XY Promos Master Set Guide
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2013
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XY Promos chase cards & key targets
Mega Tokyos Pikachu 98 XY P leads XY Promos at $900.00, with Gyarados XY60 Prerelease ($600.00) and Champions Festival 2016 Staff ($519.99) behind it. The top three alone are 14% 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 |  Mega Tokyos Pikachu 98 XY P | 98/146 | Promo | Normal | $900.00 |
| #2 |  Gyarados XY60 Prerelease | XY60 | Promo | Holofoil | $600.00 |
| #3 |  Champions Festival 2016 Staff | XY176 | Promo | Normal | $519.99 |
| #4 |  Pikachu EX XY124 | XY124 | Promo | Holofoil | $495.39 |
| #5 |  Charizard XY Evolutions Prerelease | 11/146 | Promo | Holofoil | $479.99 |
| #6 |  Poncho wearing Pikachu 203 XY P | 203/146 | Promo | Holofoil | $450.00 |
| #7 |  Machamp XY Evolutions Prerelease | 59/146 | Promo | Holofoil | $420.00 |
| #8 |  Gyarados XY Evolutions Prerelease | 34/146 | Promo | Holofoil | $400.00 |
| #9 |  Tyranitar Prerelease | XY130 | Promo | Holofoil | $385.00 |
| #10 |  Champions Festival XY27 2014 Top Thirty Two | XY27 | Promo | Holofoil | $375.00 |
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 XY Promos master set
The XY Promos master set is 232 cards: 146 base + 81 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 146/146.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Promo | 232 | 159% |
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
65 cards in this set
Eske Yoshinob
17 cards in this set
Naoki Saito
12 cards in this set
Ryo Ueda
10 cards in this set
Mitsuhiro Arita
8 cards in this set
Ken Sugimori
8 cards in this set
XY Promos master set buying guide
Where to buy XY 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 $22.21 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 232-card XY 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 232 cards, plan on 13 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.
XY Promos card list
Every card in the XY 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 |
|---|---|---|
Charizard XY Evolutions Prerelease11/146 · Promo | $479.99 | Holo |
Gyarados XY Evolutions Prerelease34/146 · Promo | $400.00 | Holo |
Mewtwo XY Evolutions Prerelease51/146 · Promo | — | Holo |
Machamp XY Evolutions Prerelease59/146 · Promo | $420.00 | Holo |
Aegislash 86 146 Prerelease86/146 · Promo | $52.87 | Holo |
Mega Tokyos Pikachu 98 XY P98/146 · Promo | $900.00 | N |
Pretend Magikarp Pikachu 150 XY P150/146 · Promo | — | N |
Pretend Gyarados Pikachu 151 XY P151/146 · Promo | — | N |
Hoopa 155 XY P155/146 · Promo | $211.77 | Holo |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 203 XY P203/146 · Promo | $450.00 | Holo |
Mega Tokyos Pikachu 204 XY P204/146 · Promo | — | N |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 207 XY P207/146 · Promo | — | N |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 208 XY P208/146 · Promo | — | N |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 230 XY P230/146 · Promo | — | Holo |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 231 XY P231/146 · Promo | — | Holo |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 274 XY P274/146 · Promo | — | N |
Poncho wearing Pikachu 275 XY P275/146 · Promo | — | N |
Chespin XY01XY01 · Promo | $6.26 | Holo |
FennekinXY02 · Promo | $11.54 | Holo |
Froakie XY03XY03 · Promo | $17.90 | Holo |
Sylveon XY04XY04 · Promo | $53.19 | Holo |
Xerneas XY05XY05 · Promo | $11.23 | Holo |
Yveltal XY06XY06 · Promo | $21.81 | Holo |
Xerneas EX XY07XY07 · Promo | $8.79 | Holo |
Yveltal EX XY08XY08 · Promo | $11.68 | Holo |
Garchomp EXXY09 · Promo | $20.63 | Holo |
Dragalge XY10 Prerelease StaffXY10 · Promo | $16.45 | Holo |
Skiddo XY11XY11 · Promo | $3.33 | Holo |
Honedge XY12XY12 · Promo | $3.32 | Holo |
Machamp XY13 PrereleaseXY13 · Promo | $150.00 | Holo |
Trevenant XY14XY14 · Promo | $0.76 | Holo |
Slurpuff XY15XY15 · Promo | $3.91 | Holo |
Gogoat XY16XY16 · Promo | $6.19 | Holo |
Charizard EX XY17XY17 · Promo | $31.68 | Holo |
Chesnaught EX XY18XY18 · Promo | $7.53 | Holo |
Delphox EX XY19XY19 · Promo | $9.02 | Holo |
Greninja EX XY20XY20 · Promo | $30.00 | Holo |
Bronzong XY21 PrereleaseXY21 · Promo | $47.74 | Holo |
Darkrai XY22XY22 · Promo | $17.79 | Holo |
Shiftry XY23XY23 · Promo | $0.78 | Holo |
Greninja XY24XY24 · Promo | $131.36 | Holo |
Krookodile EX XY25XY25 · Promo | $11.38 | Holo |
Pyroar XY26XY26 · Promo | $1.14 | Holo |
Champions Festival XY27 2014 Top Thirty TwoXY27 · Promo | $375.00 | Holo |
Venusaur EX XY28XY28 · Promo | $5.75 | Holo |
Charizard EX XY29XY29 · Promo | $22.21 | Holo |
Blastoise EX XY30XY30 · Promo | $10.14 | Holo |
Xerneas XY31XY31 · Promo | $4.06 | Holo |
Yveltal XY32XY32 · Promo | $6.36 | Holo |
Trevor XY33XY33 · Promo | $2.01 | N |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the XY Promos master set?▾
The XY Promos master set is 227 cards: 146 base set cards numbered 001/146 through 146/146, plus 81 secret rares and special variants numbered beyond the base set. Track all 227 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in XY Promos?▾
The top chase card in XY Promos is Mega Tokyos Pikachu 98 XY P (Promo) at $900.00. Other high-value cards include Gyarados XY60 Prerelease ($600.00) and Champions Festival 2016 Staff ($519.99). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a XY Promos master set cost?▾
A complete XY Promos master set is estimated at $14,428 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 Promos master set card list?▾
The XY Promos set contains 146 base cards across 1 rarity tiers plus 81 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the XY Promos binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize XY Promos in a binder?▾
For 232 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 13 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 10 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 Promos master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for XY Promos with all 227 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 Promos worth collecting as a master set?▾
XY Promos has 227 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $14,428. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 173 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner