Set market cap
144 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Forbidden Light
The top 10 cards are 54% of the set’s $1,285.00 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 | $126.16 | $605.00 |
| 2 |  Greninja-GX | #133 | Rare Rainbow | $117.64 | $689.17 |
| 3 |  Dialga-GX | #138 | Rare Rainbow | $75.23 | $725.00 |
| 4 |  Xerneas-GX | #139 | Rare Rainbow | $65.56 | $473.99 |
| 5 |  Zygarde-GX | #136 | Rare Rainbow | $63.24 | $580.13 |
| 6 |  Greninja-GX | #120 | Rare Ultra | $62.19 | $380.00 |
| 7 |  Yveltal-GX | #137 | Rare Rainbow | $56.02 | $395.40 |
| 8 |  Ultra Necrozma-GX | #140 | Rare Rainbow | $42.77 | $286.39 |
| 9 |  Palkia-GX | #132 | Rare Rainbow | $42.12 | $480.14 |
| 10 |  Diantha | #130 | Rare Ultra | $41.76 | $112.36 |
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 $126.16 → PSA 10 $605.00 4.8×EV +$156.01Greninja-GX #133raw $117.64 → PSA 10 $689.17 5.9×EV +$229.13Dialga-GX #138raw $75.23 → PSA 10 $725.00 9.6×EV +$229.16Xerneas-GX #139raw $65.56 → PSA 10 $473.99 7.2×EV +$163.06Zygarde-GX #136raw $63.24 → PSA 10 $580.13 9.2×EV +$189.23Greninja-GX #120raw $62.19 → PSA 10 $380.00 6.1×EV +$124.38Strong 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 — $126.16
- Greninja-GX #133 — $117.64
- Dialga-GX #138 — $75.23
- Xerneas-GX #139 — $65.56
- Zygarde-GX #136 — $63.24
- Greninja-GX #120 — $62.19
- Yveltal-GX #137 — $56.02
- Ultra Necrozma-GX #140 — $42.77
- Palkia-GX #132 — $42.12
- Diantha #130 — $41.76
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 $1,324.33, with Lucario-GX #135 as the most valuable card at $126.16. 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 $126.16, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Forbidden Light set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,324.33 at market prices.
When was Forbidden Light released?
Forbidden Light was released on 2018-05-04.