Set Overview
Next Destinies, released in February 2012, reintroduced Pokémon-EX to the TCG. It carries both standard Pokémon-EX and their Full Art versions, headlined by Reshiram-EX, Zekrom-EX and Kyurem-EX.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 8, 2012 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 99 numbered + 4 secret rares |
| Full Art | 6 cards |
| Pokémon-EX | 6 cards |
| Secret Rares | 4 cards (100–103) |
| Key Chase Card | Shaymin-EX 94/99, Reshiram-EX 95/99 |
About the Set
Next Destinies, released in February 2012, reintroduced Pokémon-EX to the TCG. It carries both standard Pokémon-EX and their Full Art versions, headlined by Reshiram-EX, Zekrom-EX and Kyurem-EX.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/99. Secret rares read above the total (100/99 onward).
Rarities & Chase Cards
Next Destinies had a single print run. Its structure breaks down as follows.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Main set (1–99) | Commons, uncommons, rares and holo rares that make up the bulk of the set. |
| Pokémon-EX | High-HP Pokémon-EX, each also printed as a Full Art within the numbered set. |
| Secret rares (100–103) | Numbered beyond the set total of 99. |
Complete Card Gallery
All 103 cards from Next Destinies. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
Key Cards
The cards below lead Next Destinies on the secondary market.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Shaymin-EX 94/99 Full Art | A full art card and one of Next Destinies’s headline pulls. |
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Reshiram-EX 95/99 Full Art | A full art card and one of Next Destinies’s headline pulls. |
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Kyurem-EX 96/99 Full Art | A full art card and one of Next Destinies’s headline pulls. |
Promo Cards
The BW Black Star Promos ran alongside the era’s expansions.
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
Next Destinies is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the Pokémon-EX cards and secret rares carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Full Art and secret cards are the prize — check borders and edges closely on any graded copy.
Note: external links are provided for reference only. Always confirm a card's printing, condition and authenticity before purchasing.