Set Overview
Plasma Blast, released in August 2013, closed the Team Plasma storyline. It carries Genesect-EX and Virizion-EX among its Pokémon-EX, ACE SPEC Trainers including Master Ball, and four secret rares.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 14, 2013 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 101 numbered + 4 secret rares |
| Full Art | 6 cards |
| Pokémon-EX | 6 cards |
| ACE SPEC | 4 cards |
| Secret Rares | 4 cards (102–105) |
| Key Chase Card | Virizion-EX 96/101, Genesect-EX 97/101 |
About the Set
Plasma Blast, released in August 2013, closed the Team Plasma storyline. It carries Genesect-EX and Virizion-EX among its Pokémon-EX, ACE SPEC Trainers including Master Ball, and four secret rares.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/101. Secret rares read above the total (102/101 onward).
Rarities & Chase Cards
Plasma Blast had a single print run. Its structure breaks down as follows.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Main set (1–101) | 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. |
| ACE SPEC | Powerful Trainer cards limited to one per deck. |
| Secret rares (102–105) | Numbered beyond the set total of 101. |
Complete Card Gallery
All 105 cards from Plasma Blast. 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 Plasma Blast on the secondary market.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Virizion-EX 96/101 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Blast’s headline pulls. |
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Genesect-EX 97/101 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Blast’s headline pulls. |
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Jirachi-EX 98/101 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Blast’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
Plasma Blast 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.