The Best of XYJPN
Set market cap
206 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in The Best of XY
The top 10 cards are 55% of the set’s $7,632.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  N | #180 | None | $2,000.00 | $1,655.50 |
| 2 |  Shauna | #185 | None | $949.99 | $2,517.71 |
| 3 |  Shaymin EX | #188 | None | $359.99 | $2,774.75 |
| 4 |  Giratina EX | #98 | None | $164.84 | $169.75 |
| 5 |  Jolteon EX | #173 | None | $150.00 | $449.07 |
| 6 |  M Lucario EX | #63 | None | $150.00 | $149.99 |
| 7 |  Team Flare Grunt | #186 | None | $119.99 | $167.00 |
| 8 |  Entei | #11 | None | $99.99 | $141.57 |
| 9 |  Giratina | #48 | None | $99.99 | $98.66 |
| 10 |  M Manectric EX | #174 | None | $98.00 | $232.75 |
How The Best of XY 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
Which The Best of XY cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Shauna #185raw $949.99 → PSA 10 $2,517.71 2.7×EV +$766.96Shaymin EX #188raw $359.99 → PSA 10 $2,774.75 7.7×EV +$1,706.11Jolteon EX #173raw $150.00 → PSA 10 $449.07 3×EV +$138.80M Manectric EX #174raw $98.00 → PSA 10 $232.75 2.4×EV +$62.91
M Rayquaza EX #105raw $81.82 → PSA 10 $244.95 3×EV +$123.20
Aegislash EX #179raw $75.00 → PSA 10 $175.00 2.3×EV +$29.84Strong 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.
Shauna #146raw $40.00 → PSA 10 $84.00 2.1×EV +$12.14
Medicham #60raw $36.89 → PSA 10 $100.13 2.7×EV +$21.96
Yveltal #78raw $35.00 → PSA 10 $87.18 2.5×EV +$20.24
M Sceptile EX #7raw $29.99 → PSA 10 $80.00 2.7×EV +$15.13
Yveltal #77raw $29.99 → PSA 10 $70.00 2.3×EV +$6.01
Aegislash EX #87raw $25.00 → PSA 10 $70.65 2.8×EV +$10.33Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about The Best of XY
Creators on The Best of XY
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your The Best of XY cards
This set has 7 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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All cards 323
Most valuable cards in The Best of XY
- Shaymin EX #188 — $4,000.00
- N #180 — $2,000.00
- Shauna #185 — $1,055.92
- Shauna #185 — $949.99
- N #180 — $949.11
- Hex Maniac #181 — $842.54
- Hex Maniac #181 — $842.54
- Yveltal EX #187 — $596.79
- Delinquent #184 — $344.20
- Delinquent #184 — $342.73
About The Best of XY (Japanese)
The Best of XY (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 2017-04-21. The set contains 323 cards — 171 in the base set plus 152 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $17,953.60, with Shaymin EX #188 as the most valuable card at $4,000.00. Prices update nightly from live market data.
The Best of XY (Japanese) — FAQ
How many cards are in The Best of XY (Japanese)?
The Best of XY (Japanese) contains 323 cards — 171 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in The Best of XY (Japanese)?
Shaymin EX #188 at $4,000.00, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete The Best of XY (Japanese) set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $17,953.60 at market prices.
When was The Best of XY (Japanese) released?
The Best of XY (Japanese) was released on 2017-04-21.