Use this handy guide to look up Pokemon card set symbols, set names, and set years.
The most common way to organize Pokemon cards is by set. To identify the set, look for a little symbol at the bottom of the card, next to the card number. There are a bunch of these set symbols… 5-6 sets are released every year, each with a different set symbol, and they’ve been printing cards since 1999!
The following table is a complete list of Pokemon card sets, sorted by date… the newest sets are at the top… the oldest are at the bottom. If I missed something, let me know if the comments! I want this to be THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR POKEMON CARD SETS!
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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is the first expansion set in the new series. It contains 258+ cards, some of which are valuable! Check out the checklist!
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is the first expansion set in the Scarlet & Violet series. It contains 258+ cards, some of which are valuable and worth collecting. Like other Pokemon series, some new changes were introduced. One major change is that set symbols will be standardized. Instead of uniquely designed symbols for each set, new sets will simply contain the expansion code followed by the language code. For example, a English (EN) Pokemon cards from the Scarlet & Violet (SVI) expansion set will have a symbol like:
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The Pokemon Crown Zenith set contains 230 total cards: 160 in the base set and 70 cards in the Galarian Gallery set. See current prices and complete the set checklist!
The Pokemon Crown Zenith set is the last expansion set in the Sword & Shield Series. It follows the recent trend of being released in two parts: the base set containing 160 cards, and a Galarian Gallery set containing 70 cards.
Cards in this set will be sold in elite trainer boxes containing 10 packs of cards, a powerful V promo card, damage counter dice, coin, etc. Crown Zenith is a special expansion set, and therefor, won’t be sold in individual packs.
Continue reading “Crown Zenith Set List” The Pokemon Silver Tempest set contains 245 cards: 215 in the base set and 30 cards in the Trainer Gallery subset. See current prices and complete the set checklist!
The Pokemon Silver Tempest is the last expansion set in the Sword & Shield Series. In addition to the 195 cards and 30 secret rare cards in the base set, there is an additional 30 cards in the Trainer Gallery subset.
Continue reading “Silver Tempest Set List” The Pokemon Sword & Shield Black Star Promo set continues to grow in numbers as new cards are added to the set. View the set list and see current market prices.
The Pokemon Sword & Shield Black Star Promos are the latest promotional cards released as part of the Sword & Shield Series. There are 271 cards so far… but this number will grow as additional cards are added with each expansion set in the series. I’ll try to keep it updated as best as I can.
There are many valuable Black Star Promo cards. Although promo cards can’t be played in official tournament games, they can still be played amongst friends, and give your games a little excitement. Many Pokemon card collectors covet these cards as they are often unique, rare, and quite valuable.
Continue reading “Sword and Shield Promo Set” The Pokemon Lost Origin set contains 247 total cards: 196 in the base set, 21 secret rare cards, and 30 trainer gallery cards. Find prices and complete the set checklist!
The Pokemon Lost Origin set is another expansion set that includes a trainer gallery subset. It’s the 11th expansion set in the Sword & Shield Series. There are 196 cards in the base set, plus 21 secret rare cards, plus 30 cards in the trainer gallery… that’s a total of 247 cards that make up complete Lost Origin set list.
There are many powerful and valuable cards in this set, like the Radiant Pokemon, VSTAR, VMAX, and V Pokemon. The full art trainer gallery cards are all highly collectible ultra rare holos containing a Pokemon and their trainer.
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