Pokemon XY Base Set
The first XY-era expansion introduced Mega Evolution to the TCG with 146 cards featuring Kalos region Pokemon.
Difficulty
Avg Card Value
$2
Top Card
Full Art Mega Charizard EX
$250+
Rarity Tier
Moderate
Aperçu
The XY base set launched the sixth generation of the Pokemon TCG, introducing Mega Evolution EX cards and the Fairy type. Released in February 2014, the 146-card set features iconic Kalos starters and legendaries. The set established a new card design template that would carry through the entire XY era.
Cartes les Plus Précieuses
Mega Venusaur EX (Full Art #100) and Mega Blastoise EX (Full Art #102) are the chase cards, each commanding $30-60 in near-mint condition. The Full Art Xerneas EX (#146) and Yveltal EX (#144) are also highly sought after. Skarmory EX Full Art and the secret rare Emolga round out the premium pulls.
Conseils de Complétion
At 146 cards, XY base is a moderately sized set. Focus on pulling the 7 EX cards and 5 Full Art variants first, as these carry the most value. Common and uncommon cards from this set are widely available in bulk lots at reasonable prices.
Comment Completer Cette Serie
- 1 Scan XY cards to identify EX and Mega EX variants
- 2 Check for the XY set symbol — a blue and red letter
- 3 Track Mega Evolution cards as a premium subset
- 4 Use Pokex to compare prices across standard and full-art versions
Scan with Pokex
Mega Evolution EX cards from XY can look similar across sets. Use the scanner to instantly distinguish XY base prints from later XY expansions and verify authenticity of the Full Art texture patterns. The scanner identifies set symbols and card numbers in seconds.
Questions Fréquentes
Q1 How many cards are in the Pokemon XY base set?
The XY base set contains 146 cards, including regular cards, EX cards, Mega Evolution EX cards, Full Art cards, and secret rares.
Q2 What is the most valuable card in the XY base set?
The most valuable cards are the Full Art Mega Venusaur EX (#100) and Full Art Mega Blastoise EX (#102), each worth $30-60 in near-mint condition.
Q3 When was the Pokemon XY set released?
The XY base set was released on February 5, 2014, as the first English expansion of the XY series.
Q4 What new mechanics did the XY set introduce?
The XY set introduced Mega Evolution EX cards, which evolve from regular EX Pokemon, and added the Fairy type to the TCG for the first time.
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