Pokemon Burning Shadows Set
A 169-card expansion headlined by the iconic Charizard GX and the Ultra Beast Necrozma in its shadow forme.
sm3 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
Varies
Market average
Top Card
Charizard GX
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Rarity Tier
Overview
Burning Shadows is a 169-card expansion released in August 2017, blending fire and shadow themes. The set is defined by its Charizard GX, continuing the tradition of Charizard being the most coveted card in any set it appears in. Necrozma GX and Marshadow GX added competitive depth, while Darkrai GX and Ho-Oh GX rounded out the legendary roster.
Best for
- GX-era collectors tracking full arts and rainbows
- collectors pricing Burning Shadows (2017, 169 cards) as SM GX era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
- anyone specifically hunting Charizard GX / Charizard GX Full Art and needing the rest of the set for context
Skip this path if
- you want SV-only rarity language and nothing earlier
- you expect every card in Burning Shadows to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)
Common mistakes
Collectors mishandle Burning Shadows by pricing rainbow / full-art secrets like regular GX holos. Charizard GX / Charizard GX Full Art still does most of the economic work inside a 169-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “SM GX era” are not a SKU: match set code sm3 (2017) before you match the art.
What to check first
Start with surface under light — SM full arts show scratches early. Then inspect Charizard GX / Charizard GX Full Art under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Burning Shadows checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
Charizard GX rainbow rare (#150) is the ultimate chase card at $150-300+ near-mint, one of the most valuable modern cards. Charizard GX Full Art (#150) commands $50-100. Regular Charizard GX (#20) holds $15-30. Beyond Charizard, Necrozma GX Full Art and rainbow Tapu Fini GX are $15-25 each.
Cards from Burning Shadows
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28 of 169 
Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Oddish
Golisopod GX
Horsea
Pikachu
Dusclops
Machamp GX
Lycanroc
Darkrai
Noivern GX
Bewear
Sophocles
Necrozma GX
Sophocles
Darkrai GX
Gardevoir GX
Noivern GX
Bodybuilding Dumbbells
Choice Band
Escape Rope
Multi Switch
Rescue Stretcher
Super Scoop Up
Fire Energy
Darkness Energy
Fairy Energy
Tips to finish the set
Burning Shadows sealed product carries a Charizard premium. If completing the set, buy the Charizard GX variants as singles and fill the rest through packs or bulk lots. The non-Charizard secret rares are surprisingly affordable compared to the chase card.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Burning Shadows cards by set code sm3 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Charizard GX and Charizard GX Full Art as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
Scan with the app
The Charizard GX rainbow rare is one of the most counterfeited modern cards. The scanner verifies authenticity by checking the rainbow foil pattern, card thickness indicators, and print details. It distinguishes between the three Charizard GX rarities and flags potential fakes.
Common questions
01 How much is the rainbow rare Charizard GX worth?
The Burning Shadows rainbow rare Charizard GX (#150) is valued at $150-300+ in near-mint condition, making it one of the most expensive modern Pokemon cards. PSA 10 graded copies have sold for $500+.
02 How rare is the Charizard GX in Burning Shadows?
The rainbow rare Charizard GX has roughly a 1-in-400 pack pull rate. The Full Art version is approximately 1-in-72, and the regular GX art appears about once every 18-20 packs.
03 What Ultra Beasts are in Burning Shadows?
Burning Shadows does not feature traditional Ultra Beasts but includes Necrozma GX in its base form. The Ultra Beast invasion storyline continues in later Sun & Moon sets like Crimson Invasion.
04 Is Burning Shadows still in print?
Burning Shadows is out of print. Sealed booster boxes trade at significant premiums due to the Charizard GX chase cards, with boxes typically costing $300-500+ depending on market conditions.
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