Set market cap
98 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Emerging Powers
The top 10 cards are 58% of the set’s $116.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thundurus | #97 | Rare Ultra | $23.75 | $4,350.00 |
| 2 |  Tornadus | #98 | Rare Ultra | $23.48 | $4,425.00 |
| 3 |  Unfezant | #82 | Rare | $5.69 | $76.67 |
| 4 |  Zoroark | #67 | Rare Holo | $2.87 | $385.00 |
| 5 |  Thundurus | #35 | Rare Holo | $2.42 | $225.59 |
| 6 |  Gothitelle | #47 | Rare Holo | $2.30 | $280.00 |
| 7 |  Sawsbuck | #16 | Rare | $2.10 | $57.79 |
| 8 |  Braviary | #88 | Rare Holo | $2.05 | $159.50 |
| 9 |  Excadrill | #56 | Rare Holo | $1.63 | — |
| 10 |  Gothitelle | #48 | Rare | $1.57 | $58.32 |
How Emerging Powers 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 Emerging Powers cards are worth grading?
Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Emerging Powers
Creators on Emerging Powers
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Emerging Powers cards
Even a modest set deserves basic protection — condition is most of a card’s value.
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.
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Sealed products
![Evolved Battle Action Tin [Serperior]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/98623.jpg?v=5)
![Emerging Powers Theme Deck - "Power Play" [Krookodile]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/98618.jpg?v=5)
![Emerging Powers Theme Deck - "Toxic Tricks" [Scolipede]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/98617.jpg?v=5)
![Code Card - Emerging Powers Theme Deck - "Power Play" [Krookodile]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/280527.jpg?v=5)
All cards 98
Most valuable cards in Emerging Powers
- Thundurus #97 — $23.75
- Tornadus #98 — $23.48
- Unfezant #82 — $5.69
- Zoroark #67 — $2.87
- Thundurus #35 — $2.42
- Gothitelle #47 — $2.30
- Sawsbuck #16 — $2.10
- Braviary #88 — $2.05
- Excadrill #56 — $1.63
- Gothitelle #48 — $1.57
About Emerging Powers
Emerging Powers is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Black & White series, released on 2011-08-31. The set contains 98 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $116.47, with Thundurus #97 as the most valuable card at $23.75. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Emerging Powers — FAQ
How many cards are in Emerging Powers?
Emerging Powers contains 98 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Emerging Powers?
Thundurus #97 at $23.75, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Emerging Powers set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $116.47 at market prices.
When was Emerging Powers released?
Emerging Powers was released on 2011-08-31.