The Most Valuable Ruby & Sapphire Pokemon TCG Cards

If you’re a fan of cards from the EX era, then the best Pokemon TCG cards from the Ruby & Sapphire expansion will give you plenty to enjoy. Whether you prefer classics like Mewtwo or can’t get enough Blaziken in your binder, Ruby & Sapphire’s chase cards stand out with a fantastic blend of stunning Pokemon art.

While this set doesn’t typically command the attention of some of the other valuable sets from the EX era, there are still several valuable cards to hunt down, led by a standout that breaks into the triple digits. Buckle up and prepare to open your wallet wide to find the cash to afford all of these gorgeous cards from Ruby & Sapphire.

Cards are ordered according to their TCGPlayer Market Price, which you might pay on average for a copy of the cards below.

However, sale prices differ depending on the card’s condition, so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.

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Hitmonchan ex (Ultra Rare) – $32.65

Kanto’s Fighting Champ

Hitmonchan gets this all-out brawl for Ruby & Sapphire supremacy started with a solid entry as one of the set’s best chase cards. This fantastic ex card features a winded Hitmonchan illuminated by light and the cosmos holo pattern in the background over its shoulder.

Prices range from as little as $7.99 for heavily played (HP) cards, while moderately played (MP) cards jump into the $15 range. If you’re looking for a lightly played (LP) copy, then you’ll only need to shell out a few more dollars, with most sales capping out below $20, but getting your hands on a near-mint (NM) will run you close to the market price.

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Blaziken (Reverse Holo) – $34.44

An Unexpectedly Early Appearance

Blaziken is usually considered the most popular Hoenn starter, albeit in a hotly contested debate, given that all three choices are excellent in-game and boast similarly fierce dispositions. However, Blaziken sits at the bottom of the totem pole, coming in third in the friendly Hoenn starter competition.

While there are two versions of this Blaziken (Holo and Reverse Holo), they each sell for similar amounts, though the Reverse Holo claims victory as the more valuable version. As a point of comparison, near-mint (NM) copies of the Holo sell for $28 to $35, while the Reverse Holo in the same condition ranges from $33 to $39.

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Sneasel ex (Ultra Rare) – $36.22

Climbing The Mountain

Sneasel stands out as one of the best designs of any chase card in Ruby & Sapphire, as its vibrant, clear depiction stands out despite the Pokemon’s naturally dark, subtle exterior. Somehow, the perfect lighting succeeds in helping Sneasel pop despite the background failing to offer much contrast.

If Sneasel is a favorite, but paying top dollar is keeping you at bay, you can still find cheaper alternatives via MP cards, with sales suggesting $11 to $12 is what you’re likely to pay. However, if you’re looking for the cleanest copy, expect to pay the market price.

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Swampert (Holo Rare) – $37.04

Do You Like Mudkip?

Swampert slips into second place among the best Hoenn starter chase cards in Ruby & Sapphire, eclipsing Blaziken’s Reverse Holo version with this Holo Rare.

Swampert’s Reverse Holo version is far cheaper than the Holo, leaving a noticeable gap between the two versions.

While the top-end of Blaziken’s versions were similar, Swampert’s Reverse Holo caps out around the $26 mark in clean condition, whereas the regular Holo version approaches the market price, about ten dollars higher.

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Sceptile (Reverse Holo) – $38.51

Emerging As The Top Starter

Sceptile is eating well in Ruby & Sapphire, standing tall as the most expensive member of the Hoenn starters, this time returning to a similar price pattern as Blaziken.

While both the Holo and Reverse Holo versions can sell for north of $40, the Reverse Holo’s highest sale reached as high as $44.52, while the most expensive Holo Rare only managed to hit $41.71.

Despite a small discrepancy, it’s worth mentioning that the Reverse Holo seems to be harder to find on TCGplayer.

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Lapras ex (Ultra Rare) – $48.52

A Shrouded Lapras

Lapras might be the biggest disappointment among Ruby & Sapphire’s best chase cards due to its shadowy design that makes it difficult to appreciate without perfect lighting, and even harder to enjoy on a screen. However, the lack of a vibrant design makes this card’s high price even more impressive.

Lapras might only cost you $12 or $13 if you settle for an HP version, but NM copies explode into uncharted waters, floating above the $60 mark at the top end of its range.

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Scyther ex (Ultra Rare) – $51.55

A Scintillating Second Place Finish

Scyther slices its way into a second-place finish, serving up a bright, visually attractive card that carries a high price to match its eye appeal. Despite its high placement, Scyther is just barely above Lapras for the time being, leaving plenty of uncertainty about who might be the future runner-up.

However, for now, it’s Scyther, with this Holo ranging from $20 in HP condition, with multiple NM sales exceeding the $50 mark to build a solid market price.

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Mewtwo ex (Ultra Rare) – $100.82

A Mighty Mewtwo Masterpiece

Mewtwo marks its territory as the most expensive chase card of Ruby & Sapphire, comfortably exceeding its competition by nearly doubling the price of its closest competitors.

As you might imagine, this card’s high price leaves it with a wide range of sales that correspond to condition, with several LP copies selling between $55 and $65. However, the NM copies are where you’ll be expected to pay every cent of the market price, with one recent sale exceeding the $101 plateau.