Set market cap
183 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Celestial Storm
The top 10 cards are 59% of the set’s $2,212.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rayquaza-GX | #177 | Rare Rainbow | $402.87 | $2,679.67 |
| 2 |  Lisia | #164 | Rare Ultra | $207.15 | $512.88 |
| 3 |  Rayquaza-GX | #160 | Rare Ultra | $172.05 | $1,878.75 |
| 4 |  Scizor-GX | #175 | Rare Rainbow | $95.99 | $700.00 |
| 5 |  Blaziken-GX | #170 | Rare Rainbow | $74.92 | $470.00 |
| 6 |  TV Reporter | #167 | Rare Ultra | $72.62 | $175.44 |
| 7 |  Articuno-GX | #171 | Rare Rainbow | $71.20 | $398.00 |
| 8 |  Jirachi ◇ | #97 | Rare Prism Star | $68.54 | $583.76 |
| 9 |  Blaziken-GX | #153 | Rare Ultra | $67.23 | $438.86 |
| 10 |  Latios ◇ | #108 | Rare Prism Star | $62.53 | $750.00 |
How Celestial 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
Celestial Storm 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 | 11 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 99 |
| Rare Prism Star | 3 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 36 |
| Rare Ultra | 17 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 306 |
| Rare Secret | 6 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 600 |
| Rare Rainbow | 9 | 1 in 110 | 1 in 990 |
Celestial Storm promo cards
Black Star promos tied to Celestial Storm — 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 Celestial Storm cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Rayquaza-GX #177raw $402.87 → PSA 10 $2,679.67 6.7×EV +$767.86Lisia #164raw $207.15 → PSA 10 $512.88 2.5×EV +$50.46Rayquaza-GX #160raw $172.05 → PSA 10 $1,878.75 10.9×EV +$749.83Scizor-GX #175raw $95.99 → PSA 10 $700.00 7.3×EV +$259.41Blaziken-GX #170raw $74.92 → PSA 10 $470.00 6.3×EV +$156.68Articuno-GX #171raw $71.20 → PSA 10 $398.00 5.6×EV +$153.25Strong 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.
TV Reporter #167raw $72.62 → PSA 10 $175.44 2.4×EV −$18.38
Tate & Liza #166raw $40.46 → PSA 10 $75.50 1.9×EV −$0.32
Apricorn Maker #161raw $16.85 → PSA 10 $99.00 5.9×EV +$17.96
Stakataka-GX #159raw $13.10 → PSA 10 $61.28 4.7×EV +$1.03
Deoxys #67raw $11.16 → PSA 10 $60.00 5.4×EV +$16.21
Rainbow Brush #182raw $10.62 → PSA 10 $54.99 5.2×EV +$6.75Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Celestial Storm
Creators on Celestial Storm
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Celestial Storm 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
![Battle Arena Deck [Mega Charizard X]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/175552.jpg?v=4)
![Battle Arena Deck [Mega Blastoise & Mega Charizard X]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/175554.jpg?v=4)
![Evolution Celebration Tin [Set of 3]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/175562.jpg?v=4)
![Battle Arena Deck [Mega Blastoise]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/175553.jpg?v=4)
![Celestial Storm Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/267042.jpg?v=4)
![Evolution Celebration Tin [Leafeon GX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/175556.jpg?v=4)
All cards 187
Most valuable cards in Celestial Storm
- Rayquaza-GX #177 — $402.87
- Lisia #164 — $207.15
- Rayquaza-GX #177A — $172.75
- Rayquaza-GX #160 — $172.05
- Scizor-GX #175 — $95.99
- Blaziken-GX #170 — $74.92
- TV Reporter #167 — $72.62
- Articuno-GX #171 — $71.20
- Jirachi ◇ #97 — $68.54
- Blaziken-GX #153 — $67.23
About Celestial Storm
Celestial Storm is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Sun & Moon series, released on 2018-08-03. The set contains 187 cards — 168 in the base set plus 19 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $2,398.83, with Rayquaza-GX #177 as the most valuable card at $402.87. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Celestial Storm — FAQ
How many cards are in Celestial Storm?
Celestial Storm contains 187 cards — 168 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Celestial Storm?
Rayquaza-GX #177 at $402.87, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Celestial Storm set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,398.83 at market prices.
When was Celestial Storm released?
Celestial Storm was released on 2018-08-03.