The Most Expensive XY Evolutions Pokemon TCG Cards

The Pokemon TCG has a rich history of paying homage to iconic Pokemon and sets with each new generation offering the chance to look back at the successes of the generation prior. Special sets, like Pokemon Celebrations, feature reprints of desirable cards from the past.

Some of the best Generation One Pokemon resurface with excellent new and returning artwork to get excited about, including the starter trio. Charizard will universally command the most attention of the three starters, and this set is no different as Charizard will be a major component of the best cards in Evolutions.

The cards are ordered according to their market price on TCGplayer, which is subject to change.

Updated February 24, 2025, by Andrew Scariati: Narrowing down the best XY Evolutions chase cards has gotten tougher thanks to the Pokemon TCG’s boom in popularity. However, while some of XY Evolutions’ best cards have solidified their values, others have risen the ranks to make their debuts among the best XY Evolutions chase cards.

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Brock’s Grit (Full Art) – $5.88

Locked In

Brock makes a rare appearance in the Pokemon TCG, as he doesn’t boast many valuable full art cards to collect, but still maintains solid value in his limited appearances. This down-to-business depiction of Brock gives us a rare look at this trainer when he’s not pining over someone.

This card continues to climb in value over time, leaving behind the old days when it barely sold for two dollars. This card experienced a major boom to $4.50 and has set this price as its base, where it continues to increase in small increments.

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M Slowbro EX (Ultra Rare) – $6.22

Creeping Up The List

Mega Slowbro is probably one of the most unexpected inclusions among the most valuable XY Evolutions chase cards, but even this goofy Water-type Pokemon deserves its time in the spotlight. Mega Evolutions are some of the most beloved designs ever featured in Pokemon, and this bizarre Slowbro is counted among them.

Despite hovering in the $2.50 range for most of the last few years, Slowbro saw a huge uptick in late 2024 heading into 2025 – when all Pokemon cards began surging to new heights. Despite a slow start, this card sits at a market price well over double where it began in 2024.

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Mew (Holo Rare) – $6.71

A Cute Mew Holo

Mew is always a major attraction in the Pokemon TCG, though some of the best versions of this Pokemon typically feature artwork depicting its shiny form or rely on vintage status to make it stand out.

While this Mew card is only a Holo Rare, it clocks in with a respectable value that earns it a spot among the best XY Evolutions chase cards. As the sole Holo Rare on this list, Mew stands out, though it’s beginning to back off from its new highs, as it appears likely to settle around the current market price.

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M Venusaur EX (Ultra Rare) – $9.81

A Flower In Bloom

This first M Venusaur version offers a taste of the awe-inspiring verdant artwork to come, with this Pokemon featuring a garden’s worth of flowers in bloom around it.

Unfortunately, Venusaur took a massive tumble toward the $4.50 mark but has recovered its value to eclipse the five-dollar plateau. Since its rise, Venusaur hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, blowing past its previous $5.50 range.

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Charizard EX (Ultra Rare) – $10.35

The First Charting Charizard

Charizard doesn’t need much of a reason to appear among the most expensive cards in XY Evolutions, as the iconic Fire-type is a mainstay on these lists. This card is the only non-Mega Evolved starter Pokemon among the most valuable cards in Evolutions, showing just how much demand there is for Charizard.

The artwork is gorgeous for the relatively modest price tag, but considering the incredible designs on full-art cards still to come in this set, it’s worth spending a little more for something distinct.

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M Pidgeot EX (Ultra Rare) – $13.71

Flying Up The Charts

Mega Pidgeot perfectly positions itself in the pack of XY Evolutions chase cards, cementing a solid placement that is sure to keep it as a mainstay among the set’s chase cards for the foreseeable future. This version of Pidgeot makes excellent use of color and capitalizes on the exquisite Mega Evolution design to make this card stand out.

Despite dwelling below six dollars in value for most of 2023 and 2024, the start of 2025 ushered this card into a new era in the double digits, helping it break new barriers and find a home among the best cards in XY Evolutions.

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M Blastoise EX (Ultra Rare) – $15.28

Kantonian Starters Everywhere

Blastoise barely squeaks into the double digits, as XY Evolutions’ most valuable cards are off to a strong start. Blastoise usually falls in line behind its buddy Charizard, but Blastoise puts up a good fight against its Fire-type foe in the battle for TCG supremacy.

Some full-art cards are coming up that make good use of the card space, so this Blastoise likely won’t see much upward mobility in the future, making its placement solid.

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Mewtwo EX (Full Art) – $18.66

Making The Full Art Count

Mewtwo is legendary in every sense of the word, as its impact on Pokemon is ubiquitous; from movies to games, and even in the TCG, Mewtwo is a force to be reckoned with. As one of the first legendary Pokemon in the series, Mewtwo carries a degree of nostalgia for many collectors to latch onto, but artwork like this needs no prior attachment.

Whether you’re new to collecting or you’ve been adding to your Mewtwo collection for years, this is a must-have card on cool factor alone.

Its price is relatively stable, but there’s no telling what may happen in the Pokemon market.

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Dragonite EX (Full Art) – $23.80

A Striking Perspective

With competition like this, the Ultra Rares that started things off won’t be going anywhere higher than they are right now. Dragonite EX is a breathtaking card with bright, bold features that capture your attention.

Dragonite’s pseudo-legendary status sets it apart from many other Pokemon from the original 151, but this artwork does some incredibly heavy lifting in supporting this card’s value. You won’t find many cooler versions of Dragonite than this.

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Misty’s Determination (Full Art) – $25.66

A Fan Favorite Forever

Misty frequently finds herself at the center of attention whenever she features in a set, whether in vintage or modern releases.

Misty has been a fan favorite for what seems like forever, since her appearances in valuable and iconic sets like Gym Challenge, and the demand for her cards shows no signs of slowing down.

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M Venusaur EX (Full Art) – $29.58

A Vibrant, Verdant Venusaur Art

In general, Venusaur cards are usually the least expensive of the three Kanto starter Pokemon, but this artwork isn’t any less incredible. Venusaur bursts through the cardboard with this almost three–dimensional effect, as this card is a cacophony of vibrant colors.

Despite its usual lagging behind its peers, this Venusaur full-art has had a steady climb since it kicked past the $11 mark and hasn’t looked back since. It’s uncertain if this card will trade in its new range and continue to break barriers, but one thing is certain: Venusaur’s art won’t be contained by borders of any kind.

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M Charizard EX (Ultra Rare) – $34.40

A Sign Of What’s To Come

Wherever there’s an amazing Venusaur card basking in the spotlight, a Charizard is lying in wait to steal the spotlight from it. Charizard has the type advantage to start, and this card makes a good argument for being more visually striking than Venusaur’s full-art version.

Charizard cards will always command attention, but cards like this justify their placement among the most expensive, as this ferocious Charizard art is primed to jump off the cardboard. There’s even more to come from the most popular starter ever.

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M Blastoise EX (Full Art) – $45.32

Bursting Into The Top Spots

Though it may be short-lived, Blastoise gets the leg up on Charizard as the full-art Mega Blastoise art blows the Ultra Rare Charizard art out of the water.

Full Art cards give even more space to work with since the borders aren’t restricted to the small picture frame that many common cards are.

While the most valuable XY Evolutions cards haven’t all had great price trajectories, Blastoise has experienced a meteoric rise that took it from just over $13 to its current price point.

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Charizard (Holo Rare) – $50.31

A Reprint Of The Base Set

Aside from a slight font update, this Charizard features reprinted artwork from the most valuable card in Pokemon’s original base set. No other Pokemon card is as universally recognizable as the base set Charizard, so this card’s placement among the most expensive cards in Evolutions isn’t surprising.

This card once held a lead over the full-art design, but price volatility changed the order with a massive price change. While the battle for the most valuable card in XY Evolutions is far from over, Charizard is the undisputed champion – the only question is, “Which one?”

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M Charizard EX (Full Art) – $85.09

A Ferocious Mega Full-Art

At this point, there’s no denying that Charizard rules over the top ten most expensive cards in XY Evolutions with an iron fist, monopolizing the top tier. This Charizard art might be one of the most unique in the history of Pokemon sets, as Charizard Y fills the canvas with eye-popping colors.

You won’t find many other Pokemon that are synonymous with the brand quite like Charizard, so it’s business as usual to see a distinct take on Charizard command such interest.