Set market cap
17 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in POP Series 1
The top 10 cards are 95% of the set’s $769.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rayquaza | #3 | Rare | $435.42 | $37,500.00 |
| 2 |  Tyranitar ex | #17 | Rare | $117.55 | $10,035.33 |
| 3 |  Armaldo ex | #16 | Rare | $40.12 | $1,775.12 |
| 4 |  Swampert | #5 | Rare | $30.00 | — |
| 5 |  Blaziken | #1 | Rare | $22.51 | $569.69 |
| 6 |  Sceptile | #4 | Rare | $21.07 | $357.62 |
| 7 |  Murkrow | #8 | Uncommon | $19.95 | $56.00 |
| 8 |  Metagross | #2 | Rare | $17.56 | $225.00 |
| 9 |  Pupitar | #9 | Uncommon | $14.68 | — |
| 10 |  Beautifly | #6 | Uncommon | $13.48 | $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 $435.42 → PSA 10 $37,500.00 86.1×EV +$1,348.77Tyranitar ex #17raw $117.55 → PSA 10 $10,035.33 85.4×EV +$3,624.36Armaldo ex #16raw $40.12 → PSA 10 $1,775.12 44.2×EV +$110.96Blaziken #1raw $22.51 → PSA 10 $569.69 25.3×EV +$165.24Sceptile #4raw $21.07 → PSA 10 $357.62 17×EV +$131.55Metagross #2raw $17.56 → PSA 10 $225.00 12.8×EV +$148.27Fees 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 — $435.42
- Tyranitar ex #17 — $117.55
- Armaldo ex #16 — $40.12
- Swampert #5 — $30.00
- Blaziken #1 — $22.51
- Sceptile #4 — $21.07
- Murkrow #8 — $19.95
- Metagross #2 — $17.56
- Pupitar #9 — $14.68
- Beautifly #6 — $13.48
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 $768.99, with Rayquaza #3 as the most valuable card at $435.42. 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 $435.42, 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 $768.99 at market prices.
When was POP Series 1 released?
POP Series 1 was released on 2004-09-01.