BW5: Dragon Blast
BW5: Dragon Blast (bw5-dragon-blast) is a Japanese mainline Pokémon TCG set from 2012-03-16 with 49 catalogued printings. Rayquaza near $189.99 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $4.00 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:ja:bw5-dragon-blast.
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What is BW5: Dragon Blast?
BW5: Dragon Blast is a mainline release within Pokémon TCG, dated 2012-03-16 in our catalog. Notable market references include Rayquaza, Mew EX, Giratina EX. Priced printings center around a $4.00 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:ja:bw5-dragon-blast 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 BW5: Dragon Blast?
BW5: Dragon Blast is catalogued as a mainline Japanese Pokémon TCG set under slug bw5-dragon-blast. Cactaur lists 49 printings compared with an official count of 49, pulling rarity, artwork, and market references from our ingest pipeline. Set pages complement card detail pages by showing how chase cards rank within the entire pool and how rarities stack for completionists.
When was BW5: Dragon Blast released?
BW5: Dragon Blast carries a 2012-03-16 release date in Cactaur metadata with 49 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 49 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in BW5: Dragon Blast?
Top of the BW5: Dragon Blast market snapshot: Rayquaza, Mew EX, Giratina EX, Terrakion EX. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. BW5: Dragon Blast is indexed under slug bw5-dragon-blast in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How much is BW5: Dragon Blast worth?
Adding priced singles yields a $855.17 rough index across 49 printings (low $0.25, median $4.00, high $189.99). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. BW5: Dragon Blast is indexed under slug bw5-dragon-blast in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete BW5: Dragon Blast?
Booster-set completion for BW5: Dragon Blast usually means opening product, trading duplicates, and buying missing holos. Use related sets below to spot overlapping trainers or energy cards that reduce spend. BW5: Dragon Blast is indexed under slug bw5-dragon-blast in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Chase cards
Rayquaza __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-055__ 
Mew EX __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-051__ 
Giratina EX __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-053__ 
Terrakion EX __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-052__ 
Mew EX __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-022__ 
Ninetales __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-010__ 
Reuniclus __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-054__ 
Giratina EX __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-039__ Rarity breakdown
| Common | 23 |
|---|---|
| Uncommon | 12 |
| Rare | 9 |
| Super Rare | 3 |
| Ultra Rare | 2 |
All cards in BW5: Dragon Blast
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayquaza | 055 | Ultra Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-055__ |
| Mew EX | 051 | Super Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-051__ |
| Giratina EX | 053 | Super Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-053__ |
| Terrakion EX | 052 | Super Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-052__ |
| Mew EX | 022 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-022__ |
| Ninetales | 010 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-010__ |
| Reuniclus | 054 | Ultra Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-054__ |
| Giratina EX | 039 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-039__ |
| Ampharos | 021 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-021__ |
| Garbodor | 028 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-028__ |
| Wailord | 012 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-012__ |
| Audino | 047 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-047__ |
| Trubbish | 027 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-027__ |
| Vulpix | 009 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-009__ |
| Hydreigon | 042 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-042__ |
| Terrakion EX | 032 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-032__ |
| Mareep | 019 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-019__ |
| Aggron | 037 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-037__ |
| Aipom | 043 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-043__ |
| Bidoof | 045 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-045__ |
| Alomomola | 018 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-018__ |
| Aron | 035 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-035__ |
| Flaaffy | 020 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-020__ |
| Stunfisk | 031 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-031__ |
| Yanma | 001 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-001__ |
| Drifloon | 024 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-024__ |
| Drifblim | 025 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-025__ |
| Roselia | 007 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-007__ |
| Beautifly | 005 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-005__ |
| Buizel | 013 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-013__ |
| Honchkrow | 034 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-034__ |
| Lairon | 036 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-036__ |
| Wurmple | 003 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-003__ |
| Devolution Spray | 048 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-048__ |
| Murkrow | 033 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-033__ |
| Rescue Scarf | 049 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-049__ |
| Wailmer | 011 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-011__ |
| Claydol | 030 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-030__ |
| Dustox | 023 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-023__ |
| Floatzel | 014 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-014__ |
| Bibarel | 046 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-046__ |
| Seismitoad | 017 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-017__ |
| Durant | 038 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-038__ |
| Palpitoad | 016 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-016__ |
| Ambipom | 044 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-044__ |
| Baltoy | 029 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-029__ |
| Cascoon | 006 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-006__ |
| Deino | 040 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-040__ |
| Silcoon | 004 | Common | __CXV:Usd:bw5-dragon-blast-004__ |
FAQ
How many cards are in BW5: Dragon Blast?
Cactaur indexes 49 printings in BW5: Dragon Blast; official count is 49. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did BW5: Dragon Blast release?
BW5: Dragon Blast shows a catalog release date of 2012-03-16 for this Japanese Pokémon TCG entry. BW5: Dragon Blast is indexed under slug bw5-dragon-blast in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in BW5: Dragon Blast?
Rayquaza leads references around $189.99 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. BW5: Dragon Blast is indexed under slug bw5-dragon-blast in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is BW5: Dragon Blast good for beginners?
BW5: Dragon Blast works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. BW5: Dragon Blast is indexed under slug bw5-dragon-blast in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Where can I track BW5: Dragon Blast 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.