Set market cap
138 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Plasma Storm
The top 10 cards are 94% of the set’s $4,125.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lugia-EX | #134 | Rare Ultra | $1,344.25 | $4,318.79 |
| 2 |  Charizard | #136 | Rare Secret | $1,150.00 | — |
| 3 |  Blastoise | #137 | Rare Secret | $500.00 | $12,300.00 |
| 4 |  Articuno-EX | #132 | Rare Ultra | $364.85 | $6,150.00 |
| 5 |  Victini-EX | #131 | Rare Ultra | $201.35 | $1,780.05 |
| 6 |  Lugia-EX | #108 | Rare Holo EX | $94.69 | $2,357.01 |
| 7 |  Colress | #135 | Rare Ultra | $90.73 | — |
| 8 |  Cobalion-EX | #133 | Rare Ultra | $53.42 | $750.00 |
| 9 |  Random Receiver | #138 | Rare Secret | $40.99 | $497.51 |
| 10 |  Snorlax | #101 | Rare | $28.31 | $307.00 |
How Plasma Storm 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
Plasma Storm promo cards
Black Star promos tied to Plasma Storm — from its ETBs, collection boxes and prerelease events. They live in the BW Black Star Promos set, so a true master-set run includes them separately.
Which Plasma Storm cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Lugia-EX #134raw $1,344.25 → PSA 10 $4,318.79 3.2×EV +$2,917.72Blastoise #137raw $500.00 → PSA 10 $12,300.00 24.6×EV +$1,247.99Articuno-EX #132raw $364.85 → PSA 10 $6,150.00 16.9×EV +$2,273.33Victini-EX #131raw $201.35 → PSA 10 $1,780.05 8.8×EV +$529.03Lugia-EX #108raw $94.69 → PSA 10 $2,357.01 24.9×EV +$282.21Cobalion-EX #133raw $53.42 → PSA 10 $750.00 14×EV +$199.09Fees 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 Plasma Storm
Creators on Plasma Storm
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Plasma Storm 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.
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Sealed products
![Kanto Two Pack Blister [Legendary Birds]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/99153.jpg?v=4)
![Plasma Storm Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/276601.jpg?v=4)
![Kanto Two Pack Blister [Starters]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/99152.jpg?v=4)
![Code Card - Kanto Two Pack Blister [Legendary Birds]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/280564.jpg?v=4)
![Code Card - Kanto Two Pack Blister [Starters]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/280565.jpg?v=4)
All cards 138
Most valuable cards in Plasma Storm
- Lugia-EX #134 — $1,344.25
- Charizard #136 — $1,150.00
- Blastoise #137 — $500.00
- Articuno-EX #132 — $364.85
- Victini-EX #131 — $201.35
- Lugia-EX #108 — $94.69
- Colress #135 — $90.73
- Cobalion-EX #133 — $53.42
- Random Receiver #138 — $40.99
- Snorlax #101 — $28.31
About Plasma Storm
Plasma Storm is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Black & White series, released on 2013-02-06. The set contains 138 cards — 135 in the base set plus 3 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $4,124.92, with Lugia-EX #134 as the most valuable card at $1,344.25. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Plasma Storm — FAQ
How many cards are in Plasma Storm?
Plasma Storm contains 138 cards — 135 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Plasma Storm?
Lugia-EX #134 at $1,344.25, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Plasma Storm set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $4,124.92 at market prices.
When was Plasma Storm released?
Plasma Storm was released on 2013-02-06.