Plasma Galeプラズマゲイル

Released
2012-09-14
Base set
70$285.60. Near-mint market prices under 30 days old, before condition, fees and postage. Covers 51 of 70 cards — the rest have no recent price.
Full set
79$1,785.59. Near-mint market prices under 30 days old, before condition, fees and postage. Covers 52 of 79 cards — the rest have no recent price.
Master set
79$1,785.59. Near-mint market prices under 30 days old, before condition, fees and postage. Covers 52 of 79 unique printings in master set — the rest have no recent price.
Code
BW7
Symbol

The master set counts each of its 79 cards once, in any card. It leaves out 54 First Edition, 54 Unlimited, 25 First Edition Holofoil and 25 Unlimited Holofoil.

Plasma Gale introduces Team Plasma cards, marked by blue borders and imagery tied to the villainous organization. Pokémon, Trainers, and Energy can all belong to Team Plasma, creating a connected strategy rather than a purely visual theme. Lugia-EX leads the faction’s Pokémon, while Articuno-EX, Zapdos-EX, Moltres-EX, and several Unova legends contribute to the feeling of a large-scale takeover. The set is especially notable for two secret rare cards that reimagine Charizard and Blastoise with striking alternate colouring.

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Full-art Lugia-EX and Colress are additional collector highlights, while Team Plasma support cards became important in competitive play. The faction’s blue frame makes even ordinary cards immediately recognizable and turns a complete set into a visually cohesive collection. Plasma Gale successfully updates the villain-owned Pokémon concepts seen in older eras by combining identity, artwork, and deck synergy. It begins a three-set Team Plasma storyline and gives the late Black & White series one of its strongest themes, balancing fan-favourite Kanto Pokémon with a distinctly Unova conflict. The English *Black & White—Plasma Storm* closely follows this release but reorganises some cards, rarities, and numbering.