VISUAL BINDER LAYOUTS & CHECKLISTS
Master Set Guides
See every card.
Plan your binder.
Complete your Master Set faster.
Completing a Pokémon TCG master set is the ultimate collector’s challenge—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our detailed guides give you everything you need to organize your binder, track every variant, and complete your set faster.
We’ve including everything you need in our Master Set Guides:
✓ Complete Master Set List (spreadsheet) including every card, including promos and variants
✓ Card Count Breakdown for all rarities, reverse holos, and secret rares
✓ Promos & Variants gallery so you can see the
✓ Visual Binder Layout (so you can see where every card goes - no more ghost slots!)
✓ Binder Size Recommendations so you get the right amount of pages for your master set
✓ Free Printable Binder Placeholders to keep your binder looking complete while you hunt for your chase cards.
Start by choosing a set below or compare master sets by size:
✽ Updated – We are currently building out the full library for Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield. New Master Set guides and binder layouts are added almost daily!
Select a Set to View the Master Set Guide
HOW BIG OF A BINDER DO YOU NEED?
Compare Pokémon Master Set Sizes
This interactive table compares the different Pokémon TCG master sets from Sword & Shield all the way to the latest Mega Evolution expansions.
Use the filters to compare card counts, variant totals, and binder page requirements at a glance.
How did we rank them?
🟢 Easy: Under 150 cards. 🟡 Medium: 151–350 cards. Standard sets with typical reverse holo variants. 🟠 Hard: 351–500 cards. Larger sets with Trainer Galleries or a lot of illustration rares.
🔴 Very Hard: 500+ cards or sets with reverse holo variants (Poké Ball or Master Ball patterns) and Shiny Vaults. ⚫️ Extreme: Massive or highly complex sets (we’re looking at you, Ascended Heroes).
| Set | TOTAL | CARD BREAKDOWN | Binder Size | Tools | Difficulty |
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203 | 88 Standard 79 Reverse Holos 36 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 23 Pages 12-pocket: 17 Pages | Medium |
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613 | 217 Standard 318 Reverse Holos 78 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 69 Pages 12-pocket: 52 Pages | Extreme |
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214 | 94 Standard 84 Reverse Holos 36 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 24 Pages 12-pocket: 18 Pages | Medium |
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310 | 132 Standard 122 Reverse Holos 56 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 35 Pages 12-pocket: 26 Pages | Medium |
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404 | 86 Std • 80 Rev • 80 Poké 72 Master Ball • 86 Secret | 9-pocket: 45 Pages 12-pocket: 34 Pages | Very Hard |
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405 | 86 Std • 80 Rev • 80 Poké 72 Master Ball • 87 Secret | 9-pocket: 45 Pages 12-pocket: 34 Pages | Very Hard |
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409 | 182 Standard 165 Reverse Holos 62 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 46 Pages 12-pocket: 35 Pages | Hard |
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333 | 159 Standard 143 Reverse Holos 31 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 37 Pages 12-pocket: 28 Pages | Medium |
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447 | 131 Std • 100 Rev • 100 Poké 67 Master Ball • 49 Secret | 9-pocket: 50 Pages 12-pocket: 38 Pages | Very Hard |
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417 | 191 Standard 165 Reverse Holos 61 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 47 Pages 12-pocket: 35 Pages | Hard |
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300 | 142 Standard 125 Reverse Holos 33 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 34 Pages 12-pocket: 25 Pages | Medium |
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156 | 64 Standard 57 Reverse Holos 35 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 18 Pages 12-pocket: 13 Pages | Easy |
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373 | 167 Standard 147 Reverse Holos 59 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 42 Pages 12-pocket: 32 Pages | Hard |
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358 | 162 Standard 140 Reverse Holos 56 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 40 Pages 12-pocket: 30 Pages | Hard |
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326 | 91 Std • 81 Rev • 154 Sec | 9-pocket: 37 Pages 12-pocket: 28 Pages | Very Hard |
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428 | 182 Standard 162 Reverse Holos 84 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 48 Pages 12-pocket: 36 Pages | Hard |
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360 | 165 Standard 153 Reverse Holos 42 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 40 Pages 12-pocket: 30 Pages | Hard |
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406 | 197 Standard 176 Reverse Holos 33 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 46 Pages 12-pocket: 34 Pages | Hard |
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455 | 193 Standard 176 Reverse Holos 86 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 51 Pages 12-pocket: 38 Pages | Hard |
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409 | 198 Standard 186 Reverse Holos 60 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 46 Pages 12-pocket: 35 Pages | Hard |
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342 | 159 Standard 112 Reverse Holos 71 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 38 Pages 12-pocket: 29 Pages | Hard |
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387 | 195 Standard 142 Reverse Holos 50 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 43 Pages 12-pocket: 33 Pages | Hard |
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396 | 196 Standard 149 Reverse Holos 51 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 44 Pages 12-pocket: 33 Pages | Hard |
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148 | 78 Standard 60 Reverse Holos 10 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 17 Pages 12-pocket: 13 Pages | Easy |
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374 | 189 Standard 128 Reverse Holos 57 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 42 Pages 12-pocket: 32 Pages | Hard |
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348 | 172 Standard 132 Reverse Holos 44 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 39 Pages 12-pocket: 29 Pages | Medium |
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501 | 264 Standard 217 Reverse Holos 20 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 56 Pages 12-pocket: 42 Pages | Very Hard |
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50 | 25 Standard 25 Classic Cards | 9-pocket: 6 Pages 12-pocket: 5 Pages | Easy |
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369 | 203 Standard 132 Reverse Holos 34 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 41 Pages 12-pocket: 31 Pages | Hard |
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369 | 198 Standard 136 Reverse Holos 35 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 41 Pages 12-pocket: 31 Pages | Hard |
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306 | 163 Standard 123 Reverse Holos 20 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 34 Pages 12-pocket: 26 Pages | Medium |
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342 | 72 Std • 46 Rev • 122 Shiny | 9-pocket: 38 Pages 12-pocket: 29 Pages | Very Hard |
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345 | 185 Standard 142 Reverse Holos 18 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 39 Pages 12-pocket: 29 Pages | Medium |
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141 | 80 Standard 54 Reverse Holos 7 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 16 Pages 12-pocket: 12 Pages | Easy |
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356 | 189 Standard 155 Reverse Holos 12 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 40 Pages 12-pocket: 30 Pages | Medium |
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360 | 192 Standard 151 Reverse Holos 17 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 40 Pages 12-pocket: 30 Pages | Medium |
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390 | 202 Standard 174 Reverse Holos 14 Secret Rares | 9-pocket: 44 Pages 12-pocket: 33 Pages | Hard |
Complete Set vs. Master Set vs. Grand Master Set
What counts as a Master Set?
Understanding the difference helps you decide how far you want to take your collection. Here’s how collectors typically define each level:
🟢 Complete Set
The entry-level goal for casual collectors.
Own each unique card artwork once, regardless of variants
Includes: One of every numbered card in the set (e.g. 001–198)
🏆 Master Set
The collector standard — and what most collectors aim for.
Everything you can pull from booster packs
Includes: All base cards, reverse holo versions, secret rares, and special pack variants (e.g. Poké Ball / Master Ball patterns)
👉 A master set can double or even triple the total number of cards compared to a complete set. This is where organization becomes critical.
👑 Grand Master Set
The ultimate set for the completionists.
Everything in the master set, plus cards found outside of booster packs
Includes: Black Star promos, store-exclusive stamped cards (GameStop, Pokémon Center), non-holo deck variants, and STAFF stamped cards