Xerneas
Xerneas is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from XY Black Star Promos (#XY05). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $9.84 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2013. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Xerneas suits collectors working on XY Black Star Promos who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Xerneas from XY Black Star Promos?
Xerneas is a Pokémon card in XY Black Star Promos numbered XY05. Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival. National Pokédex #716. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Xerneas worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $9.84 for Xerneas. Low and high spread runs $4.95 to $59.90. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | XY Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | XY05 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $9.84 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €5.16 |
| Holofoil | $9.84 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 130 |
|---|---|
| Types | Fairy |
| Geomancy | Fairy Choose 2 of your Benched Pokémon. For each of those Pokémon, search your deck for a Fairy Energy card and attach it to that Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. |
| Rainbow Spear | FairyFairyColorless 100 Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon. |
| Weakness | Metal ×2 |
How collectible is Xerneas?
Xerneas is listed as Promo in XY Black Star Promos. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Xerneas?
Catalog fields: set XY Black Star Promos, rarity Promo. Illustrated by 5ban Graphics. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Xerneas (#XY05) is a promo-line printing from XY Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Xerneas is catalogued as Promo printing in XY Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $9.84.
- Illustrator 5ban Graphics has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $9.84 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Xerneas worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $9.84 for ungraded Xerneas from XY Black Star Promos. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Xerneas from?
Xerneas is listed in XY Black Star Promos (XY) as card #XY05. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Xerneas?
Our catalog lists Xerneas as Promo in XY Black Star Promos. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Xerneas good for collectors or players?
Xerneas includes gameplay stats in XY Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.