BW8: Spiral Force
BW8: Spiral Force (bw8-spiral-force) is a Japanese mainline Pokémon TCG set from 2012-12-14 with 46 catalogued printings. Latios EX near $150.00 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $4.54 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:bw8-spiral-force.
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What is BW8: Spiral Force?
BW8: Spiral Force is a mainline release within Pokémon TCG, dated 2012-12-14 in our catalog. Notable market references include Latios EX, Deoxys EX (Team Plasma), Empoleon. Priced printings center around a $4.54 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:ja:bw8-spiral-force 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 BW8: Spiral Force?
BW8: Spiral Force is catalogued as a mainline Japanese Pokémon TCG set under slug bw8-spiral-force. Cactaur lists 46 printings compared with an official count of 46, 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 BW8: Spiral Force released?
BW8: Spiral Force carries a 2012-12-14 release date in Cactaur metadata with 46 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 46 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in BW8: Spiral Force?
High references in BW8: Spiral Force currently include Latios EX at $150.00; Deoxys EX (Team Plasma) at $77.39; Empoleon at $49.99; Sigilyph at $34.99; Heatran EX (Team Plasma) at $29.99; Absol (Team Plasma) at $16.66. 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 BW8: Spiral Force worth?
Adding priced singles yields a $545.82 rough index across 46 printings (low $0.25, median $4.54, high $150.00). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. BW8: Spiral Force is indexed under slug bw8-spiral-force in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete BW8: Spiral Force?
Complete BW8: Spiral Force by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 3× Super Rare, 2× Ultra Rare, 11× Rare, 17× Common, 13× Uncommon. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Common | 17 |
|---|---|
| Uncommon | 13 |
| Rare | 11 |
| Super Rare | 3 |
| Ultra Rare | 2 |
All cards in BW8: Spiral Force
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latios EX | 054 | Super Rare | $150.00 |
| Deoxys EX (Team Plasma) | 053 | Super Rare | $77.39 |
| Empoleon | 056 | Ultra Rare | $49.99 |
| Sigilyph | 057 | Ultra Rare | $34.99 |
| Heatran EX (Team Plasma) | 052 | Super Rare | $29.99 |
| Absol (Team Plasma) | 033 | Rare | $16.66 |
| Glaceon (Team Plasma) | 012 | Rare | $15.50 |
| Deoxys EX (Team Plasma) | 025 | Rare | $14.98 |
| Cofagrigus (Team Plasma) | 027 | Rare | $12.99 |
| Latios EX | 039 | Rare | $10.00 |
| Chandelure (Team Plasma) | 009 | Rare | $7.49 |
| Eevee | 042 | Common | $7.44 |
| Kecleon | 046 | Uncommon | $7.00 |
| Mr. Mime | 023 | Uncommon | $6.83 |
| Horsea | 010 | Common | $6.00 |
| Jolteon (Team Plasma) | 016 | Uncommon | $5.99 |
| Zekrom | 019 | Rare | $5.65 |
| Ghetsis | 048 | Uncommon | $5.00 |
| Heatran EX (Team Plasma) | 006 | Rare | $5.00 |
| Miltank | 045 | Common | $5.00 |
| Sceptile | 005 | Rare | $5.00 |
| Steelix (Team Plasma) | 037 | Uncommon | $5.00 |
| Treecko | 003 | Common | $4.59 |
| Krookodile (Team Plasma) | 036 | Uncommon | $4.50 |
| Raticate (Team Plasma) | 041 | Uncommon | $4.50 |
| NidoranF | 020 | Common | $4.00 |
| Sneasel | 031 | Common | $4.00 |
| Espeon (Team Plasma) | 024 | Uncommon | $3.79 |
| Kingdra | 038 | Rare | $3.69 |
| Exeggutor | 002 | Uncommon | $3.00 |
| Litwick | 007 | Common | $3.00 |
| Onix | 030 | Common | $3.00 |
| Rattata | 040 | Common | $3.00 |
| Primeape | 029 | Common | $2.99 |
| Mankey | 028 | Common | $2.90 |
| Grovyle | 004 | Common | $2.49 |
| Nidoqueen | 022 | Uncommon | $2.00 |
| Noctowl | 044 | Uncommon | $2.00 |
| Yamask | 026 | Common | $2.00 |
| Chinchou | 017 | Common | $1.99 |
| Seismitoad (Team Plasma) | 015 | Uncommon | $1.25 |
| Lampent | 008 | Common | $1.00 |
| Rock Guard | 050 | Rare | $0.99 |
| Exeggcute | 001 | Common | $0.50 |
| Weavile (Team Plasma) | 032 | Uncommon | $0.50 |
| Hoothoot | 043 | Common | $0.25 |
FAQ
How many cards are in BW8: Spiral Force?
Cactaur indexes 46 printings in BW8: Spiral Force; official count is 46. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did BW8: Spiral Force release?
BW8: Spiral Force shows a catalog release date of 2012-12-14 for this Japanese Pokémon TCG entry. BW8: Spiral Force is indexed under slug bw8-spiral-force in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in BW8: Spiral Force?
Latios EX leads references around $150.00 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. BW8: Spiral Force is indexed under slug bw8-spiral-force in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is BW8: Spiral Force good for beginners?
BW8: Spiral Force works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. BW8: Spiral Force is indexed under slug bw8-spiral-force in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Where can I track BW8: Spiral Force 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.