Master set guideUpdated 5 Oct 2026

Neo Genesis Master Set Guide

By Cardrake Research Team · Updated October 5, 2026

Released 2000

111

Total cards

TBD

Est. cost

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Neo Genesis chase cards & key targets

The most valuable cards in Neo Genesis at current market prices. They carry most of the completion cost, so plan them first.

What's in the Neo Genesis master set

The Neo Genesis master set is 111 cards: 111 base. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 111/111.

111

Base cards

Secret rares & variants

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Reverse holos

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About this set

Rarity breakdown

Common

41 · 37%

Uncommon

35 · 32%

Rare Holo

19 · 17%

Rare

16 · 14%

Cards per rarity tier
Rarity	Cards	Share of printed set
Common	41	37%
Uncommon	35	32%
Rare Holo	19	17%
Rare	16	14%

Artist spotlight

The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.

Ken Sugimori

50 cards in this set

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Keiji Kinebuchi

12 cards in this set

Energy Charge

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Super Energy Retrieval

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Atsuko Nishida

6 cards in this set

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Shin-ichi Yoshida

5 cards in this set

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Tomokazu Komiya

5 cards in this set

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Hironobu Yoshida

4 cards in this set

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Neo Genesis master set buying guide

Where to buy Neo Genesis, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.

Packs or singles?

$194

Est. box EV

Est. pack EV

$0.00

Median card

Pack opening offers good value for this set

All Neo Genesis sealed products

Product	Market
Neo Genesis Booster Box [1st Edition]	—	Shop →
Neo Genesis Booster Box [Unlimited Edition]	—	Shop →
Neo Genesis Booster Pack [1st Edition]	—	Shop →
Neo Genesis Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition]	—	Shop →
Neo Genesis Theme Deck - "Cold Fusion"	—	Shop →
Neo Genesis Theme Deck - "Hotfoot"	—	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 $0.5 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

$155

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 111-card Neo Genesis 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 111 cards, plan on 7 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 2 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)

Neo Genesis card list

Every card in the Neo Genesis 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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111 cards

Card	No.	Rarity	Price	Collection
Ampharos1/111 · Rare Holo	1/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Azumarill2/111 · Rare Holo	2/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Bellossom3/111 · Rare Holo	3/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Feraligatr4/111 · Rare Holo	4/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Feraligatr5/111 · Rare Holo	5/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Heracross6/111 · Rare Holo	6/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Jumpluff7/111 · Rare Holo	7/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Kingdra8/111 · Rare Holo	8/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Lugia9/111 · Rare Holo	9/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Meganium10/111 · Rare Holo	10/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Meganium11/111 · Rare Holo	11/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Pichu12/111 · Rare Holo	12/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Skarmory13/111 · Rare Holo	13/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Slowking14/111 · Rare Holo	14/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Steelix15/111 · Rare Holo	15/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Togetic16/111 · Rare Holo	16/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Typhlosion17/111 · Rare Holo	17/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Typhlosion18/111 · Rare Holo	18/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Metal Energy19/111 · Rare Holo	19/111	Rare Holo	—	N
Cleffa20/111 · Rare	20/111	Rare	—	N
Donphan21/111 · Rare	21/111	Rare	—	N
Elekid22/111 · Rare	22/111	Rare	—	N
Magby23/111 · Rare	23/111	Rare	—	N
Murkrow24/111 · Rare	24/111	Rare	—	N
Sneasel25/111 · Rare	25/111	Rare	—	N
Aipom26/111 · Uncommon	26/111	Uncommon	—	N
Ariados27/111 · Uncommon	27/111	Uncommon	—	N
Bayleef28/111 · Uncommon	28/111	Uncommon	—	N
Bayleef29/111 · Uncommon	29/111	Uncommon	—	N
Clefairy30/111 · Uncommon	30/111	Uncommon	—	N
Croconaw31/111 · Uncommon	31/111	Uncommon	—	N
Croconaw32/111 · Uncommon	32/111	Uncommon	—	N
Electabuzz33/111 · Uncommon	33/111	Uncommon	—	N
Flaaffy34/111 · Uncommon	34/111	Uncommon	—	N
Furret35/111 · Uncommon	35/111	Uncommon	—	N
Gloom36/111 · Uncommon	36/111	Uncommon	—	N
Granbull37/111 · Uncommon	37/111	Uncommon	—	N
Lanturn38/111 · Uncommon	38/111	Uncommon	—	N
Ledian39/111 · Uncommon	39/111	Uncommon	—	N
Magmar40/111 · Uncommon	40/111	Uncommon	—	N
Miltank41/111 · Uncommon	41/111	Uncommon	—	N
Noctowl42/111 · Uncommon	42/111	Uncommon	—	N
Phanpy43/111 · Uncommon	43/111	Uncommon	—	N
Piloswine44/111 · Uncommon	44/111	Uncommon	—	N
Quagsire45/111 · Uncommon	45/111	Uncommon	—	N
Quilava46/111 · Uncommon	46/111	Uncommon	—	N
Quilava47/111 · Uncommon	47/111	Uncommon	—	N
Seadra48/111 · Uncommon	48/111	Uncommon	—	N
Skiploom49/111 · Uncommon	49/111	Uncommon	—	N
Sunflora50/111 · Uncommon	50/111	Uncommon	—	N
Togepi51/111 · Uncommon	51/111	Uncommon	—
Xatu52/111 · Uncommon	52/111	Uncommon	—
Chikorita 5353/111 · Common	53/111	Common	—
Chikorita54/111 · Common	54/111	Common	—
Chinchou55/111 · Common	55/111	Common	—
Cyndaquil56/111 · Common	56/111	Common	—
Cyndaquil57/111 · Common	57/111	Common	—
Girafarig58/111 · Common	58/111	Common	—
Gligar59/111 · Common	59/111	Common	—
Hoothoot60/111 · Common	60/111	Common	—
Hoppip61/111 · Common	61/111	Common	—
Horsea62/111 · Common	62/111	Common	—
Ledyba63/111 · Common	63/111	Common	—
Mantine64/111 · Common	64/111	Common	—
Mareep65/111 · Common	65/111	Common	—
Marill66/111 · Common	66/111	Common	—
Natu67/111 · Common	67/111	Common	—
Oddish68/111 · Common	68/111	Common	—
Onix69/111 · Common	69/111	Common	—
Pikachu70/111 · Common	70/111	Common	—
Sentret71/111 · Common	71/111	Common	—
Shuckle72/111 · Common	72/111	Common	—
Slowpoke73/111 · Common	73/111	Common	—
Snubbull74/111 · Common	74/111	Common	—
Spinarak75/111 · Common	75/111	Common	—
Stantler76/111 · Common	76/111	Common	—
Sudowoodo77/111 · Common	77/111	Common	—
Sunkern78/111 · Common	78/111	Common	—
Swinub79/111 · Common	79/111	Common	—
Totodile80/111 · Common	80/111	Common	—
Totodile81/111 · Common	81/111	Common	—
Wooper82/111 · Common	82/111	Common	—
Arcade Game83/111 · Rare	83/111	Rare	—
Ecogym84/111 · Rare	84/111	Rare	—
Energy Charge85/111 · Rare	85/111	Rare	—
Focus Band86/111 · Rare	86/111	Rare	—
Mary87/111 · Rare	87/111	Rare	—
PokéGear88/111 · Rare	88/111	Rare	—
Super Energy Retrieval89/111 · Rare	89/111	Rare	—
Time Capsule90/111 · Rare	90/111	Rare	—
Bill's Teleporter91/111 · Uncommon	91/111	Uncommon	—
Card-Flip Game92/111 · Uncommon	92/111	Uncommon	—
Gold Berry93/111 · Uncommon	93/111	Uncommon	—
Miracle Berry94/111 · Uncommon	94/111	Uncommon	—
New Pokédex95/111 · Uncommon	95/111	Uncommon	—
Professor Elm96/111 · Uncommon	96/111	Uncommon	—
Sprout Tower97/111 · Uncommon	97/111	Uncommon	—
Super Scoop Up98/111 · Uncommon	98/111	Uncommon	—
Berry99/111 · Common	99/111	Common	—
Double Gust100/111 · Common	100/111	Common	—
Moo Moo Milk101/111 · Common	101/111	Common	—
Pokemon March102/111 · Common	102/111	Common	—
Super Rod103/111 · Common	103/111	Common	—
Darkness Energy104/111 · Rare	104/111	Rare	—
Recycle Energy105/111 · Rare	105/111	Rare	—
Fighting Energy106/111 · Common	106/111	Common	—
Fire Energy107/111 · Common	107/111	Common	—
Grass Energy108/111 · Common	108/111	Common	—
Lightning Energy109/111 · Common	109/111	Common	—
Psychic Energy110/111 · Common	110/111	Common	—
Water Energy111/111 · Common	111/111	Common	—

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are in the Neo Genesis master set?▾

The Neo Genesis master set is 111 cards: 111 base set cards numbered 001/111 through 111/111. Track all 111 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.

Essential collecting resources

Neo Genesis 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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