Miracle of the DesertJPN
Set market cap
53 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Miracle of the Desert
The top 10 cards are 66% of the set’s $760.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Typhlosion ex | #13 | Holo Rare | $84.99 | $1,249.00 |
| 2 |  Sableye | #44 | Holo Rare | $75.00 | $1,035.81 |
| 3 |  Gardevoir ex | #28 | Holo Rare | $69.99 | $1,192.50 |
| 4 |  Mawile | #45 | Holo Rare | $69.34 | $177.69 |
| 5 |  Pikachu | #22 | Common | $47.99 | $274.95 |
| 6 |  Aggron ex | #46 | Holo Rare | $44.99 | $610.00 |
| 7 |  Ludicolo | #20 | Holo Rare | $38.00 | $456.25 |
| 8 |  Wailord ex | #21 | Holo Rare | $35.00 | $1,642.50 |
| 9 |  Armaldo | #39 | Holo Rare | $20.00 | $53.00 |
| 10 |  Raichu ex | #23 | Holo Rare | $20.00 | $2,162.50 |
How Miracle of the Desert 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 Miracle of the Desert cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Typhlosion ex #13raw $84.99 → PSA 10 $1,249.00 14.7×EV +$388.29Sableye #44raw $75.00 → PSA 10 $1,035.81 13.8×EV +$438.17Gardevoir ex #28raw $69.99 → PSA 10 $1,192.50 17×EV +$373.45Pikachu #22raw $47.99 → PSA 10 $274.95 5.7×EV +$122.43Aggron ex #46raw $44.99 → PSA 10 $610.00 13.6×EV +$282.68Ludicolo #20raw $38.00 → PSA 10 $456.25 12×EV +$168.83Strong 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 Miracle of the Desert
Creators on Miracle of the Desert
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Miracle of the Desert 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.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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All cards 53
Most valuable cards in Miracle of the Desert
- Typhlosion ex #13 — $84.99
- Sableye #44 — $75.00
- Gardevoir ex #28 — $69.99
- Mawile #45 — $69.34
- Pikachu #22 — $47.99
- Aggron ex #46 — $44.99
- Ludicolo #20 — $38.00
- Wailord ex #21 — $35.00
- Raichu ex #23 — $20.00
- Wobbuffet #27 — $20.00
About Miracle of the Desert (Japanese)
Miracle of the Desert (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 2003-04-18. The set contains 53 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $757.15, with Typhlosion ex #13 as the most valuable card at $84.99. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Miracle of the Desert (Japanese) — FAQ
How many cards are in Miracle of the Desert (Japanese)?
Miracle of the Desert (Japanese) contains 53 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Miracle of the Desert (Japanese)?
Typhlosion ex #13 at $84.99, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Miracle of the Desert (Japanese) set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $757.15 at market prices.
When was Miracle of the Desert (Japanese) released?
Miracle of the Desert (Japanese) was released on 2003-04-18.