Expansion PackJPN
Set market cap
102 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Expansion Pack
The top 10 cards are 70% of the set’s $2,193.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charizard | #promo | Holo Rare | $800.61 | $23,411.78 |
| 2 |  Blastoise | #promo | Holo Rare | $156.82 | $5,256.08 |
| 3 |  Venusaur | #promo | Holo Rare | $124.99 | $3,799.99 |
| 4 |  Gyarados | #promo | Holo Rare | $112.30 | $2,137.50 |
| 5 |  Mewtwo | #promo | Holo Rare | $108.33 | $5,999.99 |
| 6 |  Alakazam | #promo | Holo Rare | $53.83 | $2,036.61 |
| 7 |  Electabuzz | #promo | Rare | $49.00 | — |
| 8 |  Dragonair | #promo | Rare | $43.68 | — |
| 9 |  Raichu | #promo | Holo Rare | $43.43 | $2,667.53 |
| 10 |  Machamp | #promo | Holo Rare | $41.32 | $930.00 |
How Expansion Pack 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 Expansion Pack cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Charizard #promoraw $800.61 → PSA 10 $23,411.78 29.2×EV +$3,432.63Blastoise #promoraw $156.82 → PSA 10 $5,256.08 33.5×EV +$783.23Venusaur #promoraw $124.99 → PSA 10 $3,799.99 30.4×EV +$665.11Gyarados #promoraw $112.30 → PSA 10 $2,137.50 19×EV +$513.18Mewtwo #promoraw $108.33 → PSA 10 $5,999.99 55.4×EV +$1,314.37Alakazam #promoraw $53.83 → PSA 10 $2,036.61 37.8×EV +$494.68Fees 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 Expansion Pack
Creators on Expansion Pack
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Expansion Pack cards
This set has 5 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.
eBay →Affiliate links — purchases support CardPrice at no extra cost. Full guide: how to build & store a master set.
Sealed products
All cards 102
Most valuable cards in Expansion Pack
- Charizard #promo — $800.61
- Blastoise #promo — $156.82
- Venusaur #promo — $124.99
- Gyarados #promo — $112.30
- Mewtwo #promo — $108.33
- Alakazam #promo — $53.83
- Electabuzz #promo — $49.00
- Dragonair #promo — $43.68
- Raichu #promo — $43.43
- Machamp #promo — $41.32
About Expansion Pack (Japanese)
Expansion Pack (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 1996-10-20. The set contains 102 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $2,192.70, with Charizard #promo as the most valuable card at $800.61. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Expansion Pack (Japanese) — FAQ
How many cards are in Expansion Pack (Japanese)?
Expansion Pack (Japanese) contains 102 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Expansion Pack (Japanese)?
Charizard #promo at $800.61, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Expansion Pack (Japanese) set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,192.70 at market prices.
When was Expansion Pack (Japanese) released?
Expansion Pack (Japanese) was released on 1996-10-20.