Pokemon XY Base Set
The first XY-era expansion introduced Mega Evolution to the TCG with 146 cards featuring Kalos region Pokemon.
xy1 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$2
Market average
Top Card
Full Art Mega Charizard EX
$250+
Rarity Tier
Overview
The XY base set launched the sixth generation of the Pokemon TCG, introducing Mega Evolution EX cards and the Fairy type. Released in February 2014, the 146-card set features iconic Kalos starters and legendaries. The set established a new card design template that would carry through the entire XY era.
Best for
- Collectors who like XY aesthetics and still track reverse rows seriously
- collectors pricing XY (2014, 146 cards) as XY / BREAK / generations nostalgia cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
- buyers who already know Mega Blastoise EX / Mega Venusaur EX is the expensive row in XY
Skip this path if
- you only care about current SV meta cards
- you expect every card in XY to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)
Common mistakes
The expensive mistake on XY is paying Evolutions Charizard money without matching the exact print. Set code xy1 (2014) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Mega Blastoise EX / Mega Venusaur EX as priority singles; the other 144 cards are not the same project.
What to check first
Pull up Mega Blastoise EX / Mega Venusaur EX first — number, finish, and surface — then decide if the ask is real. Parallel check: set symbol and number, especially on nostalgia crossovers people mislabel. Only after that does the full XY checklist tell you what is left.
Most valuable cards
Mega Venusaur EX (Full Art #100) and Mega Blastoise EX (Full Art #102) are the chase cards, each commanding $30-60 in near-mint condition. The Full Art Xerneas EX (#146) and Yveltal EX (#144) are also highly sought after. Skarmory EX Full Art and the secret rare Emolga round out the premium pulls.
Cards from XY
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28 of 146 
Venusaur EX
M Venusaur EX
Weedle
Kakuna
Scatterbug
Braixen
Lapras
Electrode
Trevenant
Timburr
Inkay
Aegislash
Slurpuff
Delcatty
Cassius
Roller Skates
Lightning Energy
Psychic Energy
Fighting Energy
Darkness Energy
Metal Energy
Fairy Energy
Venusaur EX
Blastoise EX
Emolga EX
Yveltal EX
Skarmory EX
Xerneas EX
Tips to finish the set
At 146 cards, XY base is a moderately sized set. Focus on pulling the 7 EX cards and 5 Full Art variants first, as these carry the most value. Common and uncommon cards from this set are widely available in bulk lots at reasonable prices.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan XY cards to identify EX and Mega EX variants
- 02
Check for the XY set symbol — a blue and red letter
- 03
Track Mega Evolution cards as a premium subset
- 04
Use Pokex to compare prices across standard and full-art versions
Scan with the app
Mega Evolution EX cards from XY can look similar across sets. Use the scanner to instantly distinguish XY base prints from later XY expansions and verify authenticity of the Full Art texture patterns. The scanner identifies set symbols and card numbers in seconds.
Common questions
01 How many cards are in the Pokemon XY base set?
The XY base set contains 146 cards, including regular cards, EX cards, Mega Evolution EX cards, Full Art cards, and secret rares.
02 What is the most valuable card in the XY base set?
The most valuable cards are the Full Art Mega Venusaur EX (#100) and Full Art Mega Blastoise EX (#102), each worth $30-60 in near-mint condition.
03 When was the Pokemon XY set released?
The XY base set was released on February 5, 2014, as the first English expansion of the XY series.
04 What new mechanics did the XY set introduce?
The XY set introduced Mega Evolution EX cards, which evolve from regular EX Pokemon, and added the Fairy type to the TCG for the first time.
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