BREAK Starter PackJPN

Japanese · Released 2016-02-27 · 77 cards

Set market cap

31 cards tracked daily
$626.88
▲ 29.4% 7d▲ 35.9% 30d
$659.34$439.60Jul 6Jul 16Jul 25Aug 4Aug 13
Low $439.60 · High $659.34▲ 19.6% over this range
7 sales · 30 days$163.46 volume

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Diglett — BREAK Starter Pack chase card#1Diglett$129.99Gengar — BREAK Starter Pack chase card#2Gengar$100.00Zapdos — BREAK Starter Pack chase card#3Zapdos$99.79
72base cards
1secret rares & variants
$796.00est. singles cost
Mediumcompletion difficulty
Chase cards

What to target in BREAK Starter Pack

The top 10 cards are 77% of the set’s $796.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.

#CardNumberRarityMarketPSA 10
1Diglett#28None$129.99$207.64
2Gengar#26None$100.00$484.20
3Zapdos#20None$99.79$415.00
4Articuno#17None$80.00$543.38
5Snorlax#47None$69.99$222.50
6Clefairy#39None$39.00$300.00
7Energy Switch#49None$28.54$50.00
8Blastoise EX#73None$25.00$120.41
9Charizard EX#10None$20.00$155.84
10Gyarados#16None$20.00$63.50
Set landscape

How BREAK Starter Pack is built

Rarity breakdown

None46

Price distribution

Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.

12<$1
1$1–2
13$2–5
2$5–10
10$10–25
3$25–50
3$50–100
2$100+
Buying guide

Singles or sealed?

$796.00
all singles, one of each
$3.00
median card
18
cards worth $10+
Medium
completion difficulty
Base set run$771.00one of each card up to #72 — no secrets
Full set$796.00every tracked card including secret rares

Sealed product comparison

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Grading

Which BREAK Starter Pack cards are worth grading?

Tier 1 — grade theseWorth grading

Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.

Zapdos #20raw $99.79 → PSA 10 $415.00 4.2×EV +$154.85Articuno #17raw $80.00 → PSA 10 $543.38 6.8×EV +$244.87Charizard EX #10raw $20.00 → PSA 10 $155.84 7.8×EV +$74.98M Venusaur EX #2raw $14.25 → PSA 10 $76.00 5.3×EV +$29.54Venusaur EX #1raw $10.23 → PSA 10 $76.00 7.4×EV +$33.56
Tier 2 — grade clean copiesClean copies only

Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.

Gengar #26raw $100.00 → PSA 10 $484.20 4.8×Snorlax #47raw $69.99 → PSA 10 $222.50 3.2×Clefairy #39raw $39.00 → PSA 10 $300.00 7.7×Blastoise EX #73raw $25.00 → PSA 10 $120.41 4.8×Gyarados #16raw $20.00 → PSA 10 $63.50 3.2×Magikarp #15raw $20.00 → PSA 10 $233.59 11.7×
Tier 3 — personal collectionCollection only

Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.

Ponyta #12raw $19.00 → PSA 10 $63.00 3.3×Golem #35raw $18.54 → PSA 10 $37.11 2×Butterfree #5raw $16.54 → PSA 10 $49.08 3×Doduo #44raw $15.00 → PSA 10 $51.01 3.4×

Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.

Word on the street

What collectors say about BREAK Starter Pack

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Storage & protection

Protect your BREAK Starter Pack cards

This set has 2 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.

Penny sleeves (100ct)First layer

Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.

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Dragon Shield Matte sleevesPremium sleeve

The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.

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Rigid toploaders (25ct)Rigid protection

Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.

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Side-loading binder (360)Set storage

Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.

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All cards 77

77 of 77
Diglett #28 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Diglett
#28/72$129.99
Pikachu #18 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Pikachu
#18/72$109.76
Butterfree #5 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Butterfree
#5/72$100.00
Gengar #26 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Gengar
#26/72$100.00
Zapdos #20 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Zapdos
#20/72$99.79
Articuno #17 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Articuno
#17/72$80.00
Mega Charizard EX #11 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Mega Charizard EX
#11/72$74.22
▾$83.69Snorlax #47 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Snorlax
#47/72$69.99
Clefairy #39 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Clefairy
#39/72$39.00
Imakuni? #63 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Imakuni?
#63/72$37.44
Energy Switch #49 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Energy Switch
#49/72$28.54
Blastoise EX #73 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Blastoise EX
#73/72$25.00
Charizard EX #10 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Charizard EX
#10/72$20.00
▴$1.70Magikarp #15 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Magikarp
#15/72$20.00
Gyarados #16 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Gyarados
#16/72$20.00
Mega Blastoise EX #74 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Mega Blastoise EX
#74/72$19.99
Ponyta #12 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Ponyta
#12/72$19.00
Doduo #44 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Doduo
#44/72$15.00
Jynx #27 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Jynx
#27/72$14.41
M Venusaur EX #2 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
M Venusaur EX
#2/72$14.25
Rapidash #13 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Rapidash
#13/72$12.89
Venusaur EX #1 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Venusaur EX
#1/72$10.23
Haunter #25 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Haunter
#25/72$9.19
Gastly #24 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Gastly
#24/72$9.03
Raichu #19 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Raichu
#19/72$8.89
Mr. Mime #41 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Mr. Mime
#41/72$6.99
▾$12.98Machamp #32 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Machamp
#32/72$5.00
Shellder #75 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Shellder
#75/72$4.98
Meowth #42 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Meowth
#42/72$4.00
Super Rod #54 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Super Rod
#54/72$4.00
Pokemon Center Lady #70 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Pokemon Center Lady
#70/72$3.49
Magmar #14 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Magmar
#14/72$3.19
▾$2.22Parasect #7 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Parasect
#7/72$3.00
Machop #30 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Machop
#30/72$2.99
Golem #35 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Golem
#35/72$2.99
Krabby #77 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Krabby
#77/72$2.98
Paras #6 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Paras
#6/72$2.83
▾$0.04Rhyhorn #38 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Rhyhorn
#38/72$2.83
Slowpoke #23 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Slowpoke
#23/72$2.71
Hitmonlee #36 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Hitmonlee
#36/72$2.67
Caterpie #3 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Caterpie
#3/72$2.48
Tangela #8 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Tangela
#8/72$2.00
Zubat #21 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Zubat
#21/72$2.00
Geodude #33 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Geodude
#33/72$2.00
Graveler #34 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Graveler
#34/72$2.00
Hitmonchan #37 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Hitmonchan
#37/72$2.00
Persian #43 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Persian
#43/72$2.00
Tauros #46 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Tauros
#46/72$2.00
Tierno #66 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Tierno
#66/72$2.00
Golbat #22 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Golbat
#22/72$1.00
Rare Candy #57 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Rare Candy
#57/72$1.00
Shauna #64 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Shauna
#64/72$0.90
Switch #58 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Switch
#58/72$0.73
Metapod #4 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Metapod
#4/72$0.50
Pinsir #9 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Pinsir
#9/72$0.50
Crushing Hammer #51 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Crushing Hammer
#51/72$0.50
▾$0.45Red Card #62 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Red Card
#62/72$0.50
Professor Sycamore #67 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Professor Sycamore
#67/72$0.50
Pokemon Catcher #59 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Pokemon Catcher
#59/72$0.38
Double Colorless Energy #72 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Double Colorless Energy
#72/72$0.38
Potion #50 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Potion
#50/72$0.25
Ultra Ball #55 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Ultra Ball
#55/72$0.25
Professor's Letter #56 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Professor's Letter
#56/72$0.25
Maintenance #60 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Maintenance
#60/72$0.25
Poke Ball #61 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Poke Ball
#61/72$0.25
Pokemon Fan Club #71 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Pokemon Fan Club
#71/72$0.25
Dugtrio #29 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Dugtrio
#29/72—
Machoke #31 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Machoke
#31/72—
Clefable #40 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Clefable
#40/72—
Dodrio #45 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Dodrio
#45/72—
Energy Retrieval #48 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Energy Retrieval
#48/72—
Max Revive #52 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Max Revive
#52/72—
Evosoda #53 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Evosoda
#53/72—
Judge #65 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Judge
#65/72—
Lysandre #68 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Lysandre
#68/72—
Team Flare Grunt #69 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Team Flare Grunt
#69/72—
Cloyster #76 BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)
Cloyster
#76/72—

Most valuable cards in BREAK Starter Pack

  1. Diglett #28 — $129.99
  2. Pikachu #18 — $109.76
  3. Butterfree #5 — $100.00
  4. Gengar #26 — $100.00
  5. Zapdos #20 — $99.79
  6. Articuno #17 — $80.00
  7. Mega Charizard EX #11 — $74.22
  8. Snorlax #47 — $69.99
  9. Clefairy #39 — $39.00
  10. Imakuni? #63 — $37.44

About BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese)

BREAK Starter Pack (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 2016-02-27. The set contains 77 cards — 72 in the base set plus 5 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,168.13, with Diglett #28 as the most valuable card at $129.99. Prices update nightly from live market data.