2016 115 cards

Pokemon Generations Set

A special 115-card 20th anniversary celebration featuring nostalgic reprints, Radiant Collection cards, and classic Pokemon artwork.

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Difficulty

3/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Charizard EX Full Art

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Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Generations is a special 20th anniversary set released in February 2016, only available through collection boxes and tins rather than traditional booster boxes. The 115-card set includes a Radiant Collection subset featuring cute artwork of fan-favorite Pokemon. It celebrates two decades of Pokemon with nostalgic reimaginings and EX cards of beloved starters.

Best for

Collectors who like XY aesthetics and still track reverse rows seriously
collectors pricing Generations (2016, 115 cards) as XY / BREAK / generations nostalgia cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
people building around Charizard EX Full Art / Pikachu Full Art without pretending bulk pays the same

Skip this path if

you only care about current SV meta cards
you expect every card in Generations to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

If you only remember one thing about Generations: Charizard EX Full Art / Pikachu Full Art is not interchangeable with every other print of those Pokemon. People still get burned by confusing Generations / Evolutions nostalgia premiums with base XY set values, then argue condition after they already overpaid. Confirm g1 / the set symbol before comps — “XY / BREAK / generations nostalgia lot” language is how wrong products get mixed.

What to check first

Verify set membership (g1) and whether you are holding a base XY card or a special subset product. Condition pass on Charizard EX Full Art / Pikachu Full Art before negotiation. Finish with a checklist gap list so you are not “completing” only the bulk.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Charizard EX Full Art (#11) is the most valuable at $25-50 near-mint, riding the eternal Charizard premium. Jolteon EX (#28) and Flareon EX (#RC6) from the Radiant Collection hold $10-20. Pikachu Full Art (#RC29) from the Radiant Collection is a fan favorite at $15-30. Mega Charizard EX is another top pull.

Charmeleon

Charizard

Flareon EX

Snorunt

Froslass

Raichu

Full Collection

Cards from Generations

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28 of 115

Venusaur EX

M Venusaur EX

Caterpie

Metapod

Ninetales EX

Krabby

Jolteon EX

Gengar

Geodude

Clefable

Snorlax

Olympia

Team Flare Grunt

Darkness Energy

Jirachi

Slurpuff

Flareon EX

Pikachu

Charmander

Gardevoir EX

M Gardevoir EX

Sylveon EX

Charmeleon

Charizard

Flareon EX

Snorunt

Froslass

Raichu

Tips to finish the set

Generations was never sold as booster boxes, making sealed packs harder to find and more expensive per pack. The Radiant Collection subset (RC1-RC32) is a set-within-a-set that must be completed separately. Buy singles for specific chase cards rather than hunting through expensive collection box packs.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Generations cards by set code g1 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

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

Track Charizard EX Full Art and Pikachu 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

Generations features two numbering systems (main set and Radiant Collection RC prefix) that can confuse collectors. The scanner correctly identifies both numbering schemes and categorizes cards into the right subset. It also distinguishes Generations prints from similar-looking Base Set reimaginings.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How were Generations packs distributed?

Generations packs were exclusively available in special 20th anniversary collection boxes, tins, and elite trainer boxes. They were never sold as standalone booster packs or 36-pack booster boxes.

02 What is the Radiant Collection in Generations?

The Radiant Collection is a 32-card subset (RC1-RC32) within Generations featuring adorable, pastel-toned artwork of popular Pokemon like Pikachu, Flareon, and Sylveon. These cards have their own numbering system.

03 Is Generations the same as Base Set?

No, Generations is a 20th anniversary celebration set with new card designs and mechanics (EX cards, Radiant Collection). While it features some Pokemon from the original 151, the cards are entirely new with XY-era gameplay.

04 How many Generations packs can you get per product?

The Mythical Pokemon Collection boxes typically included 2 Generations booster packs each, while the Elite Trainer Box included 10 packs. The number varied by product.