Most valuable Pokémon cards — today’s ranking and what drives the price
A live ranking of the most expensive Pokémon TCG cards with Cardmarket prices, plus the five factors that make one card worth pocket change and another tens of thousands.
Pokémon card prices range from a few cents to the price of a car. Below is a live ranking of the most valuable cards in our database and an explanation of why they cost so much.
Ranking: the most valuable Pokémon cards today
The table shows English cards with the highest Cardmarket price trend. Click a card for its price history and every variant.
| # | Card | Set | Price today | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gengar 10/144 | Skyridge | €8,704.81 | +148% |
| 2 |  Mew XY192 | XY Black Star Promos | €5,550.00 | +19% |
| 3 |  Mewtwo EX XY125 | XY Black Star Promos | €5,550.00 | +19% |
| 4 |  Mewtwo EX XY107 | XY Black Star Promos | €5,550.00 | +19% |
| 5 |  Mewtwo XY101 | XY Black Star Promos | €5,550.00 | +19% |
| 6 |  Charizard 146/144 | Skyridge | €4,918.35 | +23% |
| 7 |  Lugia 149/147 | Aquapolis | €4,634.17 | +34% |
| 8 |  Mudkip 4/5 | Poké Card Creator Pack | €2,911.86 | +104% |
| 9 |  Mew R | 30th Celebration | €2,785.82 | -4% |
| 10 |  Latias & Latios GX 170/181 | Team Up | €2,524.64 | +8% |
| 11 |  Umbreon 32/144 | Skyridge | €2,257.93 | +36% |
| 12 |  Mew B | 30th Celebration | €2,180.28 | -15% |
| 13 |  Rocket's Mewtwo ex 99/109 | Team Rocket Returns | €1,983.29 | +66% |
| 14 |  Mew G | 30th Celebration | €1,975.52 | -6% |
| 15 |  Umbreon VMAX 215/203 | Evolving Skies | €1,882.55 | +8% |
Prices: Cardmarket trend, updated daily — as of Oct 29, 2026.
See the full top 100 in our most valuable Pokémon cards ranking, and Japanese cards in the Japanese section.
1. Age and print run
The earliest sets (Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Neo and e-Card, 1999–2003) were printed when cards were treated as toys, and most copies were played to death. Copies in good condition are rare today. The e-Card sets (Expedition, Aquapolis, Skyridge) also had small print runs — hence the high prices of their holos.
2. Rarity and version
- 1st Edition — the first print run of vintage sets, marked with a stamp below the artwork; usually several times the Unlimited price.
- Holo and reverse holo — foil on the artwork or on everything except the artwork.
- Special Illustration Rare, Hyper Rare, Gold — modern full-art and gold rarities; the most expensive cards of new sets.
3. The Pokémon’s popularity
Charizard, Pikachu, Umbreon, Rayquaza, Gengar and Mew have a loyal collector base. A rare illustration of a fan favourite can cost many times more than the same rarity of a lesser-known Pokémon.
4. Condition and grading
Ranking prices are for ungraded (“raw”) cards in good condition. A PSA or CGC 10 can sell for several times more; a scratched copy for much less. See our guide to card grading.
5. Demand right now
Prices react to films, games, anniversaries, influencer hype and reprints — so look at the price history, not just today’s price. Cards rising fastest over the last 30 days:
| # | Card | Set | Price today | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Let's Become Rock Stars! Nijika Ijichi BTR/W107-E001 RR | BOCCHI THE ROCK! | €24.85 | +75% |
| 2 |  Son Goku, Growing Up Fast | Dawn of the Z-Legends | €28.00 | +75% |
| 3 |  Inspiring Overseer 1523 | Secret Lair Drop | €12.58 | +75% |
| 4 |  Time Walk 83 | Limited Edition Alpha | €16,490.92 | +75% |
| 5 |  Evo Thruster | Promos | €34.99 | +75% |
| 6 |  Glory Maker [D-Format] DZ-BT06/SR20EN | DZ-BT06: Generation Dragenesis | €14.99 | +75% |
| 7 |  Raichu 12/112 | FireRed & LeafGreen | €35.60 | +75% |
| 8 |  Lunala GX 153/149 | Sun & Moon | €37.08 | +75% |
Prices: Cardmarket trend, updated daily — as of Oct 29, 2026.
How to check if your card is valuable
Find the card number (e.g. 4/102) and set symbol, then search for the name and number in our search. For many cards, paste a list into the collection value calculator or import it into My collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold?
Record sales involve unique promos and trophy cards such as Pikachu Illustrator, a PSA 10 copy of which sold for over 5 million US dollars in 2022. Such cards rarely appear on Cardmarket, so our ranking shows cards that actually trade.
Are old Pokémon cards from the 90s worth a lot?
Only some. Common Base Set cards in average condition sell for a few euros. Value is concentrated in holos, 1st Edition copies and cards in excellent condition.
Where do the prices come from?
From Cardmarket, Europe’s largest card marketplace — we show the daily price trend.
Can new cards be more expensive than old ones?
Yes. The rarest illustrations of new sets often sell for hundreds of euros right after release, and some later overtake vintage holos.
Sources
Prices in this article come from the Cardometer database (Cardmarket trend) and refresh automatically. Informational only, not investment advice.