Kalos Starter Set
Released November 8, 2013
39 cards
Top PSA 10: $45.11
XY Pokémon TCG Sets
The XY era (2013 to 2016): 15 English sets from the Kalos Starter Set to Evolutions, the years of M Pokémon-EX, Ancient Traits and Pokémon BREAK. Card lists, prices.
Prices as of: October 20, 2026
Updated
All sets
XY
Released February 5, 2014
146 cards
Top PSA 10: $16,153.82
Flashfire
Released May 7, 2014
109 cards
Top PSA 10: $29,320.60
Furious Fists
Released August 13, 2014
113 cards
Top PSA 10: $5,240.10
Phantom Forces
Released November 5, 2014
122 cards
Top PSA 10: $26,505.08
Primal Clash
Released February 4, 2015
164 cards
Top PSA 10: $9,927.78
Double Crisis
Released March 25, 2015
34 cards
Top PSA 10: $57,083.69
Roaring Skies
Released May 6, 2015
110 cards
Top PSA 10: $24,095.00
Ancient Origins
Released August 12, 2015
100 cards
Top PSA 10: $10,311.00
BREAKthrough
Released November 4, 2015
164 cards
Top PSA 10: $9,999.00
BREAKpoint
Released February 3, 2016
123 cards
Top PSA 10: $4,212.64
Generations
Released February 22, 2016
83 cards
Top PSA 10: $11,043.47
Fates Collide
Released May 2, 2016
125 cards
Top PSA 10: $6,932.59
Steam Siege
Released August 3, 2016
116 cards
Top PSA 10: $1,912.50
Evolutions
Released November 2, 2016
113 cards
Top PSA 10: $10,842.27
About the XY era
The XY Series ran from the Kalos Starter Set on November 8, 2013 to Evolutions on November 2, 2016, covering the Kalos region of Pokémon X and Y and the Hoenn of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Twelve main expansions and three special sets released in English, drawn from the Japanese XY era and, from BREAKthrough onward, the Japanese XY BREAK era.
The XY base set introduced M Pokémon-EX, Mega Evolved Pokémon-EX that carried the Mega Evolution feature of Pokémon X and Y into the card game, and later sets added secret prints of them. Phantom Forces introduced Spirit Link, Pokémon Tool cards that let a Pokémon Mega Evolve without ending the turn. Primal Clash introduced Ancient Traits, special effects that gave certain Pokémon advantages in battle, and BREAKthrough introduced Pokémon BREAK, a new type of Pokémon that evolved sideways onto its lower stage.
The three special sets each did something different. Double Crisis, in March 2015, featured Team Aqua and Team Magma of the Hoenn region. Generations, in February 2016, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the franchise with Generation I Pokémon and a Radiant Collection subset. Evolutions, in November 2016, closed the series as the twelfth main expansion by revisiting the Base Set for the same anniversary, reprinting its Pokémon with the EX era's card frame, and it remains one of the most opened sets of the decade.
Collectors chase the full art and secret rare Pokémon-EX. Gengar EX from Phantom Forces, the shiny secret rare M Rayquaza EX of Roaring Skies, Blastoise EX from the XY base set, M Charizard EX from Flashfire and Team Magma's Groudon EX from Double Crisis lead the era's graded market, and the Evolutions Charizard carries the nostalgia trade. The set hubs below carry every card list, the live chase and sealed prices and the editorial history of each release.
- M Pokémon-EX and Spirit Link XY introduced M Pokémon-EX, Mega Evolved Pokémon-EX with secret prints added later, and Phantom Forces introduced Spirit Link Pokémon Tools so a Pokémon could Mega Evolve without ending the turn.
- Ancient Traits and Pokémon BREAK Primal Clash introduced Ancient Traits, special effects that gave Pokémon advantages in battle, and BREAKthrough introduced Pokémon BREAK, the mechanic that gave the Japanese XY BREAK era its name.
- Two anniversary sets Generations celebrated the 20th anniversary of the franchise with Generation I Pokémon and a Radiant Collection subset, and Evolutions revisited the Base Set with the XY era card frame as the twelfth and final main expansion.
- Kalos and Hoenn The early sets cover Pokémon X and Y and the Kalos starters of the Kalos Starter Set, while Primal Clash, Double Crisis, Roaring Skies and Ancient Origins draw on Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
- Full art and secret rare EX The full art Pokémon-EX and the secret rare shiny M Pokémon-EX are the era's chase cards, led by Gengar EX from Phantom Forces, M Rayquaza EX from Roaring Skies and Blastoise EX from XY.
Release timeline
- Kalos Starter Set · 39 cards · KSS
- XY · 146 cards · XY
- Flashfire · 109 cards · FLF
- Furious Fists · 113 cards · FFI
- Phantom Forces · 122 cards · PHF
- Primal Clash · 164 cards · PRC
- Double Crisis · 34 cards · DCR
- Roaring Skies · 110 cards · ROS
- Ancient Origins · 100 cards · AOR
- BREAKthrough · 164 cards · BKT
- BREAKpoint · 123 cards · BKP
- Generations · 83, plus 32 Radiant Collection · GEN
- Fates Collide · 125 cards · FCO
- Steam Siege · 116 cards · STS
- Evolutions · 113 cards · EVO
Top 10 cards
- Team Aqua's Kyogre EX from Double Crisis at PSA 10 $57,083.69
- Team Magma's Groudon EX from Double Crisis at PSA 10 $36,000.00
- M Charizard EX from Flashfire at PSA 10 $29,320.60
- Gengar EX from Phantom Forces at PSA 10 $26,505.08
- M Rayquaza EX from Roaring Skies at PSA 10 $24,095.00
- Blastoise EX from XY at PSA 10 $16,153.82
- Charizard EX from Flashfire at PSA 10 $15,750.26
- Dialga EX from Phantom Forces at PSA 10 $14,179.11
- M Charizard EX from Flashfire at PSA 10 $11,770.09
- Flareon EX from Generations at PSA 10 $11,043.47
XY Pokémon TCG Sets FAQ
How many sets are in the XY era?
There are 15 published XY era sets in this hub.
When were the XY era sets released?
The published XY era sets were released from November 8, 2013 to November 2, 2016.
What are the top chase cards in the XY era?
The leading tracked chase cards in the XY era are Team Aqua's Kyogre EX from Double Crisis, Team Magma's Groudon EX from Double Crisis, M Charizard EX from Flashfire.
How many sets are in the XY era?
Fifteen English sets: twelve main expansions from XY to Evolutions and three special sets, the Kalos Starter Set, Double Crisis and Generations.
When did the XY era start and end?
It opened with the Kalos Starter Set on November 8, 2013, with the XY base set following on February 5, 2014, and closed with Evolutions on November 2, 2016, after which the Sun & Moon Series began.
What mechanics did the XY era introduce?
M Pokémon-EX in the XY base set, Spirit Link Pokémon Tools in Phantom Forces, Ancient Traits in Primal Clash and Pokémon BREAK in BREAKthrough, alongside the Pokémon-EX carried over from the Black & White Series.
Which XY era sets do collectors chase most?
Evolutions for its Base Set reprints and Charizard, Roaring Skies for the shiny M Rayquaza EX, Phantom Forces for Gengar EX, Flashfire for M Charizard EX and Double Crisis for Team Magma's Groudon EX. Each set hub ranks its own chase cards by live PSA 10 value.
What is the difference between the XY and XY BREAK eras?
They are the same English series. In Japan the XY era ended with Bandit Ring (Ancient Origins) and the XY BREAK era began with Blue Shock and Red Flash (BREAKthrough), so the Japanese hubs split where the English hub does not.