Xerneas 42 / 86 Pokemon Card from Chaos Rising Set

About the Xerneas Pokémon Card

Xerneas is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Chaos Rising set, part of the Mega Evolution series. It carries the collector number 42/86 and is classified as Rare. The Chaos Rising set was released on May 22, 2026.

The card includes the flavor text: “When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life.”.

Xerneas Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Xerneas

Card number: 42/86

Set: Chaos Rising

Series: Mega Evolution

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Psychic

HP: 130

Artist: KEIICHIRO ITO

Release date: May 22, 2026

National Pokédex number: 716

Why Collect the Xerneas Pokémon Card?

Xerneas is a solid addition to the Chaos Rising set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Xerneas Pokémon Card

Xerneas was illustrated by KEIICHIRO ITO.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Grading the Xerneas Pokémon Card

Whether Xerneas is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Xerneas Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Xerneas are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Xerneas

Xerneas appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include XY Black Star Promos XY05 (around $9.84), XY Black Star Promos XY31 (around