SM Base Set
162-card expansion featuring Umbreon GX, Espeon GX and Lapras GX.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 3 February 2017
- Cards
- 162
- Status
- Released
About this release
SM Base Set is the first main expansion in the Pokemon TCG Sun & Moon series, released on 3 February 2017. The set contains 162 cards, including Umbreon GX, Espeon GX and Lapras GX, alongside Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £855. Umbreon GX leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.
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 →Most Valuable Base Set Cards
The most valuable card in Base Set is Umbreon GX at around £62.81.
Chase-card prices powered by PulseTCG · updated 22 September 2026
Base Set Card List
Every 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.
Base Set Rarities
SM Base Set has 162 of 162 cards currently revealed.
Rarity
- Uncommon49
- Common44
- Ultra Rare23
- Rare17
- Holo Rare15
- Secret Rare14
Competitive Play
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When was SM Base Set released?
SM Base Set was released on 3 February 2017.
How many cards are in SM Base Set?
SM Base Set contains 162 cards. The main set includes 44 Commons, 49 Uncommons, 17 Rares, 15 Holo Rares, 23 Ultra Rares and 14 Secret Rares.
How many cards are in the SM Base Set master set?
The base SM Base Set set has 162 numbered cards. A full master set — one of every card including reverse-holo and secret-rare printings — comes to 290 cards.
What is the most valuable card in SM Base Set?
Umbreon GX 154/149, the Secret Rare, is currently the most valuable card in SM Base Set, worth around £62.81. Prices reflect market data as of 22 September 2026.
How much is a complete SM Base Set set worth?
A complete set of all 162 cards is worth around £855 at current market prices. Card values range from under £1 for commons up to £62.81 for the top chase card. Prices reflect market data as of 22 September 2026.
Is there a full card list for SM Base Set?
Yes. This guide has the full 162-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.
Is SM Base Set worth buying?
SM Base Set has 15 cards currently worth £10 or more, led by Umbreon GX 154/149 at around £62.81. Its combination of high-value chase cards and playable cards gives it appeal to collectors and deck-builders, though sealed-product value depends on purchase price and pull results.
How do you price your cards?
The card prices shown on this page are current UK market values, sourced from PokePulse - a dedicated Pokemon TCG price tracker. We refresh them regularly, so you see an up-to-date UK valuation rather than a US price simply converted to pounds.
Which high-rarity cards are in SM Base Set?
SM Base Set's premium cards are its Ultra Rares and Secret Rares — the set's highest-rarity treatments — including Umbreon GX, Espeon GX and Lapras GX.
What rarities are in SM Base Set?
SM Base Set includes Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, Holo Rare and Secret Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
How many SM Base Set cards are worth over £20?
5 cards in SM Base Set are currently worth £20 or more, led by Umbreon GX 154/149 at £62.81. The rest are more affordable commons, uncommons and lower rares.
What are the best cards to pull from SM Base Set?
The most sought-after pulls are Umbreon GX 154/149 (£62.81), Lillie 147/149 (£34.03), Espeon GX 152/149 (£25.99), Lapras GX 151/149 (£21.53), Ultra Ball 161/149 (£17.66). These high-rarity cards carry most of the set's value.
Where can I find the official Pokemon TCG rules?
The full rules and how-to-play guide are published on the official Pokemon TCG website.
Where can I buy SM Base Set singles?
Individual SM Base Set singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What are the pull rates for SM Base Set?
In SM Base Set, you can expect 1 in 3.5 packs (Double Rare or higher). By rarity, and for one specific card of that rarity:
| Rarity | Any card | One named card |
|---|---|---|
| Double Rare | 1 in 5 packs | — |
| Illustration Rare | 1 in 12 packs | — |
| Ultra Rare | 1 in 18 packs | — |
| Special Illustration Rare | 1 in 72 packs | — |
| Hyper Rare | 1 in 286 packs | — |
These are observed averages from one sample, not guaranteed odds; results vary between packs and boxes.
