The Best of XYJPN
Set market cap
211 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in The Best of XY
The top 10 cards are 68% of the set’s $10,681.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shaymin EX | #188 | None | $3,500.00 | $3,198.81 |
| 2 |  N | #180 | None | $2,000.00 | $1,655.50 |
| 3 |  Shauna | #185 | None | $949.99 | $2,800.50 |
| 4 |  Giratina EX | #98 | None | $164.84 | $132.50 |
| 5 |  Jolteon EX | #173 | None | $150.00 | $449.95 |
| 6 |  Team Flare Grunt | #186 | None | $119.99 | $172.95 |
| 7 |  Entei | #11 | None | $99.99 | $141.57 |
| 8 |  Giratina | #48 | None | $99.99 | $168.38 |
| 9 |  M Manectric EX | #174 | None | $98.00 | $233.33 |
| 10 |  M Rayquaza EX | #105 | None | $81.82 | $326.24 |
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 $2,800.50 2.9×EV +$918.20Jolteon EX #173raw $150.00 → PSA 10 $449.95 3×EV +$140.14M Manectric EX #174raw $98.00 → PSA 10 $233.33 2.4×EV +$63.34M Rayquaza EX #105raw $81.82 → PSA 10 $326.24 4×EV +$194.33
Aegislash EX #179raw $75.00 → PSA 10 $175.00 2.3×EV +$29.84
Zoroark #74raw $74.89 → PSA 10 $143.03 1.9×EV +$27.57Strong 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 - 146/171 #146raw $40.00 → PSA 10 $84.00 2.1×EV −$2.97
Medicham #60raw $36.89 → PSA 10 $75.00 2×EV +$3.11
Yveltal - 078/171 #78raw $35.00 → PSA 10 $64.19 1.8×EV −$0.60
Yveltal - 077/171 #77raw $29.99 → PSA 10 $67.53 2.3×EV +$4.25
Aegislash EX #87raw $25.00 → PSA 10 $70.43 2.8×EV +$10.15
Bursting Balloon #124raw $25.00 → PSA 10 $51.25 2.1×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 6 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 - 185/171 #185 — $1,054.50
- N - 180/171 #180 — $950.64
- Shauna #185 — $949.99
- Hex Maniac #181 — $839.84
- Hex Maniac - 181/171 #181 — $839.84
- Yveltal EX #187 — $599.99
- Shaymin EX #188 — $359.99
- Delinquent - 184/171 #184 — $341.20
- Delinquent #184 — $339.62
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 $15,411.69, 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 $15,411.69 at market prices.
When was The Best of XY (Japanese) released?
The Best of XY (Japanese) was released on 2017-04-21.