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Visual expansion identifier

Find a Pokémon Card Set by Its Symbol

Match the tiny mark on your card to 176 visual expansion symbols and jump straight to the correct set checklist.

Start visual lookup How to read card numbers

Catalog refreshed August 5, 2026 · symbols cover 1999–2026

Mewtwo ★ 103 / 110 from Holon Phantoms Shining Tyranitar 113 / 105 from Neo Destiny Mudkip ★ 107 / 109 from Team Rocket Returns Latias & Latios-GX 170 / 181 from Team Up
176visual symbols
17English series
1999earliest release
2026latest release
Three-point check

Identify the Exact Printing

A symbol gets you to the expansion. The collector number and artwork confirm the exact card.

1

Find the mark

Check the lower edge on most cards. Some older layouts place the symbol beside the artwork instead.

2

Match the shape or code

Compare the printed icon with the enlarged references below. Similar series can use very different marks.

3

Confirm the number

Use the collector number and artwork to separate reprints, promos, and cards that share the same name.

Need a second check? Search the official Pokémon TCG Card Database or scan the full card in MonZap.

Focused visual guides

Browse Popular Set Eras

Start with two carefully reviewed series guides, then use the complete lookup for every other English expansion.

2023–2025 series Scarlet & Violet Symbols 18 visual expansion marks 2011–2013 series Black & White Symbols 13 visual expansion marks
Complete visual library

Pokémon Set Symbol Lookup

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Pitch Black Pokémon card set symbol Mega Evolution · 2026 Pitch Black Main expansion Chaos Rising Pokémon card set symbol Mega Evolution · 2026 Chaos Rising Main expansion Perfect Order Pokémon card set symbol Mega Evolution · 2026 Perfect Order Main expansion Ascended Heroes Pokémon card set symbol Mega Evolution · 2026 Ascended Heroes Main expansion Phantasmal Flames Pokémon card set symbol Mega Evolution · 2025 Phantasmal Flames Main expansion Mega Evolution Pokémon card set symbol Mega Evolution · 2025 Mega Evolution Main expansion MEP Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol Mega Evolution · 2025 MEP Black Star Promos Promo release Mega Evolution Energy Pokémon card set symbol Mega Evolution · 2025 Mega Evolution Energy Small set Black Bolt Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2025 Black Bolt Main expansion White Flare Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2025 White Flare Main expansion Destined Rivals Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2025 Destined Rivals Main expansion Journey Together Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2025 Journey Together Main expansion Prismatic Evolutions Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2025 Prismatic Evolutions Special set Surging Sparks Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2024 Surging Sparks Main expansion Stellar Crown Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2024 Stellar Crown Main expansion Shrouded Fable Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2024 Shrouded Fable Special set Twilight Masquerade Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2024 Twilight Masquerade Main expansion Temporal Forces Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2024 Temporal Forces Main expansion Paldean Fates Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2024 Paldean Fates Special set Paradox Rift Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2023 Paradox Rift Main expansion 151 Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2023 151 Special set Obsidian Flames Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2023 Obsidian Flames Main expansion Paldea Evolved Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2023 Paldea Evolved Main expansion Scarlet & Violet Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2023 Scarlet & Violet Main expansion Scarlet & Violet Energies Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2023 Scarlet & Violet Energies Small set Crown Zenith Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2023 Crown Zenith Special set Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2023 Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery Gallery subset Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol Scarlet & Violet · 2023 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos Promo release Silver Tempest Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Silver Tempest Main expansion Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery Gallery subset Lost Origin Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Lost Origin Main expansion Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Lost Origin Trainer Gallery Gallery subset McDonald's Collection 2022 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2022 McDonald's Collection 2022 Small set Pokémon GO Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Pokémon GO Main expansion Astral Radiance Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Astral Radiance Main expansion Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery Gallery subset Brilliant Stars Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Brilliant Stars Main expansion Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2022 Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery Gallery subset Fusion Strike Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2021 Fusion Strike Main expansion Celebrations Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2021 Celebrations Special set Celebrations: Classic Collection Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2021 Celebrations: Classic Collection Gallery subset Evolving Skies Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2021 Evolving Skies Main expansion Chilling Reign Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2021 Chilling Reign Main expansion Battle Styles Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2021 Battle Styles Main expansion Shining Fates Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2021 Shining Fates Special set Shining Fates Shiny Vault Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2021 Shining Fates Shiny Vault Special set McDonald's Collection 2021 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2021 McDonald's Collection 2021 Small set Vivid Voltage Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2020 Vivid Voltage Main expansion Champion's Path Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2020 Champion's Path Special set Pokémon Futsal Collection Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2020 Pokémon Futsal Collection Small set Darkness Ablaze Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2020 Darkness Ablaze Main expansion Rebel Clash Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2020 Rebel Clash Main expansion Sword & Shield Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2020 Sword & Shield Main expansion SWSH Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol Sword & Shield · 2019 SWSH Black Star Promos Promo release Cosmic Eclipse Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2019 Cosmic Eclipse Main expansion McDonald's Collection 2019 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2019 McDonald's Collection 2019 Small set Hidden Fates Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2019 Hidden Fates Special set Hidden Fates Shiny Vault Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2019 Hidden Fates Shiny Vault Special set Unified Minds Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2019 Unified Minds Main expansion Unbroken Bonds Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2019 Unbroken Bonds Main expansion Detective Pikachu Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2019 Detective Pikachu Special set Team Up Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2019 Team Up Main expansion Lost Thunder Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2018 Lost Thunder Main expansion McDonald's Collection 2018 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2018 McDonald's Collection 2018 Small set Dragon Majesty Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2018 Dragon Majesty Special set Celestial Storm Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2018 Celestial Storm Main expansion Forbidden Light Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2018 Forbidden Light Main expansion Ultra Prism Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2018 Ultra Prism Main expansion McDonald's Collection 2017 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2017 McDonald's Collection 2017 Small set Crimson Invasion Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2017 Crimson Invasion Main expansion Shining Legends Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2017 Shining Legends Main expansion Burning Shadows Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2017 Burning Shadows Main expansion Guardians Rising Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2017 Guardians Rising Main expansion SM Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2017 SM Black Star Promos Promo release Sun & Moon Pokémon card set symbol Sun & Moon · 2017 Sun & Moon Main expansion Evolutions Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2016 Evolutions Main expansion McDonald's Collection 2016 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2016 McDonald's Collection 2016 Small set Steam Siege Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2016 Steam Siege Main expansion Fates Collide Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2016 Fates Collide Main expansion Generations Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2016 Generations Set guide BREAKpoint Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2016 BREAKpoint Main expansion McDonald's Collection 2015 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2015 McDonald's Collection 2015 Small set BREAKthrough Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2015 BREAKthrough Main expansion Ancient Origins Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2015 Ancient Origins Main expansion Roaring Skies Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2015 Roaring Skies Main expansion Double Crisis Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2015 Double Crisis Small set Primal Clash Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2015 Primal Clash Main expansion Phantom Forces Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2014 Phantom Forces Main expansion Furious Fists Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2014 Furious Fists Main expansion McDonald's Collection 2014 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2014 McDonald's Collection 2014 Small set Flashfire Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2014 Flashfire Main expansion XY Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2014 XY Set guide Kalos Starter Set Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2013 Kalos Starter Set Set guide Legendary Treasures Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2013 Legendary Treasures Main expansion XY Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol XY · 2013 XY Black Star Promos Promo release Plasma Blast Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2013 Plasma Blast Main expansion Plasma Freeze Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2013 Plasma Freeze Main expansion Plasma Storm Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2013 Plasma Storm Main expansion Boundaries Crossed Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2012 Boundaries Crossed Main expansion Dragon Vault Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2012 Dragon Vault Small set Dragons Exalted Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2012 Dragons Exalted Main expansion McDonald's Collection 2012 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2012 McDonald's Collection 2012 Small set Dark Explorers Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2012 Dark Explorers Main expansion Next Destinies Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2012 Next Destinies Main expansion Noble Victories Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2011 Noble Victories Main expansion Emerging Powers Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2011 Emerging Powers Set guide McDonald's Collection 2011 Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2011 McDonald's Collection 2011 Small set Black & White Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2011 Black & White Main expansion BW Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol Black & White · 2011 BW Black Star Promos Promo release Call of Legends Pokémon card set symbol HeartGold & SoulSilver · 2011 Call of Legends Set guide HS—Triumphant Pokémon card set symbol HeartGold & SoulSilver · 2010 HS—Triumphant Main expansion HS—Undaunted Pokémon card set symbol HeartGold & SoulSilver · 2010 HS—Undaunted Main expansion HS—Unleashed Pokémon card set symbol HeartGold & SoulSilver · 2010 HS—Unleashed Main expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon card set symbol HeartGold & SoulSilver · 2010 HeartGold & SoulSilver Main expansion HGSS Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol HeartGold & SoulSilver · 2010 HGSS Black Star Promos Promo release Pokémon Rumble Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2009 Pokémon Rumble Small set Arceus Pokémon card set symbol Platinum · 2009 Arceus Set guide Supreme Victors Pokémon card set symbol Platinum · 2009 Supreme Victors Main expansion Rising Rivals Pokémon card set symbol Platinum · 2009 Rising Rivals Main expansion POP Series 9 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2009 POP Series 9 Small set Platinum Pokémon card set symbol Platinum · 2009 Platinum Main expansion Stormfront Pokémon card set symbol Diamond & Pearl · 2008 Stormfront Main expansion POP Series 8 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2008 POP Series 8 Small set Legends Awakened Pokémon card set symbol Diamond & Pearl · 2008 Legends Awakened Set guide Majestic Dawn Pokémon card set symbol Diamond & Pearl · 2008 Majestic Dawn Set guide POP Series 7 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2008 POP Series 7 Small set Great Encounters Pokémon card set symbol Diamond & Pearl · 2008 Great Encounters Set guide Secret Wonders Pokémon card set symbol Diamond & Pearl · 2007 Secret Wonders Set guide POP Series 6 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2007 POP Series 6 Small set Mysterious Treasures Pokémon card set symbol Diamond & Pearl · 2007 Mysterious Treasures Main expansion Diamond & Pearl Pokémon card set symbol Diamond & Pearl · 2007 Diamond & Pearl Set guide DP Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol Diamond & Pearl · 2007 DP Black Star Promos Promo release POP Series 5 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2007 POP Series 5 Small set Power Keepers Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2007 Power Keepers Set guide Dragon Frontiers Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2006 Dragon Frontiers Set guide Crystal Guardians Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2006 Crystal Guardians Set guide POP Series 4 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2006 POP Series 4 Small set Holon Phantoms Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2006 Holon Phantoms Main expansion POP Series 3 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2006 POP Series 3 Small set EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2006 EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun Small set EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2006 EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle Small set Legend Maker Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2006 Legend Maker Main expansion Delta Species Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2005 Delta Species Main expansion Unseen Forces Unown Collection Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2005 Unseen Forces Unown Collection Small set POP Series 2 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2005 POP Series 2 Small set Unseen Forces Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2005 Unseen Forces Main expansion Emerald Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2005 Emerald Main expansion Deoxys Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2005 Deoxys Main expansion Team Rocket Returns Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2004 Team Rocket Returns Main expansion FireRed & LeafGreen Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2004 FireRed & LeafGreen Main expansion POP Series 1 Pokémon card set symbol POP · 2004 POP Series 1 Small set EX Trainer Kit Latias Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2004 EX Trainer Kit Latias Small set EX Trainer Kit Latios Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2004 EX Trainer Kit Latios Small set Hidden Legends Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2004 Hidden Legends Main expansion Team Magma vs Team Aqua Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2004 Team Magma vs Team Aqua Main expansion Dragon Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2003 Dragon Main expansion Nintendo Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol NP · 2003 Nintendo Black Star Promos Promo release Sandstorm Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2003 Sandstorm Set guide Ruby & Sapphire Pokémon card set symbol EX · 2003 Ruby & Sapphire Set guide Skyridge Pokémon card set symbol E-Card · 2003 Skyridge Main expansion Aquapolis Pokémon card set symbol E-Card · 2003 Aquapolis Main expansion Best of Game Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2002 Best of Game Small set Expedition Base Set Pokémon card set symbol E-Card · 2002 Expedition Base Set Set guide Legendary Collection Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2002 Legendary Collection Set guide Neo Destiny Pokémon card set symbol Neo · 2002 Neo Destiny Main expansion Neo Revelation Pokémon card set symbol Neo · 2001 Neo Revelation Main expansion Southern Islands Pokémon card set symbol Other · 2001 Southern Islands Small set Neo Discovery Pokémon card set symbol Neo · 2001 Neo Discovery Set guide Neo Genesis Pokémon card set symbol Neo · 2000 Neo Genesis Set guide Gym Challenge Pokémon card set symbol Gym · 2000 Gym Challenge Set guide Gym Heroes Pokémon card set symbol Gym · 2000 Gym Heroes Set guide Team Rocket Pokémon card set symbol Base · 2000 Team Rocket Main expansion Base Set 2 Pokémon card set symbol Base · 2000 Base Set 2 Set guide Fossil Pokémon card set symbol Base · 1999 Fossil Set guide Wizards Black Star Promos Pokémon card set symbol Base · 1999 Wizards Black Star Promos Promo release Jungle Pokémon card set symbol Base · 1999 Jungle Set guide Base · 1999 Base Base Set cards do not have an expansion symbol.

The directory shows verified visual marks in the current English catalog. Releases without a usable symbol image are omitted rather than shown with a misleading logo. Base Set remains included as the important no-symbol exception.

Set symbol questions

Pokémon Expansion Symbol FAQ

Where is the set symbol on a Pokémon card?

Look along the lower edge of most Pokémon cards near the collector number and rarity details. Some older card layouts place the expansion symbol beside the artwork instead, so compare the whole icon area when identifying a vintage card.

Is the set symbol the same as the rarity symbol?

No. The expansion symbol or code identifies the set. A rarity mark describes the card's rarity within that set. They may appear close together, which is why the collector number is a useful second check.

Why does Base Set have no expansion symbol?

The original English Base Set does not carry an expansion symbol. If an early card has no set mark, compare its collector number, artwork, copyright line, and layout with the Base Set checklist before deciding which printing it is.

Can two Pokémon cards with the same name have different set symbols?

Yes. A Pokémon can be reprinted across many expansions. Match the set symbol or code and collector number before comparing prices because different printings can have very different artwork, rarity, and value.

What if I cannot read the symbol?

Search by the Pokémon name and collector number, compare the artwork, or scan the card in MonZap. A sleeve, glare, or worn corner can obscure a small expansion mark, so do not rely on the icon alone.

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