Set market cap
144 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Forbidden Light
The top 10 cards are 52% of the set’s $1,382.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lucario-GX | #135 | Rare Rainbow | $134.01 | $737.15 |
| 2 |  Greninja-GX | #133 | Rare Rainbow | $123.74 | $775.00 |
| 3 |  Dialga-GX | #138 | Rare Rainbow | $78.96 | $939.52 |
| 4 |  Xerneas-GX | #139 | Rare Rainbow | $66.81 | $918.75 |
| 5 |  Greninja-GX | #120 | Rare Ultra | $64.37 | $720.00 |
| 6 |  Zygarde-GX | #136 | Rare Rainbow | $63.48 | $606.00 |
| 7 |  Yveltal-GX | #137 | Rare Rainbow | $58.28 | $658.24 |
| 8 |  Arceus ◇ | #96 | Rare Prism Star | $49.59 | $1,698.00 |
| 9 |  Ultra Necrozma-GX | #140 | Rare Rainbow | $43.31 | $230.00 |
| 10 |  Palkia-GX | #132 | Rare Rainbow | $42.38 | $717.51 |
How Forbidden Light 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
Forbidden Light 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 | 8 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 72 |
| Rare Prism Star | 5 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 60 |
| Rare Ultra | 13 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 234 |
| Rare Secret | 5 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 500 |
| Rare Rainbow | 9 | 1 in 110 | 1 in 990 |
Forbidden Light promo cards
Black Star promos tied to Forbidden Light — 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 Forbidden Light cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Lucario-GX #135raw $134.01 → PSA 10 $737.15 5.5×EV +$206.53Greninja-GX #133raw $123.74 → PSA 10 $775.00 6.3×EV +$268.83Dialga-GX #138raw $78.96 → PSA 10 $939.52 11.9×EV +$312.11Xerneas-GX #139raw $66.81 → PSA 10 $918.75 13.8×EV +$397.37Greninja-GX #120raw $64.37 → PSA 10 $720.00 11.2×EV +$295.63Zygarde-GX #136raw $63.48 → PSA 10 $606.00 9.5×EV +$200.20Strong 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 Forbidden Light
Creators on Forbidden Light
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Forbidden Light 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
![Forbidden Light Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/267041.jpg?v=5)
![Forbidden Light Single Pack Blister [Exeggcute]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/164301.jpg?v=5)
![Forbidden Light Single Pack Blister [Rockruff]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/164302.jpg?v=5)
All cards 150
Most valuable cards in Forbidden Light
- Lucario-GX #135 — $134.01
- Greninja-GX #133 — $123.74
- Dialga-GX #138 — $78.96
- Xerneas-GX #139 — $66.81
- Greninja-GX #120 — $64.37
- Zygarde-GX #136 — $63.48
- Yveltal-GX #137 — $58.28
- Arceus ◇ #96 — $49.59
- Ultra Necrozma-GX #140 — $43.31
- Palkia-GX #132 — $42.38
About Forbidden Light
Forbidden Light is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Sun & Moon series, released on 2018-05-04. The set contains 150 cards — 131 in the base set plus 19 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,419.86, with Lucario-GX #135 as the most valuable card at $134.01. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Forbidden Light — FAQ
How many cards are in Forbidden Light?
Forbidden Light contains 150 cards — 131 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Forbidden Light?
Lucario-GX #135 at $134.01, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Forbidden Light set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,419.86 at market prices.
When was Forbidden Light released?
Forbidden Light was released on 2018-05-04.