Master set guideUpdated 6 Oct 2026

POP Series 6 Master Set Guide

By Cardrake Research Team · Updated

Released 2026

POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG set logo
17
Total cards
$548
Est. cost
Easy
Difficulty
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POP Series 6
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POP Series 6 chase cards & key targets

Pikachu leads POP Series 6 at $155.00, with Drifloon ($85.00) and Buneary ($36.79) behind it. The top three alone are 51% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.

RankCardNumberRarityVariantMarket Price
#1
Pikachu 9/17 Common — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Pikachu
9/17CommonHolofoil$155.00
#2
Drifloon 6/17 Uncommon — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Drifloon
6/17UncommonNormal$85.00
#3
Buneary 12/17 Common — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Buneary
12/17CommonNormal$36.79
#4
Bidoof 11/17 Common — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Bidoof
11/17CommonNormal$35.27
#5
Piplup 15/17 Common — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Piplup
15/17CommonNormal$34.45
#6
Lucario 2/17 Rare — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Lucario
2/17RareNormal$32.94
#7
Riolu 8/17 Uncommon — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Riolu
8/17UncommonNormal$29.58
#8
Staravia 10/17 Uncommon — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Staravia
10/17UncommonNormal$27.40
#9
Turtwig 17/17 Common — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Turtwig
17/17CommonHolofoil$24.44
#10
Gible 7/17 Common — POP Series 6 Pokemon TCG
Gible
7/17CommonNormal$20.55

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 POP Series 6 master set

The POP Series 6 master set is 17 cards: 17 base. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 17/17.

17
Base cards
0
Secret rares & variants
—
Reverse holos

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About this set

Rarity breakdown

Common
9 · 53%
Rare
5 · 29%
Uncommon
3 · 18%
Cards per rarity tier
RarityCardsShare of printed set
Common953%
Rare529%
Uncommon318%

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.

Atsuko Nishida

4 cards in this set
Piplup
Piplup
#15 · $34.45
Normal
Holofoil
Manaphy
Manaphy
#3 · $10.03
Normal
Holofoil

Kouki Saitou

3 cards in this set
Lucario
Lucario
#2 · $32.94
Normal
Riolu
Riolu
#8 · $29.58
Normal
Holofoil
Gible
Gible
#7 · $20.55
Normal
Holofoil

Kagemaru Himeno

3 cards in this set
Pikachu
Pikachu
#9 · $155.00
Normal
Holofoil
Chimchar
Chimchar
#14 · $9.48
Normal
Holofoil

Masakazu Fukuda

3 cards in this set
Turtwig
Turtwig
#17 · $24.44
Normal
Holofoil
Starly
Starly
#16 · $7.02
Normal

Kazuyuki Kano

2 cards in this set

Mitsuhiro Arita

2 cards in this set
Bidoof
Bidoof
#11 · $35.27
Normal

POP Series 6 master set buying guide

Where to buy POP Series 6, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.

Packs or singles?

$4,468
Est. box EV
$124
Est. pack EV
$24.44
Median card

Pack opening offers good value for this set

All POP Series 6 sealed products

ProductMarket
POP Series 6 Pack—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 $24.44 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
$548
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

Track your progress in the POP Series 6 binder planner →

Storage & protection

Protect your 17-card POP Series 6 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 17 cards, plan on 1 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 $39 raw.

POP Series 6 card list

Every card in the POP Series 6 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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17 cards
CardPriceCollection
Bastiodon1/17 · Rare
$7.60
N
Lucario2/17 · Rare
$32.94
N
Manaphy3/17 · Rare
$10.03
N
Holo
Pachirisu4/17 · Rare
$11.53
N
Rampardos5/17 · Rare
$4.63
N
Drifloon6/17 · Uncommon
$85.00
N
Gible7/17 · Common
$11.55
N
Holo
Riolu8/17 · Uncommon
$27.99
N
Holo
Pikachu9/17 · Common
$155.00
N
Holo
Staravia10/17 · Uncommon
$27.40
N
Bidoof11/17 · Common
$35.27
N
Buneary12/17 · Common
$36.79
N
Cherubi13/17 · Common
$16.74
N
Chimchar14/17 · Common
$9.48
N
Holo
Piplup15/17 · Common
$25.39
N
Holo
Starly16/17 · Common
$7.02
N
Turtwig17/17 · Common
$24.44
N
Holo

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are in the POP Series 6 master set?▾

The POP Series 6 master set is 17 cards: 17 base set cards numbered 001/17 through 17/17. Track all 17 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.

See also: Binder layout planner

What are the chase cards in POP Series 6?▾

The top chase card in POP Series 6 is Pikachu (Common) at $155.00. Other high-value cards include Drifloon ($85.00) and Buneary ($36.79). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.

See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner

What is the complete POP Series 6 master set card list?▾

The POP Series 6 set contains 17 base cards across 3 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the POP Series 6 binder layout page on Cardrake.

See also: Binder layout planner

How should I organize POP Series 6 in a binder?▾

For 17 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 1 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 1 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 POP Series 6 master set checklist?▾

Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for POP Series 6 with all 17 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 POP Series 6 worth collecting as a master set?▾

POP Series 6 has 17 unique cards. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 13 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.

See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner

Essential collecting resources