Black & White Base Set
113-card expansion featuring Pikachu, Zekrom and Reshiram.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 25 April 2011
- Cards
- 113
- Status
- Released
What is Black & White Base Set?
Black & White Base Set is a Pokemon TCG expansion in the Black & White series, released on 25 April 2011. The set contains 113 cards, including Pikachu, Zekrom and Reshiram, alongside Holo Rares, Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £830. Pikachu leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.
When did Black & White Base Set come out?
- 9 February 2011Call of LegendsPrevious release
- 25 April 2011Black & White Base SetReleased
- 31 August 2011Black & White: Emerging PowersNext release
- 16 November 2011Black & White: Noble VictoriesUpcoming
- 8 February 2012Black & White: Next DestiniesUpcoming
New to the game?
What is Pokemon TCG?
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a two-player game where each player builds a 60-card deck around a team of Pokemon and battles to knock out the opponent's Pokemon. Every time you knock one out you take a Prize card - take all of your Prizes (usually six) to win.
How a game plays
Each turn you draw a card, then play Basic Pokemon, attach Energy, use Trainer cards and attack. Attacks need the right Energy attached; when a Pokemon's HP runs out it is knocked out and the attacker takes a Prize. Basic Pokemon evolve into stronger Stage 1 and Stage 2 forms as the game develops, so a deck is about building an engine of Pokemon, Energy and Trainers that work together.
Read the official how-to-play guide →What are the most valuable Black & White Base Set cards?
The most valuable card in Black & White Base Set is Pikachu at around £109.
Chase-card prices from UK eBay listings and TCGPlayer · updated 20 October 2026 · current UK market values, not US prices converted to pounds
Black & White Base Set Card List
Every Black & White Base Set card is listed below with its number, rarity and current UK reference prices, searchable and filterable.
Full card list
Every card-number record in the set, searchable and filterable. Select any card for its full details.
What rarities are in Black & White Base Set?
113 of 113 cards currently revealed for Black & White Base Set.
Rarity
- Common45
- Uncommon36
- Rare19
- Holo Rare10
- Ultra Rare2
- Secret Rare1
What Black & White Base Set booster boxes and products are there?
Black & White Base Set has 9 sealed products across booster packs & boxes, tins and decks. The Black and White Booster Box includes 36 Black & White booster packs and 10 cards per booster pack.
Booster Packs & Boxes
Black and White Booster Box
- 36 Black & White booster packs
- 10 cards per booster pack
- 1 guaranteed Rare or better in every pack
- 1 reverse-holo card in every pack
Black and White Booster Pack
- 10 cards per booster pack
- 1 Rare or better card
- 1 reverse-holo card
- 8 Common and Uncommon cards
Black and White Preview Pack
- Black & White pre-release preview pack
- Preview cards from the Black & White expansion
![Black & White 3 Pack Booster Blister Special Edition [Wigglytuff]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0905/8608/7768/files/454432_200w.jpg?v=1787174276&width=200)
Black & White 3 Pack Booster Blister Special Edition [Wigglytuff]
- 3 Black & White booster packs
- 1 holographic Wigglytuff promo card
Tins
Tin
[Reshiram] · [Zekrom]
- 1 foil Reshiram promo card
- 4 Pokemon TCG booster packs
- Collectible metal tin
- 1 foil Zekrom promo card
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Tin
- 1 foil Reshiram promo card
- 4 Pokemon TCG booster packs
- Collectible metal tin
- 1 foil Zekrom promo card
Decks
Theme Deck
3 decks · "Green Tornado" [Serperior] · "Red Frenzy" [Emboar] · "Blue Assault" [Samurott]
- 60-card ready-to-play deck
- 1 holographic Serperior
- Metallic damage counters and a coin
- Rulebook and a paper playmat
- Deck box
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Theme Deck
- 60-card ready-to-play deck
- 1 holographic Serperior
- Metallic damage counters and a coin
- Rulebook and a paper playmat
- Deck box
Contents as listed by the publisher. Prices and availability update automatically.
Competitive Play
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable card in Black & White Base Set?
Pikachu 115/114, the Secret Rare, is currently the most valuable card in Black & White Base Set, worth around £109. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
When was Black & White Base Set released?
Black & White Base Set was released on 25 April 2011.
How many cards are in Black & White Base Set?
Black & White Base Set has 115 cards: 114 in the main set plus 1 secret card numbered above 114. Our checklist currently lists 113 of them. Its rarities run from Common to Secret Rare.
How many cards are in the Black & White Base Set master set?
Across the 113 Black & White Base Set cards we list, a full master set — one of every printing, including reverse holo cards — comes to 215 cards.
How much is a complete Black & White Base Set worth?
A complete Black & White Base Set — one copy of each of its 113 cards in the cheapest printing — costs around £391 at current market prices. Single cards range from £0.99 to £109 for Pikachu 115/114. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
How much does the Black & White Base Set master set cost?
At current market prices, completing the Black & White Base Set master set — one of all 215 printings — costs approximately £660, led by Pikachu 115/114, the Secret Rare, at £109. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
What are the best cards to pull from Black & White Base Set?
The most valuable cards to pull are Pikachu 115/114: £109, Zekrom 114/114: £56.79, Reshiram 113/114: £49.99, Deerling 13/114 (reverse holo): £11.98, Sawsbuck 14/114 (reverse holo): £10.21. Each price is for the printing named. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
Which high-rarity cards are in Black & White Base Set?
The rarest cards in Black & White Base Set are its Holo Rares, Ultra Rares and Secret Rares, including Pikachu, Zekrom and Reshiram.
What rarities are in Black & White Base Set?
Black & White Base Set includes Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, Holo Rare and Secret Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
Is there a full card list for Black & White Base Set?
This guide has a 113-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters; cards still missing from it are being added.
How many Black & White Base Set cards are worth over £20?
3 of the 113 cards in Black & White Base Set are currently worth £20 or more, led by Pikachu 115/114 at £109. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
Which Black & White Base Set card has risen most in value?
Over the last 30 days, Reshiram 113/114 has been the biggest riser in Black & White Base Set, up 7% to around £49.99.
Where can I buy Black & White Base Set singles?
Individual Black & White Base Set singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What comes before and after Black & White Base Set?
Call of Legends came before it; Black & White: Emerging Powers follows it.
