Pokemon Card Set Symbols — What Set Is My Card From?

Every Pokemon card carries a small symbol identifying its set — find it next to the collector number, match it below, and jump straight to that set's full price guide. 174 sets, newest first.

No symbol on your card at all? That's the 1999 Base Set — the only expansion printed without one.

Mega Evolution Era

Pitch Black set symbolPitch Black2026 · 120 cardsChaos Rising set symbolChaos Rising2026 · 122 cardsPerfect Order set symbolPerfect Order2026 · 124 cardsAscended Heroes set symbolAscended Heroes2026 · 295 cardsPhantasmal Flames set symbolPhantasmal Flames2025 · 130 cardsMega Evolution set symbolMega Evolution2025 · 188 cards

Scarlet & Violet Era

White Flare set symbolWhite Flare2025 · 173 cardsBlack Bolt set symbolBlack Bolt2025 · 172 cardsDestined Rivals set symbolDestined Rivals2025 · 244 cardsJourney Together set symbolJourney Together2025 · 190 cardsPrismatic Evolutions set symbolPrismatic Evolutions2025 · 180 cardsSurging Sparks set symbolSurging Sparks2024 · 252 cardsStellar Crown set symbolStellar Crown2024 · 175 cardsShrouded Fable set symbolShrouded Fable2024 · 99 cardsTwilight Masquerade set symbolTwilight Masquerade2024 · 226 cardsTemporal Forces set symbolTemporal Forces2024 · 218 cardsPaldean Fates set symbolPaldean Fates2024 · 245 cardsParadox Rift set symbolParadox Rift2023 · 266 cards151 set symbol1512023 · 207 cardsObsidian Flames set symbolObsidian Flames2023 · 230 cardsPaldea Evolved set symbolPaldea Evolved2023 · 279 cardsScarlet & Violet set symbolScarlet & Violet2023 · 258 cardsScarlet & Violet Energies set symbolScarlet & Violet Energies2023 · 16 cardsScarlet & Violet Black Star Promos set symbolScarlet & Violet Black Star Promos2023 · 165 cards

Sword & Shield Era

Crown Zenith set symbolCrown Zenith2023 · 160 cardsCrown Zenith Galarian Gallery set symbolCrown Zenith Galarian Gallery2023 · 70 cardsSilver Tempest set symbolSilver Tempest2022 · 215 cardsSilver Tempest Trainer Gallery set symbolSilver Tempest Trainer Gallery2022 · 30 cardsLost Origin set symbolLost Origin2022 · 217 cardsLost Origin Trainer Gallery set symbolLost Origin Trainer Gallery2022 · 30 cardsPokémon GO set symbolPokémon GO2022 · 88 cardsAstral Radiance set symbolAstral Radiance2022 · 216 cardsAstral Radiance Trainer Gallery set symbolAstral Radiance Trainer Gallery2022 · 30 cardsBrilliant Stars set symbolBrilliant Stars2022 · 186 cardsBrilliant Stars Trainer Gallery set symbolBrilliant Stars Trainer Gallery2022 · 30 cardsFusion Strike set symbolFusion Strike2021 · 284 cardsCelebrations set symbolCelebrations2021 · 25 cardsCelebrations: Classic Collection set symbolCelebrations: Classic Collection2021 · 25 cardsEvolving Skies set symbolEvolving Skies2021 · 237 cardsChilling Reign set symbolChilling Reign2021 · 233 cardsBattle Styles set symbolBattle Styles2021 · 183 cardsShining Fates set symbolShining Fates2021 · 73 cardsShining Fates Shiny Vault set symbolShining Fates Shiny Vault2021 · 122 cardsVivid Voltage set symbolVivid Voltage2020 · 203 cardsChampion's Path set symbolChampion's Path2020 · 80 cardsDarkness Ablaze set symbolDarkness Ablaze2020 · 201 cardsRebel Clash set symbolRebel Clash2020 · 209 cardsSword & Shield set symbolSword & Shield2020 · 216 cardsSWSH Black Star Promos set symbolSWSH Black Star Promos2019 · 304 cards

Other Era

McDonald's Collection 2022 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20222022 · 15 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2021 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20212021 · 25 cardsPokémon Futsal Collection set symbolPokémon Futsal Collection2020 · 5 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2019 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20192019 · 12 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2018 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20182018 · 12 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2017 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20172017 · 12 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2016 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20162016 · 12 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2015 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20152015 · 12 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2014 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20142014 · 12 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2012 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20122012 · 12 cardsMcDonald's Collection 2011 set symbolMcDonald's Collection 20112011 · 12 cardsPokémon Rumble set symbolPokémon Rumble2009 · 16 cardsBest of Game set symbolBest of Game2002 · 9 cardsLegendary Collection set symbolLegendary Collection2002 · 110 cardsSouthern Islands set symbolSouthern Islands2001 · 18 cards

Sun & Moon Era

Cosmic Eclipse set symbolCosmic Eclipse2019 · 272 cardsHidden Fates set symbolHidden Fates2019 · 69 cardsHidden Fates Shiny Vault set symbolHidden Fates Shiny Vault2019 · 94 cardsUnified Minds set symbolUnified Minds2019 · 261 cardsUnbroken Bonds set symbolUnbroken Bonds2019 · 238 cardsDetective Pikachu set symbolDetective Pikachu2019 · 18 cardsTeam Up set symbolTeam Up2019 · 198 cardsLost Thunder set symbolLost Thunder2018 · 240 cardsDragon Majesty set symbolDragon Majesty2018 · 80 cardsCelestial Storm set symbolCelestial Storm2018 · 187 cardsForbidden Light set symbolForbidden Light2018 · 150 cardsUltra Prism set symbolUltra Prism2018 · 178 cardsCrimson Invasion set symbolCrimson Invasion2017 · 126 cardsShining Legends set symbolShining Legends2017 · 81 cardsBurning Shadows set symbolBurning Shadows2017 · 177 cardsGuardians Rising set symbolGuardians Rising2017 · 180 cardsSun & Moon set symbolSun & Moon2017 · 173 cardsSM Black Star Promos set symbolSM Black Star Promos2017 · 251 cards

XY Era

Evolutions set symbolEvolutions2016 · 113 cardsSteam Siege set symbolSteam Siege2016 · 116 cardsFates Collide set symbolFates Collide2016 · 129 cardsGenerations set symbolGenerations2016 · 117 cardsBREAKpoint set symbolBREAKpoint2016 · 126 cardsBREAKthrough set symbolBREAKthrough2015 · 165 cardsAncient Origins set symbolAncient Origins2015 · 101 cardsRoaring Skies set symbolRoaring Skies2015 · 112 cardsDouble Crisis set symbolDouble Crisis2015 · 34 cardsPrimal Clash set symbolPrimal Clash2015 · 164 cardsPhantom Forces set symbolPhantom Forces2014 · 124 cardsFurious Fists set symbolFurious Fists2014 · 114 cardsFlashfire set symbolFlashfire2014 · 110 cardsXY set symbolXY2014 · 146 cardsKalos Starter Set set symbolKalos Starter Set2013 · 39 cardsXY Black Star Promos set symbolXY Black Star Promos2013 · 216 cards

Black & White Era

Legendary Treasures set symbolLegendary Treasures2013 · 140 cardsPlasma Blast set symbolPlasma Blast2013 · 105 cardsPlasma Freeze set symbolPlasma Freeze2013 · 122 cardsPlasma Storm set symbolPlasma Storm2013 · 138 cardsBoundaries Crossed set symbolBoundaries Crossed2012 · 153 cardsDragon Vault set symbolDragon Vault2012 · 21 cardsDragons Exalted set symbolDragons Exalted2012 · 128 cardsDark Explorers set symbolDark Explorers2012 · 111 cardsNext Destinies set symbolNext Destinies2012 · 103 cardsNoble Victories set symbolNoble Victories2011 · 102 cardsEmerging Powers set symbolEmerging Powers2011 · 98 cardsBlack & White set symbolBlack & White2011 · 115 cardsBW Black Star Promos set symbolBW Black Star Promos2011 · 101 cards

HeartGold & SoulSilver Era

Call of Legends set symbolCall of Legends2011 · 106 cardsHS—Triumphant set symbolHS—Triumphant2010 · 103 cardsHS—Undaunted set symbolHS—Undaunted2010 · 91 cardsHS—Unleashed set symbolHS—Unleashed2010 · 96 cardsHeartGold & SoulSilver set symbolHeartGold & SoulSilver2010 · 124 cardsHGSS Black Star Promos set symbolHGSS Black Star Promos2010 · 25 cards

Platinum Era

Arceus set symbolArceus2009 · 111 cardsSupreme Victors set symbolSupreme Victors2009 · 153 cardsRising Rivals set symbolRising Rivals2009 · 120 cardsPlatinum set symbolPlatinum2009 · 133 cards

POP Era

POP Series 9 set symbolPOP Series 92009 · 17 cardsPOP Series 8 set symbolPOP Series 82008 · 17 cardsPOP Series 7 set symbolPOP Series 72008 · 17 cardsPOP Series 6 set symbolPOP Series 62007 · 17 cardsPOP Series 5 set symbolPOP Series 52007 · 17 cardsPOP Series 4 set symbolPOP Series 42006 · 17 cardsPOP Series 3 set symbolPOP Series 32006 · 17 cardsPOP Series 2 set symbolPOP Series 22005 · 17 cardsPOP Series 1 set symbolPOP Series 12004 · 17 cards

Diamond & Pearl Era

Stormfront set symbolStormfront2008 · 106 cardsLegends Awakened set symbolLegends Awakened2008 · 146 cardsMajestic Dawn set symbolMajestic Dawn2008 · 100 cardsGreat Encounters set symbolGreat Encounters2008 · 106 cardsSecret Wonders set symbolSecret Wonders2007 · 132 cardsMysterious Treasures set symbolMysterious Treasures2007 · 124 cardsDiamond & Pearl set symbolDiamond & Pearl2007 · 130 cardsDP Black Star Promos set symbolDP Black Star Promos2007 · 56 cards

EX Era

Power Keepers set symbolPower Keepers2007 · 108 cardsDragon Frontiers set symbolDragon Frontiers2006 · 101 cardsCrystal Guardians set symbolCrystal Guardians2006 · 100 cardsHolon Phantoms set symbolHolon Phantoms2006 · 111 cardsEX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle set symbolEX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle2006 · 12 cardsEX Trainer Kit 2 Minun set symbolEX Trainer Kit 2 Minun2006 · 12 cardsLegend Maker set symbolLegend Maker2006 · 93 cardsDelta Species set symbolDelta Species2005 · 114 cardsUnseen Forces set symbolUnseen Forces2005 · 145 cardsEmerald set symbolEmerald2005 · 107 cardsDeoxys set symbolDeoxys2005 · 108 cardsTeam Rocket Returns set symbolTeam Rocket Returns2004 · 111 cardsFireRed & LeafGreen set symbolFireRed & LeafGreen2004 · 116 cardsHidden Legends set symbolHidden Legends2004 · 102 cardsEX Trainer Kit Latias set symbolEX Trainer Kit Latias2004 · 10 cardsEX Trainer Kit Latios set symbolEX Trainer Kit Latios2004 · 10 cardsTeam Magma vs Team Aqua set symbolTeam Magma vs Team Aqua2004 · 97 cardsDragon set symbolDragon2003 · 100 cardsSandstorm set symbolSandstorm2003 · 100 cardsRuby & Sapphire set symbolRuby & Sapphire2003 · 109 cards

NP Era

Nintendo Black Star Promos set symbolNintendo Black Star Promos2003 · 40 cards

E-Card Era

Skyridge set symbolSkyridge2003 · 182 cardsAquapolis set symbolAquapolis2003 · 182 cardsExpedition Base Set set symbolExpedition Base Set2002 · 165 cards

Neo Era

Neo Destiny set symbolNeo Destiny2002 · 113 cardsNeo Revelation set symbolNeo Revelation2001 · 66 cardsNeo Discovery set symbolNeo Discovery2001 · 75 cardsNeo Genesis set symbolNeo Genesis2000 · 111 cards

Gym Era

Gym Challenge set symbolGym Challenge2000 · 132 cardsGym Heroes set symbolGym Heroes2000 · 132 cards

Base Era

Team Rocket set symbolTeam Rocket2000 · 83 cardsBase Set 2 set symbolBase Set 22000 · 130 cardsFossil set symbolFossil1999 · 62 cardsWizards Black Star Promos set symbolWizards Black Star Promos1999 · 53 cardsJungle set symbolJungle1999 · 64 cardsBase Set set symbolBase Set1999 · 102 cards

Set Identification FAQ

What set is my Pokemon card from?

Look at the small symbol printed near the card's collector number — bottom of the card on modern prints, right side of the artwork on vintage WotC cards. Match it against the symbol index on this page; each symbol is unique to one set. Vintage Base Set (1999) is the exception: it has no set symbol at all.

Where is the set symbol on a Pokemon card?

On modern cards (Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield eras) it sits at the bottom-left next to the collector number and rarity mark. On older cards it's usually to the right of the artwork frame or beside the card number. If there's no symbol anywhere, you're likely holding a 1999 Base Set card.

Why does the set matter for value?

The same Pokemon with the same artwork can be reprinted across sets at wildly different values — print run, era and set popularity drive the price. Identify the set, then check the exact card's live market price on its card page.

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