Emerging Powers is a main set in the Pokémon TCG Black & White series, released Aug 31, 2011. It has 98 cards (set code EPO). It's the 3rd of 13 Black & White sets in release order. One copy of every card costs about $116.85 at today's TCGplayer market prices. The most valuable is Tornadus (#98) at $22.99.

  • 98Cards
  • $116.85Full set valueOne of every card
  • $22.99Top cardTornadus

Most valuable cards

Today's TCGplayer market price for the set's priciest cards.

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  • Tornadus (#98)Rare Ultra

    Tornadus

    Rare Ultra · #98

    $22.99

    Odds not measured

  • Thundurus (#97)Rare Ultra

    Thundurus

    Rare Ultra · #97

    $22.27

    Odds not measured

  • Unfezant (#82)Rare

    Unfezant

    Rare · #82

    $5.63

    Odds not measured

  • Zoroark (#67)Rare Holo

    Zoroark

    Rare Holo · #67

    $2.91

    Odds not measured

  • Scolipede (#40)Rare

    Scolipede

    Rare · #40

    $2.56

    Odds not measured

  • Thundurus (#35)Rare Holo

    Thundurus

    Rare Holo · #35

    $2.47

    Odds not measured

  • Gothitelle (#47)Rare Holo

    Gothitelle

    Rare Holo · #47

    $2.35

    Odds not measured

  • Sawsbuck (#16)Rare

    Sawsbuck

    Rare · #16

    $2.10

    Odds not measured

  • Braviary (#88)Rare Holo

    Braviary

    Rare Holo · #88

    $1.95

    Odds not measured

  • Terrakion (#63)Rare Holo

    Terrakion

    Rare Holo · #63

    $1.80

    Odds not measured

  • Excadrill (#56)Rare Holo

    Excadrill

    Rare Holo · #56

    $1.70

    Odds not measured

  • Whimsicott (#12)Rare

    Whimsicott

    Rare · #12

    $1.55

    Odds not measured

Prices as of Oct 12, 2026. Card images are shown for identification.

Cards by rarity

How many cards each rarity has and what they're worth together, most valuable rarity first.

RarityCardsAll togetherTop card
Rare Ultra2$45.26Tornadus$22.99
Rare Holo10$18.41Zoroark$2.91
Rare21$26.39Unfezant$5.63
Uncommon31$14.79Pokémon Catcher$1.51
Common34$12.00Minccino$1.02

Where the value is

How Emerging Powers card prices spread out at today's TCGplayer market prices.

The 5 most valuable cards make up 48% of the set's $116.85 value. 2 cards sell for $20 or more, and half sell for $0.45 or less.

Market priceCardsAll together
$100 or more0—
$20 to $1002$45.26
$5 to $201$5.63
$1 to $520$33.56
Under $175$32.40

Emerging Powers pull rates

We haven't published pull rates for Emerging Powers. We only post odds that trace back to a large, verified pack opening, and we don't have one for this set yet. Card prices above are live either way.

Compare the sets we have measured or see how we verify an opening.

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Quick answers

When did Pokémon Emerging Powers come out?
Emerging Powers came out on Aug 31, 2011 in English.
How many cards are in Emerging Powers?
98 cards, counting every secret rare.
What is the set code for Emerging Powers?
EPO, the abbreviation collectors and card listings use for Emerging Powers.
What is the most valuable card in Emerging Powers?
Tornadus (#98, Rare Ultra) at $22.99, TCGplayer market price on Oct 12, 2026.
How much is a full Emerging Powers set worth?
About $116.85 for one of every card at TCGplayer market prices on Oct 12, 2026.
How much are Emerging Powers cards worth?
The 5 most valuable cards make up 48% of the set's $116.85 value. 2 cards sell for $20 or more, and half sell for $0.45 or less.