Set market cap
17 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in POP Series 1
The top 10 cards are 93% of the set’s $525.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rayquaza | #3 | Rare | $221.48 | $4,150.00 |
| 2 |  Tyranitar ex | #17 | Rare | $113.82 | $9,877.50 |
| 3 |  Swampert | #5 | Rare | $28.05 | $345.38 |
| 4 |  Armaldo ex | #16 | Rare | $23.94 | $312.50 |
| 5 |  Sceptile | #4 | Rare | $20.69 | $414.63 |
| 6 |  Murkrow | #8 | Uncommon | $20.47 | $56.00 |
| 7 |  Blaziken | #1 | Rare | $19.58 | $436.92 |
| 8 |  Metagross | #2 | Rare | $14.74 | $225.00 |
| 9 |  Pupitar | #9 | Uncommon | $14.12 | $39.99 |
| 10 |  Beautifly | #6 | Uncommon | $13.17 | $118.50 |
How POP Series 1 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 POP Series 1 cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Rayquaza #3raw $221.48 → PSA 10 $4,150.00 18.7×EV +$630.11Tyranitar ex #17raw $113.82 → PSA 10 $9,877.50 86.8×EV +$2,164.21Swampert #5raw $28.05 → PSA 10 $345.38 12.3×EV +$87.81Armaldo ex #16raw $23.94 → PSA 10 $312.50 13.1×EV +$47.37Sceptile #4raw $20.69 → PSA 10 $414.63 20×EV +$79.36Blaziken #1raw $19.58 → PSA 10 $436.92 22.3×EV +$134.61Fees 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 POP Series 1
Creators on POP Series 1
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your POP Series 1 cards
This set has 2 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 17
Most valuable cards in POP Series 1
- Rayquaza #3 — $221.48
- Tyranitar ex #17 — $113.82
- Swampert #5 — $28.05
- Armaldo ex #16 — $23.94
- Sceptile #4 — $20.69
- Murkrow #8 — $20.47
- Blaziken #1 — $19.58
- Metagross #2 — $14.74
- Pupitar #9 — $14.12
- Beautifly #6 — $13.17
About POP Series 1
POP Series 1 is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the POP series, released on 2004-09-01. The set contains 17 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $525.49, with Rayquaza #3 as the most valuable card at $221.48. Prices update nightly from live market data.
POP Series 1 — FAQ
How many cards are in POP Series 1?
POP Series 1 contains 17 cards.
What is the most valuable card in POP Series 1?
Rayquaza #3 at $221.48, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete POP Series 1 set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $525.49 at market prices.
When was POP Series 1 released?
POP Series 1 was released on 2004-09-01.