Top 70 Most Valuable Pokemon Cards Ever (2026 Guide)

Top 70 Most Valuable Pokémon Cards at a Glance

The Top 70 Most Valuable Pokémon Cards Ranked

01. Pikachu Illustrator — 1998 CoroCoro Promo

Pikachu Illustrator was awarded to winners of illustration competitions run through Japan’s CoroCoro Comic. It was never sold in booster packs. The card replaces the familiar “Trainer” heading with “Illustrator”, carries a crossed-pen symbol and features Atsuko Nishida’s cheerful Pikachu artwork. Those details, plus its direct connection to the creative roots of Pokémon, make it more than simply a scarce promo.

The PSA 10 example became internationally known through Logan Paul’s earlier private acquisition. It later sold through Goldin on 16 February 2026 for $16.492 million (approx. £12.2 million), establishing the current public record for a Pokémon card. That price belongs to one exceptional copy with exceptional grade and provenance; lower-graded Illustrators should not be valued by simply applying the same figure. For collectors, authentication, certification and a documented ownership trail are fundamental because the difference between a genuine contest prize and an imitation is enormous.

02. Bronze Trophy Pikachu No. 3 Trainer — 1998 Kamex Mega Battle

The bronze No. 3 Trainer was awarded to third-place finishers at the 1998 Kamex Mega Battle, an early Japanese competitive event named for Blastoise. Its Pikachu artwork shows the character holding a bronze trophy, making the card’s placing immediately recognisable. Unlike a rare retail card, every surviving copy began as an achievement prize handed directly to a successful player.

A PSA 10 example sold through Goldin in May 2026 for $1.769 million (approx. £1.31 million). PSA’s published data at the time showed only a tiny graded population and a single PSA 10, explaining why the grade matters so strongly. Early trophy cards were handled, transported and often kept before modern preservation habits existed, so clean surfaces, sharp corners and stable provenance are unusually difficult to combine. Collectors should also distinguish this 1998 No. 3 Trainer from similarly named Pikachu trophies issued for other years, placements and events.

03. Gold Trophy Pikachu No. 1 Trainer — 1997–98 Trophy Promo

The gold No. 1 Trainer belongs to Pokémon’s earliest family of placement trophies. It was created for winning players rather than shops, which gives it a documented event function that ordinary set cards cannot replicate. Pikachu holding the gold trophy is both an instantly readable symbol of victory and an important piece of the TCG’s competitive history.

A PSA 8 copy sold through Goldin in March 2026 for $982,100 (approx. £727,000). That result is especially notable because it was not a Gem Mint 10; scarcity and historical importance outweighed the absence of a top numerical grade. Each trophy issue must be identified precisely by event, placement and printing, and values cannot be carried across from one version to another. On cards at this level, original distribution evidence, label accuracy and an unbroken provenance file can be as important as centering or surface condition.

04. Charizard 1st Edition Shadowless — 1999 Base Set

Charizard 4/102 is the defining English-language Pokémon card. First Edition copies carry the stamp to the left of the artwork, while “shadowless” describes the early Base Set layout without the later drop shadow around the picture frame. The holo surface, dark edges and mass childhood handling make genuinely clean examples difficult, and Charizard’s enduring popularity creates demand far beyond set completion.

The $954,800 (approx. £707,000) benchmark is tied to an exceptional PSA 10 sale with unusual provenance and should not be read as the ordinary market price of every PSA 10—still less an ungraded copy. Buyers should confirm the First Edition stamp, shadowless layout, card number, language and certification before comparing results. Whitening, silvering, print lines, surface scratches and centering can all separate a top-grade copy from an otherwise attractive card. This is the card most often used as shorthand for valuable Pokémon, but its exact variant is everything.

05. Pokémon Snap Bulbasaur — 1999 Snap Contest Promo

Snap Bulbasaur uses a winning in-game photograph from the Nintendo 64 title Pokémon Snap. The contest transformed player-created photographs into genuine Pokémon cards, giving each winner a uniquely personal connection to the finished promo. These cards were awarded rather than distributed through retail, and individual subjects surface publicly only rarely.

The $809,943 (approx. £599,000) PSA 8 result demonstrates how trophy-like distribution can outweigh a grade below Gem Mint. The artwork should not be confused with conventional illustrated Bulbasaur cards: the photographic scene and contest attribution are central to identification. Because so few comparable sales exist, a single auction can reset the visible benchmark dramatically. Authentication and provenance therefore matter more than broad price-guide averages, and collectors should resist applying the record to unverified copies or different Snap promotions.

06. Japanese Base Set Charizard — No Rarity — 1996 Base Set

The earliest Japanese Base Set printing can be identified by the absence of the rarity symbol found on later cards. Charizard combines that first-print characteristic with Mitsuhiro Arita’s foundational artwork and the franchise’s most consistently demanded character. It is not the same release as the 1999 English First Edition Shadowless Charizard, even though both represent the earliest form of their respective Base Sets.

A PSA 10 no-rarity Charizard sold through Goldin in 2025 for $641,721 (approx. £475,000). Japanese card stock and printing differ from the English release, but clean copies still face surface, edge and centering scrutiny. The “no rarity” designation must be visible and appropriate to the card; an ordinary rarity-symbol copy is a different variant. At the top of the market, label accuracy and clear front-and-back images are essential before any comparison is made.

07. Pokémon Snap Charmander — 1999 64 Mario Stadium Promo

Charmander’s Snap card came from the Japanese contest ecosystem built around Pokémon Snap and the television programme 64 Mario Stadium. The image is an in-game photograph selected from a player entry, so the card documents an early moment when Pokémon crossed video games, television, fan participation and the TCG.

The PSA 8 copy behind the $640,500 (approx. £474,000) benchmark is an award card, not a mass-produced set issue. Individual Snap subjects have different known populations and sale histories, which is why “a Snap card” is not a sufficient description for valuation. The exact Pokémon, winning photograph, authentication and provenance must align. With only isolated public transactions, these cards can be highly illiquid and their headline values should be treated as records for specific copies.

08. Pokémon Snap Squirtle — 1999 64 Mario Stadium Promo

Snap Squirtle is another winning-photo promo from the Nintendo 64 contest programme. Its value comes from more than starter-Pokémon popularity: it is a physical record of a specific competition entry, produced outside normal booster-pack distribution and with very few public opportunities to buy an authenticated copy.

A PSA 6 example reached $555,100 (approx. £411,000), showing how event rarity can dominate conventional grade expectations. On a mass-market holo, collectors might insist on a much higher numerical grade; on a Snap prize, the chance to own any certified example can be the greater constraint. Condition still matters, but provenance, correct identification and confidence in authenticity are indispensable. Comparisons should be made with the same Squirtle promo, not other Squirtle cards or unrelated Snap subjects.

09. Prerelease Raichu — 1999 WOTC Error

For years, Prerelease Raichu occupied a near-mythical place in the hobby. It is a Base Set Raichu carrying a “PRERELEASE” stamp associated with promotional preparation, despite Raichu not being the intended prerelease card. Public authentication and auction documentation have moved the conversation beyond folklore, but it remains a production anomaly rather than a conventional release.

A PSA 6 example sold at Heritage in September 2025 for $550,000 (approx. £407,000). The result applies to the authenticated error card and should not be confused with an ordinary Base Set Raichu or an aftermarket stamp. Because the story involves WOTC production history and an extremely small known supply, collectors need specialist authentication, high-resolution inspection and strong provenance. This is one case where buying the label without understanding the underlying diagnostics would be especially risky.

10. Pokémon Snap Chansey — 1999 64 Mario Stadium Promo

Snap Chansey completes the Top 10 with another photographic prize card, but its appeal is distinct from the starter-Pokémon examples. The winning image captures Chansey inside the game, and the finished card preserves a specific player’s contest success. It was never intended as a broadly available collectible, making each authenticated appearance a notable market event.

The $488,500 (approx. £361,000) high-grade benchmark reflects the award copy’s scarcity and provenance rather than a deep market of repeat sales. With Snap cards, the absence of frequent transactions makes conventional averages unreliable. Collectors should confirm the precise contest route, card subject and grading record and should expect condition differences caused by original handling and storage. The broader lesson from ranks five through ten is that some of Pokémon’s most valuable cards were not chase pulls at all—they were personal prizes tied to participation in the franchise’s earliest culture.

11. Charizard Topsun Blue Back — 1997 Topsun

Topsun cards were packaged with gum in Japan and sit outside the conventional Pokémon TCG set lineage. The blue-back Charizard is prized for its early date, simple character presentation and connection to Pokémon’s formative merchandising period. Pack handling and age make clean backs, corners and surfaces difficult. The $481,200 (approx. £356,000) PSA 10 result is a top-grade benchmark for the correct blue-back variant; green-back and numbered variations require separate identification.

12. Silver Trophy Pikachu No. 2 Trainer — 1997–98 Trophy Promo

The silver No. 2 Trainer represents second place in Pokémon’s earliest competitive prize-card system. Its trophy-holding Pikachu artwork visually pairs it with the gold and bronze issues, but the exact year and event remain critical. A PSA 10 benchmark of $444,000 (approx. £329,000) reflects the difficulty of finding an early prize card with Gem Mint surfaces and edges. It should be assessed as its own issue, not as an interchangeable member of a generic trophy set.

13. Gengar Legendary Collection Reverse Holo — 2002

Legendary Collection introduced one of the hobby’s most recognisable reverse-holo treatments: a bright, firework-like foil across almost the entire card face. Gengar’s popularity and dark artwork amplify the effect, while the expansive foil area readily shows scratches and print imperfections. The $408,000 (approx. £302,000) PSA 10 sale is an exceptional high-end result for a very condition-sensitive card, not the value of ordinary raw or lower-grade examples.

14. Blastoise Commissioned Presentation Star — 1998 WOTC Prototype

This Blastoise is a presentation prototype associated with Wizards of the Coast’s work on an English-language Pokémon card concept. It was not a retail release and carries design differences that mark it as development material. A CGC 8.5 example sold for $360,000 (approx. £266,000). Prototypes demand particularly careful authentication because production purpose, printing characteristics and provenance determine whether an object is historically significant or merely resembles one.

15. Tropical Wind Promo — 2004 World Championships

Tropical Wind belongs to a family of event cards associated with elite international competition. The 2004 World Championships issue must be separated from earlier Tropical Wind and Tropical Mega Battle versions, each with different distribution and values. The $300,000 (approx. £222,000) figure is best treated as a high-end trophy benchmark. Event identity, placement, language, stamp and provenance must all be checked before comparing one copy with another.

16. Charizard Gold Star — EX Dragon Frontiers

Charizard Gold Star depicts a shiny-colour Charizard with artwork breaking beyond the illustration frame, a signature of the EX-era Gold Star family. EX Dragon Frontiers is remembered for Delta Species cards, but Charizard remains its dominant high-end chase. The $295,850 (approx. £219,000) PSA 10 peak reflects a rare combination of character demand and demanding condition; edge wear, holo scratching and centering quickly reduce the grade.

17. Pokémon Snap Pikachu — 1999 Snap Contest Promo

Pikachu’s photographic Snap promo combines the contest rarity shared by the series with the franchise mascot’s unusually broad demand. The $270,000 (approx. £200,000) award-copy result belongs to a specific authenticated example. Collectors should distinguish it from illustrated Pikachu promos and from other Snap contest channels; the submitted in-game image and exact issue are what make this card historically distinctive.

18. Kangaskhan Parent/Child Family Event — 1998 Trophy Promo

Kangaskhan was awarded through a Japanese parent-and-child tournament format, making the subject unusually appropriate to the event. Its early trophy status, family-focused origin and distinctive Pocket Monsters card-back era place it firmly among the hobby’s historic prizes. The $250,000 (approx. £185,000) PSA 9 benchmark shows the premium attached to strong condition without implying that every certified copy reaches the same level.

19. Ishihara GX — Signed Promo — 2017

Ishihara GX features The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara and was created for his 60th-birthday celebration rather than public retail distribution. Signed examples occupy a different market from unsigned copies because signature authenticity and provenance become part of the object. The $241,200 (approx. £178,000) result relates to a signed graded example; collectors should never transfer that benchmark directly to an unsigned card.

20. Japanese Base Set Blastoise — No Rarity — 1996

The no-rarity Blastoise represents the earliest Japanese Base Set printing, without the rarity star later seen in the lower-right corner. It combines a first-print identifier with a Kanto starter evolution and classic Ken Sugimori artwork. At $231,800 (approx. £172,000) in PSA 10, the benchmark is specifically for the scarce no-rarity variant in Gem Mint condition—not a standard Japanese Base Set Blastoise.

21. Pokémon Snap Articuno — 1999 64 Mario Stadium Promo

Snap Articuno turns a winning Nintendo 64 photograph into an official card, linking the legendary bird to one of Pokémon’s most creative early promotions. It was awarded rather than pulled, so the $231,800 (approx. £172,000) result reflects an authenticated contest copy with its own provenance. As with every Snap issue, exact subject and contest route matter; a general “Snap promo” comparison is not precise enough.

22. Blastoise Gold Border Test Print — 1998

The gold-border Blastoise is development material rather than a normal Pokémon release. Its layout and border treatment document experimentation around the English TCG’s presentation. The $216,000 (approx. £160,000) benchmark applies to a CGC-authenticated example. It must not be merged with the commissioned Blastoise presentation card at rank 14: they are separately identified prototypes with different physical features and sale histories.

23. Luigi Pikachu Full Art — 296/XY-P Promo

Luigi Pikachu 296/XY-P is part of the celebrated Pokémon and Mario crossover released in Japan. Pikachu wears Luigi’s costume in a full-art treatment that appeals across two major Nintendo collecting communities. Sealed promotional origins, vivid surfaces and strong character recognition support the $216,000 (approx. £160,000) PSA 10 benchmark. Confirm the card number because the campaign included multiple artworks and formats.

24. Tamamushi University Magikarp — 1998 Promo

Often called University Magikarp, this Japanese promo was connected to the Tamamushi University campaign and a test-based distribution route. That unusual academic theme, limited eligibility and Magikarp’s cult popularity give it a story unlike any booster card. The $210,800 (approx. £156,000) PSA 10 result applies to a top-grade prize copy; surface and edge condition remain decisive on surviving examples.

25. Mew Gold Star — EX Dragon Frontiers

Mew Gold Star is the secret rare numbered 101/101 from EX Dragon Frontiers. Its shiny coloration, compact mythical subject and Masakazu Fukuda artwork extending beyond the frame make it one of the era’s most recognisable cards. The $192,000 (approx. £142,000) PSA 10 benchmark is driven by both Gold Star family demand and the challenge of preserving the holo and dark edges at Gem Mint level.

26. Umbreon Gold Star — Japanese PLAY Promo

The Japanese Umbreon Gold Star was earned through the Pokémon Players Club points programme, separating it from the English POP Series 5 version. Its demanding reward threshold, Eeveelution popularity and shiny artwork support the $180,000 (approx. £133,000) PSA 10 benchmark. Language and distribution are crucial: collectors must not treat PLAY Promo and POP Series 5 copies as the same card.

27. Extra Battle Day Lillie Full Art — 2019 Japanese Promo

This Lillie full art was distributed through Japan’s Extra Battle Day event programme, not ordinary packs. It combines a popular Trainer character with limited event supply and a particularly demanding BGS 10 Pristine benchmark. The $171,000 (approx. £127,000) figure should therefore be attached to that grade and copy quality; PSA, CGC, BGS Gem Mint and raw examples are not direct equivalents.

28. Umbreon Gold Star — POP Series 5

POP Series 5 Umbreon Gold Star is the English 17/17 version distributed through organised-play promotional packs. Small packs, handling and a dark card design create condition challenges, while Umbreon attracts dedicated Eeveelution collectors. The $168,000 (approx. £124,000) PSA 10 benchmark is for the English POP card and remains distinct from the Japanese PLAY Promo ranked above it.

29. Super Secret Battle No. 1 Trainer — 1999 Trophy Promo

The Super Secret Battle No. 1 Trainer functioned as an invitation and trophy connected to Japan’s 1999 finals. Its Mewtwo imagery and mysterious event language give it one of the strongest narratives among early Trainer prizes. The $156,000 (approx. £115,000) PSA 10 benchmark reflects the exact event issue; other No. 1 Trainer cards are separate releases and require separate histories.

30. Pokémon Snap Gyarados — 1999 Snap Promo

Snap Gyarados combines the photographic contest format with one of Pokémon’s most dramatic creatures. The winning in-game image was printed as a prize card, placing it outside normal set collecting. Its $150,000 (approx. £111,000) award-copy benchmark is highly copy-specific. Provenance and authentication are essential because public transactions are sparse and every Snap subject has an independent supply story.

31. Pikachu Gold Star — EX Holon Phantoms

Pikachu Gold Star 104/110 shows a shiny-toned Pikachu bursting beyond the artwork frame. It pairs mascot demand with one of the EX era’s most collected mechanics. The $148,000 (approx. £110,000) PSA 10 benchmark is for a Gem Mint example of the correct EX Holon Phantoms card; edge whitening and holo wear make lower grades substantially more common than flawless presentation.

32. Lugia 1st Edition Holo — Neo Genesis

Lugia 9/111 is Neo Genesis’s signature holo and one of the defining cards of Pokémon’s second generation. The large pale holo field is unforgiving of print lines, scratches and centering problems, contributing to the $144,300 (approx. £107,000) PSA 10 benchmark. Verify the First Edition stamp: unlimited copies share the artwork but occupy a different market.

33. Rayquaza Gold Star — EX Deoxys

Rayquaza Gold Star 107/107 is the secret rare at the end of EX Deoxys. Its shiny black coloration, dynamic Masakazu Fukuda artwork and status as a legendary Pokémon make it a flagship Gold Star. The $136,500 (approx. £101,000) PSA 10 benchmark reflects both scarcity and condition sensitivity; the holo, borders and dark reverse readily expose wear.

34. Pokémon Snap Magikarp — 1999 Snap Promo

Snap Magikarp uses a winning in-game photograph and should not be confused with Tamamushi University Magikarp at rank 24. Its $136,000 (approx. £101,000) benchmark belongs to an authenticated award copy from the Snap promotion. The contrast between Magikarp’s comic reputation and the card’s serious rarity helps make it one of the contest family’s most memorable subjects.

35. Neo Summer Battle Road No. 2 Trainer — 2001 Trophy Promo

This No. 2 Trainer was issued for the 2001 Neo Summer Battle Road competitive series. The placement number and event wording are essential identifiers because Pokémon used similar Trainer naming across multiple tournaments. A $132,000 (approx. £97,700) PSA 10 benchmark reflects an event-specific prize in top condition, not a universal value for every No. 2 Trainer card.

36. Charizard Reverse Holo — 2002 Legendary Collection

Legendary Collection Charizard 3/110 reworks the iconic Base Set pose with the set’s explosive reverse-holo pattern. Almost the entire face can reveal scratches, print lines and edge wear, making PSA 10 examples difficult. The $120,000 (approx. £88,800) benchmark is tied to that reverse-holo variant; the regular holo from the same set and Base Set Charizards are different cards.

37. Torchic Gold Star — EX Team Rocket Returns

Torchic Gold Star 108/109 is one of three Gold Stars in EX Team Rocket Returns. The playful shiny artwork contrasts with the card’s severe condition challenge: foil wear, edges and centering all matter. Its $117,800 (approx. £87,200) benchmark is attached to a CGC 10, so cross-company grade comparisons should be made cautiously rather than treated as automatic equivalents.

38. Crystal Charizard Holo — Skyridge

Crystal Charizard 146/144 is a secret rare from Skyridge, the final English e-Reader expansion. Its colourless Crystal typing, e-Reader border and dramatic artwork make it visually distinct from Base Set and EX-era Charizards. Skyridge’s limited availability and the card’s holo sensitivity underpin the $117,000 (approx. £86,600) PSA 10 peak.

39. Blastoise 1st Edition Base Set — 1999

Blastoise 2/102 is one of English Base Set’s three final-stage starter holos. First Edition copies are also shadowless and carry the familiar stamp beside the artwork. Dark borders, holo scratching and childhood handling make PSA 10 examples scarce, supporting the $100,000 (approx. £74,000) high-grade benchmark. Unlimited and later Base Set printings are far more accessible and should not be compared directly.

40. Shining Gyarados 1st Edition — Neo Revelation

Shining Gyarados 65/64 helped introduce shiny Pokémon to the English TCG alongside Shining Magikarp. Its red Gyarados towers over a stormy scene, while the Pokémon itself carries the textured foil treatment. The $95,000 (approx. £70,300) PSA 10 high benchmark applies to the First Edition secret rare; print quality and surface wear can make the jump between grades substantial.

41. Espeon Gold Star — POP Series 5

Espeon Gold Star 16/17 is Umbreon’s companion card in POP Series 5. Its organised-play distribution, shiny artwork and Eeveelution demand make the English promo especially desirable in Gem Mint condition. The $90,000 (approx. £66,600) figure is a PSA 10 benchmark; edge whitening and surface wear can create a wide separation between otherwise similar-looking copies.

42. Shining Charizard 1st Edition — Neo Destiny

Shining Charizard 107/105 is one of Neo Destiny’s defining secret rares. The card reverses the normal holo emphasis by applying foil to the Pokémon, while its First Edition stamp and dark Charizard artwork strengthen collector demand. The $70,000 (approx. £51,800) benchmark is for PSA 10; print lines, scratches and edge wear can materially change value.

43. Venusaur 1st Edition Base Set — 1999

Venusaur 15/102 completes the original English Base Set starter trio represented in this ranking. A genuine First Edition copy is also shadowless and carries the correct stamp. The $65,000 (approx. £48,100) high benchmark applies to PSA 10 examples; centering, holo scratches, silvering and back-edge wear are common reasons otherwise attractive cards receive lower grades.

44. Umbreon Holo — Skyridge

Skyridge Umbreon H30/H32 belongs to the set’s separate H-series holo run. The e-Reader layout, low availability of Skyridge product and Umbreon’s enduring popularity combine with a condition-sensitive holo surface. Its $57,600 (approx. £42,600) benchmark is PSA 10-specific; reverse-holo and non-holo variants use different numbering and should be identified separately. Confirm the H30/H32 designation before comparing sales.

45. Poncho-Wearing Pikachu — Mega Charizard X

Mega Charizard X Poncho-Wearing Pikachu pairs two of the franchise’s strongest characters in a Japanese promotional release. Sealed-box origins, vivid full-art surfaces and Pikachu crossover demand drive the $55,000 (approx. £40,700) PSA 10 average used here. Confirm the exact X artwork and promo number, because the matching Mega Charizard Y card is a separate collectible.

46. Poncho-Wearing Pikachu — Mega Charizard Y

The Mega Charizard Y version forms a natural pair with rank 45 but remains independently collected. Its bright full-art treatment is vulnerable to whitening and surface marks, making grade central to comparison. The $55,000 (approx. £40,700) figure is a high-end PSA 10 average rather than a fixed market price; sealed provenance and individual eye appeal also affect transactions.

47. Gengar Holo — Expedition

Expedition Gengar 13/165 is one of the e-Reader era’s most recognisable holos. Gengar demand, the set’s distinctive layout and a scratch-prone holo window support the $55,000 (approx. £40,700) PSA 10 benchmark. Check the card number and foil treatment carefully because Expedition also includes reverse-holo versions whose populations and prices differ.

48. Metagross Gold Star — EX Delta Species

Metagross Gold Star 113/113 closes the numbered EX Delta Species set and depicts the silver shiny form breaking through the frame. It is scarcer in Gem Mint condition than its clean geometry may suggest. The $48,000 (approx. £35,500) benchmark is attached to PSA 10 examples; inspect foil scratches, corners and back-edge whitening before comparing an ungraded copy.

49. Master Scroll Promo — Daisuki Club L-P

Master Scroll was awarded through Japan’s Pokémon Daisuki Club after members accumulated a demanding quantity of Action Points. That reward path, rather than pack odds, defines its scarcity. The $45,000 (approx. £33,300) figure represents a PSA 10 high-end average. Confirm the L-P promo identity and provenance because the restrained artwork can look deceptively ordinary beside flashier trophy cards.

50. Latias Gold Star — EX Deoxys

Latias Gold Star 105/107 is one half of EX Deoxys’s Eon duo. The shiny artwork, secret-rare numbering and difficulty of locating clean EX-era copies support the $37,500 (approx. £27,800) PSA 10 average. Do not use the Latios artwork or price interchangeably: the two cards have separate populations, demand and transaction histories.

51. Latios Gold Star — EX Deoxys

Latios Gold Star 106/107 sits directly beside Latias in the EX Deoxys checklist. Set completion and pair collecting add demand, while holo wear and whitening constrain the top grade. The $37,500 (approx. £27,800) figure is a PSA 10 average benchmark; raw or lower-grade examples should be assessed independently rather than discounted mechanically from that number.

52. Crystal Lugia Holo — Aquapolis

Crystal Lugia 149/147 is an Aquapolis secret rare with the e-Reader era’s Crystal Type mechanic. Lugia’s legendary status and a broad holo surface make strong copies highly collected. The $32,500 (approx. £24,100) PSA 10 average reflects top-grade demand; distinguish it from Neo Genesis Lugia and from the Aquapolis reverse-holo treatment.

53. Crystal Ho-Oh Holo — Skyridge

Crystal Ho-Oh 149/144 belongs to Skyridge’s celebrated secret-rare group. Its artwork, Crystal Type identity and the scarcity of the final English e-Reader expansion support the $27,500 (approx. £20,400) PSA 10 average. Surface scratches, print lines and edge wear remain important even when the front image appears clean at first glance.

54. Shining Mewtwo 1st Edition — Neo Destiny

Shining Mewtwo 109/105 combines one of the franchise’s most recognisable Pokémon with Neo Destiny’s textured Shining treatment. First Edition copies in Gem Mint condition command the strongest comparisons. The $25,000 (approx. £18,500) figure is a PSA 10 average, and should not be applied to unlimited, raw or altered copies without accounting for their different attributes.

55. Charizard ex — EX FireRed & LeafGreen

Charizard ex 105/112 is the secret rare from EX FireRed & LeafGreen, not a modern lowercase “ex” card. Its EX-era foil, Charizard demand and low supply in clean condition underpin the $22,500 (approx. £16,700) PSA 10 average. Foil scratches and chipping around the edges are especially important when evaluating raw copies.

56. Shining Magikarp 1st Edition — Neo Revelation

Shining Magikarp 66/64 debuted alongside Shining Gyarados and helped establish shiny Pokémon as premium TCG chase cards. The restrained artwork and foil fish are condition-sensitive, while First Edition status anchors the high end. Its $20,000 (approx. £14,800) PSA 10 average is for the original Neo Revelation secret rare, not later anniversary reprints.

57. Celebi Gold Star — EX Crystal Guardians

Celebi Gold Star 100/100 is the final numbered card in EX Crystal Guardians. Its mythical status and compact shiny artwork give it a distinct place in the Gold Star family. The $15,000 (approx. £11,100) figure is a PSA 10 average; the light background can conceal small surface marks, so careful inspection under varied lighting remains worthwhile.

58. Mario Pikachu Full Art — 294/XY-P Promo

Mario Pikachu 294/XY-P came from the 2016 Nintendo crossover campaign and depicts Pikachu in Mario costume. The full-art promo is a separate card from the standard-art version and from Luigi Pikachu ranked above. Its $13,500 (approx. £10,000) PSA 10 average reflects strong character crossover demand and condition-sensitive full-art surfaces.

59. Mewtwo Gold Star — EX Holon Phantoms

Mewtwo Gold Star 103/110 brings a major first-generation character into the EX-era shiny subset. Secret-rare numbering, a dramatic frame-breaking pose and Gem Mint scarcity support the $11,500 (approx. £8,500) PSA 10 average. Check holo scratches and the reverse edges carefully, as heavily handled EX-era cards can look cleaner in photographs than in hand.

60. Jolteon Gold Star — EX Power Keepers

Jolteon Gold Star 101/108 is one of three Eeveelution Gold Stars associated with EX Power Keepers. Its bright yellow design and popular evolutionary line support the $11,000 (approx. £8,150) PSA 10 average. Surface marks, silvering and centering should be checked closely, especially when a raw card is compared with a graded benchmark.

61. Vaporeon Gold Star — EX Power Keepers

Vaporeon Gold Star 102/108 follows Jolteon in the EX Power Keepers checklist. The Eeveelution connection encourages pair and set collecting, while blue foil areas readily show handling. The $11,000 (approx. £8,150) PSA 10 average is a high-grade guide rather than a universal price; certification, centering and surface quality remain decisive.

62. Shining Celebi 1st Edition — Neo Destiny

Shining Celebi 106/105 is a First Edition Neo Destiny secret rare with a distinctive pale shiny treatment. Its mythical status and membership in the original Shining group support the $10,000 (approx. £7,400) PSA 10 average. Verify the First Edition stamp and inspect the foil Pokémon, edges and reverse rather than relying on front-centred photographs alone.

63. Shining Tyranitar 1st Edition — Neo Destiny

Shining Tyranitar 113/105 is among Neo Destiny’s most imposing secret rares. The shiny Pokémon foil and dark artwork can reveal scratches and edge wear, while First Edition copies attract the strongest demand. Its $9,000 (approx. £6,650) PSA 10 average should be separated from unlimited copies and the later Shining Tyranitar printing in Pokémon 25th-anniversary products.

64. Alakazam Gold Star — EX Crystal Guardians

Alakazam Gold Star 99/100 combines a first-generation favourite with the EX Crystal Guardians Gold Star treatment. The $7,000 (approx. £5,200) PSA 10 average reflects a top-grade copy of the English secret rare. Small defects across the holo, border and reverse can have an outsized effect on grade, so raw-to-graded price comparisons need care.

65. Latias & Latios GX Alternate Art — Team Up

Latias & Latios GX 170/181 is best known for its intertwined “heart” composition. Team Up’s popularity, TAG TEAM nostalgia and modern alternate-art demand support the $6,750 (approx. £5,000) PSA 10 average. It is substantially more available than early trophy cards, so current supply and recent comparable sales should carry greater weight when evaluating it.

66. Gengar & Mimikyu GX Alternate Art — Team Up

Gengar & Mimikyu GX 165/181 pairs two fan-favourite Ghost types in a distinctive alternate-art scene. Demand for Team Up and the TAG TEAM era supports the $4,750 (approx. £3,500) PSA 10 average. Modern-card populations can change quickly as more copies are graded, so recent sold evidence is more useful than an old asking price.

67. Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art “Moonbreon” — Evolving Skies

Umbreon VMAX 215/203 became the defining chase card of Evolving Skies, earning the collector nickname “Moonbreon.” Its Eeveelution popularity, scarce pull experience and textured artwork support the $4,250 (approx. £3,150) PSA 10 average. Unlike trophy cards, it has a large and evolving graded population, so live market evidence matters particularly strongly.

68. Giratina V Alternate Art — Lost Origin

Giratina V 186/196 is Lost Origin’s signature alternate art, with a dense composition inspired by the Distortion World. The $4,100 (approx. £3,050) PSA 10 benchmark reflects modern high-grade demand. Because fresh copies continue to enter grading populations, collectors should confirm the latest sold results and avoid treating one peak sale as a permanent floor.

69. Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art — Evolving Skies

Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 is one of Evolving Skies’ major alternate-art chases. Its legendary subject, textured finish and dynamic sky scene support the $3,600 (approx. £2,650) PSA 10 average. Modern supply, regrading and market cycles can shift benchmarks quickly, so collectors should use the figure as context rather than a guaranteed valuation.

70. Gengar VMAX Alternate Art — Fusion Strike

Gengar VMAX 271/264 closes the ranking with one of the Sword & Shield era’s most recognisable alternate arts. The $2,700 (approx. £2,000) benchmark uses a documented 2026 PSA 10 high sale; more recent public sales have also appeared below that level. Its market is far more liquid than a unique trophy card, so always compare dates, platforms and actual sold prices.