Great Encounters
Diamond & Pearl · GE · 2008
Pokémon TCG expansion

Great Encounters card list

106 cards in the Diamond & Pearl Series, led by Darkrai LV.X at $261.17.

■ Highest-value cards

Great Encounters chase cards

  1. Darkrai LV.X Rare Holo LV.X #104

    01 · By price

    Darkrai LV.X

    #104 · Rare Holo LV.X

    $261.17

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  2. Palkia LV.X Rare Holo LV.X #106

    02 · By price

    Palkia LV.X

    #106 · Rare Holo LV.X

    $215.36

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  3. Dialga LV.X Rare Holo LV.X #105

    03 · By price

    Dialga LV.X

    #105 · Rare Holo LV.X

    $194.01

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

■ Full set

Complete Great Encounters card list

Great Encounters contains 106 cards. Search by name or card number, filter by rarity, or compare prices.

106 of 106 cards

■ About this set

What is Great Encounters?

Great Encounters is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2008 under set code GE, part of the Diamond & Pearl Series. Chase Season lists 106 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
February 1, 2008
Set code
GE
Series
Diamond & Pearl
Total cards
106
Chase tiers
—
Reverse holos
102
Rarity breakdown
Common
38
Uncommon
32
Rare
21
Rare Holo
11
Rare Holo LV.X
4
■ Series context

How does Great Encounters fit in the Diamond & Pearl Series?

Great Encounters sits in the Diamond & Pearl Series, released in 2008. It follows Secret Wonders (2007) and precedes Majestic Dawn (2008). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Great Encounters

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

How many cards are in Great Encounters?

Chase Season lists 106 cards in Great Encounters. Every card is linked in the complete checklist above.

What is the most valuable card in Great Encounters?

The highest-priced tracked card in Great Encounters is Darkrai LV.X (Rare Holo LV.X), currently priced at $261.17 in the tracked price data.

What are the top chase cards in Great Encounters?

The top chases in Great Encounters are led by Darkrai LV.X 104/106 at $261.17, then Palkia LV.X 106/106 and Dialga LV.X 105/106. See the leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.

When was Great Encounters released?

Great Encounters was released on February 1, 2008 as part of the Diamond & Pearl Series. It carries the set code GE.

How is the Chase Index calculated for Great Encounters?

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

Is Great Encounters rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Great Encounters have moved +5.6% over the past 7 days and +5.7% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.

What rarities are in Great Encounters?

Great Encounters spans 5 distinct rarity tiers across 106 tracked cards. The most common are 38 Common, 32 Uncommon, 21 Rare.

Which Pokémon are featured in Great Encounters?

The headline cards in Great Encounters feature Darkrai LV.X, Palkia LV.X, Dialga LV.X, Rotom, Cresselia LV.X, Swampert, alongside other species across the set's 5 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 Great Encounters?

Beyond the base print, Great Encounters includes standard rarity tiers, plus 102 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.

How does Great Encounters compare to Secret Wonders?

Great Encounters (2008) is an expansion in the Diamond & Pearl Series that followed Secret Wonders (2007). It tracks 106 cards versus 132 in Secret Wonders, with a top chase of $261.17 against $376.20 in its predecessor.

Are Great Encounters booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Great Encounters 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 Darkrai LV.X at $261.17. The average tracked card price is $13.07; this is not an expected return per pack.