Great Encounters Master Set: 208 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2008
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Great Encounters chase cards & key targets
Darkrai LVX leads Great Encounters at $255.30, with Dialga LVX ($249.99) and Palkia LVX ($215.42) behind it. The top three alone are 27% 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 |  Darkrai LVX | 104/106 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $255.30 |
| #2 |  Dialga LVX | 105/106 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $249.99 |
| #3 |  Palkia LVX | 106/106 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $215.42 |
| #4 |  Slowpoke | 82/106 | Common | Reverse Holo | $99.01 |
| #5 |  Mudkip | 80/106 | Common | Reverse Holo | $89.73 |
| #6 |  Swampert | 9/106 | Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $84.24 |
| #7 |  Darkrai 3 | 3/106 | Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $62.50 |
| #8 |  Cresselia LVX | 103/106 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $61.39 |
| #9 |  Darkrai 4 | 4/106 | Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $54.99 |
| #10 |  Blaziken | 1/106 | Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $49.93 |
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 Great Encounters master set
The Great Encounters master set is 208 cards: 106 base + 102 reverse holos. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 106/106.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 37 | 35% |
| Uncommon | 33 | 31% |
| Rare | 21 | 20% |
| Holo Rare | 11 | 10% |
| Ultra Rare | 4 | 4% |
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.
Ken Sugimori
27 cards in this set
Daisuke Ito
12 cards in this set
Mitsuhiro Arita
8 cards in this set
Kagemaru Himeno
7 cards in this set
Ryo Ueda
7 cards in this set
Masakazu Fukuda
7 cards in this set
Great Encounters master set buying guide
Where to buy Great Encounters, 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 Great Encounters 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 $6.7 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 Great Encounters binder planner →
Storage & protection
Protect your 208-card Great Encounters 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 208 cards, plan on 12 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.
Great Encounters card list
Every card in the Great Encounters 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 |
|---|---|---|
Blaziken1/106 · Holo Rare | $23.66 | Holo RH |
Cresselia2/106 · Holo Rare | $16.79 | Holo RH |
Darkrai 33/106 · Holo Rare | $42.83 | Holo RH |
Darkrai 44/106 · Holo Rare | $39.94 | Holo RH |
Pachirisu5/106 · Holo Rare | $20.50 | Holo RH |
Porygon Z6/106 · Holo Rare | $8.83 | Holo RH |
Rotom7/106 · Holo Rare | $48.14 | Holo RH |
Sceptile8/106 · Holo Rare | $24.39 | Holo RH |
Swampert9/106 · Holo Rare | $42.57 | Holo RH |
Tangrowth10/106 · Holo Rare | $5.94 | Holo RH |
Togekiss11/106 · Holo Rare | $24.03 | Holo RH |
Altaria12/106 · Rare | $3.56 | N RH |
Beedrill13/106 · Rare | $1.27 | N RH |
Butterfree14/106 · Rare | $6.83 | N RH |
Claydol15/106 · Rare | $5.17 | N RH |
Dialga16/106 · Rare | $2.81 | N RH |
Exploud17/106 · Rare | $1.37 | N RH |
Houndoom18/106 · Rare | $6.58 | N RH |
Hypno19/106 · Rare | $2.09 | N RH |
Kingler20/106 · Rare | $2.08 | N RH |
Lapras21/106 · Rare | $16.85 | N RH |
Latias22/106 · Rare | $18.17 | N RH |
Latios23/106 · Rare | $5.20 | N RH |
Mawile24/106 · Rare | $6.49 | N RH |
Milotic25/106 · Rare | $13.84 | N RH |
Palkia26/106 · Rare | $2.83 | N RH |
Primeape27/106 · Rare | $1.48 | N RH |
Slowking28/106 · Rare | $3.63 | N RH |
Unown H29/106 · Rare | $15.91 | N RH |
Wailord30/106 · Rare | $11.80 | N RH |
Weezing31/106 · Rare | $2.22 | N RH |
Wigglytuff32/106 · Rare | $2.55 | N RH |
Arbok33/106 · Uncommon | $0.68 | N RH |
Cacturne34/106 · Uncommon | $0.59 | N RH |
Combusken35/106 · Uncommon | $1.08 | N RH |
Delibird36/106 · Uncommon | $0.88 | N RH |
Floatzel37/106 · Uncommon | $0.75 | N RH |
Gorebyss38/106 · Uncommon | $0.53 | N RH |
Granbull39/106 · Uncommon | $0.63 | N RH |
Grovyle40/106 · Uncommon | $0.88 | N RH |
Hariyama41/106 · Uncommon | $0.38 | N RH |
Huntail42/106 · Uncommon | $1.04 | N RH |
Linoone43/106 · Uncommon | $0.71 | N RH |
Loudred44/106 · Uncommon | $0.41 | N RH |
Magcargo45/106 · Uncommon | $0.57 | N RH |
Marshtomp46/106 · Uncommon | $1.93 | N RH |
Metapod47/106 · Uncommon | $0.65 | N RH |
Pelipper48/106 · Uncommon | $0.54 | N RH |
Porygon249/106 · Uncommon | $2.92 | N RH |
Purugly50/106 · Uncommon | $0.47 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Great Encounters master set?▾
The Great Encounters master set is 208 cards: 106 base cards, 102 reverse holofoils, and 0 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 106 unique cards, numbered 001/106 through the secret rares. Track all 208 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Great Encounters?▾
The top chase card in Great Encounters is Darkrai LVX (Ultra Rare) at $255.30. Other high-value cards include Dialga LVX ($249.99) and Palkia LVX ($215.42). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Great Encounters master set cost?▾
A complete Great Encounters master set is estimated at $2,718 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 Great Encounters master set card list?▾
The Great Encounters set contains 106 base cards across 5 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Great Encounters binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Great Encounters in a binder?▾
For 208 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 12 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 Great Encounters master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Great Encounters with all 106 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 Great Encounters worth collecting as a master set?▾
Great Encounters has 106 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $2,718. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 42 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner