Set market cap
83 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Generations
The top 10 cards are 83% of the set’s $585.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M Charizard-EX | #12 | Rare Holo EX | $159.64 | $3,049.50 |
| 2 |  Zapdos | #29 | Rare Holo | $53.24 | — |
| 3 |  Gengar | #35 | Rare Holo | $45.67 | $4,500.00 |
| 4 |  Leafeon-EX | #10 | Rare Holo EX | $43.79 | $627.28 |
| 5 |  Articuno | #25 | Rare Holo | $40.15 | $2,308.00 |
| 6 |  Jolteon-EX | #28 | Rare Holo EX | $33.73 | $771.55 |
| 7 |  M Blastoise-EX | #18 | Rare Holo EX | $30.53 | $870.49 |
| 8 |  Charizard-EX | #11 | Rare Holo EX | $28.99 | $1,225.00 |
| 9 |  Vaporeon-EX | #24 | Rare Holo EX | $28.67 | $676.00 |
| 10 |  M Venusaur-EX | #2 | Rare Holo EX | $22.60 | $385.59 |
How Generations 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
Generations pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo EX | 12 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 108 |
Which Generations cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
M Charizard-EX #12raw $159.64 → PSA 10 $3,049.50 19.1×EV +$320.59Gengar #35raw $45.67 → PSA 10 $4,500.00 98.5×EV +$309.36Leafeon-EX #10raw $43.79 → PSA 10 $627.28 14.3×EV +$81.50Articuno #25raw $40.15 → PSA 10 $2,308.00 57.5×EV +$227.19Jolteon-EX #28raw $33.73 → PSA 10 $771.55 22.9×EV +$132.10M Blastoise-EX #18raw $30.53 → PSA 10 $870.49 28.5×EV +$119.82Fees 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 Generations
Creators on Generations
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Generations cards
This set has 1 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
![Super-Premium Collection [Mew & Mewtwo]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/147223.jpg?v=4)
![Red & Blue Collection [Pikachu EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/123432.jpg?v=4)
![Red & Blue Collection [Venusaur EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/120700.jpg?v=4)
![Mythical Pokemon Collection Box [Keldeo]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/123740.jpg?v=4)
![Red & Blue Collection [Blastoise EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/118795.jpg?v=4)
![Red & Blue Collection [Charizard EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/115598.jpg?v=4)
![Mythical Pokemon Collection Box [Arceus]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/121363.jpg?v=4)
![Mythical Pokemon Collection Box [Mew]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/113774.jpg?v=4)
![Mythical Pokemon Collection Box [Shaymin]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/120114.jpg?v=4)
![Mythical Pokemon Collection Box [Darkrai]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/118342.jpg?v=4)
![Mythical Pokemon Collection Box [Manaphy]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/118796.jpg?v=4)
All cards 117
Most valuable cards in Generations
- M Charizard-EX #12 — $159.64
- Flareon-EX #RC28 — $140.00
- Sylveon-EX #RC32 — $130.00
- Pikachu #RC29 — $120.00
- M Gardevoir-EX #RC31 — $70.77
- Zapdos #29 — $53.24
- Flareon-EX #RC6 — $52.95
- Sylveon-EX #RC21 — $49.80
- Gardevoir-EX #RC30 — $47.43
- Gengar #35 — $45.88
About Generations
Generations is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the XY series, released on 2016-02-22. The set contains 117 cards — 83 in the base set plus 34 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,497.75, with M Charizard-EX #12 as the most valuable card at $159.64. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Generations — FAQ
How many cards are in Generations?
Generations contains 117 cards — 83 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Generations?
M Charizard-EX #12 at $159.64, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Generations set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,497.75 at market prices.
When was Generations released?
Generations was released on 2016-02-22.