The Best of XYJPN
Set market cap
203 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in The Best of XY
The top 10 cards are 53% of the set’s $7,881.00 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 | $1,602.46 |
| 2 |  Shauna | #185 | None | $949.99 | $2,517.71 |
| 3 |  Shaymin EX | #188 | None | $346.80 | $2,000.00 |
| 4 |  Giratina EX | #98 | None | $157.50 | $187.00 |
| 5 |  Jolteon EX | #173 | None | $150.00 | $390.00 |
| 6 |  M Lucario EX | #63 | None | $150.00 | $170.51 |
| 7 |  Team Flare Grunt | #186 | None | $119.99 | $169.75 |
| 8 |  Entei | #11 | None | $99.99 | $271.22 |
| 9 |  Mr. Mime | #90 | None | $99.99 | $90.79 |
| 10 |  Giratina | #48 | None | $99.99 | $117.00 |
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 $346.80 → PSA 10 $2,000.00 5.8×EV +$1,197.07Jolteon EX #173raw $150.00 → PSA 10 $390.00 2.6×EV +$111.83Entei #11raw $99.99 → PSA 10 $271.22 2.7×EV +$88.98
M Manectric EX #174raw $98.00 → PSA 10 $247.72 2.5×EV +$73.37
M Rayquaza EX #105raw $81.82 → PSA 10 $360.00 4.4×EV +$241.51Strong 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 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
- N #180 — $2,000.00
- Shauna #185 — $1,057.38
- Shauna #185 — $949.99
- N #180 — $947.71
- Hex Maniac #181 — $844.85
- Hex Maniac #181 — $844.85
- Yveltal EX #187 — $522.31
- Delinquent #184 — $346.95
- Delinquent #184 — $346.95
- Shaymin EX #188 — $346.80
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 $14,095.83, with N #180 as the most valuable card at $2,000.00. 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)?
N #180 at $2,000.00, 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 $14,095.83 at market prices.
When was The Best of XY (Japanese) released?
The Best of XY (Japanese) was released on 2017-04-21.