Pokemon Sun & Moon Base Set
The 163-card launch of the Sun & Moon era, introducing powerful GX Pokemon with once-per-game GX attacks.
sm1 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$2
Market average
Top Card
Full Art Solgaleo GX
$200+
Rarity Tier
Overview
The Sun & Moon base set launched a new era in February 2017 with 163 cards, introducing GX Pokemon as the successor to EX cards. GX cards feature powerful GX attacks that can only be used once per game, adding strategic depth. The set showcases Alolan regional variants and the legendary duo Solgaleo and Lunala from the Alola region.
Best for
- GX-era collectors and Tag Team chase interest
- People sorting SM rarity language (GX, full art, secret)
Skip this path if
- You apply SV SAR mental models to SM GX secrets without checking comps
Common mistakes
Confusing SM secret rares across expansions. Numbering and set symbols differ; scan before you list.
What to check first
Set symbol, secret number if any, GX vs full art, and condition on holo surfaces.
Most valuable cards
Espeon GX Full Art (#140) and Umbreon GX Full Art (#142) are the top pulls at $25-50 each, driven by Eeveelution demand. Lunala GX Full Art (#141) and Solgaleo GX Full Art (#143) command $15-30 as box legendaries. The secret rare Lurantis GX (#150) and Ultra Ball (#161) gold card add chase variety.
Cards from Sun & Moon
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28 of 163 
Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Paras
Shiinotic
Golduck
Primarina
Togedemaru
Cosmoem
Alolan Raticate
Solgaleo GX
Eevee
Oranguru
Poké Ball
Rainbow Energy
Team Skull Grunt
Ultra Ball
Psychic Energy
Metal Energy
Grass Energy
Fire Energy
Water Energy
Lightning Energy
Psychic Energy
Fighting Energy
Darkness Energy
Metal Energy
Fairy Energy
Tips to finish the set
Sun & Moon base introduced the secret rare tier above Full Art, including rainbow rare GX and gold Trainer cards. This means more chase cards spread across the 163-card set. The Alolan form cards make great thematic sub-collections within the set.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan Sun & Moon cards to identify GX and full-art variants
- 02
Look for the sun and moon set symbol
- 03
Track GX cards as a subset — they define this generation
- 04
Use Pokex to find undervalued GX cards before they appreciate
Scan with the app
GX cards introduced a new card border and layout different from XY EX cards. The scanner correctly identifies GX versus EX cards and reads the Sun & Moon set symbol. It also differentiates between regular GX, Full Art GX, and rainbow rare GX variants of the same Pokemon.
Common questions
01 What is a GX attack in Pokemon TCG?
A GX attack is an extremely powerful move that can only be used once per game (not once per card). Once any of your Pokemon uses a GX attack, no other Pokemon on your team can use one for the rest of that game.
02 How are GX cards different from EX cards?
GX cards evolve from regular Pokemon (unlike Basic EX cards), have a one-time GX attack, and give up 2 Prize cards when knocked out. They replaced EX cards starting with the Sun & Moon era and featured new border designs.
03 What Alolan Pokemon are in the Sun & Moon base set?
The set includes Alolan Rattata, Raticate, Grimer, Muk, Meowth, Persian, Vulpix, and Ninetales among other Alolan variants. These regional forms feature different types and artwork from their Kanto originals.
04 What are rainbow rare cards?
Rainbow rare cards are the highest rarity tier introduced in Sun & Moon, featuring a multicolored rainbow foil pattern instead of standard artwork. They are numbered as secret rares and are the most difficult pulls in each set.
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