Set market cap
144 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Forbidden Light
The top 10 cards are 53% of the set’s $1,367.00 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 | $130.82 | $607.50 |
| 2 |  Greninja-GX | #133 | Rare Rainbow | $124.49 | $749.00 |
| 3 |  Dialga-GX | #138 | Rare Rainbow | $76.64 | $806.69 |
| 4 |  Xerneas-GX | #139 | Rare Rainbow | $65.73 | $470.47 |
| 5 |  Zygarde-GX | #136 | Rare Rainbow | $64.57 | $580.13 |
| 6 |  Greninja-GX | #120 | Rare Ultra | $62.19 | $505.00 |
| 7 |  Yveltal-GX | #137 | Rare Rainbow | $58.28 | $632.48 |
| 8 |  Arceus ◇ | #96 | Rare Prism Star | $57.25 | $2,360.00 |
| 9 |  Ultra Necrozma-GX | #140 | Rare Rainbow | $42.83 | $371.50 |
| 10 |  Palkia-GX | #132 | Rare Rainbow | $42.40 | $480.14 |
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 $130.82 → PSA 10 $607.50 4.6×EV +$153.76Greninja-GX #133raw $124.49 → PSA 10 $749.00 6×EV +$257.20Dialga-GX #138raw $76.64 → PSA 10 $806.69 10.5×EV +$259.81Xerneas-GX #139raw $65.73 → PSA 10 $470.47 7.2×EV +$163.03Zygarde-GX #136raw $64.57 → PSA 10 $580.13 9×EV +$189.22Greninja-GX #120raw $62.19 → PSA 10 $505.00 8.1×EV +$184.38Strong 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=4)
![Forbidden Light Single Pack Blister [Exeggcute]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/164301.jpg?v=4)
![Forbidden Light Single Pack Blister [Rockruff]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/164302.jpg?v=4)
All cards 150
Most valuable cards in Forbidden Light
- Lucario-GX #135 — $130.82
- Greninja-GX #133 — $124.49
- Dialga-GX #138 — $76.64
- Xerneas-GX #139 — $65.73
- Zygarde-GX #136 — $64.57
- Greninja-GX #120 — $62.19
- Yveltal-GX #137 — $58.28
- Arceus ◇ #96 — $57.25
- Ultra Necrozma-GX #140 — $42.83
- Palkia-GX #132 — $42.40
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 $1,406.50, with Lucario-GX #135 as the most valuable card at $130.82. 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 $130.82, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Forbidden Light set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,406.50 at market prices.
When was Forbidden Light released?
Forbidden Light was released on 2018-05-04.