Set market cap
235 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Lost Thunder
The top 10 cards are 53% of the set’s $2,717.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mimikyu-GX | #226 | Rare Rainbow | $297.58 | $2,350.00 |
| 2 |  Lugia-GX | #227 | Rare Rainbow | $240.16 | $1,937.50 |
| 3 |  Professor Elm's Lecture | #213 | Rare Ultra | $170.01 | $746.88 |
| 4 |  Mimikyu-GX | #206 | Rare Ultra | $121.37 | $1,213.83 |
| 5 |  Lugia-GX | #207 | Rare Ultra | $112.65 | $1,540.44 |
| 6 |  Shuckle-GX | #215 | Rare Rainbow | $105.37 | $452.47 |
| 7 |  Tyranitar-GX | #223 | Rare Rainbow | $105.05 | $678.03 |
| 8 |  Suicune-GX | #220 | Rare Rainbow | $103.25 | $794.98 |
| 9 |  Whitney | #214 | Rare Ultra | $91.97 | $299.75 |
| 10 |  Alolan Ninetales-GX | #225 | Rare Rainbow | $91.79 | $489.30 |
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.
Mimikyu-GX #226raw $297.58 → PSA 10 $2,350.00 7.9×EV +$567.74Lugia-GX #227raw $240.16 → PSA 10 $1,937.50 8.1×EV +$576.19Professor Elm's Lecture #213raw $170.01 → PSA 10 $746.88 4.4×EV +$185.41Mimikyu-GX #206raw $121.37 → PSA 10 $1,213.83 10×EV +$297.07Lugia-GX #207raw $112.65 → PSA 10 $1,540.44 13.7×EV +$385.47Shuckle-GX #215raw $105.37 → PSA 10 $452.47 4.3×EV +$100.41Strong 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.
Judge #209raw $65.40 → PSA 10 $181.41 2.8×EV −$1.38
Alolan Ninetales-GX #132raw $15.39 → PSA 10 $100.05 6.5×EV +$14.04
Nihilego #106raw $14.12 → PSA 10 $99.85 7.1×
Blacephalon-GX #52raw $13.65 → PSA 10 $53.62 3.9×EV −$2.62
Faba #208raw $12.03 → PSA 10 $68.99 5.7×EV −$2.19
Lost Blender #233raw $10.10 → PSA 10 $31.28 3.1×EV −$15.96Premiums 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
- Mimikyu-GX #226 — $297.58
- Lugia-GX #227 — $240.16
- Professor Elm's Lecture #213 — $170.01
- Mimikyu-GX #206 — $121.37
- Lugia-GX #207 — $112.65
- Shuckle-GX #215 — $105.37
- Tyranitar-GX #223 — $105.05
- Suicune-GX #220 — $103.25
- Whitney #214 — $91.97
- Alolan Ninetales-GX #225 — $91.79
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 $2,742.41, with Mimikyu-GX #226 as the most valuable card at $297.58. 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?
Mimikyu-GX #226 at $297.58, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Lost Thunder set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,742.41 at market prices.
When was Lost Thunder released?
Lost Thunder was released on 2018-11-02.