Set Overview
Plasma Storm, released in February 2013, introduced Team Plasma cards to the TCG. It carries Pokémon-EX, ACE SPEC Trainers and a set of secret rares including a Charizard and a Blastoise.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 6, 2013 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 135 numbered + 3 secret rares |
| Full Art | 5 cards |
| Pokémon-EX | 8 cards |
| ACE SPEC | 3 cards |
| Secret Rares | 3 cards (136–138) |
| Key Chase Card | Victini-EX 131/135, Articuno-EX 132/135 |
About the Set
Plasma Storm, released in February 2013, introduced Team Plasma cards to the TCG. It carries Pokémon-EX, ACE SPEC Trainers and a set of secret rares including a Charizard and a Blastoise.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/135. Secret rares read above the total (136/135 onward).
Rarities & Chase Cards
Plasma Storm had a single print run. Its structure breaks down as follows.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Main set (1–135) | 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 (136–138) | Numbered beyond the set total of 135. |
Complete Card Gallery
All 138 cards from Plasma Storm. 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 Storm on the secondary market.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Victini-EX 131/135 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Storm’s headline pulls. |
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Articuno-EX 132/135 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Storm’s headline pulls. |
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Cobalion-EX 133/135 Full Art | A full art card and one of Plasma Storm’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 Storm 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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