Set market cap
107 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Emerald
The top 10 cards are 68% of the set’s $3,615.00 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 | $426.49 | $17,750.00 |
| 2 |  Regice ex | #98 | Rare Holo EX | $350.00 | $4,900.00 |
| 3 |  Deoxys ex | #93 | Rare Holo EX | $306.66 | $8,222.05 |
| 4 |  Raichu ex | #97 | Rare Holo EX | $300.00 | $3,336.88 |
| 5 |  Altaria ex | #90 | Rare Holo EX | $299.99 | — |
| 6 |  Milotic ex | #96 | Rare Holo EX | $200.00 | $22,094.40 |
| 7 |  Regirock ex | #99 | Rare Holo EX | $176.66 | $1,915.49 |
| 8 |  Deoxys | #2 | Rare Holo | $140.00 | $260.00 |
| 9 |  Dusclops ex | #94 | Rare Holo EX | $125.95 | $4,433.64 |
| 10 |  Medicham ex | #95 | Rare Holo EX | $119.33 | $3,100.00 |
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 $426.49 → PSA 10 $17,750.00 41.6×EV +$4,086.79Regice ex #98raw $350.00 → PSA 10 $4,900.00 14×EV +$806.42Deoxys ex #93raw $306.66 → PSA 10 $8,222.05 26.8×EV +$4,318.06Raichu ex #97raw $300.00 → PSA 10 $3,336.88 11.1×EV +$916.99Milotic ex #96raw $200.00 → PSA 10 $22,094.40 110.5×EV +$2,901.56Regirock ex #99raw $176.66 → PSA 10 $1,915.49 10.8×EV +$528.62Strong 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 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 13 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=5)
![Emerald Theme Deck - "Wildfire" [Manectric]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/232875.jpg?v=5)
All cards 107
Most valuable cards in Emerald
- Rayquaza #9 — $426.49
- Regice ex #98 — $350.00
- Deoxys ex #93 — $306.66
- Raichu ex #97 — $300.00
- Altaria ex #90 — $299.99
- Milotic ex #96 — $200.00
- Regirock ex #99 — $176.66
- Deoxys #2 — $140.00
- Dusclops ex #94 — $125.95
- Medicham ex #95 — $119.33
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 $3,615.10, with Rayquaza #9 as the most valuable card at $426.49. 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 $426.49, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Emerald set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $3,615.10 at market prices.
When was Emerald released?
Emerald was released on 2005-05-01.