Set market cap
169 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Burning Shadows
The top 10 cards are 72% of the set’s $1,851.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charizard-GX | #150 | Rare Rainbow | $840.75 | $5,500.00 |
| 2 |  Fairy Energy | #169 | Rare Secret | $99.48 | $469.00 |
| 3 |  Wicke | #147 | Rare Ultra | $60.95 | $650.00 |
| 4 |  Darkrai-GX | #158 | Rare Rainbow | $57.79 | — |
| 5 |  Darkness Energy | #168 | Rare Secret | $56.17 | $311.64 |
| 6 |  Gardevoir-GX | #159 | Rare Rainbow | $53.53 | — |
| 7 |  Acerola | #142 | Rare Ultra | $52.08 | $1,072.50 |
| 8 |  Machamp-GX | #154 | Rare Rainbow | $39.31 | — |
| 9 |  Darkrai-GX | #139 | Rare Ultra | $37.33 | $867.50 |
| 10 |  Noivern-GX | #160 | Rare Rainbow | $30.66 | $671.00 |
How Burning Shadows 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
Burning Shadows pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo GX | 12 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 108 |
| Rare Ultra | 19 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 342 |
| Rare Secret | 9 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 900 |
| Rare Rainbow | 13 | 1 in 110 | 1 in 1,430 |
Burning Shadows promo cards
Black Star promos tied to Burning Shadows — from its ETBs, collection boxes and prerelease events. They live in the SM Black Star Promos set, so a true master-set run includes them separately.
Which Burning Shadows cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Charizard-GX #150raw $840.75 → PSA 10 $5,500.00 6.5×EV +$433.24Fairy Energy #169raw $99.48 → PSA 10 $469.00 4.7×EV +$92.15Wicke #147raw $60.95 → PSA 10 $650.00 10.7×EV +$73.67Acerola #142raw $52.08 → PSA 10 $1,072.50 20.6×EV +$81.61Darkrai-GX #139raw $37.33 → PSA 10 $867.50 23.2×EV +$167.10Noivern-GX #160raw $30.66 → PSA 10 $671.00 21.9×EV +$59.69Strong 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 Burning Shadows
Creators on Burning Shadows
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Burning Shadows cards
This set has 1 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
![Mysterious Powers Tin [Set of 3]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/148421.jpg?v=5)
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![Burning Shadows 3 Pack Blister [Cosmog]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/136600.jpg?v=5)
All cards 177
Most valuable cards in Burning Shadows
- Charizard-GX #150 — $840.75
- Fairy Energy #169 — $99.48
- Wicke #147 — $60.95
- Darkrai-GX #158 — $57.79
- Darkness Energy #168 — $56.17
- Gardevoir-GX #159 — $53.53
- Acerola #142 — $52.08
- Machamp-GX #154 — $39.31
- Darkrai-GX #139 — $37.33
- Noivern-GX #160 — $30.66
About Burning Shadows
Burning Shadows is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Sun & Moon series, released on 2017-08-05. The set contains 177 cards — 147 in the base set plus 30 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,917.23, with Charizard-GX #150 as the most valuable card at $840.75. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Burning Shadows — FAQ
How many cards are in Burning Shadows?
Burning Shadows contains 177 cards — 147 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Burning Shadows?
Charizard-GX #150 at $840.75, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Burning Shadows set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,917.23 at market prices.
When was Burning Shadows released?
Burning Shadows was released on 2017-08-05.