Plasma Storm Master Set: 257 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2013
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Black & White Plasma Storm chase cards & key targets
Charizard leads Plasma Storm at $1150.00, with Lugia EX Team Plasma 134 Full Art ($725.00) and Blastoise ($464.98) behind it. The top three alone are 56% 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 |  Charizard | 136/135 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $1150.00 |
| #2 |  Lugia EX Team Plasma 134 Full Art | 134/135 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $725.00 |
| #3 |  Blastoise | 137/135 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $464.98 |
| #4 |  Articuno EX Team Plasma 132 Full Art | 132/135 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $331.74 |
| #5 |  Victini EX 131 Full Art | 131/135 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $137.50 |
| #6 |  Colress Team Plasma 135 Full Art | 135/135 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $90.00 |
| #7 |  Lugia EX Team Plasma | 108/135 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $77.70 |
| #8 |  Snorlax Team Plasma | 101/135 | Rare | Reverse Holo | $70.63 |
| #9 |  Cobalion EX 133 Full Art | 133/135 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $48.07 |
| #10 |  Random Receiver | 138/135 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $42.37 |
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 Storm master set
The Black & White Plasma Storm master set is 257 cards: 135 base + 119 reverse holos + 3 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 135/135.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | 42 | 31% |
| Common | 41 | 30% |
| Rare | 26 | 19% |
| Ultra Rare | 14 | 10% |
| Holo Rare | 10 | 7% |
| Rare Ace | 3 | 2% |
| Secret Rare | 2 | 1% |
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.
5ban Graphics
32 cards in this set
Kouki Saitou
8 cards in this set
match
7 cards in this set
Kagemaru Himeno
6 cards in this set
Toyste Beach
6 cards in this set
Shin Nagasawa
6 cards in this set
Black & White Plasma Storm master set buying guide
Where to buy Black & White Plasma Storm, 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 Plasma Storm sealed products
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 $3.77 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 Plasma Storm binder planner →
Storage & protection
Protect your 257-card Black & White Plasma Storm 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 257 cards, plan on 15 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 3 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 Storm card list
Every card in the Black & White Plasma Storm 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 |
|---|---|---|
Turtwig1/135 · Common | $0.47 | N RH |
Grotle2/135 · Uncommon | $0.51 | N RH |
Torterra Team Plasma3/135 · Rare | $5.74 | N RH |
Combee4/135 · Common | $0.35 | N RH |
Vespiquen5/135 · Rare | $0.81 | N RH |
Cherubi6/135 · Common | $0.35 | N RH |
Cherrim7/135 · Rare | $1.99 | N RH |
Sewaddle8/135 · Common | $0.37 | N RH |
Swadloon9/135 · Uncommon | $0.44 | N RH |
Leavanny10/135 · Rare | $0.76 | N RH |
Maractus11/135 · Uncommon | $0.37 | N RH |
Foongus12/135 · Common | $0.27 | N RH |
Amoonguss Team Plasma13/135 · Uncommon | $0.39 | N RH |
Moltres EX Team Plasma14/135 · Ultra Rare | $12.99 | Holo |
Chimchar15/135 · Common | $0.31 | N RH |
Monferno16/135 · Uncommon | $0.39 | N RH |
Infernape Team Plasma17/135 · Holo Rare | $9.72 | Holo RH |
Victini EX18/135 · Ultra Rare | $12.88 | Holo |
Pansear19/135 · Common | $0.28 | N RH |
Simisear20/135 · Uncommon | $0.34 | N RH |
Litwick21/135 · Common | $0.36 | N RH |
Lampent22/135 · Uncommon | $0.34 | N RH |
Heatmor23/135 · Uncommon | $0.37 | N RH |
Squirtle24/135 · Common | $2.88 | N RH |
Articuno EX Team Plasma25/135 · Ultra Rare | $23.02 | Holo |
Swinub26/135 · Common | $0.31 | N RH |
Piloswine27/135 · Uncommon | $0.39 | N RH |
Mamoswine28/135 · Rare | $0.88 | N RH |
Lotad29/135 · Common | $0.29 | N RH |
Lombre30/135 · Uncommon | $0.42 | N RH |
Ludicolo31/135 · Rare | $1.40 | N RH |
Carvanha32/135 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Sharpedo Team Plasma33/135 · Rare | $2.28 | N RH |
Manaphy34/135 · Holo Rare | $2.90 | Holo RH |
Vanillite35/135 · Common | $0.28 | N RH |
Vanillish36/135 · Uncommon | $0.26 | N RH |
Vanilluxe37/135 · Rare | $1.17 | N RH |
Frillish38/135 · Common | $0.29 | N RH |
Jellicent Team Plasma39/135 · Rare | $1.10 | N RH |
Cubchoo40/135 · Common | $0.33 | N RH |
Beartic Team Plasma41/135 · Rare | $1.33 | N RH |
Magnemite 4242/135 · Common | $0.24 | N RH |
Magnemite 4343/135 · Common | $0.35 | N RH |
Magneton 4444/135 · Uncommon | $0.40 | N RH |
Magneton 4545/135 · Uncommon | $0.46 | N RH |
Magnezone Team Plasma46/135 · Holo Rare | $4.61 | Holo RH |
Magnezone47/135 · Rare | $1.08 | N RH |
Zapdos EX Team Plasma48/135 · Ultra Rare | $12.83 | Holo |
Rotom Team Plasma49/135 · Uncommon | $0.50 | N RH |
Joltik50/135 · Common | $1.78 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Plasma Storm master set?▾
The Plasma Storm master set is 257 cards: 135 base cards, 119 reverse holofoils, and 3 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 138 unique cards, numbered 001/135 through the secret rares. Track all 257 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Plasma Storm?▾
The top chase card in Plasma Storm is Charizard (Secret Rare) at $1150.00. Other high-value cards include Lugia EX Team Plasma 134 Full Art ($725.00) and Blastoise ($464.98). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Plasma Storm master set cost?▾
A complete Plasma Storm master set is estimated at $4,200 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 Storm master set card list?▾
The Plasma Storm set contains 135 base cards across 7 rarity tiers plus 3 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Plasma Storm binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Plasma Storm in a binder?▾
For 257 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 15 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 11 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 Storm master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Plasma Storm with all 138 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 Storm worth collecting as a master set?▾
Plasma Storm has 138 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $4,200. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 30 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner