Set Overview
Black & White was the base set of the Black & White era, released in April 2011. It launched the fifth generation and the Unova region into the TCG, and introduced Full Art cards — Reshiram and Zekrom — alongside a secret-rare Pikachu.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | April 25, 2011 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 114 numbered + 1 secret rare |
| Full Art | Reshiram (113) & Zekrom (114) |
| Secret Rare | Pikachu (115/114) |
| Key Chase Card | Full Art Reshiram 113/114 · Zekrom 114/114 |
About the Set
Black & White opened a new era, moving the TCG to the Unova region and the fifth generation. It also reset the card design, dropping the Lv.X and Prime mechanics of the previous era. Its Full Art Reshiram and Zekrom — the two game mascots, with artwork filling the whole card — are the headline pulls, and a secret-rare Pikachu is numbered 115/114.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/114. The two Full Art cards are 113 and 114, with the illustration extending across the entire card face. The secret-rare Pikachu reads 115/114, above the total.
Full Art & Secret Rare
Black & White had a single print run. Its chase cards are the two Full Art mascots and the lone secret rare.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Main set (1–112) | The commons, uncommons, rares and holo rares that make up the bulk of the set. |
| Full Art (113–114) | Reshiram and Zekrom, the Unova mascots, with artwork filling the whole card. |
| Secret rare (115) | A Pikachu, numbered 115/114, beyond the set total. |
Note: the gallery below covers all 115 cards. The secret-rare Pikachu reads 115/114.
Complete Card Gallery
All 115 cards from Black & White, including the Full Art Reshiram and Zekrom and the secret-rare Pikachu. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
Key Cards
The two Full Art mascots and the secret-rare Pikachu lead the set.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Reshiram 113/114 Full Art | A Full Art Reshiram and one of the set’s two headline chase cards. |
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Zekrom 114/114 Full Art | The paired Full Art Zekrom, closing the numbered set. |
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Pikachu 115/114 Secret Rare | The set’s secret-rare Pikachu, numbered beyond the total. |
Promo Cards
The BW Black Star Promos launched with the Unova starters — Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott.
BW Black Star Promos use their own numbering (BW01 onward) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
Black & White is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the Full Art Reshiram and Zekrom and the secret-rare Pikachu carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Full Art cards (113–114) and the secret Pikachu are the prize — Full Art cards show edge wear easily, so check the borders closely on any graded copy.
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