Set market cap
235 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Lost Thunder
The top 10 cards are 54% of the set’s $2,963.00 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 | $2,074.75 |
| 2 |  Mimikyu-GX | #226 | Rare Rainbow | $311.65 | $2,500.00 |
| 3 |  Professor Elm's Lecture | #213 | Rare Ultra | $179.39 | $740.00 |
| 4 |  Lugia-GX | #207 | Rare Ultra | $125.64 | $1,689.80 |
| 5 |  Mimikyu-GX | #206 | Rare Ultra | $123.28 | $1,197.68 |
| 6 |  Shuckle-GX | #215 | Rare Rainbow | $105.38 | $452.47 |
| 7 |  Tyranitar-GX | #223 | Rare Rainbow | $105.04 | $794.22 |
| 8 |  Suicune-GX | #220 | Rare Rainbow | $103.98 | $863.50 |
| 9 |  Alolan Ninetales-GX | #225 | Rare Rainbow | $94.16 | $616.00 |
| 10 |  Whitney | #214 | Rare Ultra | $90.80 | $280.00 |
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 $2,074.75 5.6×EV +$468.38Mimikyu-GX #226raw $311.65 → PSA 10 $2,500.00 8×EV +$619.52Professor Elm's Lecture #213raw $179.39 → PSA 10 $740.00 4.1×EV +$163.47Lugia-GX #207raw $125.64 → PSA 10 $1,689.80 13.4×EV +$443.44Mimikyu-GX #206raw $123.28 → PSA 10 $1,197.68 9.7×EV +$319.06Shuckle-GX #215raw $105.38 → PSA 10 $452.47 4.3×EV +$106.18Strong 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.
Mina #211raw $85.68 → PSA 10 $245.00 2.9×EV +$18.91
Judge #209raw $64.80 → PSA 10 $181.25 2.8×EV −$0.83
Alolan Ninetales-GX #132raw $15.85 → PSA 10 $110.09 6.9×EV +$18.29
Nihilego #106raw $14.05 → PSA 10 $98.03 7×
Blacephalon-GX #52raw $11.94 → PSA 10 $54.25 4.5×EV −$0.66
Faba #208raw $11.56 → PSA 10 $68.99 6×EV −$1.68Premiums 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=4)
![Lost Thunder 3 Pack Blister [Altaria]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/177904.jpg?v=4)
![Lost Thunder Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/267043.jpg?v=4)
All cards 240
Most valuable cards in Lost Thunder
- Lugia-GX #227 — $370.07
- Mimikyu-GX #226 — $311.65
- Professor Elm's Lecture #213 — $179.39
- Lugia-GX #207 — $125.64
- Mimikyu-GX #206 — $123.28
- Shuckle-GX #215 — $105.38
- Tyranitar-GX #223 — $105.04
- Suicune-GX #220 — $103.98
- Alolan Ninetales-GX #225 — $94.16
- Whitney #214 — $90.80
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 $2,988.91, 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 $2,988.91 at market prices.
When was Lost Thunder released?
Lost Thunder was released on 2018-11-02.