Celebrations Master Set Guide
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2021
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Celebrations chase cards & key targets
Mew leads Celebrations at $61.69, with Surfing Pikachu VMAX ($7.71) and Flying Pikachu VMAX ($7.57) behind it. The top three alone are 79% 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 |  Mew | 25/83 | Rare Holo | Holofoil | $61.69 |
| #2 |  Surfing Pikachu VMAX | 9/83 | Rare Holo VMAX | Holofoil | $7.71 |
| #3 |  Flying Pikachu VMAX | 7/83 | Rare Holo VMAX | Holofoil | $7.57 |
| #4 |  Pikachu | 5/83 | Rare Holo | Holofoil | $6.20 |
| #5 |  Flying Pikachu V | 6/83 | Rare Holo V | Holofoil | $4.25 |
| #6 |  Surfing Pikachu V | 8/83 | Rare Holo V | Holofoil | $4.16 |
| #7 |  Mew | 11/83 | Rare Holo | Holofoil | $3.69 |
| #8 |  Professor's Research (Professor Oak) | 24/83 | Rare Ultra | Holofoil | $1.25 |
| #9 |  Zamazenta V | 18/83 | Rare Holo V | Holofoil | $0.83 |
| #10 |  Lugia | 22/83 | Rare | Holofoil | $0.79 |
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 Celebrations master set
The Celebrations master set is 25 cards: 83 base. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 83/83.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 12 | 14% |
| Rare Holo | 6 | 7% |
| Rare Holo V | 4 | 5% |
| Rare Holo VMAX | 2 | 2% |
| Rare Ultra | 1 | 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.
aky CG Works
4 cards in this set
kirisAki
4 cards in this set
Mitsuhiro Arita
3 cards in this set
Kouki Saitou
2 cards in this set
Aya Kusube
2 cards in this set
Ryuta Fuse
2 cards in this set
Celebrations master set buying guide
Where to buy Celebrations, 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 Celebrations sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection Case | $5888.88 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Elite Trainer Box Case | $4199.99 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box Case (Exclusive) | $2340.00 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection | $1235.21 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Collection Case | $899.98 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Collection Case [Dragapult Prime] | $599.95 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin Display | $516.96 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) | $508.97 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Prime Collection | $359.18 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Elite Trainer Box | $356.56 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Premium Figure Collection [Pikachu VMAX] | $301.40 | Shop → |
| Pokemon Celebrations International Tin [Set of 2] | $250.58 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Premium Playmat Collection [Pikachu V-UNION] | $239.45 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Collector Chest | $206.82 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Special Collection - V Memories | $199.79 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Collection [Pikachu V-UNION] | $198.85 | Shop → |
| Pokemon Celebrations Tin [Lance's Charizard V] | $187.73 | Shop → |
| Pokemon Celebrations Tin [Dark Sylveon V] | $173.99 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Collection [Dark Sylveon V] | $164.85 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Collection [Lance's Charizard V] | $153.78 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Deluxe Pin Collection [Zacian LV. X] | $137.27 | Shop → |
| Pokemon Celebrations International Tin [Dark Sylveon V] | $127.85 | Shop → |
| Pokemon Celebrations International Tin [Lance's Charizard V] | $112.04 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Collection [Dragapult Prime] | $78.62 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin [Kanto] | $67.99 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin [Johto] | $63.32 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin [Hoenn] | $62.77 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin [Sinnoh] | $60.67 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin [Kalos] | $59.88 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin [Galar] | $54.02 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin [Unova] | $52.92 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Mini Tin [Alola] | $52.70 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Booster Pack | $34.08 | Shop → |
| Celebrations Collector Chest Case | — | Shop → |
| Celebrations Deluxe Pin Collection Case [Zacian LV. X] | — | Shop → |
| Pokemon Celebrations Tin [Set of 2] | — | 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 $0.35 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 25-card Celebrations 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 25 cards, plan on 2 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 $15 raw.
Celebrations card list
Every card in the Celebrations 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 |
|---|---|---|
Ho-Oh1/83 · Rare | $0.31 | Holo |
Reshiram2/83 · Rare | $0.28 | Holo |
Kyogre3/83 · Rare | $0.36 | Holo |
Palkia4/83 · Rare | $0.22 | Holo |
Pikachu5/83 · Rare Holo | $4.97 | Holo |
Flying Pikachu V6/83 · Rare Holo V | $4.01 | Holo |
Flying Pikachu VMAX7/83 · Rare Holo VMAX | $5.67 | Holo |
Surfing Pikachu V8/83 · Rare Holo V | $4.07 | Holo |
Surfing Pikachu VMAX9/83 · Rare Holo VMAX | $6.05 | Holo |
Zekrom10/83 · Rare | $0.30 | Holo |
Mew11/83 · Rare Holo | $3.76 | Holo |
Xerneas12/83 · Rare | $0.28 | Holo |
Cosmog13/83 · Rare | $0.35 | Holo |
Cosmoem14/83 · Rare | $0.28 | Holo |
Lunala15/83 · Rare Holo | $0.33 | Holo |
Zacian V16/83 · Rare Holo V | $0.67 | Holo |
Groudon17/83 · Rare | $0.32 | Holo |
Zamazenta V18/83 · Rare Holo V | $0.69 | Holo |
Yveltal19/83 · Rare | $0.28 | Holo |
Dialga20/83 · Rare | $0.21 | Holo |
Solgaleo21/83 · Rare Holo | $0.29 | Holo |
Lugia22/83 · Rare | $0.71 | Holo |
Professor's Research (Professor Oak)23/83 · Rare Holo | $0.28 | Holo |
Professor's Research (Professor Oak)24/83 · Rare Ultra | $0.97 | Holo |
Mew25/83 · Rare Holo | $62.80 | Holo |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Celebrations master set?▾
The Celebrations master set is 25 cards: 83 base set cards numbered 001/83 through 83/83. Track all 25 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Celebrations?▾
The top chase card in Celebrations is Mew (Rare Holo) at $61.69. Other high-value cards include Surfing Pikachu VMAX ($7.71) and Flying Pikachu VMAX ($7.57). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Celebrations master set cost?▾
A complete Celebrations master set is estimated at $98 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 Celebrations master set card list?▾
The Celebrations set contains 83 base cards across 5 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Celebrations binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Celebrations in a binder?▾
For 25 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 2 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 2 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 Celebrations master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Celebrations with all 25 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 Celebrations worth collecting as a master set?▾
Celebrations has 25 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $98. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 1 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner