Gardevoir #109 at $946.33, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Dark Explorers set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $4,058.41 at market prices.
When was Dark Explorers released?
Dark Explorers was released on 2012-05-09.