Emerging Powers Master Set: 194 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2011
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Black & White Emerging Powers chase cards & key targets
Tornadus 98 Full Art leads Emerging Powers at $22.92, with Thundurus 97 Full Art ($22.54) and Zoroark ($10.78) behind it. The top three alone are 17% 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 |  Tornadus 98 Full Art | 98/98 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $22.92 |
| #2 |  Thundurus 97 Full Art | 97/98 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $22.54 |
| #3 |  Zoroark | 67/98 | Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $10.78 |
| #4 |  Joltik | 33/98 | Common | Reverse Holo | $8.53 |
| #5 |  Cubchoo 29 | 29/98 | Common | Reverse Holo | $8.51 |
| #6 |  Cubchoo 28 | 28/98 | Common | Reverse Holo | $6.96 |
| #7 |  Pokemon Catcher | 95/98 | Uncommon | Reverse Holo | $5.99 |
| #8 |  Whimsicott 12 | 12/98 | Rare | Reverse Holo | $5.64 |
| #9 |  Unfezant | 82/98 | Rare | Normal | $5.45 |
| #10 |  Krookodile | 62/98 | Rare | Reverse Holo | $5.20 |
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 Emerging Powers master set
The Black & White Emerging Powers master set is 194 cards: 98 base + 96 reverse holos. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 98/98.
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About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 33 | 34% |
| Uncommon | 32 | 33% |
| Rare | 21 | 21% |
| Holo Rare | 10 | 10% |
| Ultra Rare | 2 | 2% |
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.
Kagemaru Himeno
12 cards in this set
5ban Graphics
12 cards in this set
Kouki Saitou
11 cards in this set
Masakazu Fukuda
8 cards in this set
Naoki Saito
6 cards in this set
Shin Nagasawa
6 cards in this set
Black & White Emerging Powers master set buying guide
Where to buy Black & White Emerging Powers, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
All Black & White Emerging Powers sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Powers Booster Pack | $100.03 | Shop → |
| Emerging Powers Theme Deck - "Power Play" [Krookodile] | $99.00 | Shop → |
| Emerging Powers Booster Box | — | Shop → |
| Emerging Powers Collector's Album Box | — | Shop → |
| Emerging Powers Theme Deck - "Toxic Tricks" [Scolipede] | — | Shop → |
| Evolved Battle Action Tin [Emboar] | — | Shop → |
| Evolved Battle Action Tin [Samurott] | — | Shop → |
| Evolved Battle Action Tin [Serperior] | — | Shop → |
| Reshiram Box | — | Shop → |
| Starter Figure Boxes: Outstanding Oshawott Box | — | Shop → |
| Starter Figure Boxes: Super Snivy Box | — | Shop → |
| Starter Figure Boxes: Terrific Tepig Box | — | Shop → |
| Zekrom Box | — | Shop → |
| Zoroark-Illusions Collection | — | Shop → |
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 $1.76 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
Track your progress in the Black & White Emerging Powers binder planner →
Storage & protection
Protect your 194-card Black & White Emerging Powers 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 194 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 $6 raw.
Black & White Emerging Powers card list
Every card in the Black & White Emerging Powers 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 |
|---|---|---|
Pansage1/98 · Common | $0.26 | N RH |
Simisage2/98 · Rare | $0.70 | N RH |
Sewaddle 33/98 · Common | $0.36 | N RH |
Sewaddle 44/98 · Common | $0.44 | N RH |
Swadloon 55/98 · Uncommon | $0.41 | N RH |
Swadloon 66/98 · Uncommon | $0.48 | N RH |
Leavanny 77/98 · Rare | $0.95 | N RH |
Leavanny 88/98 · Rare | $1.17 | N RH |
Cottonee 99/98 · Common | $0.35 | N RH |
Cottonee 1010/98 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Whimsicott 1111/98 · Uncommon | $0.39 | N RH |
Whimsicott 1212/98 · Rare | $1.55 | N RH |
Petilil13/98 · Common | $0.33 | N RH |
Lilligant14/98 · Uncommon | $0.79 | N RH |
Deerling15/98 · Common | $0.44 | N RH |
Sawsbuck16/98 · Rare | $2.11 | N RH |
Virizion17/98 · Holo Rare | $1.50 | Holo RH |
Pansear18/98 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Simisear19/98 · Rare | $0.41 | N RH |
Darumaka20/98 · Common | $0.22 | N RH |
Darmanitan21/98 · Rare | $0.61 | N RH |
Panpour22/98 · Common | $0.30 | N RH |
Simipour23/98 · Rare | $0.58 | N RH |
Basculin 2424/98 · Common | $0.43 | N RH |
Basculin 2525/98 · Uncommon | $0.28 | N RH |
Ducklett26/98 · Common | $0.35 | N RH |
Swanna27/98 · Rare | $0.70 | N RH |
Cubchoo 2828/98 · Common | $0.59 | N RH |
Cubchoo 2929/98 · Common | $0.39 | N RH |
Beartic 3030/98 · Holo Rare | $0.95 | Holo RH |
Beartic 3131/98 · Rare | $0.66 | N RH |
Emolga32/98 · Common | $0.63 | N RH |
Joltik33/98 · Common | $0.49 | N RH |
Galvantula34/98 · Uncommon | $0.56 | N RH |
Thundurus35/98 · Holo Rare | $2.44 | Holo RH |
Woobat36/98 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Swoobat37/98 · Rare | $0.89 | N RH |
Venipede38/98 · Common | $0.19 | N RH |
Whirlipede39/98 · Uncommon | $0.31 | N RH |
Scolipede40/98 · Rare | $0.93 | N RH |
Sigilyph 4141/98 · Uncommon | $0.39 | N RH |
Sigilyph 4242/98 · Uncommon | $0.27 | N RH |
Gothita 4343/98 · Common | $0.38 | N RH |
Gothita 4444/98 · Common | $0.37 | N RH |
Gothorita 4545/98 · Uncommon | $0.48 | N RH |
Gothorita 4646/98 · Uncommon | $0.56 | N RH |
Gothitelle 4747/98 · Holo Rare | $2.24 | Holo RH |
Gothitelle 4848/98 · Rare | $1.46 | N RH |
Roggenrola 4949/98 · Common | $0.33 | N RH |
Roggenrola 5050/98 · Common | $0.26 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Emerging Powers master set?▾
The Emerging Powers master set is 194 cards: 98 base cards, 96 reverse holofoils, and 0 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 98 unique cards, numbered 001/98 through the secret rares. Track all 194 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Emerging Powers?▾
The top chase card in Emerging Powers is Tornadus 98 Full Art (Ultra Rare) at $22.92. Other high-value cards include Thundurus 97 Full Art ($22.54) and Zoroark ($10.78). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Emerging Powers master set cost?▾
A complete Emerging Powers master set is estimated at $336 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 Emerging Powers master set card list?▾
The Emerging Powers set contains 98 base cards across 5 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Emerging Powers binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Emerging Powers in a binder?▾
For 194 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 11 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 9 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 Emerging Powers master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Emerging Powers with all 98 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 Emerging Powers worth collecting as a master set?▾
Emerging Powers has 98 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $336. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 3 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner