The Sun & Moon base expansion officially launched on February 3, 2017 and opened the era with Pokémon-GX, Alolan Pokemon, Rainbow Rares, and new secret rare Energy cards.
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Sun & Moon is where modern Pokemon collecting took off
From the first Pokémon-GX cards to Prism Star strategy pieces, TAG TEAM heavy hitters, and some of the most chased Full Art Trainers in the hobby, the Sun & Moon era gives collectors real depth to search, compare, and hunt down on Card Catchers.
Search iconic favorites like Lillie, Cynthia, Rosa, and late-era TAG TEAM cards without losing the broader set context around them.
Jump from main expansions to special sets, scan collector highlights fast, and head straight into search when you know exactly what you want.
The live Card Catchers Sun & Moon page highlights February 2017 as the era's starting point, plus 164 base set cards, 68 Full Art Trainers, and 33 Prism Star cards across the series.
Card Catchers currently calls out 164 cards for the base Sun & Moon set, which matches the full numbered checklist total collectors chase for the launch expansion.
The live Sun & Moon page spotlights 68 Full Art Trainers, one of the biggest reasons this era still stays near the top of collector wish lists.
Prism Star cards gave the era a one-per-deck rarity with real personality, and Card Catchers currently highlights 33 of them across Sun & Moon.
About Sun & Moon
Sun & Moon introduced stunning Full Art Trainer cards, powerful Prism Star cards, and some of the most memorable artwork of the modern Pokemon TCG. It also kept evolving all the way through TAG TEAM cards and the massive Cosmic Eclipse finish.
The base set brought Pokémon-GX into the TCG and gave collectors a new class of centerpiece cards from day one, including Solgaleo-GX, Lunala-GX, Decidueye-GX, Incineroar-GX, and Primarina-GX.
Ultra Prism became the first English set to feature Prism Star cards, and later sets like Forbidden Light, Celestial Storm, Lost Thunder, and Team Up kept the mechanic alive with collector-favorite singles.
Team Up introduced TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, then Unbroken Bonds, Unified Minds, and Cosmic Eclipse turned the late Sun & Moon era into one of the strongest modern runs for high-end singles.
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All Sun & Moon Sets
The main expansion run started with Sun & Moon in early 2017 and closed with Cosmic Eclipse in late 2019, with four special expansions layered in between for even more chase cards.
Sun & Moon
The launch set that debuted Pokémon-GX, Alolan Pokemon, Rainbow Rares, and the era's first wave of Full Art Trainer chase cards.
Search this setGuardians Rising
Tapu Lele-GX, Lycanroc-GX, and another strong jump in Alolan-era demand made this one of the standout early expansions.
Search this setBurning Shadows
Known for major Charizard chase appeal, Trial Captain and Team Skull Full Art Trainers, and one of the biggest modern set reputations.
Search this setCrimson Invasion
The Ultra Beasts arrived in force here, with Buzzwole-GX, Nihilego-GX, and Guzzlord-GX carrying the expansion's identity.
Search this setUltra Prism
The first English set with Prism Star cards, plus one of the era's most famous collector centerpieces: Cynthia.
Search this setForbidden Light
Kalos Pokemon, more Prism Star cards, and a collectible mix that made this expansion especially strong for variety hunters.
Search this setCelestial Storm
Rayquaza-GX, Lisia, and a weather-charged card list that still gets collector attention from both set builders and singles buyers.
Search this setLost Thunder
A huge expansion with over 210 cards, seven Prism Star cards, and a long list of singles collectors still circle back to.
Search this setTeam Up
TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX starts here, led by Pikachu & Zekrom-GX and a set list stacked with long-term collector favorites.
Search this setUnbroken Bonds
Reshiram & Charizard-GX headlines a loaded TAG TEAM set that still draws attention from both collectors and players.
Search this setUnified Minds
A late-era heavyweight with Mewtwo & Mew-GX, more TAG TEAM depth, and broad appeal across modern singles collectors.
Search this setCosmic Eclipse
The final main Sun & Moon expansion and one of the deepest modern collector sets, loaded with TAG TEAM cards and character-rich artwork.
Search this setFeatured Cards from Sun & Moon
These are the names collectors search for constantly when they dive into Sun & Moon. Each shortcut below is built to send buyers straight into Card Catchers search.
Special Expansions Worth Hunting
The main set line tells most of the story, but the special expansions give Sun & Moon even more range for sealed product buyers and singles collectors.
A special expansion built around Shining Pokemon and collector-friendly chase appeal from the moment it released.
A dragon-focused special set with over 70 cards, six Pokémon-GX cards, two Prism Star cards, and six Full Art cards.
A smaller special expansion tied to the film release, built around a distinct art style that still stands apart from the rest of the era.
A huge favorite for shiny collectors, highlighted by over 75 shiny Pokemon and major Charizard-driven search demand.
Quick Filters
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Why is Sun & Moon still such a strong collector era?
It covers several major collector lanes at once: the debut of Pokémon-GX, the arrival of Prism Star cards, the introduction of TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, a deep Full Art Trainer lineup, and a late-era run of high-demand sets like Team Up, Unified Minds, Hidden Fates, and Cosmic Eclipse.
Which Sun & Moon sets matter most for late-era chase cards?
Team Up, Unbroken Bonds, Unified Minds, Hidden Fates, and Cosmic Eclipse drive a lot of the late-era search volume because they combine TAG TEAM demand, popular Trainers, strong Pokemon selections, and some of the hobby's most recognized modern chase cards.
Where should new buyers start if they only want one lane?
Collectors focused on Trainers usually start with Lillie, Cynthia, Erika's Hospitality, and Rosa. Buyers who want big Pokemon names often start with Burning Shadows, Team Up, Unified Minds, Hidden Fates, or Cosmic Eclipse. Prism Star collectors usually begin with Ultra Prism and Lost Thunder.
All Sun & Moon Cards
Start broad, then narrow fast. The strongest way to shop Sun & Moon is to search the era first, then drill down into the exact set name, chase card, rarity, or graded target that matches your collection goals.
- Search the full era if you want the best chance of finding singles across multiple expansions.
- Use set names when you are building a master set or only want cards from a single release.
- Use terms like PSA 10, Full Art Trainer, Prism Star, TAG TEAM, or sealed to tighten results immediately.
- Late-era buyers should keep Team Up, Unified Minds, Hidden Fates, and Cosmic Eclipse at the top of their search rotation.
Collector Shortcuts
Fast routes for the most common Sun & Moon searches on Card Catchers.