SM - Burning Shadows
169-card expansion featuring Bodybuilding Dumbbells, Rescue Stretcher and Escape Rope.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 5 August 2017
- Cards
- 169
- Status
- Released
About this release
SM - Burning Shadows is the third main expansion in the Pokemon TCG Sun & Moon series, released on 5 August 2017. The set contains 169 cards, including Bodybuilding Dumbbells, Rescue Stretcher and Escape Rope, alongside Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £1,829. Charizard 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 Burning Shadows Cards
The most valuable card in Burning Shadows is Charizard GX at around £144.
Chase-card prices powered by PulseTCG · updated 15 September 2026
Burning Shadows Card List
Every Burning Shadows 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.
Burning Shadows Rarities
SM - Burning Shadows has 169 of 169 cards currently revealed.
Rarity
- Common39
- Uncommon39
- Ultra Rare31
- Rare25
- Holo Rare13
- Rainbow Rare13
- Secret Rare9
Competitive Play
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When was SM - Burning Shadows released?
SM - Burning Shadows was released on 5 August 2017.
How many cards are in SM - Burning Shadows?
SM - Burning Shadows contains 169 cards.
How many cards are in the SM - Burning Shadows master set?
The base SM - Burning Shadows set has 169 numbered cards. A full master set — one of every card including reverse-holo and secret-rare printings — comes to 291 cards.
What is the most valuable card in SM - Burning Shadows?
Charizard GX 150/147, the Rainbow Rare, is currently the most valuable card in SM - Burning Shadows, worth around £144. Prices reflect market data as of 15 September 2026.
How much is a complete SM - Burning Shadows set worth?
A complete set of all 169 cards is worth around £1,829 at current market prices, up 0.1% over the last 30 days. Card values range from under £1 for commons up to £144 for the top chase card. Prices reflect market data as of 15 September 2026.
Is there a full card list for SM - Burning Shadows?
Yes. This guide has the full 169-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.
Is SM - Burning Shadows worth buying?
SM - Burning Shadows has 24 cards currently worth £10 or more, led by Charizard GX 150/147 at around £144. 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 - Burning Shadows?
SM - Burning Shadows's premium cards are its Ultra Rares and Secret Rares — the set's highest-rarity treatments — including Bodybuilding Dumbbells, Rescue Stretcher and Escape Rope.
What rarities are in SM - Burning Shadows?
SM - Burning Shadows includes Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, Holo Rare, Rainbow Rare and Secret Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
How many SM - Burning Shadows cards are worth over £20?
9 cards in SM - Burning Shadows are currently worth £20 or more, led by Charizard GX 150/147 at £144. The rest are more affordable commons, uncommons and lower rares.
What are the best cards to pull from SM - Burning Shadows?
The most sought-after pulls are Charizard GX 150/147 (£144), Fairy Energy 169/147 (£58.47), Darkness Energy 168/147 (£37.93), Lycanroc GX 155/147 (£29.99), Acerola 142/147 (£28.26). 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 - Burning Shadows singles?
Individual SM - Burning Shadows singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What are the pull rates for SM - Burning Shadows?
In SM - Burning Shadows, you can expect approximately 1 in 3.5 packs (Double Rare or higher). These figures are estimates — actual pull results vary between individual packs and boxes.
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