The Storm Arrives
Stormfront closed the Diamond & Pearl block with a secret rare Charizard that became one of the most valuable cards of the entire DP era.
Überblick
Stormfront, released November 5, 2008, is the final Diamond & Pearl block expansion with 106 cards. It is famous for its secret rare Charizard (#103) and the Machamp that dominated competitive play. The set also introduced shiny Pokemon cards as secret rares, starting a tradition that continues today.
Wertvollste Karten
The secret rare Charizard (#103) is the set's crown jewel and one of the most valuable DP-era cards overall. Machamp LV.X (#98) was a competitive powerhouse. Dusknoir LV.X (#96) and Heatran LV.X (#97) round out the LV.X lineup. The shiny Drifloon and Duskull secret rares are also collectible.
Vervollständigungs-Tipps
Stormfront has 106 cards plus secret rares. The Charizard secret rare drives the set's premium pricing. If you are completing the master set, budget for the Charizard separately. The LV.X cards and remaining holos are more reasonably priced.
Scan with Pokex
Pokex instantly identifies the Stormfront Charizard and shiny secret rares, which can be confused with cards from other sets. The scanner verifies authenticity and condition for these high-value cards.
Häufige Fragen
Q1 What is the Stormfront Charizard worth?
The secret rare Charizard (#103) from Stormfront is one of the most valuable DP-era cards. Near-mint copies sell for $200–$500, and PSA 10 graded copies can exceed $1,500. It features a unique artwork with a storm background.
Q2 Why was Machamp so good in Stormfront?
Machamp (#20) had the "Take Out" attack that knocked out any basic Pokemon for a single Fighting energy. Combined with Machamp LV.X, it dominated the format by countering popular basic Pokemon-based strategies.
Q3 What are the shiny secret rares in Stormfront?
Stormfront introduced shiny Pokemon secret rares, including shiny Drifloon (#SH1), Duskull (#SH2), and Voltorb (#SH3). These alternate-color cards started a tradition of shiny secret rares that continues in modern sets.
Q4 How many cards are in Stormfront?
Stormfront contains 106 numbered cards, including 3 LV.X cards and additional secret rares (the Charizard and shiny Pokemon), bringing the master set total higher.
Verwandte Sets
Bereit, deine Sammlung zu scannen?
Lade Pokex kostenlos herunter — identifiziere und bewerte jede Pokemon-Karte in Sekunden.
No credit card. No signup. Just scan.
