§ Era

XY

The XY era ran from 2014 through 2016 across roughly twelve expansions, from XY base through Evolutions — a 20th-anniversary tribute to the original Base Set. Introduced the Mega Evolution mechanic and the Generation VI Kalos region.

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14 sets

Booster Box Basket

One booster box per set in the XYera. Cost basis is each box’s first tracked PriceCharting value; new boxes enter at cost so net return reflects existing positions, not arrivals. Annualized return is money-weighted across each box’s entry date.

Current value
$52,968.42
Invested cost
$1,080.00
Net gain/loss
+$51,888.42
Total return
▲ 4804.48%
Annualized return
▲ 42.45%
Boxes included
12 / 12

May 2026

$52,968.42

Cost · $1,080.00

Net · +$51,888.42 (▲ 4804.48%)

12 / 12 boxes

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Era snapshot

Sets
14
Tracked Products
38
Year range
2014–2016
Newest set
Evolutions · 2016
Oldest set
XY Base · 2014
Booster Box
12
Elite Trainer Box
14
Booster Pack
12

Sets in this era

01 / 142016

XY

Evolutions

Special XY set; a 20th-anniversary tribute to the original Base Set. Modern-frame reprints of Base Set classics (Charizard, Venusaur, Blastoise) and the Mega Charizard-EX / Mega Venusaur-EX / Mega Blastoise-EX trio anchor the chase lineup.

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3 sealed SKUs

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02 / 142016

XY

Steam Siege

The eleventh XY expansion, themed around Steel-type Pokémon. Mega Steelix-EX and Volcanion-EX are headline chases.

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3 sealed SKUs

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03 / 142016

XY

Fates Collide

The tenth XY expansion. Mega Alakazam-EX and Mega Audino-EX are headline chases alongside the Zygarde Complete Forme lineup.

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3 sealed SKUs

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04 / 142016

XY

Generations

Special XY set celebrating the Pokémon 20th anniversary. Sold exclusively through 20th Anniversary Mythical Pokémon Collections and the Red & Blue Collection rather than Booster Boxes.

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1 sealed SKU

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05 / 142016

XY

BREAKpoint

The ninth XY expansion, continuing the BREAK Evolution mechanic. Mega Scizor-EX and Mega Gyarados-EX headline.

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3 sealed SKUs

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06 / 142015

XY

BREAKthrough

The eighth XY expansion. Introduced the BREAK Evolution mechanic; Mega Mewtwo-EX (Y and X variants) is the headline chase.

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2 sealed SKUs

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07 / 142015

XY

Ancient Origins

The seventh XY expansion, themed around Ancient Pokémon. Mega Ampharos-EX and Mega Tyranitar-EX headline.

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3 sealed SKUs

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08 / 142015

XY

Roaring Skies

The sixth XY expansion, themed around Flying-type Pokémon. Mega Rayquaza-EX is the perennial chase pull.

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3 sealed SKUs

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09 / 142015

XY

Double Crisis

Special XY mini-set centered on Team Magma and Team Aqua. Small 34-card set; sealed format is themed pre-built products rather than Booster Boxes.

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1 sealed SKU

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10 / 142015

XY

Primal Clash

The fifth XY expansion, centered on Primal Reversion. Primal Groudon-EX and Primal Kyogre-EX anchor the chase lineup.

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4 sealed SKUs

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11 / 142014

XY

Phantom Forces

The fourth XY expansion, themed around Ghost-type Pokémon. Mega Manectric-EX and Mega Gengar-EX headline.

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3 sealed SKUs

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12 / 142014

XY

Furious Fists

The third XY expansion, themed around Fighting-type Pokémon. Mega Heracross-EX and Lucario-EX are headline chases.

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3 sealed SKUs

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13 / 142014

XY

Flashfire

The second XY expansion. Mega Charizard-EX (Y and X variants) is the headline chase.

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2 sealed SKUs

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14 / 142014

XY

XY Base

The first main expansion of the XY era. Introduced the Mega Evolution mechanic and the Kalos region, anchored by Mega Venusaur-EX and Mega Blastoise-EX.

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4 sealed SKUs

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