Set market cap
107 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Emerald
The top 10 cards are 69% of the set’s $3,405.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rayquaza | #9 | Rare Holo | $400.00 | $6,300.00 |
| 2 |  Regice ex | #98 | Rare Holo EX | $350.00 | $4,254.18 |
| 3 |  Raichu ex | #97 | Rare Holo EX | $300.00 | $3,020.99 |
| 4 |  Altaria ex | #90 | Rare Holo EX | $299.99 | — |
| 5 |  Deoxys ex | #93 | Rare Holo EX | $264.94 | $6,973.82 |
| 6 |  Milotic ex | #96 | Rare Holo EX | $200.00 | $22,418.85 |
| 7 |  Regirock ex | #99 | Rare Holo EX | $179.99 | $1,828.83 |
| 8 |  Deoxys | #2 | Rare Holo | $140.00 | $5,800.50 |
| 9 |  Registeel ex | #100 | Rare Holo EX | $110.00 | $3,301.71 |
| 10 |  Farfetch'd | #107 | Rare Secret | $107.47 | — |
How Emerald 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 Emerald cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Rayquaza #9raw $400.00 → PSA 10 $6,300.00 15.8×EV +$1,044.49Regice ex #98raw $350.00 → PSA 10 $4,254.18 12.2×EV +$352.76Raichu ex #97raw $300.00 → PSA 10 $3,020.99 10.1×EV +$323.05Deoxys ex #93raw $264.94 → PSA 10 $6,973.82 26.3×EV +$1,501.47Milotic ex #96raw $200.00 → PSA 10 $22,418.85 112.1×EV +$2,591.44Regirock ex #99raw $179.99 → PSA 10 $1,828.83 10.2×EV +$330.89Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Psychic Energy #105raw $19.99 → PSA 10 $68.00 3.4×EV −$15.53
Grass Energy #101raw $18.33 → PSA 10 $188.25 10.3×EV −$6.10
Fire Energy #102raw $17.50 → PSA 10 $275.00 15.7×EV +$16.06
Water Energy #103raw $17.49 → PSA 10 $81.50 4.7×EV −$0.61
Fighting Energy #106raw $15.99 → PSA 10 $155.00 9.7×EV +$4.60
Lightning Energy #104raw $13.87 → PSA 10 $137.43 9.9×EV −$0.90Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Emerald
Creators on Emerald
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Emerald cards
This set has 11 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
![Emerald Theme Deck - "Hydrobloom" [Milotic]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/232874.jpg?v=4)
![Emerald Theme Deck - "Wildfire" [Manectric]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/232875.jpg?v=4)
All cards 107
Most valuable cards in Emerald
- Rayquaza #9 — $400.00
- Regice ex #98 — $350.00
- Raichu ex #97 — $300.00
- Altaria ex #90 — $299.99
- Deoxys ex #93 — $264.94
- Milotic ex #96 — $200.00
- Regirock ex #99 — $179.99
- Deoxys #2 — $140.00
- Registeel ex #100 — $110.00
- Farfetch'd #107 — $107.47
About Emerald
Emerald is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the EX series, released on 2005-05-01. The set contains 107 cards — 106 in the base set plus 1 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $3,405.19, with Rayquaza #9 as the most valuable card at $400.00. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Emerald — FAQ
How many cards are in Emerald?
Emerald contains 107 cards — 106 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Emerald?
Rayquaza #9 at $400.00, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Emerald set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $3,405.19 at market prices.
When was Emerald released?
Emerald was released on 2005-05-01.