Pokémon TCG · 2004-07-01 Japanese

Clash of the Blue Sky

Clash of the Blue Sky (xy5a) is a Japanese mainline Pokémon TCG set from 2004-07-01 with 72 catalogued printings. Manectric ex near $33.47 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $3.50 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:xy5a.

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What is Clash of the Blue Sky?

Clash of the Blue Sky is a mainline release within Pokémon TCG, dated 2004-07-01 in our catalog. Notable market references include Manectric ex, Deoxys ex, Jirachi. Priced printings center around a $3.50 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:ja:xy5a 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 Clash of the Blue Sky?

Within Pokémon TCG, Clash of the Blue Sky represents the catalog 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 Clash of the Blue Sky released?

Released 2004-07-01, Clash of the Blue Sky 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 72; indexed 72. Clash of the Blue Sky is indexed under slug xy5a in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

What are the chase cards in Clash of the Blue Sky?

Top of the Clash of the Blue Sky market snapshot: Manectric ex, Deoxys ex, Jirachi, Mightyena. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. Clash of the Blue Sky is indexed under slug xy5a in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

How much is Clash of the Blue Sky worth?

Median reference $3.50 with 72 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. Clash of the Blue Sky is indexed under slug xy5a in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

How do you complete Clash of the Blue Sky?

Booster-set completion for Clash of the Blue Sky usually means opening product, trading duplicates, and buying missing holos. Use related sets below to spot overlapping trainers or energy cards that reduce spend. Clash of the Blue Sky is indexed under slug xy5a in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Chase cards

Rarity breakdown

Holo Rare 25
Common 17
Uncommon 17
Rare 13

All cards in Clash of the Blue Sky

Card # Rarity Market USD
Manectric ex 033 Holo Rare $33.47
Deoxys ex 045 Holo Rare $32.79
Jirachi 075 Holo Rare $25.00
Mightyena 069 Holo Rare $24.99
Deoxys ex 046 Holo Rare $22.00
Gyarados 024 Holo Rare $19.98
Altaria 061 Holo Rare $15.00
Ludicolo 027 Holo Rare $14.99
Hariyama ex 049 Holo Rare $14.74
Breloom 047 Holo Rare $12.98
Dusclops 041 Holo Rare $12.50
Claydol 054 Holo Rare $10.50
Starmie 022 Rare $10.00
Minun 035 Rare $9.99
Magikarp 023 Common $9.33
Metagross 044 Holo Rare $8.00
Xatu 037 Rare $8.00
Beautifly 008 Holo Rare $7.99
Lotad 025 Uncommon $7.00
Shedinja 038 Holo Rare $6.99
Skarmory 074 Holo Rare $6.80
Swablu 060 Uncommon $6.63
Natu 036 Common $5.55
Duskull 040 Uncommon $5.00
Pelipper 029 Rare $5.00
Plusle 034 Rare $5.00
Salamence ex 064 Holo Rare $5.00
Sharpedo ex 072 Holo Rare $5.00
Shroomish 011 Common $5.00
Surskit 009 Uncommon $5.00
Ninjask 013 Holo Rare $4.99
Numel 017 Common $4.00
Staryu 021 Common $4.00
Carvanha 071 Uncommon $3.99
Slaking 059 Holo Rare $3.99
Camerupt 018 Holo Rare $3.50
Wingull 028 Common $3.50
Golbat 002 Uncommon $3.00
Koffing 003 Common $3.00
Makuhita 048 Common $3.00
Whiscash 052 Holo Rare $3.00
Shelgon 063 Rare $2.25
Baltoy 053 Common $2.00
Corphish 031 Uncommon $2.00
Crawdaunt 073 Holo Rare $2.00
Crobat ex 005 Holo Rare $2.00
Nosepass 050 Rare $2.00
Poochyena 068 Common $2.00
Seaking 020 Rare $2.00
Tropius 014 Holo Rare $2.00
Lunatone 051 Rare $1.99
Vigoroth 058 Rare $1.00
Scramble Energy 080 Uncommon $0.99
Solrock 039 Rare $0.75
Heal Energy 081 Uncommon $0.50
Masquerain 010 Rare $0.50
Weezing 004 Rare $0.50
Boost Energy 082 Uncommon $0.35
Meteor Falls 079 Uncommon $0.35
Nincada 012 Uncommon $0.35
Professor Cozmo's Discovery 076 Uncommon $0.35
Silcoon 007 Uncommon $0.35
Space Center 078 Uncommon $0.35
Wurmple 006 Common $0.35
Zubat 001 Common $0.35
Bagon 062 Uncommon $0.25
Barboach 030 Common $0.25
Beldum 042 Uncommon $0.25
Electrike 032 Common $0.25
Goldeen 019 Common $0.25
Taillow 055 Common $0.25
Slakoth 057 Common $0.20

FAQ

How many cards are in Clash of the Blue Sky?

Cactaur indexes 72 printings in Clash of the Blue Sky; official count is 72. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did Clash of the Blue Sky release?

Clash of the Blue Sky shows a catalog release date of 2004-07-01 for this Japanese Pokémon TCG entry. Clash of the Blue Sky is indexed under slug xy5a in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

What is the most expensive card in Clash of the Blue Sky?

Manectric ex leads references around $33.47 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Clash of the Blue Sky is indexed under slug xy5a in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Is Clash of the Blue Sky good for beginners?

Clash of the Blue Sky 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 Clash of the Blue Sky 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 embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. 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: 2026-06-28. Last updated: 2026-08-10.