Plasma Storm
Black & White · PLS · 2013
Pokémon TCG expansion

Plasma Storm card list

138 cards in the Black & White Series, led by Lugia-EX at $2,219.24.

■ Highest-value cards

Plasma Storm chase cards

  1. Lugia-EX Rare Ultra #134

    01 · By price

    Lugia-EX

    #134 · Rare Ultra

    $2,219.24

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  2. Charizard Rare Secret #136

    02 · By price

    Charizard

    #136 · Rare Secret

    $649.98

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  3. Blastoise Rare Secret #137

    03 · By price

    Blastoise

    #137 · Rare Secret

    $500

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

■ Full set

Complete Plasma Storm card list

Plasma Storm contains 138 cards, including 135 main-set cards and 3 secret rares. Search by name or card number, filter by rarity, or compare prices.

138 of 138 cards

■ About this set

What is Plasma Storm?

Plasma Storm is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2013 under set code PLS, part of the Black & White Series. Chase Season lists 138 cards across 8 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
February 6, 2013
Set code
PLS
Series
Black & White
Total cards
138
Chase tiers
3 cards · 1 tier
Reverse holos
119
Rarity breakdown
Uncommon
42
Common
41
Rare
26
Rare Holo
10
Rare Holo EX
8
Rare Ultra
5
Rare ACE
3
Rare Secret
3
■ Series context

How does Plasma Storm fit in the Black & White Series?

Plasma Storm sits in the Black & White Series, released in 2013. It follows Boundaries Crossed (2012) and precedes Plasma Freeze (2013). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Plasma Storm

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

How many cards are in Plasma Storm?

Chase Season lists 138 cards in Plasma Storm. Every card is linked in the complete checklist above.

What is the most valuable card in Plasma Storm?

The highest-priced tracked card in Plasma Storm is Lugia-EX (Rare Ultra), currently priced at $2,219.24 in the tracked price data.

What are the top chase cards in Plasma Storm?

The top chases in Plasma Storm are led by Lugia-EX 134/135 at $2,219.24, then Charizard 136/135 and Blastoise 137/135. See the leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.

When was Plasma Storm released?

Plasma Storm was released on February 6, 2013 as part of the Black & White Series. It carries the set code PLS.

How is the Chase Index calculated for Plasma Storm?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Plasma Storm, cards with more active chases appear first.

Is Plasma Storm rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Plasma Storm have moved +26.5% over the past 7 days and +38.4% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.

What rarities are in Plasma Storm?

Plasma Storm spans 8 distinct rarity tiers across 138 tracked cards. The most common are 42 Uncommon, 41 Common, 26 Rare. The premium rarity tiers include 3 Rare Secrets.

Which Pokémon are featured in Plasma Storm?

The headline cards in Plasma Storm feature Lugia-EX, Charizard, Blastoise, Articuno-EX, Victini-EX, Cobalion-EX, alongside other species across the set's 8 rarity tiers. These examples are selected by current market value. The Chase Index ranks cards by active collector chases.

What card variants are available in Plasma Storm?

Beyond the base print, Plasma Storm includes 3 chase-tier cards across 1 premium rarity (3 Rare Secrets), plus 119 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.

How does Plasma Storm compare to Boundaries Crossed?

Plasma Storm (2013) is an expansion in the Black & White Series that followed Boundaries Crossed (2012). It tracks 138 cards versus 153 in Boundaries Crossed, with a top chase of $2,219.24 against $650.48 in its predecessor.

Are Plasma Storm booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Plasma Storm depends on pull rates and current market prices. Card prices alone do not show what a pack is likely to contain. The highest-priced tracked card is Lugia-EX at $2,219.24. The average tracked card price is $33.99; this is not an expected return per pack.