Emerging Powers
Black & White · EPO · 2011
Pokémon TCG expansion

Emerging Powers card list

98 cards in the Black & White Series, led by Tornadus at $23.03.

■ Chase Rankings

Which cards lead the chase in Emerging Powers?

  1. 01TornadusRare Ultra · #98$23.03
  2. 02ThundurusRare Ultra · #97$22.66
  3. 03UnfezantRare · #82$4.94
■ About this set

What is Emerging Powers?

Emerging Powers is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2011 under set code EPO, part of the Black & White Series. Chase Season lists 98 cards across 5 rarity tiers, from base commons through the rarest special illustration pulls. The rarity breakdown shows how chase tiers are distributed within the expansion. Each card carries a Chase Index — a community-driven signal of what collectors are actively chasing right now.

■ Key facts
Release date
August 31, 2011
Set code
EPO
Series
Black & White
Total cards
98
Chase tiers
Reverse holos
96
Rarity breakdown
Common
34
Uncommon
31
Rare
21
Rare Holo
10
Rare Ultra
2
■ Full set

Complete Emerging Powers card list

Emerging Powers contains 98 cards. Every printing is linked in the server-rendered checklist below; the image browser stays fast by loading in pages of 30.

Showing 30 of 98
Common34 cards
Uncommon31 cards
Rare21 cards
Rare Holo10 cards
Rare Ultra2 cards
■ Series context

How does Emerging Powers fit in the Black & White Series?

Emerging Powers sits in the Black & White Series, released in 2011. It precedes Dark Explorers (2012). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Emerging Powers

Pricing, rarities, release info, and pack value — answered with current market data.

10 questions answered
Q.01

How many cards are in Emerging Powers?

Chase Season lists 98 cards in Emerging Powers. Every card is linked in the complete checklist below.
Q.02

What is the most valuable card in Emerging Powers?

The top chase in Emerging Powers is Tornadus (Rare Ultra), currently priced at $23.03 on the holofoil market.
Q.03

What are the top chase cards in Emerging Powers?

The top chases in Emerging Powers are led by Tornadus 98/98 at $23.03, then Thundurus 97/98 and Unfezant 82/98. See the <a href="#top-10">leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.
Q.04

When was Emerging Powers released?

Emerging Powers was released on August 31, 2011 as part of the Black & White Series. It carries the set code EPO.
Q.05

How is the Chase Index calculated for Emerging Powers?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Emerging Powers, cards with more active chases appear first.
Q.06

Is Emerging Powers rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Emerging Powers have moved -2.1% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.
Q.07

What rarities are in Emerging Powers?

Emerging Powers spans 5 distinct rarity tiers across 98 tracked cards. The most common are 34 Common, 31 Uncommon, 21 Rare. The chase tiers include no top-tier chases yet.
Q.08

Which Pokémon are featured in Emerging Powers?

The headline cards in Emerging Powers feature Tornadus, Thundurus, Unfezant, Zoroark, Gothitelle, Sawsbuck, alongside other species across the set's 5 rarity tiers. These top the Chase Index ranking inside Emerging Powers based on current market value.
Q.09

What card variants are available in Emerging Powers?

Beyond the base print, Emerging Powers includes standard rarity tiers, plus 96 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.
Q.10

Are Emerging Powers booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Emerging Powers depends on pull rates and current market prices, neither of which Chase Season predicts. As reference: the set contains no top-tier chases yet, led by Tornadus at $23.03. The average tracked card across Emerging Powers is worth $1.16.