SM - Burning Shadows Master Set: 299 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2017
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SM - Burning Shadows chase cards & key targets
Charizard GX Secret leads SM - Burning Shadows at $806.10, with Fairy Energy Secret ($94.14) and Wicke Full Art ($63.53) behind it. The top three alone are 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Charizard GX Secret | 150/147 | Rainbow Rare | Holofoil | $806.10 |
| #2 |  Fairy Energy Secret | 169/147 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $94.14 |
| #3 |  Wicke Full Art | 147/147 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $63.53 |
| #4 |  Darkrai GX Secret | 158/147 | Rainbow Rare | Holofoil | $55.43 |
| #5 |  Darkness Energy Secret | 168/147 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $54.98 |
| #6 |  Acerola Full Art | 142/147 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $54.56 |
| #7 |  Gardevoir GX Secret | 159/147 | Rainbow Rare | Holofoil | $53.18 |
| #8 |  Machamp GX Secret | 154/147 | Rainbow Rare | Holofoil | $39.06 |
| #9 |  Darkrai GX Full Art | 139/147 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $38.43 |
| #10 |  Marshadow GX Secret | 156/147 | Rainbow Rare | Holofoil | $30.26 |
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 SM - Burning Shadows master set
The SM - Burning Shadows master set is 299 cards: 147 base + 122 reverse holos + 22 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 147/147.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | 43 | 29% |
| Common | 40 | 27% |
| Ultra Rare | 31 | 21% |
| Rare | 25 | 17% |
| Holo Rare | 13 | 9% |
| Rainbow Rare | 13 | 9% |
| Secret Rare | 9 | 6% |
| Rare Holo GX | 2 | 1% |
| Rare Holo | 1 | 1% |
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.
5ban Graphics
39 cards in this set
Masakazu Fukuda
9 cards in this set
Ken Sugimori
7 cards in this set
Toyste Beach
7 cards in this set
Shin Nagasawa
6 cards in this set
Kouki Saitou
6 cards in this set
SM - Burning Shadows master set buying guide
Where to buy SM - Burning Shadows, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening is reasonable for bulk acquisition
All SM - Burning Shadows sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Burning Shadows Booster Box | $1270.62 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Elite Trainer Box | $325.29 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Prerelease Kit | $299.97 | Shop → |
| Team Skull Pin Collection | $210.00 | Shop → |
| Tsareena GX Box | $199.98 | Shop → |
| Mysterious Powers Tin [Necrozma GX] | $126.74 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $122.44 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows 3 Pack Blister [Alolan Meowth] | $120.00 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows 3 Pack Blister [Cosmog] | $120.00 | Shop → |
| Alolan Ninetales GX Challenge Box | $110.00 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Sleeved Booster Pack | $35.86 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Booster Pack | $31.04 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Theme Deck - "Luminous Frost" [Alolan Ninetales] | $21.83 | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Theme Deck - "Rock Steady" [Lycanroc] | $12.86 | Shop → |
| Alolan Raichu Figure Collection | — | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Booster Box Case | — | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Single Pack Blister [Jangmo-o] | — | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Single Pack Blister [Komala] | — | Shop → |
| Burning Shadows Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | — | Shop → |
| Charizard GX Premium Collection | — | Shop → |
| Kommo-o GX Box | — | Shop → |
| Lycanroc GX Challenge Box | — | Shop → |
| Mysterious Powers Tin [Ho-Oh GX] | — | Shop → |
| Mysterious Powers Tin [Marshadow GX] | — | Shop → |
| Mysterious Powers Tin [Set of 3] | — | Shop → |
| Tapu Lele Pin Collection | — | Shop → |
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 $0.55 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
Track your progress in the SM - Burning Shadows binder planner →
Storage & protection
Protect your 299-card SM - Burning Shadows 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 299 cards, plan on 17 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 3 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.
SM - Burning Shadows card list
Every card in the SM - Burning Shadows 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 |
|---|---|---|
Caterpie1/147 · Common | $0.24 | N RH |
Metapod2/147 · Uncommon | $0.18 | N RH |
Butterfree3/147 · Rare | $0.43 | N RH |
Oddish4/147 · Common | $0.29 | N RH |
Gloom5/147 · Uncommon | $0.34 | N RH |
Vileplume6/147 · Holo Rare | $0.78 | Holo RH |
Tangela7/147 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Tangrowth8/147 · Rare | $0.20 | N RH |
Ledyba9/147 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Ledian10/147 · Rare | $0.29 | N RH |
Heracross11/147 · Rare | $0.29 | N RH |
Pansage12/147 · Common | $0.14 | N RH |
Simisage13/147 · Uncommon | $0.15 | N RH |
Dewpider14/147 · Common | $0.05 | N RH |
Araquanid15/147 · Rare | $0.25 | N RH |
Wimpod16/147 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Golisopod GX17/147 · Ultra Rare | $1.81 | Holo |
Charmander18/147 · Common | $0.30 | N RH |
Charmander18a · Common | $0.30 | N RH |
Charmeleon19/147 · Uncommon | $0.30 | N RH |
Charizard GX20/147 · Ultra Rare | $26.80 | Holo |
Ho Oh GX21/147 · Ultra Rare | $6.72 | Holo |
Pansear22/147 · Common | $0.06 | N RH |
Simisear23/147 · Uncommon | $0.04 | N RH |
Heatmor24/147 · Uncommon | $0.11 | N RH |
Salazzle GX25/147 · Ultra Rare | $1.81 | Holo |
Turtonator26/147 · Rare | $0.28 | N RH |
Alolan Vulpix27/147 · Common | $0.40 | N RH |
Alolan Ninetales28/147 · Rare | $2.17 | N RH |
Horsea29/147 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Seadra30/147 · Uncommon | $0.20 | N RH |
Kingdra31/147 · Holo Rare | $0.63 | Holo RH |
Magikarp32/147 · Common | $0.37 | N RH |
Gyarados33/147 · Holo Rare | $2.89 | Holo RH |
Marill34/147 · Common | $0.80 | N RH |
Azumarill35/147 · Rare | $0.32 | N RH |
Panpour36/147 · Common | $0.12 | N RH |
Simipour37/147 · Uncommon | $0.19 | N RH |
Bruxish38/147 · Rare | $0.23 | N RH |
Tapu Fini GX39/147 · Ultra Rare | $6.79 | Holo |
Tapu Fini-GX39a · Rare Holo GX | $6.79 | Holo |
Pikachu40/147 · Common | $1.24 | N RH |
Raichu41/147 · Holo Rare | $1.43 | Holo RH |
Electabuzz42/147 · Uncommon | $0.17 | N RH |
Electivire43/147 · Rare | $0.35 | N RH |
Tynamo44/147 · Common | $0.53 | N RH |
Eelektrik45/147 · Uncommon | $0.17 | N RH |
Eelektross46/147 · Rare | $0.20 | N RH |
Togedemaru47/147 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Slowking48/147 · Rare | $0.56 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the SM - Burning Shadows master set?▾
The SM - Burning Shadows master set is 299 cards: 147 base cards, 122 reverse holofoils, and 22 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 169 unique cards, numbered 001/147 through the secret rares. Track all 299 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in SM - Burning Shadows?▾
The top chase card in SM - Burning Shadows is Charizard GX Secret (Rainbow Rare) at $806.10. Other high-value cards include Fairy Energy Secret ($94.14) and Wicke Full Art ($63.53). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a SM - Burning Shadows master set cost?▾
A complete SM - Burning Shadows master set is estimated at $1,927 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete SM - Burning Shadows master set card list?▾
The SM - Burning Shadows set contains 147 base cards across 9 rarity tiers plus 22 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the SM - Burning Shadows binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize SM - Burning Shadows in a binder?▾
For 299 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 17 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 13 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 SM - Burning Shadows master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for SM - Burning Shadows with all 169 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 SM - Burning Shadows worth collecting as a master set?▾
SM - Burning Shadows has 169 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $1,927. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 28 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner