Plasma Blast has a special place in the history of thePokemon TCG, making a mark on the Black & White era with two other Team Plasma-focused sets. As one ofthe most expensive sets in the Black & White era, Plasma Blast boasts a beautiful collection of characters, items, and Pokemon to collect among its best cards.
While many sets feature primarily Pokemon among the top spots, Plasma Blast’s variety is one of the best in the era, as there are fantastic cards to collect, regardless of what category you’re interested in. The most expensive Plasma Blast cards will surprise you with their stunning artwork and unusual inclusions.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which represents what you might pay on average for a copy of the cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards, only those with anestablished market price on TCGplayerare included.
However,sale prices vary depending on the card’s condition,so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.
10Jirachi EX (Full Art) – $45.90
Making Wishes Come True
This fantastic Jirachi full art makes a splash as the first of the most expensive cards in Plasma Blast. This Jirachi boasts an impressive pedigree, as it also claims a spot amongthe most valuable Jirachi cards in the Pokemon TCG.
The dark purple background provides the perfect contrast to Jirachi’s bright yellow and white color palette, making this Pokemon twinkle like a star in the night sky.
Considering Plasma Blast’s age at this point, it’s no surprise to see cards available across the condition spectrum, with heavily played(HP)copies securing about ten dollars, moderately played(MP)selling for about $15, along with lightly played(LP)copies around $26 and near-mint(NM) versions setting the pace at $50.
9Dusknoir (Secret Rare) – $46.37
A Shadowy Shiny Secret Rare
Dusknoir typically flies under the radar in the Pokemon TCG, thoughthis superb shiny variant is hard to miss,even as this Ghost-type Pokemon shrouds itself in shadows.
Dusknoir rarely appears outside of sets themed around Ghosts or evil Pokemon, so this card’s shiny color palette provides even more to appreciate if you like Dusknoir.
Strangely, LP copies have sold for $50 with NM copies hitting the $40 mark, though poor pictures might be the culprit in this case. Anomalies aside, expect to pay around $46 for this card, especially if you’re looking for a clean copy.
8Master Ball (Rare Ace) – $48.20
An Essential Ace Spec
The Master Ball is the most recognizable item in Pokemon, and this fantastic Ace Spec deserves a high price tag, considering it might be one of the hardest items to get in-game.
Ace Spec cards returned to the Scarlet & Violet era insets like Temporal Forcesand Twilight Masquerade, flooding the packs with undesirable hits, unlike this Master Ball.
NM copies of this card skyrocketed in 2024,beginning the year around the $15 range before tripling in value to $48,an unprecedented jump in price.
7Genesect (Team Plasma) (Full Art) – $49.26
A Menacing Metal Bug
Genesect is one of the most unusual legendary Pokemon, as its rare Bug typing makes it one of the few Pokemon in its class with legendary or mythical status.
Genesect’s ability to change its typeby inserting certain discs is reminiscent of Arceus' similar ability, except it uses plates.
This card doesn’t boast the same positive trend that the Master Ball did, but this card rose in value by a few dollars at the start of 2024 before losing momentum and settling into the high-$40 range.
6Exeggcute (Secret Rare) – $59.43
A Batch Of Golden Eggs
Shiny Pokemon are more desirable than any other version, with these rare, alternative color palettes representing one of the biggest draws in the Pokemon TCG.
Much likethe coveted ‘shining’ variants from Neo Destiny, other shiny Pokemon forms appear as rare inserts in select sets, like Hidden Fates.
Exeggcute boasts an impressive price chart, as it continues its climb that began around $54 with some signs of slowing down at the $60 mark, reflecting the market’s desire to pay about that much.
5Virizion (Secret Rare) – $65.20
Another Splendid Shiny
Virizion keeps the shiny trend going, with a terrific pink palette swap as the standout feature of this legendary member of the Swords of Justice.
The brilliant green background is a perfect contrast with the pink recolor.
Some NM copies have reached as high as $95,with LP copies dropping to $50, which is roughly what NM copies once sold for. This card’s price seems due for an adjustment, as more sales may serve to push its market price further toward the $70 once more NM copies trade hands.
4Dialga EX (Team Plasma) (Full Art) – $70.15
Settling For Second Place In Time & Space
Dialga settles for second place in its battle against Palkia, with these legendaries each featuring similar card arts, falling in line with Genesect.
Dialga sells in a wide range, with damaged copies going for as little as $18 and HP copies only a few dollars more at about $21. Brace yourself if you’re searching for a clean copy to grade, as LP jumps into the $50 range followed byNM copies commanding close to $80 in most cases.
3Palkia EX (Team Plasma) (Full Art) – $92.55
The Legendary Champion
Palkia and Dialga remain locked in their everlasting struggle as the gods of time and space settle their Plasma blast dispute, with Palkia as the clear winner.
While they don’t necessarily have a guaranteed favorite between them, the unpredictability of Palkia and Dialga’s battle comes down to their art, as this card is noticeably brighter and easier to distinguish from afar than Dialga’s.
This set saw a lot of love in 2024, with Palkia registering solid gains in the calendar year. Although they can’t compete with the Master Ball, this cardjumped by about six dollars in value, up to $92 from $86.
2Rare Candy (Secret Rare) – $94.32
Gold And Delicious
Withso many valuable cards in the Black & White era, there are bound to be some unusual inclusions, and despite the disadvantage that most item cards have against Pokemon and trainers,this item is one of the few that demands attention.
Following in the footsteps of the famous Master Ball, Rare Candy is the iconic level-up item in the Pokemon series.
Rare Candy experienced a similar rise to the Master Ball, as this card began 2024 at about $80, and then surged up into the $94 range, indicating a huge change in value for item cards like those.
1Iris (Full Art) – $165.33
A Young Pokemon Master
Iris boastsone of the most expensive trainer cards ever, with this stunning full-art that captures every bit of detail on this champion’s colorful dress. Even as just a young girl, this Pokemon master has what it takes to battle and beat the best trainers, asher crown is indicative of her talent above all else.
Iris means serious business, with twoNM copies of this card selling in 2024 for $129 and $200,with some LP sales following close behind at the $100 mark and below. If you need a huge discount to afford this card, HP copies sell for as little as $35.
