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Black & White · 2011-08-31

Emerging Powers

Emerging Powers (bw2) is a mainline Pokémon TCG set (Black & White) from 2011-08-31 with 98 catalogued printings. Tornadus near $22.98 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $0.47 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:en:bw2.

98 printings 98 official
Lowest $0.19
Median $0.47
Set index $114.49
Watchlist zone reserved Collection completion zone reserved

What is Emerging Powers?

Emerging Powers is a mainline release within Pokémon TCG, dated 2011-08-31 in our catalog. Notable market references include Tornadus, Thundurus, Unfezant. Priced printings center around a $0.47 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:en:bw2 powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.

What is Emerging Powers?

Within Pokémon TCG, Emerging Powers represents the Black & White family as a mainline product line. We surface every indexed printing in one table so you can spot missing numbers quickly. Booster-era sets typically mix commons through secret rares; use the rarity breakdown below before you crack sealed product.

When was Emerging Powers released?

Emerging Powers carries a 2011-08-31 release date in Cactaur metadata with 98 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 98 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.

What are the chase cards in Emerging Powers?

High references in Emerging Powers currently include Tornadus at $22.98; Thundurus at $22.64; Unfezant at $5.40; Zoroark at $2.98; Thundurus at $2.44; Gothitelle at $2.24. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.

How much is Emerging Powers worth?

Median reference $0.47 with 98 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. Emerging Powers is indexed under slug bw2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

How do you complete Emerging Powers?

Complete Emerging Powers by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 2× Rare Ultra, 21× Rare, 10× Rare Holo, 31× Uncommon, 34× Common. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.

Chase cards

Rarity breakdown

Common 34
Uncommon 31
Rare 21
Rare Holo 10
Rare Ultra 2

All cards in Emerging Powers

Card # Rarity Market USD
Tornadus 98 Rare Ultra __CXV:Usd:bw2-98__
Thundurus 97 Rare Ultra __CXV:Usd:bw2-97__
Unfezant 82 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-82__
Zoroark 67 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-67__
Thundurus 35 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-35__
Gothitelle 47 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-47__
Sawsbuck 16 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-16__
Braviary 88 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-88__
Excadrill 56 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-56__
Terrakion 63 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-63__
Whimsicott 12 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-12__
Cobalion 77 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-77__
Pokémon Catcher 95 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-95__
Virizion 17 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-17__
Gothitelle 48 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-48__
Liepard 65 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-65__
Tornadus 89 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-89__
Max Potion 94 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-94__
Leavanny 8 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-8__
Klinklang 76 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-76__
Minccino 84 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-84__
Leavanny 7 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-7__
Scolipede 40 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-40__
Beartic 30 Rare Holo __CXV:Usd:bw2-30__
Ferrothorn 72 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-72__
Swoobat 37 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-37__
Mandibuzz 69 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-69__
Lilligant 14 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-14__
Excadrill 57 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-57__
Gigalith 53 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-53__
Swanna 27 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-27__
Simisage 2 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-2__
Krookodile 62 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-62__
Beartic 31 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-31__
Audino 83 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-83__
Emolga 32 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-32__
Cinccino 85 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-85__
Darmanitan 21 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-21__
Cubchoo 28 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-28__
Simipour 23 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-23__
Galvantula 34 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-34__
Gothorita 46 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-46__
Joltik 33 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-33__
Watchog 79 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-79__
Zorua 66 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-66__
Crushing Hammer 92 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-92__
Recycle 96 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-96__
Gothorita 45 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-45__
Swadloon 6 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-6__
Sewaddle 4 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-4__
Basculin 24 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-24__
Deerling 15 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-15__
Ferrothorn 73 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-73__
Simisear 19 Rare __CXV:Usd:bw2-19__
Swadloon 5 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-5__
Cubchoo 29 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-29__
Drilbur 54 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-54__
Whimsicott 11 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-11__
Gothita 43 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-43__
Sigilyph 41 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-41__
Gothita 44 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-44__
Boldore 52 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-52__
Ducklett 26 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-26__
Sewaddle 3 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-3__
Cottonee 9 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-9__
Klang 75 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-75__
Purrloin 64 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-64__
Krokorok 61 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-61__
Roggenrola 49 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-49__
Sawk 59 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-59__
Tranquill 81 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-81__
Petilil 13 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-13__
Rufflet 86 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-86__
Panpour 22 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-22__
Rufflet 87 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-87__
Whirlipede 39 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-39__
Basculin 25 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-25__
Ferroseed 70 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-70__
Ferroseed 71 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-71__
Pidove 80 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-80__
Sandile 60 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-60__
Boldore 51 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-51__
Cheren 91 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-91__
Klink 74 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-74__
Bianca 90 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-90__
Pansage 1 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-1__
Roggenrola 50 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-50__
Sigilyph 42 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-42__
Vullaby 68 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-68__
Cottonee 10 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-10__
Pansear 18 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-18__
Woobat 36 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-36__
Drilbur 55 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-55__
Throh 58 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-58__
Darumaka 20 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-20__
Great Ball 93 Uncommon __CXV:Usd:bw2-93__
Patrat 78 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-78__
Venipede 38 Common __CXV:Usd:bw2-38__

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FAQ

How many cards are in Emerging Powers?

Cactaur indexes 98 printings in Emerging Powers; official count is 98. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did Emerging Powers release?

Emerging Powers shows a catalog release date of 2011-08-31 for this English Pokémon TCG entry. Emerging Powers is indexed under slug bw2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

What is the most expensive card in Emerging Powers?

Tornadus leads references around $22.98 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Emerging Powers is indexed under slug bw2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Is Emerging Powers good for beginners?

Emerging Powers works for collectors who already know Black & White. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Emerging Powers is indexed under slug bw2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Where can I track Emerging Powers prices?

Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io with JustTCG USD market references where available. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-10-07. Last updated: 2026-10-07.