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First worldwide same-day Pokémon TCG launch, all-foil packs, Futuristic Rares by YOSHIROTTEN, 30 Pikachu cards, and a Base Set Charizard reprint.

ME02.5 · 295 cards

Largest English set ever, 13 Mega Evolution ex, and a Mega Gengar ex SIR. Staggered SKUs (Jan–April) kept sealed tighter than a normal special set.

SV08.5 · 180 cards

Nine Eeveelution SIRs plus god packs. A year later it is still the blue-chip modern special set. Umbreon ex SIR remains the most valuable modern card.

SV03.5 · 207 cards

Every Gen I Pokémon, nothing else. Standard rotation in 2026 convinced the market reprints are done.

ME05 · 120 cards

Mega Darkrai ex is the chase. Dark-type special sets historically age well.

ME04 · 122 cards

Mega Greninja ex plus a connecting Froakie–Frogadier–Greninja triptych. Smaller set, better individual hit rates.

SV10 · 244 cards

Team Rocket + Gen I nostalgia, without being a 151 clone.

ME03 · 124 cards

Competitive staples plus Mega Zygarde ex Gold and Rosa's Determination SIR. Collectors ignored it in May to fund special sets — which is why it is interesting now.

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Pack / box EV

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Sell, hold, or grade

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