Set market cap
106 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Great Encounters
The top 10 cards are 75% of the set’s $1,527.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Darkrai LV.X | #104 | Rare Holo LV.X | $267.60 | $18,235.71 |
| 2 |  Palkia LV.X | #106 | Rare Holo LV.X | $236.27 | $3,494.00 |
| 3 |  Dialga LV.X | #105 | Rare Holo LV.X | $199.52 | — |
| 4 |  Porygon2 | #49 | Uncommon | $150.00 | — |
| 5 |  Cresselia LV.X | #103 | Rare Holo LV.X | $71.00 | $5,599.51 |
| 6 |  Swampert | #9 | Rare Holo | $54.62 | $2,700.00 |
| 7 |  Darkrai | #3 | Rare Holo | $49.21 | $4,652.07 |
| 8 |  Darkrai | #4 | Rare Holo | $49.07 | $9,500.00 |
| 9 |  Rotom | #7 | Rare Holo | $42.70 | $1,675.00 |
| 10 |  Sceptile | #8 | Rare Holo | $29.80 | $2,500.00 |
How Great Encounters 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 Great Encounters cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Swampert #9raw $54.62 → PSA 10 $2,700.00 49.4×EV +$806.99Darkrai #3raw $49.21 → PSA 10 $4,652.07 94.5×EV +$1,365.85Darkrai #4raw $49.07 → PSA 10 $9,500.00 193.6×EV +$1,313.04Rotom #7raw $42.70 → PSA 10 $1,675.00 39.2×EV +$480.31Sceptile #8raw $29.80 → PSA 10 $2,500.00 83.9×EV +$854.09
Blaziken #1raw $27.50 → PSA 10 $7,250.00 263.6×EV +$1,381.54Strong 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 Great Encounters
Creators on Great Encounters
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Great Encounters cards
This set has 4 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
All cards 106
![Unown [H] #29 Great Encounters](https://api.cardprice.com/images/cards/dp4-29.png?v=5)
![Unown [G] #57 Great Encounters](https://api.cardprice.com/images/cards/dp4-57.png?v=5)
![Unown [F] #56 Great Encounters](https://api.cardprice.com/images/cards/dp4-56.png?v=5)
![Unown [L] #91 Great Encounters](https://api.cardprice.com/images/cards/dp4-91.png?v=5)
Most valuable cards in Great Encounters
- Darkrai LV.X #104 — $267.60
- Palkia LV.X #106 — $236.27
- Dialga LV.X #105 — $199.52
- Cresselia LV.X #103 — $71.00
- Swampert #9 — $54.62
- Darkrai #3 — $49.21
- Darkrai #4 — $49.07
- Rotom #7 — $42.70
- Sceptile #8 — $29.80
- Blaziken #1 — $27.50
About Great Encounters
Great Encounters is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Diamond & Pearl series, released on 2008-02-01. The set contains 106 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,380.68, with Darkrai LV.X #104 as the most valuable card at $267.60. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Great Encounters — FAQ
How many cards are in Great Encounters?
Great Encounters contains 106 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Great Encounters?
Darkrai LV.X #104 at $267.60, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Great Encounters set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,380.68 at market prices.
When was Great Encounters released?
Great Encounters was released on 2008-02-01.