Master set guideUpdated 8 Oct 2026

POP Series 9 Master Set: 18 Cards, Checklist & Prices

By Cardrake Research Team · Updated

Released 2026

POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG set logo
17
Total cards
$445
Est. cost
Easy
Difficulty
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POP Series 9 chase cards & key targets

Pikachu leads POP Series 9 at $249.99, with Garchomp ($63.22) and Raichu ($24.22) behind it. The top three alone are 76% 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 15/17 Common — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Pikachu
15/17CommonNormal$249.99
#2
Garchomp 1/17 Rare — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Garchomp
1/17RareNormal$63.22
#3
Raichu 3/17 Rare — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Raichu
3/17RareReverse Holo$24.22
#4
Pichu 11/17 Uncommon — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Pichu
11/17UncommonNormal$21.52
#5
Manaphy 2/17 Rare — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Manaphy
2/17RareHolofoil$10.71
#6
Piplup 16/17 Common — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Piplup
16/17CommonNormal$9.61
#7
Rotom 5/17 Rare — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Rotom
5/17RareHolofoil$8.18
#8
Buizel 6/17 Uncommon — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Buizel
6/17UncommonNormal$7.72
#9
Regigigas 4/17 Rare — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Regigigas
4/17RareHolofoil$7.39
#10
Pachirisu 10/17 Uncommon — POP Series 9 Pokemon TCG
Pachirisu
10/17UncommonNormal$6.37

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 9 master set

The POP Series 9 master set is 18 cards: 17 base + 1 reverse holos. 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
1
Reverse holos

Open the POP Series 9 binder layout planner →

About this set

Rarity breakdown

Common
6 · 35%
Uncommon
6 · 35%
Rare
5 · 29%
Cards per rarity tier
RarityCardsShare of printed set
Common635%
Uncommon635%
Rare529%

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.

Midori Harada

11 cards in this set
Raichu
Raichu
#3 · $24.22
Normal
Reverse Holo
Pichu
Pichu
#11 · $21.52
Normal
Piplup
Piplup
#16 · $9.61
Normal

Kagemaru Himeno

2 cards in this set
Gabite
Gabite
#8 · $3.63
Normal

Masakazu Fukuda

2 cards in this set
Manaphy
Manaphy
#2 · $10.71
Normal
Holofoil
Rotom
Rotom
#5 · $8.18
Normal
Holofoil

Kent Kanetsuna

1 card in this set
Regigigas
Regigigas
#4 · $7.39
Normal
Holofoil

Hiroki Fuchino

1 card in this set
Gible
Gible
#14 · $0.69
Normal

POP Series 9 master set buying guide

Where to buy POP Series 9, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.

Packs or singles?

$3,628
Est. box EV
$101
Est. pack EV
$7.39
Median card

Pack opening offers good value for this set

All POP Series 9 sealed products

ProductMarket
POP Series 9 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 $7.39 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
$445
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 9 binder planner →

Storage & protection

Protect your 18-card POP Series 9 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 18 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 $50 raw.

POP Series 9 card list

Every card in the POP Series 9 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
Garchomp1/17 · Rare
$63.22
N
Manaphy2/17 · Rare
$10.71
N
Holo
Raichu3/17 · Rare
$17.14
N
RH
Regigigas4/17 · Rare
$7.39
N
Holo
Rotom5/17 · Rare
$8.18
N
Holo
Buizel6/17 · Uncommon
$7.72
N
Croagunk7/17 · Uncommon
$4.85
N
Gabite8/17 · Uncommon
$3.63
N
Lopunny9/17 · Uncommon
$5.83
N
Holo
Pachirisu10/17 · Uncommon
$6.37
N
Pichu11/17 · Uncommon
$21.52
N
Buneary12/17 · Common
$0.80
N
Chimchar13/17 · Common
$1.03
N
Gible14/17 · Common
$0.69
N
Pikachu15/17 · Common
$249.99
N
Piplup16/17 · Common
$9.61
N
Turtwig17/17 · Common
$2.19
N

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are in the POP Series 9 master set?▾

The POP Series 9 master set is 18 cards: 17 base cards, 1 reverse holofoils, and 0 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 17 unique cards, numbered 001/17 through the secret rares. Track all 18 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.

See also: Binder layout planner

What are the chase cards in POP Series 9?▾

The top chase card in POP Series 9 is Pikachu (Common) at $249.99. Other high-value cards include Garchomp ($63.22) and Raichu ($24.22). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.

See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner

What is the complete POP Series 9 master set card list?▾

The POP Series 9 set contains 17 base cards across 3 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the POP Series 9 binder layout page on Cardrake.

See also: Binder layout planner

How should I organize POP Series 9 in a binder?▾

For 18 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 9 master set checklist?▾

Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for POP Series 9 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 9 worth collecting as a master set?▾

POP Series 9 has 17 unique cards. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 5 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