Set market cap
146 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in XY
The top 10 cards are 81% of the set’s $803.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Blastoise-EX | #142 | Rare Ultra | $160.10 | — |
| 2 |  Xerneas-EX | #146 | Rare Ultra | $113.46 | $3,380.00 |
| 3 |  Venusaur-EX | #141 | Rare Ultra | $102.62 | $3,544.65 |
| 4 |  Yveltal-EX | #144 | Rare Ultra | $92.11 | $481.46 |
| 5 |  Emolga-EX | #143 | Rare Ultra | $56.38 | $162.00 |
| 6 |  Skarmory-EX | #145 | Rare Ultra | $41.15 | $976.56 |
| 7 |  M Blastoise-EX | #30 | Rare Holo EX | $32.54 | $361.26 |
| 8 |  M Venusaur-EX | #2 | Rare Holo EX | $23.77 | $109.95 |
| 9 |  Xerneas-EX | #97 | Rare Holo EX | $16.38 | $118.66 |
| 10 |  Yveltal-EX | #79 | Rare Holo EX | $15.81 | $111.69 |
How 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
XY 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 EX | 8 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 72 |
| Rare Ultra | 6 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 108 |
XY promo cards
Black Star promos tied to XY — from its ETBs, collection boxes and prerelease events. They live in the XY Black Star Promos set, so a true master-set run includes them separately.
Which XY cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Xerneas-EX #146raw $113.46 → PSA 10 $3,380.00 29.8×EV +$346.93Venusaur-EX #141raw $102.62 → PSA 10 $3,544.65 34.5×EV +$252.38Yveltal-EX #144raw $92.11 → PSA 10 $481.46 5.2×EV +$273.36Emolga-EX #143raw $56.38 → PSA 10 $162.00 2.9×EV +$29.01M Blastoise-EX #30raw $32.54 → PSA 10 $361.26 11.1×EV +$57.37
Greninja #41raw $11.45 → PSA 10 $123.82 10.8×EV +$53.90Strong 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 XY
Creators on XY
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your XY cards
This set has 3 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
![Kalos Starter Figure Box [Chespin Box]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/97713.jpg?v=4)
![Kalos Starter Figure Box [Fennekin Box]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/97714.jpg?v=4)
![Kalos Starter Figure Box [Froakie Box]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/97715.jpg?v=4)
![XY Two Pack Blister [Kanto Trio]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/97732.jpg?v=4)
![Legend of Kalos Tin [Yveltal EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/97727.jpg?v=4)
![Legend of Kalos Tin [Xerneas EX]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/97726.jpg?v=4)
![XY Two Pack Blister [Dragon Trio]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/97733.jpg?v=4)
![XY Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/276589.jpg?v=4)
All cards 146
Most valuable cards in XY
- Blastoise-EX #142 — $160.10
- Xerneas-EX #146 — $113.46
- Venusaur-EX #141 — $102.62
- Yveltal-EX #144 — $92.11
- Emolga-EX #143 — $56.38
- Skarmory-EX #145 — $41.15
- M Blastoise-EX #30 — $32.54
- M Venusaur-EX #2 — $23.77
- Xerneas-EX #97 — $16.38
- Yveltal-EX #79 — $15.81
About XY
XY is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the XY series, released on 2014-02-05. The set contains 146 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $800.44, with Blastoise-EX #142 as the most valuable card at $160.10. Prices update nightly from live market data.
XY — FAQ
How many cards are in XY?
XY contains 146 cards.
What is the most valuable card in XY?
Blastoise-EX #142 at $160.10, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete XY set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $800.44 at market prices.
When was XY released?
XY was released on 2014-02-05.