Set Overview
Plasma Freeze followed in May 2013, continuing the Team Plasma storyline. It carries Pokémon-EX such as Deoxys-EX, ACE SPEC Trainers, and six secret rares.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 8, 2013 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 116 numbered + 6 secret rares |
| Full Art | 8 cards |
| Pokémon-EX | 6 cards |
| ACE SPEC | 2 cards |
| Secret Rares | 6 cards (117–122) |
| Key Chase Card | Heatran-EX 109/116, Thundurus-EX 110/116 |
About the Set
Plasma Freeze followed in May 2013, continuing the Team Plasma storyline. It carries Pokémon-EX such as Deoxys-EX, ACE SPEC Trainers, and six secret rares.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/116. Secret rares read above the total (117/116 onward).
Rarities & Chase Cards
Plasma Freeze had a single print run. Its structure breaks down as follows.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Main set (1–116) | 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 (117–122) | Numbered beyond the set total of 116. |
Complete Card Gallery
All 122 cards from Plasma Freeze. 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 Freeze on the secondary market.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Heatran-EX 109/116 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Freeze’s headline pulls. |
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Thundurus-EX 110/116 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Freeze’s headline pulls. |
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Deoxys-EX 111/116 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Freeze’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 Freeze 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.
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