Master set guideUpdated 9 Oct 2026

Plasma Blast Master Set: 190 Cards, Checklist & Prices

By Cardrake Research Team · Updated

Released 2013

Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG set logo
105
Total cards
$2,641
Est. cost
Very Hard
Difficulty
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Black & White Plasma Blast chase cards & key targets

Palkia EX Team Plasma 100 Full Art leads Plasma Blast at $503.94, with Dialga EX Team Plasma 99 Full Art ($393.66) and Genesect EX Team Plasma 97 Full Art ($283.14) behind it. The top three alone are 45% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.

RankCardNumberRarityVariantMarket Price
#1
Palkia EX Team Plasma 100 Full Art 100/101 Ultra Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Palkia EX Team Plasma 100 Full Art
100/101Ultra RareHolofoil$503.94
#2
Dialga EX Team Plasma 99 Full Art 99/101 Ultra Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Dialga EX Team Plasma 99 Full Art
99/101Ultra RareHolofoil$393.66
#3
Genesect EX Team Plasma 97 Full Art 97/101 Ultra Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Genesect EX Team Plasma 97 Full Art
97/101Ultra RareHolofoil$283.14
#4
Rare Candy 105 Secret Rare 105/101 Secret Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Rare Candy 105 Secret Rare
105/101Secret RareHolofoil$191.88
#5
Jirachi EX 98 Full Art 98/101 Ultra Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Jirachi EX 98 Full Art
98/101Ultra RareHolofoil$189.95
#6
Exeggcute 102 Secret Rare 102/101 Secret Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Exeggcute 102 Secret Rare
102/101Secret RareHolofoil$148.66
#7
Dusknoir 104 Secret Rare 104/101 Secret Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Dusknoir 104 Secret Rare
104/101Secret RareHolofoil$145.22
#8
Virizion Secret 103/101 Secret Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Virizion Secret
103/101Secret RareHolofoil$140.06
#9
Iris 101 Full Art 101/101 Ultra Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Iris 101 Full Art
101/101Ultra RareHolofoil$121.10
#10
Virizion EX Full Art 96/101 Ultra Rare — Black & White Plasma Blast Pokemon TCG
Virizion EX Full Art
96/101Ultra RareHolofoil$52.21

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 Black & White Plasma Blast master set

The Black & White Plasma Blast master set is 190 cards: 101 base + 85 reverse holos + 4 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 101/101.

101
Base cards
4
Secret rares & variants
85
Reverse holos

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About this set

Rarity breakdown

Uncommon
33 · 33%
Common
26 · 26%
Rare
15 · 15%
Ultra Rare
12 · 12%
Holo Rare
11 · 11%
Rare Ace
4 · 4%
Secret Rare
4 · 4%
Cards per rarity tier
RarityCardsShare of printed set
Uncommon3333%
Common2626%
Rare1515%
Ultra Rare1212%
Holo Rare1111%
Rare Ace44%
Secret Rare44%

Price distribution

How card values spread across the set. Most cards are bulk under a dollar; a few chase cards hold most of the value.

Artist spotlight

The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.

Kouki Saitou

8 cards in this set
Machamp 50
Machamp 50
#50 · $10.58
Normal
Reverse Holo
Lapras
Lapras
#17 · $5.35
Normal
Reverse Holo
Archeops
Archeops
#54 · $2.66
Holofoil
Reverse Holo
Aggron
Aggron
#59 · $2.16
Normal
Reverse Holo

Ryo Ueda

7 cards in this set
Virizion EX
Virizion EX
#9 · $8.19
Holofoil
Rare Candy
Rare Candy
#85 · $2.49
Normal
Reverse Holo

Masakazu Fukuda

5 cards in this set
Genesect
Genesect
#10 · $1.73
Normal
Reverse Holo
Lairon
Lairon
#58 · $0.95
Normal
Reverse Holo
Fraxure
Fraxure
#68 · $0.95
Normal
Reverse Holo
Larvesta
Larvesta
#12 · $0.55
Normal
Reverse Holo

Akira Komayama

5 cards in this set
Squirtle
Squirtle
#14 · $14.37
Normal
Reverse Holo
Wartortle
Wartortle
#15 · $7.19
Normal
Reverse Holo
Drifblim
Drifblim
#35 · $1.06
Normal
Reverse Holo
Golurk
Golurk
#46 · $1.04
Holofoil
Reverse Holo

Naoki Saito

5 cards in this set
Salamence
Salamence
#64 · $10.33
Holofoil
Reverse Holo
Machamp 49
Machamp 49
#49 · $5.53
Holofoil
Reverse Holo
Ducklett
Ducklett
#29 · $1.17
Normal
Reverse Holo
Sawk
Sawk
#52 · $0.87
Normal
Reverse Holo

Black & White Plasma Blast master set buying guide

Where to buy Black & White Plasma Blast, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.

Packs or singles?

$3,486
Est. box EV
$97
Est. pack EV
$0.51
Median card

Pack opening offers good value for this set

All Black & White Plasma Blast sealed products

ProductMarket
Team Plasma Tin [Deoxys EX]$1000.00Shop →
Plasma Blast Booster Pack$275.45Shop →
Plasma Blast Booster Box—Shop →
Plasma Blast Sleeved Booster Pack—Shop →
Plasma Blast Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]—Shop →
Team Plasma Tin [Lugia EX]—Shop →
Team Plasma Tin [Thundurus EX]—Shop →

When to buy

Weeks 1–4
Launch

Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.

Months 2–4
Stabilization

Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.

Months 4–12
Reprint watch

Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.

Year 2+
Long term

Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.

Collecting strategy

Most cards in this set are worth around $1.21 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.

Estimated Cost
$2,641
Timeframe
3-6 months

Mix of singles and strategic pack opening

1Buy singles for cards over $5
2Open booster boxes for bulk acquisition
3Target NM condition for valuable cards
4Include key reverse holofoils
5Use multiple marketplaces for best prices

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Storage & protection

Protect your 190-card Black & White Plasma Blast 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 190 cards, plan on 11 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 2 packs for full coverage.

Top loaders

Chase cards · $15–25/pack

Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.

Black & White Plasma Blast card list

Every card in the Black & White Plasma Blast 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.

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105 cards
CardPriceCollection
Surskit1/101 · Common
$0.26
N
RH
$0.66
N
RH
Lileep3/101 · Uncommon
$0.61
N
RH
Cradily4/101 · Rare
$1.38
N
RH
Tropius5/101 · Uncommon
$0.29
N
RH
Karrablast6/101 · Common
$0.19
N
RH
Shelmet7/101 · Common
$0.38
N
RH
$0.44
N
RH
Virizion EX9/101 · Ultra Rare
$8.19
Holo
Genesect10/101 · Rare
$0.53
N
RH
Genesect EX Team Plasma11/101 · Ultra Rare
$27.31
Holo
Larvesta12/101 · Common
$0.21
N
RH
Volcarona Team Plasma13/101 · Rare
$0.75
N
RH
Squirtle14/101 · Common
$4.17
N
RH
Wartortle15/101 · Uncommon
$1.98
N
RH
Blastoise16/101 · Holo Rare
$23.68
Holo
RH
Lapras17/101 · Common
$0.47
N
RH
Remoraid18/101 · Common
$0.25
N
RH
Octillery Team Plasma19/101 · Uncommon
$0.34
N
RH
Suicune20/101 · Rare
$4.17
N
RH
Snorunt21/101 · Common
$0.24
N
RH
Glalie Team Plasma22/101 · Uncommon
$0.43
N
RH
Froslass Team Plasma23/101 · Rare
$0.83
N
RH
Relicanth Team Plasma24/101 · Uncommon
$0.45
N
RH
Snover25/101 · Common
$0.25
N
RH
Abomasnow26/101 · Uncommon
$0.30
N
RH
Tirtouga27/101 · Uncommon
$1.79
N
RH
Carracosta28/101 · Rare
$1.00
N
RH
Ducklett29/101 · Common
$0.31
N
RH
Kyurem EX30/101 · Ultra Rare
$13.29
Holo
Tynamo31/101 · Common
$0.26
N
RH
Eelektrik32/101 · Uncommon
$0.30
N
RH
Eelektross Team Plasma33/101 · Holo Rare
$2.54
Holo
RH
Drifloon34/101 · Common
$0.34
N
RH
Drifblim35/101 · Rare
$0.55
N
RH
Uxie36/101 · Rare
$0.62
N
RH
Mesprit37/101 · Holo Rare
$1.72
Holo
RH
Azelf38/101 · Rare
$0.43
N
RH
Munna39/101 · Common
$0.29
N
RH
Musharna40/101 · Uncommon
$0.35
N
RH
Sigilyph41/101 · Holo Rare
$0.94
Holo
RH
Solosis42/101 · Common
$0.23
N
RH
Duosion43/101 · Uncommon
$0.33
N
RH
Reuniclus44/101 · Rare
$0.51
N
RH
Golett45/101 · Common
$0.29
N
RH
Golurk46/101 · Holo Rare
$0.98
Holo
RH
Machop47/101 · Common
$0.34
N
RH
Machoke48/101 · Uncommon
$0.39
N
RH
Machamp 4949/101 · Holo Rare
$3.50
Holo
RH
Machamp 5050/101 · Rare
$1.56
N
RH

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are in the Plasma Blast master set?▾

The Plasma Blast master set is 190 cards: 101 base cards, 85 reverse holofoils, and 4 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 105 unique cards, numbered 001/101 through the secret rares. Track all 190 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.

See also: Binder layout planner

What are the chase cards in Plasma Blast?▾

The top chase card in Plasma Blast is Palkia EX Team Plasma 100 Full Art (Ultra Rare) at $503.94. Other high-value cards include Dialga EX Team Plasma 99 Full Art ($393.66) and Genesect EX Team Plasma 97 Full Art ($283.14). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.

See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner

How much does a Plasma Blast master set cost?▾

A complete Plasma Blast master set is estimated at $2,641 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 Plasma Blast master set card list?▾

The Plasma Blast set contains 101 base cards across 7 rarity tiers plus 4 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Plasma Blast binder layout page on Cardrake.

See also: Binder layout planner

How should I organize Plasma Blast in a binder?▾

For 190 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 11 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 8 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 Plasma Blast master set checklist?▾

Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Plasma Blast with all 105 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 Plasma Blast worth collecting as a master set?▾

Plasma Blast has 105 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $2,641. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 23 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.

See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner

Essential collecting resources