Set market cap
235 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Lost Thunder
The top 10 cards are 55% of the set’s $2,997.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lugia-GX | #227 | Rare Rainbow | $370.07 | $3,274.74 |
| 2 |  Mimikyu-GX | #226 | Rare Rainbow | $316.83 | $2,999.00 |
| 3 |  Professor Elm's Lecture | #213 | Rare Ultra | $186.10 | $845.00 |
| 4 |  Mimikyu-GX | #206 | Rare Ultra | $135.16 | $3,866.42 |
| 5 |  Lugia-GX | #207 | Rare Ultra | $125.64 | $2,382.05 |
| 6 |  Suicune-GX | #220 | Rare Rainbow | $107.18 | $1,254.49 |
| 7 |  Shuckle-GX | #215 | Rare Rainbow | $106.70 | $499.99 |
| 8 |  Tyranitar-GX | #223 | Rare Rainbow | $100.92 | $600.00 |
| 9 |  Alolan Ninetales-GX | #225 | Rare Rainbow | $96.93 | $702.26 |
| 10 |  Whitney | #214 | Rare Ultra | $92.04 | $168.00 |
How Lost Thunder 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
Lost Thunder 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 | 13 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 117 |
| Rare Prism Star | 7 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 84 |
| Rare Ultra | 20 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 360 |
| Rare Secret | 9 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 900 |
| Rare Rainbow | 13 | 1 in 110 | 1 in 1,430 |
Lost Thunder promo cards
Black Star promos tied to Lost Thunder — 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 Lost Thunder cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Lugia-GX #227raw $370.07 → PSA 10 $3,274.74 8.8×EV +$948.24Mimikyu-GX #226raw $316.83 → PSA 10 $2,999.00 9.5×EV +$852.94Professor Elm's Lecture #213raw $186.10 → PSA 10 $845.00 4.5×EV +$174.64Mimikyu-GX #206raw $135.16 → PSA 10 $3,866.42 28.6×EV +$1,067.98Lugia-GX #207raw $125.64 → PSA 10 $2,382.05 19×EV +$682.76Suicune-GX #220raw $107.18 → PSA 10 $1,254.49 11.7×EV +$305.99Strong 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.
Whitney #214raw $92.04 → PSA 10 $168.00 1.8×EV −$7.50
Mina #211raw $87.02 → PSA 10 $190.00 2.2×EV +$10.99
Judge #209raw $62.22 → PSA 10 $180.00 2.9×EV +$1.33
Morty #212raw $19.84 → PSA 10 $101.78 5.1×EV +$19.86
Alolan Ninetales-GX #132raw $16.03 → PSA 10 $112.69 7×EV +$21.75
Nihilego #106raw $13.31 → PSA 10 $90.37 6.8×Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Lost Thunder
Creators on Lost Thunder
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Lost Thunder cards
This set has 8 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
![Lost Thunder Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/276583.jpg?v=5)
![Lost Thunder 3 Pack Blister [Altaria]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/177904.jpg?v=5)
All cards 240
Most valuable cards in Lost Thunder
- Lugia-GX #227 — $370.07
- Mimikyu-GX #226 — $316.83
- Professor Elm's Lecture #213 — $186.10
- Mimikyu-GX #206 — $135.16
- Lugia-GX #207 — $125.64
- Suicune-GX #220 — $107.18
- Shuckle-GX #215 — $106.70
- Tyranitar-GX #223 — $100.92
- Alolan Ninetales-GX #225 — $96.93
- Whitney #214 — $92.04
About Lost Thunder
Lost Thunder is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Sun & Moon series, released on 2018-11-02. The set contains 240 cards — 214 in the base set plus 26 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $3,020.79, with Lugia-GX #227 as the most valuable card at $370.07. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Lost Thunder — FAQ
How many cards are in Lost Thunder?
Lost Thunder contains 240 cards — 214 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Lost Thunder?
Lugia-GX #227 at $370.07, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Lost Thunder set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $3,020.79 at market prices.
When was Lost Thunder released?
Lost Thunder was released on 2018-11-02.