Pokemon Evolutions Set
A 113-card nostalgia-driven set recreating iconic Base Set artwork with modern EX mechanics for the 20th anniversary celebration.
xy12 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$3
Market average
Top Card
Charizard Holo
$400+
Rarity Tier
Aperçu
Evolutions is the final XY-era main expansion, released in November 2016 as a love letter to the original Base Set. The 113-card set recreates classic artwork from 1999 with updated EX mechanics, featuring retro-styled Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur cards. It became one of the most opened modern sets due to nostalgia-fueled demand during the 2020-2021 Pokemon boom.
Cartes les Plus Précieuses
Charizard EX Full Art (#100) is the crown jewel at $40-80+ near-mint, featuring a modern take on the original Base Set Charizard pose. Mega Charizard EX Full Art (#101) commands $30-60. The reverse holo Charizard (#11) recreating the original artwork holds $15-30. Mewtwo EX Full Art and Dragonite EX Full Art are $10-20 each.
Questions Fréquentes
01. Is Evolutions the same as Base Set?
No, Evolutions is a 2016 XY-era set that pays homage to the 1999 Base Set with recreated artwork. The cards have modern EX mechanics, different set symbols, updated HP values, and XY-era formatting. They are visually similar but mechanically different.
02. Why did Evolutions prices spike in 2020?
Evolutions prices surged during the 2020-2021 Pokemon card boom driven by social media influencers, nostalgia, and pandemic-era collecting. Logan Paul notably opened a $200,000+ first edition Base Set box, and Evolutions was the most accessible nostalgia alternative.
03. How can you tell Evolutions cards from Base Set?
Evolutions cards have the XY set symbol (a stylized pokeball), modern copyright dates (2016), updated HP values, and EX card variants that did not exist in 1999. The card stock and print quality also differ from original Base Set.
04. Is Evolutions still being printed?
Evolutions has had multiple print runs but is now out of print. Remaining sealed product trades at a premium, though the massive print volume means it is still relatively available compared to other out-of-print XY sets.
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