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Every set guide covers available pack products, chase cards, rarity structure and any observed pull-rate estimates — so you can pick the right sealed product for your goal.
Phantasmal Flames is the second main expansion of the Mega Evolution era, bringing Mega Evolution mechanics back to the TCG with Mega Charizard X ex as the marquee card. The set runs 94 main cards plus 36 secret rares, and chase interest centers on the special illustration rare Mega ex tiers.
Mega Evolution is the base set of the Mega Evolution era, which brought Mega Evolution mechanics back to the TCG in September 2025 while continuing the Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare structure from Scarlet & Violet. Chase interest centers on the gold-etched Mega Hyper Rare prints of Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex, which sit just above the same cards’ Special Illustration Rare treatments. It shipped in the full standard product range, including 36-pack booster boxes, and the era continued with Phantasmal Flames (ME02) in November 2025.
Black Bolt is the Zekrom-themed half of a pair of special sets celebrating the Unova region, released on the same day as its Reshiram-themed sister set, White Flare. Its secret list is as large as its base list — 86 cards plus 86 secret rares, most of them Illustration Rares — and chase interest concentrates on the Black White Rare Zekrom ex and a secret-rare Victini, the two priciest cards in the set by our dated snapshots. As a special set it was not sold in standard 36-pack booster boxes; packs ship in booster bundles, Elite Trainer Boxes and collection products.
White Flare is the Reshiram-themed half of a pair of special sets celebrating the Unova region, released on the same day as its Zekrom-themed sister set, Black Bolt. It mirrors its twin’s structure — 86 base cards with a secret list of comparable size, mostly Illustration Rares — and chase interest concentrates on the Black White Rare Reshiram ex and a secret-rare Victini, the two priciest cards in the set by our dated snapshots. As a special set it was not sold in standard 36-pack booster boxes; packs ship in booster bundles, Elite Trainer Boxes and collection products.
Destined Rivals is the Team Rocket-themed Scarlet & Violet expansion, reviving "Team Rocket's" owner cards and pairing them with modern ex mechanics. It became one of the most-opened sets of 2025, with chase demand concentrated in the Team Rocket Special Illustration Rares. The base list runs 182 cards before secret rares; verify the current secret-rare count on official set lists before citing totals.
Journey Together introduced owner Pokémon to the Scarlet & Violet era, pairing trainers with their signature partners — most notably N's Zoroark ex, whose Special Illustration Rare became the set's defining chase card. The set shipped in the standard range of Pokémon products. We have not yet seeded individual pack listings for this set; check retailer listings directly.
Prismatic Evolutions is a special Eeveelution-focused expansion built around Eevee and its evolutions, headlined by the Special Illustration Rare Eeveelution ex cards. As a special set it was not sold in standard 36-pack booster boxes — packs ship inside Elite Trainer Boxes, booster bundles, and other special collections. Sealed product was heavily allocated at release, so compare live prices before buying.
Surging Sparks is a mainline Scarlet & Violet expansion headlined by Pikachu ex, whose Special Illustration Rare became one of the most chased cards of the era. The set also carries a deep Illustration Rare lineup and playable ex cards, making it popular with both openers and players. It shipped in the full range of standard products, including 36-pack booster boxes.
Stellar Crown is a mainline Scarlet & Violet expansion built around Terapagos and the Stellar Tera mechanic. Its chase market has an unusual shape: the Illustration Rare Squirtle — alongside a similarly priced Bulbasaur IR — trades above every Special Illustration Rare in the set, with Dachsbun ex leading the SIR tier. It shipped in the full standard product range, including 36-pack booster boxes. The base list runs 142 cards before secret rares; verify current counts on the official set page.
Twilight Masquerade is a mainline Scarlet & Violet expansion headlined by Ogerpon and its masks, and widely regarded for a strong Illustration Rare lineup. Chase demand centers on the Special Illustration Rare Greninja ex — one of the era's most expensive pulls — with the Perrin SIR close behind, an unusual case of a Supporter card ranking among a set's top chases. It shipped in the full standard product range, including 36-pack booster boxes. The base list runs 167 cards before secret rares; verify current counts on the official set page.
Paldean Fates brought Shiny Pokémon back to the TCG as a compact special set: a short 91-card base list sits beneath a much larger vault of Shiny Rares and Special Illustration Rares, headlined by the Mew ex and Charizard ex SIRs. Like other special sets it was never sold in standard 36-pack booster boxes — packs ship inside Elite Trainer Boxes, booster bundles, tins and collections. Chase density is high, but odds for any specific card remain long; price the single first.
Scarlet & Violet—151 celebrates the original 151 Pokémon in National Pokédex order, with heavy nostalgia appeal and standout Illustration Rares. It is a special set: packs are sold through booster bundles, Elite Trainer Boxes and collection boxes rather than standard 36-pack booster boxes. The Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare is the headline chase.
Obsidian Flames is the Charizard-headlined mainline expansion of the early Scarlet & Violet era, built around Tera Pokémon ex with changed types — including the Darkness-type Tera Charizard ex whose Special Illustration Rare is the set's defining chase. It shipped in the full standard product range, including 36-pack booster boxes, and was printed in large volume, which has kept sealed prices comparatively accessible. Verify current secret-rare counts on official set lists before citing totals.
Crown Zenith closed out the Sword & Shield era as a special celebration set with the Galarian Gallery — a dedicated subset of alternate-art cards headlined by Giratina VSTAR. Packs were never sold in standard booster boxes; they ship inside Elite Trainer Boxes, tins and special collections. Hit density is regarded as friendlier than typical mainline sets, though odds remain unofficial.
Silver Tempest closed out the Sword & Shield era's main expansions, headlined by Lugia VSTAR on the playable side and the Lugia V alternate art as the era-defining final chase. It carries a Trainer Gallery subset and shipped in the full standard product range, including booster bundles. Now out of print, its sealed product trades above original retail; check live prices and seller reputation before buying.
Lost Origin brought the Lost Zone mechanic back to the modern game and carries one of the Sword & Shield era's most valuable alternate arts: the Giratina V alt art, with the Aerodactyl V alt art close behind among collectors. The set also includes a Trainer Gallery subset. It is out of print, and sealed product trades above original MSRP on the secondary market — be cautious with loose packs, which are a known target for resealing and pack weighing; buy from reputable sellers.
Brilliant Stars introduced VSTAR cards and the Trainer Gallery — a dedicated subset of character-art cards that ran through the rest of the Sword & Shield era. Arceus VSTAR leads the playable side, while the Charizard V alternate art is the set's standout chase. As an out-of-print 2022 set, sealed product now trades above original retail; compare live prices and seller reputation before buying.
Fusion Strike is the largest Sword & Shield-era expansion at 264 cards before secret rares, built around the Fusion Strike battle style with Mew VMAX as its face. Its alternate-art VMAX secret rares — Gengar VMAX above all — became some of the era's most valuable pulls. The set is out of print, so sealed product trades on the secondary market; verify seller reputation before paying above-retail prices, especially for loose packs.
Evolving Skies is the iconic Sword & Shield-era Eeveelution set, home to the Umbreon VMAX alternate art ("Moonbreon") — one of the most recognized modern chase cards in the hobby. Alt-art VMAX odds were long even at release, and sealed product now trades well above original MSRP on the secondary market. Check seller reputation and authenticity carefully before buying loose packs.
Carrying On His Will (OP-13) is the One Piece Card Game's third-anniversary booster, themed around inherited will with the Luffy–Ace–Sabo brotherhood at its center and manga-style Luffy cards leading chase interest. It follows the standard English format of 12-card packs and 24-pack booster boxes.
A Fist of Divine Speed (OP-11) headlines a manga-style Monkey.D.Luffy secret rare as its top chase. The set also carries premium SP reprint inserts of older chase cards — including versions of the OP05-119 Luffy — at very long odds, so a small number of pulls from these boosters carry values far above anything printed with an OP11 number. Standard English format: 12-card packs, 24-pack booster boxes.
Royal Blood (OP-10) is themed around royal lineages and their heirs, with the manga-style Trafalgar Law secret rare leading chase interest. Boosters can also turn up premium special-print reprints of cards from earlier sets and starter decks at very long odds, which is why some non-OP10 numbers show up in this set's market data. It ships in the standard format of 12-card packs and 24-pack booster boxes, and sealed has stayed closer to typical One Piece pricing than its blockbuster neighbors.
Emperors in the New World (OP-09) is built around the Four Emperors era — Shanks, Blackbeard, Buggy and Luffy — and carries the strongest chase profile in modern One Piece. The manga-style Gol.D.Roger secret rare is widely treated as the premier modern chase in the entire game, with a manga Luffy close behind, and that demand keeps sealed prices for this set well above the usual One Piece range. It ships in the standard format of 12-card packs and 24-pack booster boxes.
Two Legends centers on Ace and Whitebeard-era storylines, with manga-style rares of fan-favorite characters as the top pulls. The Portgas D. Ace manga rare leads chase demand. It ships in the standard One Piece format of 12-card packs and 24-pack booster boxes.
Awakening of the New Era is the Gear 5 set — the release that brought Luffy's Gear 5 form to the card game and drove some of the heaviest demand in One Piece TCG history. The alternate-art and manga-style Luffy cards are the defining chases. English sealed sold through quickly at launch and has seen multiple reprint waves; verify which wave a listing ships.
Romance Dawn is the debut One Piece Card Game booster set and remains the game's most historically significant release. Its alternate-art Shanks Secret Rare and alt-art Leaders anchor long-term collector demand. First-print sealed product mostly trades on the secondary market now, so compare reprint-wave pricing and verify print run details on listings.
The Avatar: The Last Airbender Universes Beyond set adapts the animated series into a standard-legal Magic release, with the four nations and bending mechanics woven into the design. Premium Aang treatments — including Avatar State art — lead chase interest, concentrated in Collector Boosters. As a recent release, verify current product details on official pages.
Edge of Eternities is Magic's space-fantasy standard set, taking the game to the edge of the universe with celestial mechanics and cosmic showcase treatments. Sothera, the Supervoid leads collector interest among the set's premium treatments. It ships in the modern Play Booster / Collector Booster split.
The FINAL FANTASY Universes Beyond set brought Square Enix's franchise into Magic as a full standard-legal release, and became one of the best-selling Magic sets ever. Borderless character treatments of Sephiroth, Cloud and other icons dominate chase demand, concentrated in Collector Boosters. Play Boosters serve drafting and gameplay; Collector Boosters carry the premium treatments.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm returns Magic to the dragon-ruled plane of Tarkir, with the five clans and storm-born dragons driving both the draft environment and collector interest. Ugin, Eye of the Storms leads the chase mythics, alongside Elspeth, Storm Slayer and premium borderless dragon treatments concentrated in Collector Boosters.
Aetherdrift is Magic's death-race set, a multi-plane grand prix with vehicle and speed mechanics at its core. The Aetherspark — the race's legendary artifact prize — is the set's signature mythic, though singles prices across the set are modest, which keeps it a play-first product. It ships in the modern Play Booster / Collector Booster split.
Alliance Insight is a 100-card core Yu-Gi-Oh! booster mixing new archetype support with nostalgia plays — including Dark Magician Girl the Magician's Apprentice, a modern take on the classic monster. As with other recent core sets, the EN000 slot — Dragon Master Lords — is printed only as a Quarter Century Secret Rare, making it the headline pull of the set.
Supreme Darkness is a core Yu-Gi-Oh! booster set mixing new archetype support with competitive staples. Quarter Century Secret Rares are the top chase tier — 25 cards in the set carry the treatment, and Paladins of Bonds and Unity (SUDA-EN000) is printed only as a Quarter Century Secret Rare, making it the headline pull.
Quarter Century Bonanza is a rarity-collection style reprint set built around the 25th-anniversary Quarter Century Secret Rare treatment, packing iconic cards like Dark Magician in premium foils. Reprint sets like this offer a high foil density compared with core boosters, but exact pack configuration varies by product — check the listing. Every card id and rarity split should be verified on official Konami pages.
Fabled is Lorcana's ninth set and its biggest demand spike since launch — sealed has traded far above MSRP, with even base Legendary singles like Dumbo - Ninth Wonder of the Universe carrying real value. Above the Enchanted tier, the set is reported to add an ultra-rare premium tier of iconic characters; verify current rarity details on official Ravensburger pages. Price sealed against singles carefully here — the market moves quickly on this set.
Reign of Jafar is Lorcana's eighth set, continuing the villain arc that began on Archazia's Island as Jafar's grip on the storyline tightens. The Enchanted tier again reaches beyond characters — the Enchanted print of the song It Means No Worries is the set's most talked-about pull. Supply is healthy, so sealed generally sits near retail while the Enchanted singles carry the value.
Archazia's Island is Lorcana's seventh set, released in March 2025 with supply comfortably meeting demand — sealed generally sits near retail. Its Enchanted tier extends beyond characters to items and actions, with the Devil's Eye Diamond Enchanted among the set's talked-about pulls, and the Illumineer's Trove returns as the accessory-plus-boosters bundle. Enchanted odds remain long by community observation, so open for fun, not expectation.
Azurite Sea is Lorcana's sixth set, with a seafaring theme and an 18-card Enchanted lineup headlined by Tiana - Restaurant Owner. By this release, supply had normalized compared with the launch era, so sealed generally sits near retail pricing. Enchanted rares remain the chase tier, with the same long observed odds as earlier sets.
Shimmering Skies is Lorcana's fifth set, built around a sky-festival celebration theme. Its Enchanted lineup is one of the deepest in the game's early sets — several Enchanted cards have commanded three-figure prices, led by the Enchanted Mufasa - Ruler of Pride Rock. Standard-rarity singles remain cheap, so the set's value story is almost entirely in the Enchanted tier.
Ursula's Return is Lorcana's fourth set, the climax of the sea witch's storyline, released alongside the co-op Illumineer's Quest product line. Its 18-card Enchanted lineup is headlined by the Enchanted Ariel - Sonic Warrior, one of the priciest Enchanted cards of the 2024 sets. Standard-rarity singles from the set are inexpensive, which makes boosters a casual open rather than a value play.
Into the Inklands is Lorcana's third set, notable for introducing Location cards to the game and for leaning into adventure films — DuckTales, Atlantis and Treasure Planet all feature. Its Enchanted lineup expanded to 18 cards, with the Enchanted Kida - Protector of Atlantis among the most sought-after. By this 2024 release supply had improved from the launch era, so sealed generally sits near retail.
Rise of the Floodborn is Lorcana's second set, released in late 2023 while the game was still selling out on sight. Its 12-card Enchanted lineup (205–216) includes some of the game's most respected early chases — Sisu - Divine Water Dragon chief among them — at the same long observed odds as other sets. Alongside boosters it introduced two starter decks with fixed, published lists, which remain the cheapest way into this era of the game.
The First Chapter is Disney Lorcana's debut set, launched to enormous demand in 2023. Enchanted rares — full-art foils like Elsa, Spirit of Winter — are the game's premier chase cards, with long observed odds. First-print sealed carries collector interest beyond its pull value, so weigh sealed prices against Enchanted odds honestly.
Legends of the Force is Star Wars Unlimited's fifth set, gathering Jedi and Sith from across every era — Yoda, Vader, Anakin, Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Revan among them. Its chase tier is premium foil and showcase-tier variant prints (the high card numbers denote variants, not the standard set), led by Yoda, My Ally is the Force and Darth Vader, Twilight of the Apprentice. As a recent release, verify current product details on official pages.
Jump to Lightspeed is Star Wars Unlimited's fourth set, a starfighter-and-capital-ship set that puts pilots and space battles at the center of the game. It also introduced ultra-premium prestige variant prints of iconic ships — Annihilator, Tagge's Flagship leads that tier — which trade at extreme prices and are found at extremely long observed odds. A separate Carbonite Edition booster line exists at a premium; verify exact product details on official pages.
Twilight of the Republic is Star Wars Unlimited's third set, set in the Clone Wars — Anakin, Yoda, clone troopers, battle droids and the slow slide toward the Empire. Its premier chase is the high-number variant Yoda, Sensing Darkness, with other prequel-era leaders close behind at very long observed odds. Like every SWU set it is built play-first: 16-card packs feed draft and sealed as much as collections.
Shadows of the Galaxy is Star Wars Unlimited's second set, trading the Galactic Civil War for the underworld — bounty hunters, Mandalorians and scoundrels from The Mandalorian era. High-number variant printings of iconic leaders are the chase tier, led by Cad Bane, He Who Needs No Introduction, at very long observed odds. A Two-Player Starter with fixed decks gives new players a randomness-free entry point.
Spark of Rebellion launched Star Wars Unlimited with an original-trilogy focus — Vader, Luke and the Galactic Civil War. Showcase treatments of iconic leaders, led by Darth Vader, are the premier chase cards, with very long observed odds. The set is built play-first: 16-card packs feed both limited formats and collections.
New Adventure is a later Fusion World booster set for the Dragon Ball Super Card Game, refreshing the format with new characters and support. Packs hold 12 random cards, with foil Super Rares, over-numbered Secret Rares and signed Special Rares as the headline pulls — none guaranteed in any pack. TCGplayer catalogs this set as FB05; verify the code and card list on the official set page before citing them.
Blazing Aura is the second main Fusion World booster for the Dragon Ball Super Card Game, continuing the awakening-focused format with new leaders and combos. Every 12-card pack is random; foil Super Rares, over-numbered Secret Rares and signed Special Rares are the chase tiers, and no specific card is guaranteed. Confirm the current card list and rarities on the official Fusion World set page before relying on totals.
Awakened Pulse is the first main booster set for Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World, the rebooted format built around Goku, Vegeta and the awakening mechanic. Every 12-card pack is random, with foil Super Rares, over-numbered Secret Rares and signed Special Rares forming the chase tiers — no card is guaranteed in any pack. Verify the current card list and rarity breakdown on the official Fusion World set page before citing totals.
Goddess of Victory: Nikke is a Union Arena crossover set built around the Nikke franchise, bringing its characters into the Bandai-published Union Arena format. It is a preorder release, and Union Arena pack and box configurations vary by set, so check the listing for exact card and pack counts. Contents are random, with Super Rares and premium Union Rares as the chase tiers and no card guaranteed in any pack; anime and character-card collectors are the core audience.
Chainsaw Man is a Union Arena crossover set featuring the Chainsaw Man franchise in the Bandai-published Union Arena format. Pack and box configurations vary across Union Arena releases, so check the listing for exact card and pack counts. Every pack is random, with Super Rares and premium Union Rares forming the chase tiers and no specific card guaranteed.
Eternal Nexus (GD05) is a later Gundam Card Game booster set expanding the roster with new Mobile Suits and pilots. It is treated here as a preorder release; pack size and box pack counts vary, so check the listing and the official set page for exact figures. Packs are random, with foil Super Rares and alternate-art Secret Rares as the chase tiers and no guaranteed card.
Newtype Rising is the launch booster set for the Gundam Card Game, the 2025 Bandai tabletop entry spanning multiple Mobile Suit Gundam eras. As the debut set it establishes the Common through Super Rare tiers, with alternate-art Secret Rares as the premium chase and no card guaranteed in any pack. Verify the current pack size and box configuration on the official Gundam Card Game site before citing them.
Release Special Booster 2.0 is a reprint-focused Digimon Card Game set that reintroduces earlier cards and popular rares in a single booster. Packs hold 12 random cards, with foil Super Rares, over-numbered Secret Rares and alternate-art rares as the headline pulls — none guaranteed in any pack. Because it is a special reprint set, verify the exact card list and any new treatments on the official Digimon Card Game site.
Beginning Observer (BT-16) is a main booster set for the Digimon Card Game, continuing the BT numbered series with new Digimon and evolution lines. Each pack holds 12 random cards; foil Super Rares, over-numbered Secret Rares and alternate-art rares are the chase tiers, and no specific card is guaranteed. Confirm the current card list and rarity odds on the official Digimon Card Game site before citing totals.
Origins is the launch set for Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game, the first TCG from Riot Games, built around League of Legends champions and the Rift. As the debut set it establishes the Common through Epic tiers, with Showcase and over-numbered treatments as the premium chase and no card guaranteed in any pack. Alongside boosters, Origins ships preconstructed Champion Decks in Jinx, Viktor and Lee Sin variants; verify the current pack size and box configuration on the official Riftbound site.