Pokemon Ultra Prism Set
A 173-card expansion introducing Prism Star cards and featuring Necrozma fusion formes alongside Sinnoh Pokemon.
sm5 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
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Top Card
Lillie Full Art
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Rarity Tier
Overview
Ultra Prism is a 173-card expansion released in February 2018, bridging the Ultra Beast storyline with Sinnoh nostalgia. The set introduced Prism Star cards, powerful one-per-deck cards with a prismatic star symbol. Dusk Mane Necrozma GX and Dawn Wings Necrozma GX headline as Necrozma fusions with Solgaleo and Lunala, while a significant Sinnoh Pokemon presence hints at the Diamond & Pearl remakes.
Best for
- People comfortable with secret rare numbering
- collectors pricing Ultra Prism (2018, 173 cards) as SM GX era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
- people building around Lillie Full Art / Cynthia Full Art without pretending bulk pays the same
Skip this path if
- you will not read full secret numbers before paying
- you expect every card in Ultra Prism to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)
Common mistakes
If you only remember one thing about Ultra Prism: Lillie Full Art / Cynthia Full Art 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 sm5 / the set symbol before comps — “SM GX era lot” language is how wrong products get mixed.
What to check first
Verify set membership (sm5) and the secret number row separately from the main set checklist. Condition pass on Lillie Full Art / Cynthia Full Art before negotiation. Finish with a checklist gap list so you are not “completing” only the bulk.
Most valuable cards
Lillie Full Art (#125) is the surprise chase card at $40-80+ near-mint, driven by character popularity. Cynthia Full Art (#119) commands $30-60 as the beloved Sinnoh Champion. Glaceon GX Full Art and Leafeon GX Full Art appeal to Eeveelution collectors at $15-25 each. The rainbow rare Dusk Mane Necrozma GX rounds out the premiums.
Cards from Ultra Prism
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28 of 173 
Exeggcute
Yanma
Yanmega
Roselia
Araquanid
Alolan Sandslash
Frost Rotom
Spiritomb
Rampardos
Darkrai ◇
Dusk Mane Necrozma GX
Lickitung
Oranguru
Looker
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal
Lana
Celesteela GX
Dusk Mane Necrozma GX
Dialga GX
Palkia GX
Crushing Hammer
Escape Board
Missing Clover
Peeking Red Card
Unit Energy GrassFireWater
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal
Lunala GX
Solgaleo GX
Tips to finish the set
Ultra Prism is notable for having expensive Full Art Supporter cards that rival the GX cards in value. The Prism Star cards are a unique collectible category with their rainbow holofoil pattern. Focus on the Supporter Full Arts first, as Lillie and Cynthia carry the most value.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Ultra Prism cards by set code sm5 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Lillie Full Art and Cynthia 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
Prism Star cards have a unique holographic pattern distinct from regular holos. The scanner identifies Prism Star cards correctly and distinguishes them from rainbow rare GX cards. It also verifies the Full Art Supporter cards, which are among the most counterfeited cards in the set.
Common questions
01 What are Prism Star cards?
Prism Star cards are powerful cards limited to one per deck, marked by a prismatic star symbol. If they would go to the discard pile, they go to the Lost Zone instead. They feature a distinctive rainbow crystal holofoil pattern.
02 Why is the Lillie Full Art so valuable?
Lillie Full Art from Ultra Prism features beautiful artwork and the character has enormous popularity in Japan and internationally. The combination of character appeal and limited Full Art pull rates makes it one of the most sought-after Supporter cards.
03 What Sinnoh Pokemon appear in Ultra Prism?
Ultra Prism features many Generation IV Pokemon including Garchomp, Empoleon, Infernape, Torterra, Weavile, Magnezone, and Glaceon/Leafeon evolutions, alongside the Sinnoh Champion Cynthia.
04 What is the difference between the two Necrozma GX forms?
Dusk Mane Necrozma GX is a Steel-type fusion with Solgaleo dealing heavy damage, while Dawn Wings Necrozma GX is a Psychic-type fusion with Lunala focused on ability-based play. Both have different GX attacks and strategies.
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