Set Overview
Evolutions, released in November 2016, was a modern reimagining of the original Base Set for the 20th anniversary. It carries Pokémon-EX, Mega EX and Full Art cards, and its secret rares echo the 1999 set.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | November 2, 2016 (English) |
| Publisher | The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 108 numbered + 5 secret rares |
| Pokémon-EX | 12 cards |
| Pokémon BREAK | 4 cards |
| Full Art | 9 cards |
| Secret Rares | 5 cards |
| Key Chase Card | ナッシー[Exeggutor] 109/108, Flying Pikachu 110/108 |
About the Set
Evolutions, released in November 2016, was a modern reimagining of the original Base Set for the 20th anniversary. It carries Pokémon-EX, Mega EX and Full Art cards, and its secret rares echo the 1999 set.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/108. Secret rares are numbered above the total (109/108 onward).
Rarities & Chase Cards
XY Evolutions had a single English print run. The chase cards are its Pokémon-EX and secret rares.
Complete Card Gallery
All 113 cards from XY Evolutions. 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 XY Evolutions on the secondary market.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
![ナッシー[Exeggutor] 109/108](https://bills-archive.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/tcgdex_cards/xy12/xy12-109_exeggutor.webp) |
ナッシー[Exeggutor] 109/108 Secret Rare | A secret rare card and one of Evolutions’s headline pulls. |
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Flying Pikachu 110/108 Secret Rare | A secret rare card and one of Evolutions’s headline pulls. |
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Surfing Pikachu 111/108 Secret Rare | A secret rare card and one of Evolutions’s headline pulls. |
Promo Cards
The XY Black Star Promos ran alongside the era’s expansions.
Black Star Promos use their own numbering and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
XY Evolutions is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the Pokémon-EX, Full Art and secret rares carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Full Art and secret cards are the prize — check borders and surface closely on any graded copy.
Note: external links are provided for reference only. Always confirm a card's printing, condition and authenticity before purchasing.