SM Promos Master Set Guide
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2016
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SM Promos chase cards & key targets
Charizard SM158 leads SM Promos at $625.00, with Clefairy 381 SM P Dream League ($500.00) and Champions Festival SM78 World Championships 2017 Staff ($489.99) behind it. The top three alone are 15% 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 SM158 | SM158 | Promo | Holofoil | $625.00 |
| #2 |  Clefairy 381 SM P Dream League | 381/131 | Promo | Holofoil | $500.00 |
| #3 |  Champions Festival SM78 World Championships 2017 Staff | SM78 | Promo | Normal | $489.99 |
| #4 |  Giratina SM151 Prerelease | SM151 | Promo | Holofoil | $385.00 |
| #5 |  Mewtwo and Mew GX SM191 | SM191 | Promo | Holofoil | $351.93 |
| #6 |  Armored Mewtwo SM228 | SM228 | Promo | Holofoil | $292.99 |
| #7 |  Kyogre SM129 Prerelease | SM129 | Promo | Holofoil | $284.16 |
| #8 |  Umbreon and Darkrai GX SM241 | SM241 | Promo | Holofoil | $243.49 |
| #9 |  Pikachu and Zekrom GX | SM168 | Promo | Holofoil | $217.52 |
| #10 |  Suicune SM149 Prerelease | SM149 | Promo | Holofoil | $200.00 |
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 Promos master set
The SM Promos master set is 259 cards: 131 base + 125 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 131/131.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Promo | 259 | 198% |
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
52 cards in this set
Mitsuhiro Arita
14 cards in this set
Shin Nagasawa
14 cards in this set
Naoki Saito
9 cards in this set
kirisAki
8 cards in this set
Kouki Saitou
8 cards in this set
SM Promos master set buying guide
Where to buy SM Promos, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
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 $14.85 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 259-card SM Promos 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 259 cards, plan on 15 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 Promos card list
Every card in the SM Promos 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 |
|---|---|---|
Fennekin 15 131 Toys R Us Promo15/131 · Promo | $47.43 | Holo |
Regice 28 111 Cosmos Holo28/131 · Promo | $19.03 | Holo |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 37 SM P37/131 · Promo | — | N |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 38 SM P38/131 · Promo | — | N |
Regirock 53 111 Cosmos Holo53/131 · Promo | $21.72 | Holo |
Registeel 68 111 Cosmos Holo68/131 · Promo | $17.00 | Holo |
Tohokus Pikachu 88 SM P88/131 · Promo | — | Holo |
Clefairy 381 SM P Dream League381/131 · Promo | $500.00 | Holo |
Rowlet SM01SM01 · Promo | $2.79 | Holo |
Litten SM02SM02 · Promo | $2.18 | Holo |
Popplio SM03SM03 · Promo | $2.18 | Holo |
Pikachu SM04SM04 · Promo | $13.72 | N Holo |
Snorlax GX SM05SM05 · Promo | $20.81 | Holo |
Rockruff SM06SM06 · Promo | $1.69 | Holo |
Pikipek SM07SM07 · Promo | $0.68 | Holo |
Litten SM08SM08 · Promo | $2.22 | Holo |
Togedemaru SM09SM09 · Promo | $1.05 | Holo |
Shiinotic SM10 PrereleaseSM10 · Promo | $85.00 | Holo |
Bruxish SM11 Prerelease StaffSM11 · Promo | $10.51 | Holo |
Passimian SM12 PrereleaseSM12 · Promo | $58.99 | Holo |
Oranguru SM13 PrereleaseSM13 · Promo | $21.05 | Holo |
Lycanroc GX SM14SM14 · Promo | $1.35 | Holo |
Zygarde SM15SM15 · Promo | $1.42 | Holo |
Solgaleo GX SM16SM16 · Promo | $2.90 | Holo |
Lunala GX SM17SM17 · Promo | $4.55 | Holo |
Alolan Sandslash SM18 PrereleaseSM18 · Promo | $148.75 | Holo |
Oricorio SM19 PrereleaseSM19 · Promo | $21.20 | Holo |
Mudsdale SM20 PrereleaseSM20 · Promo | $40.58 | Holo |
Drampa SM21 PrereleaseSM21 · Promo | $67.18 | Holo |
Rowlet SM22SM22 · Promo | $7.65 | Holo |
Litten SM23SM23 · Promo | $2.90 | Holo |
Popplio SM24SM24 · Promo | $1.54 | Holo |
Lurantis SM25SM25 · Promo | $4.15 | Holo |
Tsareena SM26SM26 · Promo | $0.66 | Holo |
Turtonator SM27SM27 · Promo | $0.42 | Holo |
Vikavolt SM28SM28 · Promo | $0.48 | Holo |
Mimikyu SM29SM29 · Promo | $22.23 | Holo |
Tapu Koko SM30SM30 · Promo | $0.68 | Holo |
Tapu KokoSM30a · Promo | $0.68 | Holo |
Tapu Koko SM31SM31 · Promo | $0.72 | Holo |
Tapu Bulu GX SM32SM32 · Promo | $2.87 | Holo |
Tapu Koko GX SM33SM33 · Promo | $2.62 | Holo |
Bewear GX SM34SM34 · Promo | $2.62 | Holo |
Espeon GX SM35SM35 · Promo | $27.22 | Holo |
Umbreon GX SM36SM36 · Promo | $55.76 | Holo |
Decidueye GX SM37SM37 · Promo | $9.09 | Holo |
Incineroar GX SM38SM38 · Promo | $16.67 | Holo |
Primarina GX SM39SM39 · Promo | $25.12 | Holo |
Jangmo o SM40SM40 · Promo | $0.73 | Holo |
Komala SM41SM41 · Promo | $1.16 | Holo |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the SM Promos master set?▾
The SM Promos master set is 256 cards: 131 base set cards numbered 001/131 through 131/131, plus 125 secret rares and special variants numbered beyond the base set. Track all 256 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in SM Promos?▾
The top chase card in SM Promos is Charizard SM158 (Promo) at $625.00. Other high-value cards include Clefairy 381 SM P Dream League ($500.00) and Champions Festival SM78 World Championships 2017 Staff ($489.99). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a SM Promos master set cost?▾
A complete SM Promos master set is estimated at $10,981 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 Promos master set card list?▾
The SM Promos set contains 131 base cards across 1 rarity tiers plus 125 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the SM Promos binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize SM Promos in a binder?▾
For 259 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 15 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 11 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 Promos master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for SM Promos with all 256 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 Promos worth collecting as a master set?▾
SM Promos has 256 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $10,981. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 157 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner