2011 115 cards

A Bold New Chapter

Black & White launched a fresh era with Generation V Unova Pokemon, the debut of full-art cards, and a streamlined design that modernized the TCG.

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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Market average

Top Card

Full Art Reshiram

$300+

Rarity Tier

Moderate

Ikhtisar

Black & White, released April 25, 2011, launched the BW era with 115 cards featuring Generation V Unova Pokemon exclusively. It introduced full-art cards to the TCG for the first time — textured ultra rares that span the entire card face. The set also debuted the modern card template and removed LV.X and Prime mechanics in favor of a streamlined approach.

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Kartu Paling Berharga

Full Art Reshiram (#113) and Full Art Zekrom (#114) are the marquee chase cards and the first full-art Pokemon cards ever printed. Full Art Pikachu (#115, secret rare) is exceptionally rare and valuable. Regular holo Reshiram and Zekrom are iconic. Emboar (ability variant) was a competitive staple.

Fighting Energy

Darkness Energy

Metal Energy

Reshiram

Zekrom

Pikachu

FAQ

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

01. What are full-art cards in Black & White?

Full-art cards are ultra rare cards where the Pokemon artwork extends across the entire card surface with a special textured holographic treatment. Black & White introduced this rarity with full-art Reshiram, Zekrom, and Pikachu.

02. What is the most valuable Black & White base set card?

Full Art Pikachu (#115) is the most valuable as a secret rare. Near-mint copies sell for $80–$200. Full Art Reshiram and Zekrom are also premium cards at $30–$80 each in near-mint condition.

03. Does Black & White only have Unova Pokemon?

Yes, the Black & White base set exclusively features Generation V Pokemon from the Unova region. This all-new approach mirrored the video games' design philosophy of starting completely fresh with a new Pokedex.

04. How is the Black & White era different from Diamond & Pearl?

The BW era removed LV.X, Prime, and LEGEND mechanics, introducing full-art cards and Ability (replacing Poke-Power/Poke-Body). The card design was modernized with a cleaner layout and standardized format.