2018 187 cards

Pokemon Celestial Storm Set

A massive 187-card expansion headlined by Rayquaza GX and filled with fan-favorite Hoenn Pokemon alongside competitive staples.

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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Rayquaza GX Full Art

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Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Celestial Storm is one of the largest Sun & Moon sets with 187 cards, released in August 2018. The expansion celebrates Hoenn region Pokemon with Rayquaza GX as the headliner. Rayquaza GX became one of the strongest competitive decks of its era, while the set also features Blaziken GX, Sceptile GX, and a wide array of Generation III fan favorites.

Best for

People comfortable with secret rare numbering
people attempting a wide Celestial Storm master set who will split base numbers from high-number / special rows
people building around Rayquaza GX Full Art / Rayquaza GX without pretending bulk pays the same

Skip this path if

you will not read full secret numbers before paying
you expect every card in Celestial Storm to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

If you only remember one thing about Celestial Storm: Rayquaza GX Full Art / Rayquaza GX is not interchangeable with every other print of those Pokemon. People still get burned by reading secret rare numbers wrong and buying the wrong full art, then argue condition after they already overpaid. Confirm sm7 / the set symbol before comps — “SM GX era lot” language is how wrong products get mixed.

What to check first

Verify set membership (sm7) and the secret number row separately from the main set checklist. Condition pass on Rayquaza GX Full Art / Rayquaza GX before negotiation. Finish with a checklist gap list so you are not “completing” only the bulk.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Rayquaza GX Full Art (#160) is the top card at $40-70 near-mint, with the rainbow rare (#177) reaching $60-100+. The regular Rayquaza GX (#109) holds $10-20. Blaziken GX Full Art (#153) and rainbow rare Scizor GX (#178) command $15-25 each. Electrode GX Full Art has surprise value as a deck staple.

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Cards from Celestial Storm

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Bellsprout

Weepinbell

Victreebel

Scyther

Illumise

Articuno GX

Luvdisc

Mr. Mime GX

Deoxys

Palossand GX

Metagross

Latios ◇

Delcatty

Hiker

Super Scoop Up

Stakataka GX

Electrode GX

Mr. Mime GX

Banette GX

Scizor GX

Stakataka GX

Rayquaza GX

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Rainbow Brush

Rainbow Energy

Tips to finish the set

With 187 cards, Celestial Storm is a marathon set to complete. The Hoenn nostalgia factor makes the commons and uncommons fun to collect. Rayquaza GX is the clear value center, so consider buying it as a single. The large secret rare pool means low pull rates on individual chase cards.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Celestial Storm cards by set code sm7 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
03

Track Rayquaza GX Full Art and Rayquaza GX as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
04

Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest

Scan with the app

Celestial Storm shares several Pokemon with other sets (Rayquaza appears in many expansions). The scanner pinpoints the exact Celestial Storm printing using set symbols and card numbers. The large set size makes manual tracking tedious, but the scanner catalogs your progress instantly.

FAQ

Common questions

01 Why is Rayquaza GX from Celestial Storm so popular?

Rayquaza GX's Tempest GX attack and Dragon Break main attack made it a tier-1 competitive deck. Its Stormy Winds ability accelerated energy from the deck, creating an extremely fast and powerful strategy that dominated the 2018-2019 tournament season.

02 How many secret rares are in Celestial Storm?

Celestial Storm contains 19 secret rare cards numbered 169-187, including Full Art GX, rainbow rare GX, Full Art Supporters (like Copycat and Tate & Liza), and gold Trainer/Energy cards.

03 What Hoenn starters appear in Celestial Storm?

All three Hoenn starter evolution lines are featured: Sceptile GX, Blaziken GX, and Swampert with its powerful Power Draw ability. The Hoenn starter presence gives the set strong nostalgic appeal.

04 Is Celestial Storm worth opening today?

Celestial Storm offers good value per pack due to the Rayquaza GX chase cards and large secret rare pool. Sealed booster boxes are priced at $200-350, making it a mid-range option for Sun & Moon era openings.