SM: The Best of XY
SM: The Best of XY (sm-the-best-of-xy) is a Japanese mainline Pokémon TCG set from 2017-04-21 with 136 catalogued printings. Lugia (Mirror Holofoil) near $249.99 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $7.94 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:ja:sm-the-best-of-xy.
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What is SM: The Best of XY?
SM: The Best of XY is a mainline release within Pokémon TCG, dated 2017-04-21 in our catalog. Notable market references include Lugia (Mirror Holofoil), M Manectric EX, M Rayquaza EX. Priced printings center around a $7.94 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:ja:sm-the-best-of-xy 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 SM: The Best of XY?
SM: The Best of XY gives collectors a structured view of Pokémon TCG printings without opening dozens of card tabs. 136 rows are searchable on this page, each linking to gameplay stats and refreshed market references. That structure mirrors how a future Cactaur marketplace listing will expose set-level inventory.
When was SM: The Best of XY released?
Released 2017-04-21, SM: The Best of XY belongs to the Pokémon TCG era. Collectors use release timing to judge supply: early sets often dry up once rotation or reprint news hits. Official count 162; indexed 136. SM: The Best of XY is indexed under slug sm-the-best-of-xy in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What are the chase cards in SM: The Best of XY?
High references in SM: The Best of XY currently include Lugia (Mirror Holofoil) at $249.99; M Manectric EX at $99.95; M Rayquaza EX at $81.81; M Lucario EX at $72.50; M Sharpedo EX at $68.40; Lugia EX at $50.00. 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 SM: The Best of XY worth?
Median reference $7.94 with 136 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. SM: The Best of XY is indexed under slug sm-the-best-of-xy in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete SM: The Best of XY?
Complete SM: The Best of XY by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 136× None. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking. SM: The Best of XY is indexed under slug sm-the-best-of-xy in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
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All cards in SM: The Best of XY
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugia (Mirror Holofoil) | 102 | None | $249.99 |
| M Manectric EX | 174 | None | $99.95 |
| M Rayquaza EX | 105 | None | $81.81 |
| M Lucario EX | 063 | None | $72.50 |
| M Sharpedo EX | 178 | None | $68.40 |
| Lugia EX | 103 | None | $50.00 |
| M Mewtwo EX | 043 | None | $49.75 |
| M Gardevoir EX | 092 | None | $40.00 |
| Strong Energy (Mirror Holofoil) | 167 | None | $40.00 |
| Double Dragon Energy (Mirror Holofoil) | 171 | None | $35.00 |
| Litwick (Mirror Holofoil) | 051 | None | $35.00 |
| Xerneas | 095 | None | $33.95 |
| Jolteon EX | 032 | None | $33.00 |
| White Kyurem (Mirror Holofoil) | 023 | None | $32.49 |
| M Alakazam EX | 041 | None | $31.35 |
| Joltik (Mirror Holofoil) | 036 | None | $30.00 |
| M Sceptile EX | 007 | None | $29.99 |
| Trubbish (Mirror Holofoil) | 049 | None | $27.79 |
| Glaceon EX | 020 | None | $27.63 |
| Blacksmith | 182 | None | $26.88 |
| Vileplume (Mirror Holofoil) | 003 | None | $25.50 |
| M Sharpedo EX | 071 | None | $25.00 |
| Rayquaza EX | 104 | None | $23.31 |
| Mewtwo EX | 042 | None | $20.13 |
| Camerupt Spirit Link (Mirror Holofoil) | 131 | None | $20.00 |
| Muscle Band (Mirror Holofoil) | 125 | None | $20.00 |
| M Camerupt EX | 172 | None | $19.98 |
| Regirock EX | 175 | None | $19.98 |
| VS Seeker (Mirror Holofoil) | 115 | None | $19.98 |
| Wonder Energy (Mirror Holofoil) | 170 | None | $19.98 |
| Lucario Spirit Link (Mirror Holofoil) | 135 | None | $18.98 |
| Parallel City (Mirror Holofoil) | 159 | None | $18.98 |
| Unown (Mirror Holofoil) | 046 | None | $18.98 |
| Karen | 142 | None | $18.10 |
| Darkrai EX | 072 | None | $18.00 |
| Espeon EX | 045 | None | $18.00 |
| Wobbuffet (Mirror Holofoil) | 047 | None | $15.00 |
| Yveltal EX | 079 | None | $15.00 |
| Miltank (Mirror Holofoil) | 101 | None | $14.99 |
| Sharpedo Spirit Link (Mirror Holofoil) | 129 | None | $14.99 |
| Silent Lab (Mirror Holofoil) | 155 | None | $14.99 |
| Hoopa EX | 058 | None | $14.67 |
| Carbink | 066 | None | $13.99 |
| M Camerupt EX | 013 | None | $13.99 |
| Manaphy EX | 021 | None | $13.90 |
| Greninja BREAK | 028 | None | $13.73 |
| Oddish (Mirror Holofoil) | 001 | None | $12.99 |
| Alakazam Spirit Link (Mirror Holofoil) | 132 | None | $11.99 |
| Bronzong (Mirror Holofoil) | 082 | None | $11.99 |
| Trainers' Mail (Mirror Holofoil) | 113 | None | $11.99 |
| Xerneas BREAK | 097 | None | $11.00 |
| Skyla | 148 | None | $10.41 |
| Sharpedo EX | 070 | None | $10.02 |
| Jolteon EX | 173 | None | $10.00 |
| Battle Compressor (Mirror Holofoil) | 114 | None | $9.99 |
| Genesect EX | 086 | None | $9.99 |
| Heavy Ball (Mirror Holofoil) | 118 | None | $9.99 |
| Jirachi (Mirror Holofoil) | 080 | None | $9.99 |
| Mr. Mime (Mirror Holofoil) | 090 | None | $9.99 |
| Phantump (Mirror Holofoil) | 053 | None | $9.99 |
| Gardevoir EX | 091 | None | $9.86 |
| Mew | 044 | None | $8.84 |
| Mewtwo Spirit Link | 133 | None | $8.83 |
| M Manectric EX | 035 | None | $8.50 |
| Alakazam EX | 040 | None | $8.33 |
| Lucario EX | 062 | None | $8.10 |
| Hydreigon EX | 099 | None | $7.99 |
| Rayquaza Spirit Link | 136 | None | $7.99 |
| Greninja | 027 | None | $7.89 |
| Seismitoad EX | 022 | None | $7.50 |
| Eevee | 100 | None | $7.00 |
| Pikachu | 029 | None | $6.73 |
| Aegislash EX | 179 | None | $6.65 |
| Articuno | 017 | None | $6.52 |
| Entei | 011 | None | $6.49 |
| N | 139 | None | $6.43 |
| Zoroark BREAK | 075 | None | $6.33 |
| Hex Maniac | 140 | None | $6.00 |
| Sceptile EX | 006 | None | $6.00 |
| Trevenant BREAK | 055 | None | $6.00 |
| Shaymin EX | 106 | None | $5.99 |
| Zygarde EX | 069 | None | $5.98 |
| Flareon | 010 | None | $5.50 |
| Vaporeon | 016 | None | $5.50 |
| Giratina | 048 | None | $5.44 |
| Raichu | 030 | None | $5.33 |
| Pumpkaboo | 056 | None | $5.19 |
| AZ | 138 | None | $5.00 |
| Gardevoir Spirit Link | 128 | None | $5.00 |
| Malamar EX | 076 | None | $5.00 |
| Manectric EX | 034 | None | $5.00 |
| Xerneas | 096 | None | $5.00 |
| Delinquent | 184 | None | $4.99 |
| Zorua | 073 | None | $4.99 |
| Jolteon | 031 | None | $4.50 |
| Zoroark | 074 | None | $4.33 |
| Volcanion EX | 015 | None | $4.30 |
| Yveltal | 078 | None | $4.29 |
| Carbink | 065 | None | $4.00 |
| Combee | 008 | None | $4.00 |
| Gloom | 002 | None | $4.00 |
| Korrina | 144 | None | $4.00 |
| Magearna | 088 | None | $4.00 |
| Octillery | 019 | None | $4.00 |
| Greninja | 026 | None | $3.98 |
| Aegislash EX | 087 | None | $3.69 |
| Teammates | 147 | None | $3.50 |
| Hoopa | 057 | None | $3.04 |
| Focus Sash | 123 | None | $3.00 |
| Bronzong BREAK | 083 | None | $2.99 |
| Flash Energy | 165 | None | $2.99 |
| Power Memory | 127 | None | $2.99 |
| Reverse Valley | 161 | None | $2.99 |
| Rough Seas | 153 | None | $2.99 |
| Sky Field | 158 | None | $2.99 |
| Special Charge | 108 | None | $2.99 |
| Crobat | 039 | None | $2.96 |
| Medicham | 060 | None | $2.78 |
| Fairy Drop | 117 | None | $2.58 |
| Yveltal | 077 | None | $2.50 |
| Cobalion | 085 | None | $2.39 |
| Acro Bike | 110 | None | $2.00 |
| Heatran | 084 | None | $2.00 |
| Trevenant | 054 | None | $2.00 |
| Volcanion | 014 | None | $2.00 |
| Bunnelby | 107 | None | $1.54 |
| Frogadier | 025 | None | $1.00 |
| Garbodor (Mirror Holofoil) | 050 | None | $1.00 |
| Max Elixir | 116 | None | $1.00 |
| Regirock EX | 061 | None | $1.00 |
| Spinarak | 004 | None | $1.00 |
| Splash Energy (Mirror Holofoil) | 164 | None | $1.00 |
| Spritzee | 093 | None | $0.95 |
| Zubat | 037 | None | $0.50 |
| Lampent | 052 | None | $0.40 |
| Vespiquen (Mirror Holofoil) | 009 | None | $0.25 |
FAQ
How many cards are in SM: The Best of XY?
Cactaur indexes 136 printings in SM: The Best of XY; official count is 162. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did SM: The Best of XY release?
SM: The Best of XY shows a catalog release date of 2017-04-21 for this Japanese Pokémon TCG entry. SM: The Best of XY is indexed under slug sm-the-best-of-xy in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in SM: The Best of XY?
Lugia (Mirror Holofoil) leads references around $249.99 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. SM: The Best of XY is indexed under slug sm-the-best-of-xy in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is SM: The Best of XY good for beginners?
SM: The Best of XY works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set.
Where can I track SM: The Best of XY 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.