Master set guideUpdated 8 Oct 2026

EX Ruby and Sapphire Master Set: 210 Cards, Checklist & Prices

By Cardrake Research Team · Updated October 8, 2026

Released 2003

109

Total cards

$4,487

Est. cost

Very Hard

Difficulty

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EX Ruby and Sapphire chase cards & key targets

Mewtwo ex leads EX Ruby and Sapphire at $554.98, with Scyther ex ($169.99) and Lapras ex ($161.64) behind it. The top three alone are 20% 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	Significance
#1	Mewtwo ex	101/109	Ultra Rare	Holofoil	$554.98	Features Mewtwo, a fan-favorite Pokémon. Coveted ex card
#2	Scyther ex	102/109	Ultra Rare	Holofoil	$169.99	Coveted ex card
#3	Lapras ex	99/109	Ultra Rare	Holofoil	$161.64	Coveted ex card
#4	Mudkip	60/109	Common	Reverse Holo	$129.82	High-value card in strong demand
#5	Blaziken	3/109	Holo Rare	Reverse Holo	$128.55	High-value card in strong demand
#6	Gardevoir	7/109	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$106.30	High-value card in strong demand
#7	Hitmonchan ex	98/109	Ultra Rare	Holofoil	$100.06	Coveted ex card
#8	Chansey ex	96/109	Ultra Rare	Holofoil	$88.39	Coveted ex card
#9	Swampert	13/109	Holo Rare	Holofoil	$87.13	High-value card in strong demand
#10	Sneasel ex	103/109	Ultra Rare	Holofoil	$86.08	Coveted ex card

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 EX Ruby and Sapphire master set

The EX Ruby and Sapphire master set is 210 cards: 109 base + 101 reverse holos. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 109/109.

109

Base cards

Secret rares & variants

101

Reverse holos

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About this set

Rarity breakdown

Common

40 · 37%

Uncommon

34 · 31%

Holo Rare

14 · 13%

Rare

13 · 12%

Ultra Rare

8 · 7%

Cards per rarity tier
Rarity	Cards	Share of printed set
Common	40	37%
Uncommon	34	31%
Holo Rare	14	13%
Rare	13	12%
Ultra Rare	8	7%

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

31 cards in this set

Mudkip

#60 · $129.82

Normal

Reverse Holo

Gardevoir

#7 · $106.30

Holofoil

Reverse Holo

Blaziken

#15 · $57.90

Normal

Reverse Holo

Swampert

#23 · $51.50

Normal

Reverse Holo

Mitsuhiro Arita

10 cards in this set

Swampert

#13 · $87.13

Holofoil

Reverse Holo

Mudkip

#59 · $70.16

Normal

Reverse Holo

Aggron

#1 · $45.50

Holofoil

Reverse Holo

Lairon

#37 · $34.99

Normal

Reverse Holo

Atsuko Nishida

10 cards in this set

Kirlia

#35 · $64.99

Normal

Reverse Holo

Delcatty

#5 · $33.49

Holofoil

Reverse Holo

Mightyena

#10 · $29.75

Holofoil

Reverse Holo

Ralts

#67 · $26.60

Normal

Reverse Holo

Hajime Kusajima

8 cards in this set

Sharpedo

#22 · $40.15

Normal

Reverse Holo

Electrike

#30 · $30.99

Normal

Reverse Holo

Beautifly

#2 · $27.54

Holofoil

Reverse Holo

Seaking

#21 · $21.65

Normal

Reverse Holo

Midori Harada

7 cards in this set

Sceptile

#11 · $81.71

Holofoil

Reverse Holo

Treecko

#75 · $53.80

Normal

Reverse Holo

Dustox

#6 · $20.08

Holofoil

Reverse Holo

Cascoon

#26 · $20.06

Normal

Reverse Holo

Kagemaru Himeno

7 cards in this set

Slakoth

#45 · $25.00

Normal

Reverse Holo

Phanpy

#62 · $21.14

Normal

Reverse Holo

Ralts

#68 · $21.02

Normal

Reverse Holo

Donphan

#17 · $19.37

Normal

Reverse Holo

EX Ruby and Sapphire master set buying guide

Where to buy EX Ruby and Sapphire, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.

Packs or singles?

$5,670

Est. box EV

$157

Est. pack EV

$1.93

Median card

Pack opening offers good value for this set

All EX Ruby and Sapphire sealed products

Product	Market
Ruby and Sapphire Booster Pack	$799.99	Shop →
Ruby & Sapphire Single Pack Blister	—	Shop →
Ruby and Sapphire Booster Box	—	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 $19.62 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

$4,459

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 210-card EX Ruby and Sapphire 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 210 cards, plan on 12 double-sided 9-pocket pages.

→ Dragon Shield Codex (9-pocket)→ Dragon Shield Codex (12-pocket)

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.

→ Perfect Fit Sleeves (100 pack)

Top loaders

Chase cards · $15–25/pack

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

→ Ultra Pro Top Loaders (25 pack)

EX Ruby and Sapphire card list

Every card in the EX Ruby and Sapphire 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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109 cards

Card	No.	Rarity	Price	Collection
Aggron1/109 · Holo Rare	1/109	Holo Rare	$33.47	Holo RH
Beautifly2/109 · Holo Rare	2/109	Holo Rare	$25.02	Holo RH
Blaziken3/109 · Holo Rare	3/109	Holo Rare	$90.71	Holo RH
Camerupt4/109 · Holo Rare	4/109	Holo Rare	$17.03	Holo RH
Delcatty5/109 · Holo Rare	5/109	Holo Rare	$33.49	Holo RH
Dustox6/109 · Holo Rare	6/109	Holo Rare	$20.08	Holo RH
Gardevoir7/109 · Holo Rare	7/109	Holo Rare	$106.30	Holo RH
Hariyama8/109 · Holo Rare	8/109	Holo Rare	$14.19	Holo RH
Manectric9/109 · Holo Rare	9/109	Holo Rare	$17.78	Holo RH
Mightyena10/109 · Holo Rare	10/109	Holo Rare	$29.75	Holo RH
Sceptile11/109 · Holo Rare	11/109	Holo Rare	$81.71	Holo RH
Slaking12/109 · Holo Rare	12/109	Holo Rare	$22.03	Holo RH
Swampert13/109 · Holo Rare	13/109	Holo Rare	$87.13	Holo RH
Wailord14/109 · Holo Rare	14/109	Holo Rare	$50.14	Holo RH
Blaziken15/109 · Rare	15/109	Rare	$4.26	N RH
Breloom16/109 · Rare	16/109	Rare	$2.04	N RH
Donphan17/109 · Rare	17/109	Rare	$1.96	N RH
Nosepass18/109 · Rare	18/109	Rare	$1.29	N RH
Pelipper19/109 · Rare	19/109	Rare	$1.77	N RH
Sceptile20/109 · Rare	20/109	Rare	$9.21	N RH
Seaking21/109 · Rare	21/109	Rare	$1.01	N RH
Sharpedo22/109 · Rare	22/109	Rare	$3.48	N RH
Swampert23/109 · Rare	23/109	Rare	$4.99	N RH
Weezing24/109 · Rare	24/109	Rare	$1.74	N RH
Aron25/109 · Uncommon	25/109	Uncommon	$3.21	N RH
Cascoon26/109 · Uncommon	26/109	Uncommon	$3.03	N RH
Combusken27/109 · Uncommon	27/109	Uncommon	$1.26	N RH
Combusken28/109 · Uncommon	28/109	Uncommon	$3.26	N RH
Delcatty29/109 · Uncommon	29/109	Uncommon	$1.47	N RH
Electrike30/109 · Uncommon	30/109	Uncommon	$1.53	N RH
Grovyle31/109 · Uncommon	31/109	Uncommon	$1.86	N RH
Grovyle32/109 · Uncommon	32/109	Uncommon	$4.12	N RH
Hariyama33/109 · Uncommon	33/109	Uncommon	$0.65	N RH
Kirlia34/109 · Uncommon	34/109	Uncommon	$2.55	N RH
Kirlia35/109 · Uncommon	35/109	Uncommon	$3.57	N RH
Lairon36/109 · Uncommon	36/109	Uncommon	$2.40	N RH
Lairon37/109 · Uncommon	37/109	Uncommon	$2.48	N RH
Linoone38/109 · Uncommon	38/109	Uncommon	$2.20	N RH
Manectric39/109 · Uncommon	39/109	Uncommon	$1.93	N RH
Marshtomp40/109 · Uncommon	40/109	Uncommon	$2.19	N RH
Marshtomp41/109 · Uncommon	41/109	Uncommon	$5.35	N RH
Mightyena42/109 · Uncommon	42/109	Uncommon	$2.08	N RH
Silcoon43/109 · Uncommon	43/109	Uncommon	$2.29	N RH
Skitty44/109 · Uncommon	44/109	Uncommon	$8.22	N RH
Slakoth45/109 · Uncommon	45/109	Uncommon	$3.46	N RH
Swellow46/109 · Uncommon	46/109	Uncommon	$1.23	N RH
Vigoroth47/109 · Uncommon	47/109	Uncommon	$1.29	N RH
Wailmer48/109 · Uncommon	48/109	Uncommon	$3.62	N RH
Aron49/109 · Common	49/109	Common	$1.05	N RH
Aron50/109 · Common	50/109	Common	$0.88	N RH
Carvanha51/109 · Common	51/109	Common	$1.13
Electrike52/109 · Common	52/109	Common	$0.76
Electrike53/109 · Common	53/109	Common	$0.62
Koffing54/109 · Common	54/109	Common	$0.82
Goldeen55/109 · Common	55/109	Common	$0.69
Makuhita 5610956/109 · Common	56/109	Common	$0.41
Makuhita57/109 · Common	57/109	Common	$0.54
Makuhita58/109 · Common	58/109	Common	$0.74
Mudkip59/109 · Common	59/109	Common	$7.65
Mudkip60/109 · Common	60/109	Common	$3.03
Numel61/109 · Common	61/109	Common	$0.66
Phanpy62/109 · Common	62/109	Common	$3.28
Poochyena63/109 · Common	63/109	Common	$0.63
Poochyena64/109 · Common	64/109	Common	$1.49
Poochyena65/109 · Common	65/109	Common	$1.14
Ralts66/109 · Common	66/109	Common	$1.39
Ralts67/109 · Common	67/109	Common	$2.15
Ralts68/109 · Common	68/109	Common	$2.75
Shroomish69/109 · Common	69/109	Common	$0.77
Skitty70/109 · Common	70/109	Common	$0.89
Skitty71/109 · Common	71/109	Common	$2.25
Taillow72/109 · Common	72/109	Common	$0.59
Torchic73/109 · Common	73/109	Common	$0.98
Torchic74/109 · Common	74/109	Common	$2.06
Treecko75/109 · Common	75/109	Common	$1.10
Treecko76/109 · Common	76/109	Common	$2.66
Wingull77/109 · Common	77/109	Common	$0.59
Wurmple78/109 · Common	78/109	Common	$1.37
Zigzagoon79/109 · Common	79/109	Common	$1.40
Energy Removal 280/109 · Uncommon	80/109	Uncommon	$0.54
Energy Restore81/109 · Uncommon	81/109	Uncommon	$0.56
Energy Switch82/109 · Uncommon	82/109	Uncommon	$4.32
Lady Outing83/109 · Uncommon	83/109	Uncommon	$0.74
Lum Berry84/109 · Uncommon	84/109	Uncommon	$0.66
Oran Berry85/109 · Uncommon	85/109	Uncommon	$0.84
Poke Ball86/109 · Uncommon	86/109	Uncommon	$0.56
Pokemon Reversal87/109 · Uncommon	87/109	Uncommon	$2.50
Pokenav88/109 · Uncommon	88/109	Uncommon	$0.37
Professor Birch89/109 · Uncommon	89/109	Uncommon	$0.47
Energy Search90/109 · Common	90/109	Common	$0.28
Potion91/109 · Common	91/109	Common	$0.31
Switch92/109 · Common	92/109	Common	$0.44
Darkness Energy Special93/109 · Rare	93/109	Rare	$1.51
Metal Energy Special94/109 · Rare	94/109	Rare	$0.89
Rainbow Energy95/109 · Rare	95/109	Rare	$1.59
Chansey ex96/109 · Ultra Rare	96/109	Ultra Rare	$88.39
Electabuzz ex97/109 · Ultra Rare	97/109	Ultra Rare	$86.93
Hitmonchan ex98/109 · Ultra Rare	98/109	Ultra Rare	$114.65
Lapras ex99/109 · Ultra Rare	99/109	Ultra Rare	$165.98
Magmar ex100/109 · Ultra Rare	100/109	Ultra Rare	$73.34
Mewtwo ex101/109 · Ultra Rare	101/109	Ultra Rare	$554.98
Scyther ex102/109 · Ultra Rare	102/109	Ultra Rare	$169.99
Sneasel ex103/109 · Ultra Rare	103/109	Ultra Rare	$86.00
Grass Energy104/109 · Common	104/109	Common	$0.34
Fighting Energy105/109 · Common	105/109	Common	$0.35
Water Energy106/109 · Common	106/109	Common	$0.35
Psychic Energy107/109 · Common	107/109	Common	$0.98
Fire Energy108/109 · Common	108/109	Common	$0.33
Lightning Energy109/109 · Common	109/109	Common	$0.32

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are in the EX Ruby and Sapphire master set?▾

The EX Ruby and Sapphire master set is 210 cards: 109 base cards, 101 reverse holofoils, and 0 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 109 unique cards, numbered 001/109 through the secret rares. Track all 210 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.

Essential collecting resources

EX Ruby and Sapphire binder layout plannerLay out the master set page by page and track what you own.Master set building guideThe cross-set method: checklist, budget, buying order, binder.

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