Pokemon BREAKthrough Set
A landmark 164-card expansion introducing the gold BREAK Evolution mechanic alongside Mega Mewtwo EX in two formes.
Aperçu
BREAKthrough is a massive 164-card expansion released in November 2015 that introduced the BREAK Evolution mechanic. BREAK cards feature a distinctive gold card design and evolve on top of existing Pokemon to add new abilities. The set stars both Mega Mewtwo EX Y and X formes, making it a psychic-heavy expansion with broad competitive impact.
Cartes les Plus Précieuses
Mega Mewtwo EX Full Art (#158, Y forme) is the headliner at $35-65 near-mint. Mega Mewtwo EX Full Art (#159, X forme) is equally sought after. Zoroark BREAK holds $8-15 as the most played BREAK card. Houndoom EX Full Art and the secret rare Mewtwo EX (#164) round out the premium pulls.
Conseils de Complétion
BREAKthrough at 164 cards matches Primal Clash as one of the largest XY sets. The BREAK cards use a unique gold foil that shows wear easily, so prioritize near-mint copies. Both Mewtwo EX Full Art variants are worth pursuing individually rather than through pack openings.
Scan with Pokex
BREAK cards have a rotated landscape orientation and gold texture that standard scanners struggle with. Our scanner is optimized to read BREAK cards at any angle and correctly identify the unique numbering system. It distinguishes between the two Mega Mewtwo EX formes instantly.
Questions Fréquentes
Q1 What are BREAK Evolution cards?
BREAK Evolution cards are gold-colored cards that evolve on top of a Pokemon, adding new attacks or abilities while retaining the previous moves. They have a distinctive horizontal/landscape orientation and are placed sideways on the Pokemon they evolve from.
Q2 Which Mega Mewtwo EX is better competitively?
The Mega Mewtwo EX Y forme (Psychic Infinity attack) saw more competitive play, dealing 10 damage plus 30 for each energy attached to both Active Pokemon. It was the centerpiece of several tournament-winning decks in 2016.
Q3 How many BREAK cards are in BREAKthrough?
BREAKthrough contains 8 BREAK Evolution cards, including Zoroark BREAK, Raichu BREAK, Marowak BREAK, Chesnaught BREAK, Noivern BREAK, and others.
Q4 What is the set symbol for BREAKthrough?
BREAKthrough uses a blue and gold shattered/broken circle as its set symbol, representing the breakthrough concept and the new BREAK Evolution mechanic.
Recherches Associees
Series Associees
Prêt à scanner votre collection ?
Téléchargez Pokex gratuitement — identifiez et estimez n'importe quelle carte Pokemon en secondes.
No credit card. No signup. Just scan.
