BW1: Black Collection

BW1: Black Collection is a Black & White era set, released on 17 December 2010.

Set stats for BW1: Black Collection

  • Cards: 57
  • Pokémon: 48
  • Overnumbered: 3 (above /53)
  • Printings: 108
  • Reverse holos and variants: 52
  • Era: Black & White
  • Released: 17 December 2010
  • Artists: 14

Pokémon in BW1: Black Collection

Illustrators in BW1: Black Collection

Your collecting goal

The collecting goals for BW1: Black Collection, each including everything in the one before it.

Complete set

Holds 56 cards on 7 nine-pocket pages: numbered cards and secret rares. From $82.06 at TCGplayer market prices on 13 November 2026; some cards have no market price yet, so the real total is higher.

Master set

Holds 108 cards on 12 nine-pocket pages: everything in the Complete set, plus reverse holos & variants. From $298.89 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026; some cards have no market price yet, so the real total is higher.

Grand master set

Holds at least 108 cards on 12 nine-pocket pages: everything in the Master set; promos, stamped cards and errors join it once they are linked. From $298.89 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026; some cards have no market price yet, so the real total is higher.

Most valuable cards in BW1: Black Collection

The chase cards in BW1: Black Collection: the 10 most valuable printings, by TCGplayer market price.

  1. Reshiram (055/053): $140.00, TCGplayer market price on 4 November 2026
  2. Reshiram (013/053): $11.11, TCGplayer market price on 13 November 2026
  3. Reshiram (013/053): $9.99, TCGplayer market price on 11 November 2026
  4. Sawsbuck (007/053): $9.99, TCGplayer market price on 4 November 2026
  5. Cinccino (045/053): $5.99, TCGplayer market price on 26 October 2026
  6. Gothitelle (028/053): $4.99, TCGplayer market price on 26 October 2026
  7. Tornadus (047/053): $4.99, TCGplayer market price on 26 October 2026
  8. Emboar (010/053): $4.99, TCGplayer market price on 26 October 2026
  9. Gothita (026/053): $4.45, TCGplayer market price on 26 October 2026
  10. Tornadus (047/053): $4.40, TCGplayer market price on 26 October 2026

Questions about BW1: Black Collection

How many cards are in BW1: Black Collection?

BW1: Black Collection has 57 cards and 108 printings, counting every finish.

When was BW1: Black Collection released?

BW1: Black Collection was released on 17 December 2010.

Which era is BW1: Black Collection from?

BW1: Black Collection is part of the Black & White era.

What is the most valuable chase card in BW1: Black Collection?

Reshiram (055/053), at a TCGplayer market price of $140.00 on 4 November 2026.

What does it cost to complete BW1: Black Collection?

A Complete set of BW1: Black Collection costs from $82.06 at TCGplayer market prices on 13 November 2026, counting the 56 cards a Complete set binder holds. 21 cards have no market price yet, so the real total is higher.

How many binder pages does BW1: Black Collection fill?

A Complete set of 56 cards fills 7 nine-pocket binder pages.

How many cards are in the BW1: Black Collection master set?

The BW1: Black Collection master set holds 108 cards: the Complete set's 56, plus 52 more.

How many Pokémon are in BW1: Black Collection?

BW1: Black Collection features 48 different Pokémon across its 57 cards. The most featured are Reshiram, Tornadus and Basculin.

Who illustrated BW1: Black Collection?

14 illustrators are credited in BW1: Black Collection. The most credited are 5ban Graphics (20 printings), Kagemaru Himeno (18 printings) and Kouki Saitou (15 printings).

Where can I see every card in BW1: Black Collection?

On this page: every card in BW1: Black Collection with its number, rarity and printings. Open any card for its details.