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EXera.
The EX era spans 21 Pokémon TCG sets and 1,806 tracked cards, released between 2003 and 2007. It introduced Pokémon-ex and Gold Star ✰ shinies. The top chase across the era is Pikachu ★ from Holon Phantoms at $3,200.00 on the open market.
— Pokémon-ex, Gold Stars, and the first generation of full-art chase cards.
What are the top chase cards across the EX era?
Pulled from every parent expansion in the era, ranked by live market price.
What is the EX era of Pokémon TCG?
The EX era of the Pokémon TCG covers 21 expansions released between 2003 and 2007, totalling 1,806 tracked cards on Chase Season.
Mechanically the era introduced Pokémon-ex and Gold Star ✰ shinies, which reset both gameplay and the chase-card meta.
It follows the E-Card era and precedes the Diamond & Pearl era — sitting in the middle of the modern TCG timeline.
The top chase across the era is Pikachu ★ from Holon Phantoms at $3,200.00, and 21 sets in the era have at least one tracked card with live market pricing.
Which sets are in the EX era?
Every parent expansion tracked on Chase Season. Click a row to open the full card list, rarity breakdown, and live pricing.
- 01→Power KeepersPK · FEB 2007 · 108 cards
- 02→Dragon FrontiersDF · NOV 2006 · 101 cards
- 03→Crystal GuardiansCG · AUG 2006 · 100 cards
- 04→Holon PhantomsHP · MAY 2006 · 111 cards
- 05→EX Trainer Kit 2 MinunTK2B · MAR 2006 · 12 cards
- 06→EX Trainer Kit 2 PlusleTK2A · MAR 2006 · 12 cards
- 07→Legend MakerLM · FEB 2006 · 93 cards
- 08→Delta SpeciesDS · OCT 2005 · 114 cards
- 09→Unseen ForcesUF · AUG 2005 · 145 cards
- 10→EmeraldEM · MAY 2005 · 107 cards
- 11→DeoxysDX · FEB 2005 · 108 cards
- 12→Team Rocket ReturnsTRR · NOV 2004 · 111 cards
- 13→FireRed & LeafGreenRG · SEP 2004 · 116 cards
- 14→Hidden LegendsHL · JUN 2004 · 102 cards
- 15→EX Trainer Kit LatiosTK1B · JUN 2004 · 10 cards
- 16→EX Trainer Kit LatiasTK1A · JUN 2004 · 10 cards
- 17→Team Magma vs Team AquaMA · MAR 2004 · 97 cards
- 18→DragonDR · NOV 2003 · 100 cards
- 19→Nintendo Black Star PromosPR-NP · OCT 2003 · 40 cards
- 20→SandstormSS · SEP 2003 · 100 cards
- 21→Ruby & SapphireRS · JUL 2003 · 109 cards
How does the EX era compare?
Compared to the E-Card era it represents the next chapter of the Pokémon TCG, with a fresh chase-card meta and updated card frame design. It is succeeded by the Diamond & Pearl era, which builds on the same mechanics with new variants and pulled-rate adjustments.
Frequently asked about the EX era
History, mechanics, top chases, and how this era fits in the wider Pokémon TCG timeline — answered with live data from Chase Season.