Pokemon set guides

Every Pokemon set we cover: card lists, chase cards, the printed binder and checklist made for it, and a free printable checklist for the newest sets.

16 sets
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41 sets
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47 sets
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English sets

Japanese sets

  • VSTAR UniverseComing soonVSTAR UniverseS12aDec 2022 · 172 cards
  • Paradigm TriggerComing soonParadigm TriggerS12Oct 2022 · 98 cards
  • Incandescent ArcanaComing soonIncandescent ArcanaS11aSep 2022 · 68 cards
  • Lost AbyssComing soonLost AbyssS11Jul 2022 · 100 cards
  • Pokemon GOComing soonPokemon GOS10bJun 2022 · 71 cards
  • Dark PhantasmaComing soonDark PhantasmaS10aMay 2022 · 71 cards
  • Time GazerComing soonTime GazerS10DApr 2022 · 67 cards
  • Space JugglerComing soonSpace JugglerS10PApr 2022 · 67 cards
  • Battle RegionComing soonBattle RegionS9aFeb 2022 · 67 cards
  • Star BirthComing soonStar BirthS9Jan 2022 · 100 cards
  • VMAX ClimaxComing soonVMAX ClimaxS8bDec 2021 · 184 cards
  • 25th Anniversary CollectionComing soon25th Anniversary CollectionS8aOct 2021 · 28 cards
  • Fusion ArtsComing soonFusion ArtsS8Sep 2021 · 100 cards
  • Skyscraping PerfectionComing soonSkyscraping PerfectionS7DJul 2021 · 67 cards
  • Blue Sky StreamComing soonBlue Sky StreamS7RJul 2021 · 67 cards
  • Eevee HeroesComing soonEevee HeroesS6aMay 2021 · 69 cards
  • Silver LanceComing soonSilver LanceS6HApr 2021 · 70 cards
  • Jet-Black SpiritComing soonJet-Black SpiritS6KApr 2021 · 70 cards
  • Peerless FightersComing soonPeerless FightersS5aMar 2021 · 70 cards
  • Single Strike MasterComing soonSingle Strike MasterS5IJan 2021 · 70 cards
  • Rapid Strike MasterComing soonRapid Strike MasterS5RJan 2021 · 70 cards
  • Shiny Star VComing soonShiny Star VS4aNov 2020 · 190 cards
  • Amazing Volt TackleComing soonAmazing Volt TackleS4Sep 2020 · 100 cards
  • Legendary HeartbeatComing soonLegendary HeartbeatS3aJul 2020 · 76 cards
  • Infinity ZoneComing soonInfinity ZoneS3Jun 2020 · 100 cards
  • Explosive WalkerComing soonExplosive WalkerS2aApr 2020 · 70 cards
  • Rebellion CrashComing soonRebellion CrashS2Mar 2020 · 96 cards
  • VMAX RisingComing soonVMAX RisingS1aFeb 2020 · 70 cards
  • ShieldComing soonShieldS1HDec 2019 · 60 cards
  • SwordComing soonSwordS1WDec 2019 · 60 cards
Sun & Moon51 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonCosmic EclipseCECNov 2019 · 236 cards
  • Coming soonHidden FatesHIFAug 2019 · 68 cards
  • Coming soonUnified MindsUNMAug 2019 · 236 cards
  • Coming soonUnbroken BondsUNBMay 2019 · 214 cards
  • Coming soonDetective PikachuDETMar 2019 · 18 cards
  • Coming soonTeam UpTEUFeb 2019 · 181 cards
  • Coming soonLost ThunderLOTNov 2018 · 214 cards
  • Coming soonDragon MajestyDRMSep 2018 · 70 cards
  • Coming soonCelestial StormCESAug 2018 · 168 cards
  • Coming soonForbidden LightFLIMay 2018 · 131 cards
  • Coming soonUltra PrismUPRFeb 2018 · 156 cards
  • Coming soonCrimson InvasionCINNov 2017 · 111 cards
  • Coming soonShining LegendsSLGOct 2017 · 73 cards
  • Coming soonBurning ShadowsBUSAug 2017 · 147 cards
  • Coming soonGuardians RisingGRIMay 2017 · 145 cards
  • Coming soonSun & MoonSUMFeb 2017 · 149 cards

Japanese sets

  • TAG TEAM GX: Tag All StarsComing soonTAG TEAM GX: Tag All StarsSM12aOct 2019 · 173 cards
  • Alter GenesisComing soonAlter GenesisSM12Sep 2019 · 95 cards
  • Dream LeagueComing soonDream LeagueSM11bAug 2019 · 49 cards
  • Remix BoutComing soonRemix BoutSM11aJul 2019 · 64 cards
  • Miracle TwinComing soonMiracle TwinSM11May 2019 · 94 cards
  • Sky LegendComing soonSky LegendSM10bApr 2019 · 54 cards
  • GG EndComing soonGG EndSM10aApr 2019 · 54 cards
  • Double BlazeComing soonDouble BlazeSM10Mar 2019 · 95 cards
  • Full Metal WallComing soonFull Metal WallSM9bFeb 2019 · 54 cards
  • Night UnisonComing soonNight UnisonSM9aJan 2019 · 55 cards
  • Tag BoltComing soonTag BoltSM9Dec 2018 · 95 cards
  • GX Ultra ShinyComing soonGX Ultra ShinySM8bNov 2018 · 150 cards
  • Dark OrderComing soonDark OrderSM8aOct 2018 · 52 cards
  • Super-Burst ImpactComing soonSuper-Burst ImpactSM8Sep 2018 · 95 cards
  • Fairy RiseComing soonFairy RiseSM7bAug 2018 · 50 cards
  • Thunderclap SparkComing soonThunderclap SparkSM7aJul 2018 · 60 cards
  • Sky-Splitting CharismaComing soonSky-Splitting CharismaSM7Jun 2018 · 96 cards
  • Champion RoadComing soonChampion RoadSM6bMay 2018 · 66 cards
  • Dragon StormComing soonDragon StormSM6aApr 2018 · 53 cards
  • Forbidden LightComing soonForbidden LightSM6Mar 2018 · 94 cards
  • Ultra ForceComing soonUltra ForceSM5pJan 2018 · 50 cards
  • Ultra MoonComing soonUltra MoonSM5MDec 2017 · 66 cards
  • Ultra SunComing soonUltra SunSM5SDec 2017 · 66 cards
  • GX Battle BoostComing soonGX Battle BoostSM4pOct 2017 · 114 cards
  • Ultradimensional BeastsComing soonUltradimensional BeastsSM4ASep 2017 · 50 cards
  • Awakened HeroesComing soonAwakened HeroesSM4SSep 2017 · 50 cards
  • Shining LegendsComing soonShining LegendsSM3pJul 2017 · 72 cards
  • To Have Seen the Battle RainbowComing soonTo Have Seen the Battle RainbowSM3HJun 2017 · 51 cards
  • Darkness that Consumes LightComing soonDarkness that Consumes LightSM3NJun 2017 · 51 cards
  • Facing a New TrialComing soonFacing a New TrialSM2pApr 2017 · 49 cards
  • Islands Await YouComing soonIslands Await YouSM2KMar 2017 · 50 cards
  • Alolan MoonlightComing soonAlolan MoonlightSM2LMar 2017 · 50 cards
  • Sun & MoonComing soonSun & MoonSM1pJan 2017 · 51 cards
  • Collection MoonComing soonCollection MoonSM1MDec 2016 · 60 cards
  • Collection SunComing soonCollection SunSM1SDec 2016 · 60 cards
XY36 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonEvolutionsEVONov 2016 · 108 cards
  • Coming soonSteam SiegeSTSAug 2016 · 114 cards
  • Coming soonFates CollideFCOMay 2016 · 124 cards
  • Coming soonGenerationsGENFeb 2016 · 83 cards
  • Coming soonBREAKpointBKPFeb 2016 · 122 cards
  • Coming soonBREAKthroughBKTNov 2015 · 162 cards
  • Coming soonAncient OriginsAORAug 2015 · 98 cards
  • Coming soonRoaring SkiesROSMay 2015 · 108 cards
  • Coming soonDouble CrisisDCRMar 2015 · 34 cards
  • Coming soonPrimal ClashPRCFeb 2015 · 160 cards
  • Coming soonPhantom ForcesPHFNov 2014 · 119 cards
  • Coming soonFurious FistsFFIAug 2014 · 111 cards
  • Coming soonFlashfireFLFMay 2014 · 106 cards
  • Coming soonXYXYFeb 2014 · 146 cards

Japanese sets

  • THE BEST OF XYComing soonTHE BEST OF XYApr 2017 · 171 cards
  • Expansion Pack 20th AnniversaryComing soonExpansion Pack 20th AnniversaryCP6Sep 2016 · 87 cards
  • Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine CollectionComing soonMythical & Legendary Dream Shine CollectionCP5Jul 2016 · 36 cards
  • Fever-Burst FighterComing soonFever-Burst FighterXY11aJun 2016 · 54 cards
  • Cruel TraitorComing soonCruel TraitorXY11bJun 2016 · 54 cards
  • Premium Champion Pack EX×M×BREAKComing soonPremium Champion Pack EX×M×BREAKCP4Apr 2016 · 131 cards
  • Awakening Psychic KingComing soonAwakening Psychic KingXY10Mar 2016 · 78 cards
  • PokeKyun CollectionComing soonPokeKyun CollectionCP3Jan 2016 · 32 cards
  • Rage of the Broken HeavensComing soonRage of the Broken HeavensXY9Dec 2015 · 80 cards
  • Blue ShockComing soonBlue ShockXY8aSep 2015 · 59 cards
  • Red FlashComing soonRed FlashXY8bSep 2015 · 59 cards
  • Legendary Shine CollectionComing soonLegendary Shine CollectionCP2Jul 2015 · 27 cards
  • Bandit RingComing soonBandit RingXY7Jun 2015 · 81 cards
  • Emerald BreakComing soonEmerald BreakXY6Mar 2015 · 78 cards
  • Magma Gang VS Aqua Gang: Double CrisisComing soonMagma Gang VS Aqua Gang: Double CrisisCP1Jan 2015 · 34 cards
  • Gaia VolcanoComing soonGaia VolcanoXY5aDec 2014 · 70 cards
  • Tidal StormComing soonTidal StormXY5bDec 2014 · 70 cards
  • Phantom GateComing soonPhantom GateXY4Sep 2014 · 88 cards
  • Rising FistComing soonRising FistXY3Jun 2014 · 96 cards
  • Wild BlazeComing soonWild BlazeXY2Mar 2014 · 80 cards
  • Collection XComing soonCollection XXY1aDec 2013 · 60 cards
  • Collection YComing soonCollection YXY1bDec 2013 · 60 cards
Black & White29 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonLegendary TreasuresLTRNov 2013 · 113 cards
  • Coming soonPlasma BlastPLBAug 2013 · 101 cards
  • Coming soonPlasma FreezePLFMay 2013 · 116 cards
  • Coming soonPlasma StormPLSFeb 2013 · 135 cards
  • Coming soonBoundaries CrossedBCRNov 2012 · 149 cards
  • Coming soonDragon VaultDRVOct 2012 · 20 cards
  • Coming soonDragons ExaltedDRXAug 2012 · 124 cards
  • Coming soonDark ExplorersDEXMay 2012 · 108 cards
  • Coming soonNext DestiniesNXDFeb 2012 · 99 cards
  • Coming soonNoble VictoriesNVINov 2011 · 101 cards
  • Coming soonEmerging PowersEPOAug 2011 · 98 cards
  • Coming soonBlack & WhiteBLWApr 2011 · 114 cards

Japanese sets

  • EX Battle BoostComing soonEX Battle BoostJul 2013 · 93 cards
  • Megalo CannonComing soonMegalo CannonMar 2013 · 76 cards
  • Shiny CollectionComing soonShiny CollectionFeb 2013 · 20 cards
  • Spiral ForceComing soonSpiral ForceDec 2012 · 51 cards
  • Thunder KnuckleComing soonThunder KnuckleDec 2012 · 51 cards
  • Plasma GaleComing soonPlasma GaleSep 2012 · 70 cards
  • Cold FlareComing soonCold FlareJul 2012 · 59 cards
  • Freeze BoltComing soonFreeze BoltJul 2012 · 59 cards
  • Dragon BladeComing soonDragon BladeMar 2012 · 50 cards
  • Dragon BlastComing soonDragon BlastMar 2012 · 50 cards
  • Dragon SelectionComing soonDragon SelectionJan 2012 · 20 cards
  • Dark RushComing soonDark RushDec 2011 · 69 cards
  • Hail BlizzardComing soonHail BlizzardSep 2011 · 52 cards
  • Psycho DriveComing soonPsycho DriveSep 2011 · 52 cards
  • Red CollectionComing soonRed CollectionJul 2011 · 66 cards
  • Black CollectionComing soonBlack CollectionDec 2010 · 53 cards
  • White CollectionComing soonWhite CollectionDec 2010 · 53 cards
HeartGold & SoulSilver10 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonCall of LegendsCLFeb 2011 · 95 cards
  • Coming soonTriumphantTMNov 2010 · 102 cards
  • Coming soonUndauntedUDAug 2010 · 90 cards
  • Coming soonUnleashedULMay 2010 · 95 cards
  • Coming soonHeartGold & SoulSilverHSFeb 2010 · 123 cards

Japanese sets

  • Clash at the SummitComing soonClash at the SummitL3Jul 2010 · 80 cards
  • Lost LinkComing soonLost LinkLLApr 2010 · 40 cards
  • Reviving LegendsComing soonReviving LegendsL2Feb 2010 · 80 cards
  • HeartGold CollectionComing soonHeartGold CollectionL1aOct 2009 · 70 cards
  • SoulSilver CollectionComing soonSoulSilver CollectionL1bOct 2009 · 70 cards
Platinum8 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonArceusARNov 2009 · 99 cards
  • Coming soonSupreme VictorsSVAug 2009 · 147 cards
  • Coming soonRising RivalsRRMay 2009 · 111 cards
  • Coming soonPlatinumPLFeb 2009 · 127 cards

Japanese sets

  • Advent of ArceusComing soonAdvent of ArceusJul 2009 · 90 cards
  • Beat of the FrontierComing soonBeat of the FrontierMar 2009 · 100 cards
  • Bonds to the End of TimeComing soonBonds to the End of TimeDec 2008 · 90 cards
  • Galactic's ConquestComing soonGalactic's ConquestOct 2008 · 96 cards
Diamond & Pearl16 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonStormfrontSFNov 2008 · 100 cards
  • Coming soonLegends AwakenedLAAug 2008 · 146 cards
  • Coming soonMajestic DawnMDMay 2008 · 100 cards
  • Coming soonGreat EncountersGEFeb 2008 · 106 cards
  • Coming soonSecret WondersSWNov 2007 · 132 cards
  • Coming soonMysterious TreasuresMTAug 2007 · 123 cards
  • Coming soonDiamond & PearlDPMay 2007 · 130 cards

Japanese sets

  • Intense Fight in the Destroyed SkyComing soonIntense Fight in the Destroyed SkyJul 2008 · 92 cards
  • Cry from the MysteriousComing soonCry from the MysteriousMar 2008 · 65 cards
  • Temple of AngerComing soonTemple of AngerMar 2008 · 65 cards
  • Dawn DashComing soonDawn DashOct 2007 · 70 cards
  • Moonlit PursuitComing soonMoonlit PursuitOct 2007 · 70 cards
  • Shining DarknessComing soonShining DarknessJul 2007 · 119 cards
  • Secret of the LakesComing soonSecret of the LakesMar 2007 · 123 cards
  • Space-Time Creation: Diamond CollectionComing soonSpace-Time Creation: Diamond CollectionNov 2006 · 119 cards
  • Space-Time Creation: Pearl CollectionComing soonSpace-Time Creation: Pearl CollectionNov 2006 · 119 cards
EX30 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonEX Power KeepersPKFeb 2007 · 108 cards
  • Coming soonEX Dragon FrontiersDFNov 2006 · 101 cards
  • Coming soonEX Crystal GuardiansCGAug 2006 · 100 cards
  • Coming soonEX Holon PhantomsHPMay 2006 · 110 cards
  • Coming soonEX Legend MakerLMFeb 2006 · 92 cards
  • Coming soonEX Delta SpeciesDSOct 2005 · 113 cards
  • Coming soonEX Unseen ForcesUFAug 2005 · 115 cards
  • Coming soonEX EmeraldEMMay 2005 · 106 cards
  • Coming soonEX DeoxysDXFeb 2005 · 107 cards
  • Coming soonEX Team Rocket ReturnsTRRNov 2004 · 109 cards
  • Coming soonEX FireRed & LeafGreenRGAug 2004 · 112 cards
  • Coming soonEX Hidden LegendsHLJun 2004 · 101 cards
  • Coming soonEX Team Magma vs Team AquaMAMar 2004 · 95 cards
  • Coming soonEX DragonDRNov 2003 · 97 cards
  • Coming soonEX SandstormSSSep 2003 · 100 cards
  • Coming soonEX Ruby & SapphireRSJul 2003 · 109 cards

Japanese sets

  • Offense and Defense of the Furthest EndsComing soonOffense and Defense of the Furthest EndsPCG9Jun 2006 · 68 cards
  • Miracle CrystalComing soonMiracle CrystalPCG8Mar 2006 · 75 cards
  • Holon PhantomComing soonHolon PhantomPCG7Jan 2006 · 52 cards
  • Holon Research TowerComing soonHolon Research TowerPCG6Oct 2005 · 86 cards
  • Mirage ForestComing soonMirage ForestPCG5Jun 2005 · 86 cards
  • Golden Sky, Silvery OceanComing soonGolden Sky, Silvery OceanPCG4Apr 2005 · 106 cards
  • Rocket Gang Strikes BackComing soonRocket Gang Strikes BackPCG3Oct 2004 · 84 cards
  • Clash of the Blue SkyComing soonClash of the Blue SkyPCG2Jul 2004 · 82 cards
  • Flight of LegendsComing soonFlight of LegendsPCG1Apr 2004 · 82 cards
  • Undone SealComing soonUndone SealADV5Jan 2004 · 83 cards
  • Magma VS Aqua: Two AmbitionsComing soonMagma VS Aqua: Two AmbitionsADV4Oct 2003 · 80 cards
  • Rulers of the HeavensComing soonRulers of the HeavensADV3Jun 2003 · 54 cards
  • Miracle of the DesertComing soonMiracle of the DesertADV2Apr 2003 · 53 cards
  • ADV Expansion PackComing soonADV Expansion PackADV1Jan 2003 · 55 cards
e-Card8 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonSkyridgeSKMay 2003 · 144 cards
  • Coming soonAquapolisAQJan 2003 · 147 cards
  • Coming soonExpedition Base SetEXSep 2002 · 165 cards

Japanese sets

  • Mysterious MountainsComing soonMysterious MountainsE5Oct 2002 · 88 cards
  • Split EarthComing soonSplit EarthE4Aug 2002 · 88 cards
  • Wind from the SeaComing soonWind from the SeaE3May 2002 · 87 cards
  • The Town on No MapComing soonThe Town on No MapE2Mar 2002 · 92 cards
  • Base Expansion PackComing soonBase Expansion PackE1Dec 2001 · 128 cards
Neo11 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonNeo DestinyN4Feb 2002 · 105 cards
  • Coming soonNeo RevelationN3Sep 2001 · 64 cards
  • Coming soonSouthern IslandsSIJul 2001 · 18 cards
  • Coming soonNeo DiscoveryN2Jun 2001 · 75 cards
  • Coming soonNeo GenesisN1Dec 2000 · 111 cards

Japanese sets

  • Pokemon Card★webComing soonPokemon Card★webweb1Oct 2001 · 48 cards
  • Pokemon Card★VSComing soonPokemon Card★VSVS1Jul 2001 · 141 cards
  • Darkness, and to Light...Coming soonDarkness, and to Light...neo4Apr 2001 · 113 cards
  • Awakening LegendsComing soonAwakening Legendsneo3Nov 2000 · 57 cards
  • Crossing the Ruins...Coming soonCrossing the Ruins...neo2Jul 2000 · 56 cards
  • Gold, Silver, to a New World...Coming soonGold, Silver, to a New World...neo1Feb 2000 · 96 cards
Original14 sets

English sets

  • Coming soonLegendary CollectionLCMay 2002 · 110 cards
  • Coming soonGym ChallengeG2Oct 2000 · 132 cards
  • Coming soonGym HeroesG1Aug 2000 · 132 cards
  • Coming soonTeam RocketTRApr 2000 · 82 cards
  • Coming soonBase Set 2B2Feb 2000 · 130 cards
  • Coming soonFossilFOOct 1999 · 62 cards
  • Coming soonJungleJUJun 1999 · 64 cards
  • Coming soonBase SetBSJan 1999 · 102 cards

Japanese sets

  • Challenge from the DarknessComing soonChallenge from the DarknessPMCG6Jun 1999 · 98 cards
  • Leaders' StadiumComing soonLeaders' StadiumPMCG5Oct 1998 · 96 cards
  • Rocket GangComing soonRocket GangPMCG4Nov 1997 · 65 cards
  • Mystery of the FossilsComing soonMystery of the FossilsPMCG3Jun 1997 · 48 cards
  • Pokemon JungleComing soonPokemon JunglePMCG2Mar 1997 · 48 cards
  • Expansion PackComing soonExpansion PackPMCG1Oct 1996 · 102 cards
Simplified Chinese47 sets

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