XY - BREAKthrough Master Set: 304 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2015
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XY - BREAKthrough chase cards & key targets
Mewtwo EX 164 Secret Full Art leads XY - BREAKthrough at $200.56, with Mewtwo EX 163 Secret Full Art ($190.09) and M Mewtwo EX 160 Full Art ($148.41) behind it. The top three alone are 32% 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 |  Mewtwo EX 164 Secret Full Art | 164/162 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $200.56 |
| #2 |  Mewtwo EX 163 Secret Full Art | 163/162 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $190.09 |
| #3 |  M Mewtwo EX 160 Full Art | 160/162 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $148.41 |
| #4 |  M Mewtwo EX 159 Full Art | 159/162 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $131.43 |
| #5 |  Mewtwo EX 158 Full Art | 158/162 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $88.47 |
| #6 |  Mewtwo EX 157 Full Art | 157/162 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $72.86 |
| #7 |  Gengar | 60/162 | Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $58.96 |
| #8 |  M Houndoom EX Full Art | 154/162 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $57.03 |
| #9 |  M Mewtwo EX 63 | 63/162 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $42.09 |
| #10 |  Houndoom EX Full Art | 153/162 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $39.72 |
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 XY - BREAKthrough master set
The XY - BREAKthrough master set is 304 cards: 162 base + 139 reverse holos + 2 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 162/162.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 53 | 33% |
| Uncommon | 49 | 30% |
| Rare | 21 | 13% |
| Ultra Rare | 19 | 12% |
| Holo Rare | 16 | 10% |
| Rare BREAK | 5 | 3% |
| Secret Rare | 2 | 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
23 cards in this set
Kouki Saitou
8 cards in this set
Toyste Beach
8 cards in this set
Mitsuhiro Arita
7 cards in this set
Megumi Mizutani
6 cards in this set
Masakazu Fukuda
6 cards in this set
XY - BREAKthrough master set buying guide
Where to buy XY - BREAKthrough, 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 XY - BREAKthrough sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Trainer Box [Mewtwo Y] | $1499.00 | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $279.95 | Shop → |
| XY BREAKthrough Booster Pack | $64.56 | Shop → |
| Aurorus EX Box | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough 3 Pack Blister [Celebi] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough 3 Pack Blister [Sableye] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Collector Pin 3 Pack Blister [Mega Blaziken] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Collector Pin 3 Pack Blister [Mega Swampert] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Legendary Collection (Set of 2) | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Mega Evolution 3 Pin Blister | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Pin Blisters [Mega Mewtwo] (Set of 2) | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Single Pack Blister [Hawlucha] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Single Pack Blister [Jirachi] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Sleeved Booster Pack | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Theme Deck - "Burning Spark" [Raichu] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Theme Deck - "Night Striker" [Noivern] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Three Pack Pin Blisters [Mega Mewtwo X] | — | Shop → |
| BREAKthrough Three Pack Pin Blisters [Mega Mewtwo Y] | — | Shop → |
| Break Evolution Box [Empoleon] | — | Shop → |
| Elite Trainer Box [Mewtwo X] | — | Shop → |
| Hoopa EX Legendary Collection | — | Shop → |
| Mega Aerodactyl EX Premium Collection | — | Shop → |
| Mega Blaziken EX & Mega Swampert EX Premium Collection (Set of 2) | — | Shop → |
| Mega Blaziken EX Premium Collection | — | Shop → |
| Mega Mewtwo Collection (Set of 2) | — | Shop → |
| Mega Mewtwo Collection [Mega Mewtwo X] | — | Shop → |
| Mega Mewtwo Collection [Mega Mewtwo Y] | — | Shop → |
| Mega Swampert EX Premium Collection | — | Shop → |
| Pikachu EX Legendary Collection | — | Shop → |
| XY 3 Pack Blister [Xerneas] | — | Shop → |
| XY 3 Pack Blister [Yveltal] | — | Shop → |
| XY BREAKthrough Booster Box | — | Shop → |
| XY BREAKthrough Collector Chest | — | Shop → |
| XY BREAKthrough Pin Collection [Zoroark] | — | 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 $0.98 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 XY - BREAKthrough binder planner →
Storage & protection
Protect your 304-card XY - BREAKthrough 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 304 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 4 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.
XY - BREAKthrough card list
Every card in the XY - BREAKthrough 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 |
|---|---|---|
Paras1/162 · Common | $0.19 | N RH |
Parasect2/162 · Rare | $0.24 | N RH |
Pinsir3/162 · Uncommon | $0.21 | N RH |
Cacnea4/162 · Common | $0.91 | N RH |
Pansage5/162 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Simisage6/162 · Rare | $0.23 | N RH |
Chespin 77/162 · Common | $0.38 | N RH |
Chespin 88/162 · Common | $0.35 | N RH |
Chespin 99/162 · Common | $0.52 | N RH |
Quilladin10/162 · Uncommon | $0.56 | N RH |
Chesnaught11/162 · Holo Rare | $1.42 | Holo RH |
Chesnaught BREAK12/162 · Ultra Rare | $3.14 | Holo |
Scatterbug13/162 · Common | $0.23 | N RH |
Spewpa14/162 · Uncommon | $0.28 | N RH |
Vivillon15/162 · Holo Rare | $0.71 | Holo RH |
Skiddo16/162 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Gogoat17/162 · Uncommon | $0.22 | N RH |
Cyndaquil18/162 · Common | $1.56 | N RH |
Quilava19/162 · Uncommon | $0.30 | N RH |
Typhlosion20/162 · Holo Rare | $5.65 | Holo RH |
Houndoom EX21/162 · Ultra Rare | $6.46 | Holo |
M Houndoom EX22/162 · Ultra Rare | $22.44 | Holo |
Pansear23/162 · Common | $0.22 | N RH |
Simisear24/162 · Rare | $0.26 | N RH |
Fennekin25/162 · Common | $0.32 | N RH |
Braixen26/162 · Uncommon | $0.26 | N RH |
Goldeen27/162 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Seaking28/162 · Uncommon | $0.21 | N RH |
Staryu29/162 · Common | $0.29 | N RH |
Starmie30/162 · Uncommon | $0.31 | N RH |
Remoraid 3131/162 · Common | $0.24 | N RH |
Remoraid 3232/162 · Common | $0.26 | N RH |
Octillery33/162 · Holo Rare | $4.85 | Holo RH |
Glalie EX34/162 · Ultra Rare | $2.26 | Holo |
M Glalie EX35/162 · Ultra Rare | $7.74 | Holo |
Piplup36/162 · Common | $0.55 | N RH |
Prinplup37/162 · Uncommon | $0.28 | N RH |
Empoleon38/162 · Holo Rare | $1.08 | Holo RH |
Snover39/162 · Common | $0.22 | N RH |
Abomasnow40/162 · Rare | $0.24 | N RH |
Panpour41/162 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Simipour42/162 · Rare | $0.29 | N RH |
Vanillite43/162 · Common | $0.22 | N RH |
Vanillish44/162 · Uncommon | $0.20 | N RH |
Vanilluxe45/162 · Rare | $0.38 | N RH |
Froakie46/162 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Frogadier47/162 · Uncommon | $0.24 | N RH |
Pikachu48/162 · Common | $1.11 | N RH |
Raichu49/162 · Rare | $1.00 | N RH |
Raichu BREAK50/162 · Rare BREAK | $26.89 | Holo |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the XY - BREAKthrough master set?▾
The XY - BREAKthrough master set is 304 cards: 162 base cards, 139 reverse holofoils, and 2 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 164 unique cards, numbered 001/162 through the secret rares. Track all 304 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in XY - BREAKthrough?▾
The top chase card in XY - BREAKthrough is Mewtwo EX 164 Secret Full Art (Secret Rare) at $200.56. Other high-value cards include Mewtwo EX 163 Secret Full Art ($190.09) and M Mewtwo EX 160 Full Art ($148.41). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a XY - BREAKthrough master set cost?▾
A complete XY - BREAKthrough master set is estimated at $1,696 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 XY - BREAKthrough master set card list?▾
The XY - BREAKthrough set contains 162 base cards across 7 rarity tiers plus 2 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the XY - BREAKthrough binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize XY - BREAKthrough in a binder?▾
For 304 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 XY - BREAKthrough master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for XY - BREAKthrough with all 164 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 XY - BREAKthrough worth collecting as a master set?▾
XY - BREAKthrough has 164 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $1,696. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 24 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner