Neo Discovery Master Set Guide
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2001
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Neo Discovery chase cards & key targets
The most valuable cards in Neo Discovery at current market prices. They carry most of the completion cost, so plan them first.
What's in the Neo Discovery master set
The Neo Discovery master set is 75 cards: 75 base. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 75/75.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 20 | 27% |
| Rare | 19 | 25% |
| Uncommon | 19 | 25% |
| Rare Holo | 9 | 12% |
| Holo Rare | 8 | 11% |
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
CR CG gangs
12 cards in this set
Hironobu Yoshida
8 cards in this set
Sumiyoshi Kizuki
6 cards in this set
Shin-ichi Yoshida
6 cards in this set
Kimiya Masago
6 cards in this set
Atsuko Nishida
5 cards in this set
Neo Discovery master set buying guide
Where to buy Neo Discovery, 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 Neo Discovery 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 $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.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Storage & protection
Protect your 75-card Neo Discovery 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 75 cards, plan on 5 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 $50 raw.
Neo Discovery card list
Every card in the Neo Discovery 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 |
|---|---|---|
Espeon1/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Forretress2/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Hitmontop3/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Houndoom4/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Houndour5/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Kabutops6/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Magnemite7/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Politoed8/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Poliwrath9/75 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Scizor 1010/75 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Smeargle 1111/75 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Tyranitar 1212/75 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Umbreon 1313/75 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Unown A 1414/75 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Ursaring 1515/75 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Wobbuffet 1616/75 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Yanma 1717/75 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Beedrill18/75 · Rare | — | N |
Butterfree19/75 · Rare | — | N |
Espeon 2020/75 · Rare | — | N |
Forretress 2121/75 · Rare | — | N |
Hitmontop 2222/75 · Rare | — | N |
Houndoom 2323/75 · Rare | — | N |
Houndour 2424/75 · Rare | — | N |
Kabutops 2525/75 · Rare | — | N |
Magnemite 2626/75 · Rare | — | N |
Politoed 2727/75 · Rare | — | N |
Poliwrath 2828/75 · Rare | — | N |
Scizor 2929/75 · Rare | — | N |
Smeargle 3030/75 · Rare | — | N |
Tyranitar 3131/75 · Rare | — | N |
Umbreon 3232/75 · Rare | — | N |
Unown A 3333/75 · Rare | — | N |
Ursaring 3434/75 · Rare | — | N |
Wobbuffet 3535/75 · Rare | — | N |
Yanma 3636/75 · Rare | — | N |
Corsola37/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Eevee38/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Houndour 3939/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Igglybuff40/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Kakuna41/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Metapod42/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Omastar43/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Poliwhirl44/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Pupitar45/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Scyther46/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Unown D47/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Unown F48/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Unown M49/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Unown N50/75 · Uncommon | — | N |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Neo Discovery master set?▾
The Neo Discovery master set is 75 cards: 75 base set cards numbered 001/75 through 75/75. Track all 75 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What is the complete Neo Discovery master set card list?▾
The Neo Discovery set contains 75 base cards across 5 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Neo Discovery binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Neo Discovery in a binder?▾
For 75 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 5 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 4 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 Neo Discovery master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Neo Discovery with all 75 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 Neo Discovery worth collecting as a master set?▾
Neo Discovery has 75 unique cards. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 0 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner