Best of Promos Master Set: 14 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2002 · Prices: 44% coverage
Cost estimates are approximate — 5 cards missing market data.
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Best of Promos chase cards & key targets
Rocket's Mewtwo leads Best of Promos at $2400.00, with Rocket's Hitmonchan ($385.67) and Dark Venusaur ($166.31) behind it. The top three alone are 46% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Variant | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Rocket's Mewtwo | 8/9 | Promo | Reverse Holo | $2400.00 |
| #2 |  Rocket's Hitmonchan | 9/9 | Promo | Reverse Holo | $385.67 |
| #3 |  Dark Venusaur | 7/9 | Promo | Normal | $166.31 |
| #4 |  Hitmonchan | 2/9 | Promo | Reverse Holo | $125.70 |
| #5 |  Dark Ivysaur | 6/9 | Promo | Normal | $100.43 |
| #6 |  Rocket's Scizor | 4/9 | Promo | Normal | $84.80 |
| #7 |  Electabuzz | 1/9 | Promo | Reverse Holo | $59.87 |
| #8 |  Rocket's Sneasel | 5/9 | Promo | Normal | $58.59 |
| #9 |  Professor Elm | 3/9 | Promo | Reverse Holo | $32.19 |
Acquisition Strategy
- • Monitor price trends - chase cards often fluctuate based on tournament results and influencer coverage
- • Consider condition flexibility - a LP/MP copy can save 30-50% on vintage cards
- • Check multiple marketplaces - prices vary significantly between TCGPlayer, eBay, and local stores
- • Buy during market dips - major releases and reprints often cause temporary price drops
What's in the Best of Promos master set
The Best of Promos master set is 14 cards: 9 base + 5 reverse holos. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 9/9.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Promo | 9 | 100% |
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
Ken Sugimori
4 cards in this set
Shin-ichi Yoshida
3 cards in this set
K Hoshiba
1 card in this set
Katsura Tabata
1 card in this set
Best of Promos master set buying guide
Where to buy Best of Promos, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $100.43 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Storage & protection
Protect your 14-card Best of Promos master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 14 cards, plan on 1 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 1 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.
Best of Promos card list
Every card in the Best of Promos master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Electabuzz1/9 · Promo | $59.87 | RH |
Hitmonchan2/9 · Promo | $125.70 | RH |
Professor Elm3/9 · Promo | $32.19 | RH |
Rocket's Scizor4/9 · Promo | $84.80 | N |
Rocket's Sneasel5/9 · Promo | $58.59 | N |
Dark Ivysaur6/9 · Promo | $100.43 | N |
Dark Venusaur7/9 · Promo | $166.31 | N |
Rocket's Mewtwo8/9 · Promo | $2400.00 | RH |
Rocket's Hitmonchan9/9 · Promo | $385.67 | RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Best of Promos master set?▾
The Best of Promos master set is 14 cards: 9 base cards, 5 reverse holofoils, and 0 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 9 unique cards, numbered 001/9 through the secret rares. Track all 14 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Best of Promos?▾
The top chase card in Best of Promos is Rocket's Mewtwo (Promo) at $2400.00. Other high-value cards include Rocket's Hitmonchan ($385.67) and Dark Venusaur ($166.31). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Best of Promos master set cost?▾
A complete Best of Promos master set is estimated at $3,208–$14,584 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete Best of Promos master set card list?▾
The Best of Promos set contains 9 base cards across 1 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Best of Promos binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Best of Promos in a binder?▾
For 14 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 1 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 1 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a Best of Promos master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Best of Promos with all 9 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
Is Best of Promos worth collecting as a master set?▾
Best of Promos has 9 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $3,208–$14,584. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 9 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner