Emerging Powers
Emerging Powers (bw2) is a mainline Pokémon TCG set (Black & White) from 2011-08-31 with 98 catalogued printings. Thundurus near $24.07 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $1.57 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:en:bw2.
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What is Emerging Powers?
Emerging Powers is a mainline release within Pokémon TCG, dated 2011-08-31 in our catalog. Notable market references include Thundurus, Tornadus, Joltik. Priced printings center around a $1.57 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:en:bw2 powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.
What is Emerging Powers?
Within Pokémon TCG, Emerging Powers represents the Black & White family as a mainline product line. We surface every indexed printing in one table so you can spot missing numbers quickly. Booster-era sets typically mix commons through secret rares; use the rarity breakdown below before you crack sealed product.
When was Emerging Powers released?
Emerging Powers carries a 2011-08-31 release date in Cactaur metadata with 98 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 98 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in Emerging Powers?
High references in Emerging Powers currently include Thundurus at $24.07; Tornadus at $21.72; Joltik at $7.41; Zoroark at $5.92; Unfezant at $5.57; Pokémon Catcher at $5.38. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.
How much is Emerging Powers worth?
Median reference $1.57 with 98 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. Emerging Powers is indexed under slug bw2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete Emerging Powers?
Complete Emerging Powers by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 2× Rare Ultra, 34× Common, 10× Rare Holo, 21× Rare, 31× Uncommon. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Common | 34 |
|---|---|
| Uncommon | 31 |
| Rare | 21 |
| Rare Holo | 10 |
| Rare Ultra | 2 |
All cards in Emerging Powers
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thundurus | 97 | Rare Ultra | $24.07 |
| Tornadus | 98 | Rare Ultra | $21.72 |
| Joltik | 33 | Common | $7.41 |
| Zoroark | 67 | Rare Holo | $5.92 |
| Unfezant | 82 | Rare | $5.57 |
| Pokémon Catcher | 95 | Uncommon | $5.38 |
| Cubchoo | 29 | Common | $5.25 |
| Sawsbuck | 16 | Rare | $4.78 |
| Krookodile | 62 | Rare | $4.70 |
| Deerling | 15 | Common | $4.53 |
| Ducklett | 26 | Common | $4.08 |
| Beartic | 31 | Rare | $3.81 |
| Thundurus | 35 | Rare Holo | $3.62 |
| Purrloin | 64 | Common | $3.57 |
| Emolga | 32 | Common | $3.32 |
| Minccino | 84 | Common | $2.89 |
| Sewaddle | 3 | Common | $2.81 |
| Basculin | 24 | Common | $2.78 |
| Leavanny | 7 | Rare | $2.74 |
| Cobalion | 77 | Rare Holo | $2.73 |
| Whimsicott | 12 | Rare | $2.73 |
| Gigalith | 53 | Rare | $2.48 |
| Gothitelle | 47 | Rare Holo | $2.46 |
| Excadrill | 56 | Rare Holo | $2.39 |
| Sewaddle | 4 | Common | $2.23 |
| Beartic | 30 | Rare Holo | $2.18 |
| Drilbur | 55 | Common | $2.13 |
| Braviary | 88 | Rare Holo | $2.09 |
| Max Potion | 94 | Uncommon | $2.08 |
| Darumaka | 20 | Common | $2.02 |
| Liepard | 65 | Rare | $1.97 |
| Excadrill | 57 | Rare | $1.94 |
| Cottonee | 9 | Common | $1.93 |
| Scolipede | 40 | Rare | $1.92 |
| Simisage | 2 | Rare | $1.92 |
| Pidove | 80 | Common | $1.91 |
| Gothitelle | 48 | Rare | $1.89 |
| Cubchoo | 28 | Common | $1.88 |
| Klinklang | 76 | Rare | $1.86 |
| Bianca | 90 | Uncommon | $1.80 |
| Terrakion | 63 | Rare Holo | $1.77 |
| Gothita | 43 | Common | $1.73 |
| Virizion | 17 | Rare Holo | $1.73 |
| Roggenrola | 50 | Common | $1.71 |
| Leavanny | 8 | Rare | $1.66 |
| Rufflet | 86 | Common | $1.65 |
| Crushing Hammer | 92 | Uncommon | $1.63 |
| Darmanitan | 21 | Rare | $1.63 |
| Ferrothorn | 72 | Rare | $1.63 |
| Tornadus | 89 | Rare Holo | $1.52 |
| Cheren | 91 | Uncommon | $1.50 |
| Mandibuzz | 69 | Rare | $1.48 |
| Rufflet | 87 | Common | $1.45 |
| Pansear | 18 | Common | $1.40 |
| Swoobat | 37 | Rare | $1.39 |
| Patrat | 78 | Common | $1.35 |
| Venipede | 38 | Common | $1.30 |
| Pansage | 1 | Common | $1.19 |
| Swanna | 27 | Rare | $1.10 |
| Cinccino | 85 | Uncommon | $1.08 |
| Ferroseed | 70 | Common | $1.07 |
| Gothorita | 46 | Uncommon | $1.07 |
| Simipour | 23 | Rare | $1.07 |
| Zorua | 66 | Uncommon | $1.06 |
| Petilil | 13 | Common | $1.03 |
| Sandile | 60 | Common | $1.01 |
| Swadloon | 6 | Uncommon | $1.01 |
| Recycle | 96 | Uncommon | $0.99 |
| Ferroseed | 71 | Common | $0.98 |
| Gothita | 44 | Common | $0.97 |
| Great Ball | 93 | Uncommon | $0.97 |
| Basculin | 25 | Uncommon | $0.96 |
| Simisear | 19 | Rare | $0.96 |
| Audino | 83 | Uncommon | $0.94 |
| Swadloon | 5 | Uncommon | $0.94 |
| Gothorita | 45 | Uncommon | $0.92 |
| Klink | 74 | Common | $0.92 |
| Woobat | 36 | Common | $0.90 |
| Panpour | 22 | Common | $0.88 |
| Lilligant | 14 | Uncommon | $0.86 |
| Watchog | 79 | Uncommon | $0.83 |
| Roggenrola | 49 | Common | $0.82 |
| Sigilyph | 41 | Uncommon | $0.82 |
| Galvantula | 34 | Uncommon | $0.81 |
| Whimsicott | 11 | Uncommon | $0.79 |
| Cottonee | 10 | Common | $0.76 |
| Sawk | 59 | Uncommon | $0.72 |
| Vullaby | 68 | Common | $0.71 |
| Tranquill | 81 | Uncommon | $0.69 |
| Krokorok | 61 | Uncommon | $0.67 |
| Whirlipede | 39 | Uncommon | $0.65 |
| Drilbur | 54 | Uncommon | $0.62 |
| Klang | 75 | Uncommon | $0.62 |
| Ferrothorn | 73 | Uncommon | $0.61 |
| Sigilyph | 42 | Uncommon | $0.61 |
| Throh | 58 | Uncommon | $0.61 |
| Boldore | 52 | Uncommon | $0.52 |
| Boldore | 51 | Uncommon | $0.46 |
Related sets
- Legendary Treasures (2013-11-06)
- Plasma Blast (2013-08-14)
- Plasma Freeze (2013-05-08)
- Plasma Storm (2013-02-06)
FAQ
How many cards are in Emerging Powers?
Cactaur indexes 98 printings in Emerging Powers; official count is 98. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did Emerging Powers release?
Emerging Powers shows a catalog release date of 2011-08-31 for this English Pokémon TCG entry. Emerging Powers is indexed under slug bw2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in Emerging Powers?
Thundurus leads references around $24.07 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Emerging Powers is indexed under slug bw2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is Emerging Powers good for beginners?
Emerging Powers works for collectors who already know Black & White. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Emerging Powers is indexed under slug bw2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Where can I track Emerging Powers prices?
Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.