Set market cap
183 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Celestial Storm
The top 10 cards are 60% of the set’s $1,922.00 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 | $323.09 | $2,550.00 |
| 2 |  Lisia | #164 | Rare Ultra | $199.72 | $536.50 |
| 3 |  Rayquaza-GX | #160 | Rare Ultra | $149.95 | $1,227.25 |
| 4 |  Scizor-GX | #175 | Rare Rainbow | $88.18 | $682.66 |
| 5 |  Blaziken-GX | #170 | Rare Rainbow | $75.46 | $434.52 |
| 6 |  Articuno-GX | #171 | Rare Rainbow | $71.11 | $345.99 |
| 7 |  TV Reporter | #167 | Rare Ultra | $71.03 | $195.00 |
| 8 |  Blaziken-GX | #153 | Rare Ultra | $66.34 | $450.96 |
| 9 |  Mr. Mime-GX | #173 | Rare Rainbow | $59.65 | $249.00 |
| 10 |  Steven's Resolve | #165 | Rare Ultra | $52.32 | $159.26 |
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 $323.09 → PSA 10 $2,550.00 7.9×EV +$782.10Lisia #164raw $199.72 → PSA 10 $536.50 2.7×EV +$39.32Rayquaza-GX #160raw $149.95 → PSA 10 $1,227.25 8.2×EV +$476.67Scizor-GX #175raw $88.18 → PSA 10 $682.66 7.7×EV +$231.21Blaziken-GX #170raw $75.46 → PSA 10 $434.52 5.8×EV +$141.34Articuno-GX #171raw $71.11 → PSA 10 $345.99 4.9×EV +$121.22Strong 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 $71.03 → PSA 10 $195.00 2.7×EV −$14.63
Tate & Liza #166raw $40.46 → PSA 10 $80.50 2×EV +$2.34
Apricorn Maker #161raw $16.97 → PSA 10 $99.00 5.8×EV +$17.85
Jirachi ◇ #97raw $14.93 → PSA 10 $583.82 39.1×
Latias ◇ #107raw $12.85 → PSA 10 $660.00 51.4×
Stakataka-GX #159raw $12.40 → PSA 10 $63.31 5.1×EV +$2.83Premiums 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)
![Celestial Storm Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/276582.jpg?v=4)
All cards 187
Most valuable cards in Celestial Storm
- Rayquaza-GX #177 — $323.09
- Lisia #164 — $199.72
- Rayquaza-GX #177A — $166.48
- Rayquaza-GX #160 — $149.95
- Scizor-GX #175 — $88.18
- Blaziken-GX #170 — $75.46
- Articuno-GX #171 — $71.11
- TV Reporter #167 — $71.03
- Blaziken-GX #153 — $66.34
- Mr. Mime-GX #173 — $59.65
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 $2,105.09, with Rayquaza-GX #177 as the most valuable card at $323.09. 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 $323.09, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Celestial Storm set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,105.09 at market prices.
When was Celestial Storm released?
Celestial Storm was released on 2018-08-03.