Set market cap
17 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in POP Series 3
The top 10 cards are 87% of the set’s $768.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ho-Oh ex | #17 | Rare | $125.00 | $2,241.78 |
| 2 |  Pichu Bros. | #16 | Common | $119.49 | $1,386.79 |
| 3 |  Blastoise | #1 | Rare | $100.00 | $1,189.01 |
| 4 |  Ditto | #12 | Common | $77.55 | $264.15 |
| 5 |  Jolteon | #3 | Rare | $65.00 | $695.00 |
| 6 |  Minun | #4 | Rare | $50.00 | $722.40 |
| 7 |  Eevee | #13 | Common | $37.10 | $204.50 |
| 8 |  Plusle | #5 | Rare | $34.99 | $99.99 |
| 9 |  Vaporeon | #6 | Rare | $31.61 | $400.20 |
| 10 |  Combusken | #7 | Uncommon | $27.63 | $248.62 |
How POP Series 3 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 3 cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Ho-Oh ex #17raw $125.00 → PSA 10 $2,241.78 17.9×EV +$2,002.87Pichu Bros. #16raw $119.49 → PSA 10 $1,386.79 11.6×EV +$589.80Blastoise #1raw $100.00 → PSA 10 $1,189.01 11.9×EV +$261.02Ditto #12raw $77.55 → PSA 10 $264.15 3.4×EV +$90.16Jolteon #3raw $65.00 → PSA 10 $695.00 10.7×EV +$492.11Minun #4raw $50.00 → PSA 10 $722.40 14.4×EV +$82.30Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about POP Series 3
Creators on POP Series 3
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your POP Series 3 cards
This set has 3 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 3
- Ho-Oh ex #17 — $125.00
- Pichu Bros. #16 — $119.49
- Blastoise #1 — $100.00
- Ditto #12 — $77.55
- Jolteon #3 — $65.00
- Minun #4 — $50.00
- Eevee #13 — $37.10
- Plusle #5 — $34.99
- Vaporeon #6 — $31.61
- Combusken #7 — $27.63
About POP Series 3
POP Series 3 is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the POP series, released on 2006-04-01. The set contains 17 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $767.74, with Ho-Oh ex #17 as the most valuable card at $125.00. Prices update nightly from live market data.
POP Series 3 — FAQ
How many cards are in POP Series 3?
POP Series 3 contains 17 cards.
What is the most valuable card in POP Series 3?
Ho-Oh ex #17 at $125.00, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete POP Series 3 set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $767.74 at market prices.
When was POP Series 3 released?
POP Series 3 was released on 2006-04-01.