Miracle of the Desert

Miracle of the Desert is an ADV era set, released on 18 April 2003.

Set stats for Miracle of the Desert

  • Cards: 53
  • Pokémon: 46
  • Printings: 99
  • Reverse holos and variants: 46
  • Era: ADV
  • Released: 18 April 2003
  • Artists: 12

Pokémon in Miracle of the Desert

Illustrators in Miracle of the Desert

Your collecting goal

The collecting goals for Miracle of the Desert, each including everything in the one before it.

Complete set

Holds 53 cards on 6 nine-pocket pages: numbered cards. From $298.42 at TCGplayer market prices on 13 November 2026; some cards have no market price yet, so the real total is higher.

Master set

Holds 99 cards on 11 nine-pocket pages: everything in the Complete set, plus reverse holos & variants. From $791.32 at TCGplayer market prices on 13 November 2026; some cards have no market price yet, so the real total is higher.

Grand master set

Holds at least 99 cards on 11 nine-pocket pages: everything in the Master set; promos, stamped cards and errors join it once they are linked. From $791.32 at TCGplayer market prices on 13 November 2026; some cards have no market price yet, so the real total is higher.

Most valuable cards in Miracle of the Desert

The chase cards in Miracle of the Desert: the 10 most valuable printings, by TCGplayer market price.

  1. Typhlosion ex (013/053): $84.99, TCGplayer market price on 23 October 2026
  2. Gardevoir ex (028/053): $69.99, TCGplayer market price on 23 October 2026
  3. Mawile (045/053): $69.34, TCGplayer market price on 10 November 2026
  4. Wailord ex (021/053): $59.99, TCGplayer market price on 23 October 2026
  5. Ludicolo (020/053): $41.50, TCGplayer market price on 25 October 2026
  6. Pikachu (022/053): $31.97, TCGplayer market price on 7 November 2026
  7. Seviper (008/053): $28.68, TCGplayer market price on 23 October 2026
  8. Raichu ex (023/053): $20.00, TCGplayer market price on 5 November 2026
  9. Psyduck (014/053): $19.99, TCGplayer market price on 10 November 2026
  10. Zangoose (042/053): $18.99, TCGplayer market price on 12 November 2026

Questions about Miracle of the Desert

How many cards are in Miracle of the Desert?

Miracle of the Desert has 53 cards and 99 printings, counting every finish.

When was Miracle of the Desert released?

Miracle of the Desert was released on 18 April 2003.

Which era is Miracle of the Desert from?

Miracle of the Desert is part of the ADV era.

What is the most valuable chase card in Miracle of the Desert?

Typhlosion ex (013/053), at a TCGplayer market price of $84.99 on 23 October 2026.

What does it cost to complete Miracle of the Desert?

A Complete set of Miracle of the Desert costs from $298.42 at TCGplayer market prices on 13 November 2026, counting the 53 cards a Complete set binder holds. 23 cards have no market price yet, so the real total is higher.

How many binder pages does Miracle of the Desert fill?

A Complete set of 53 cards fills 6 nine-pocket binder pages.

How many cards are in the Miracle of the Desert master set?

The Miracle of the Desert master set holds 99 cards: the Complete set's 53, plus 46 more.

How many Pokémon are in Miracle of the Desert?

Miracle of the Desert features 46 different Pokémon across its 53 cards. The most featured are Aggron, Anorith and Armaldo.

Who illustrated Miracle of the Desert?

12 illustrators are credited in Miracle of the Desert. The most credited are Mitsuhiro Arita (16 printings), Midori Harada (12 printings) and Atsuko Nishida (11 printings).

Where can I see every card in Miracle of the Desert?

On this page: every card in Miracle of the Desert with its number, rarity and printings. Open any card for its details.