Short answer: The most expensive card that tops any English set is Mewtwo ☆ from Holon Phantoms at $9,200.00. Charizard is the most valuable card in 21 sets, more than any other Pokémon. In the newest set, 30th Celebration, it's Mew at $3,857.00. Find any set in the tables below.
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Key findings
- Charizard is the most common chase card. It's the most valuable card in 21 of 128 sets, from Base Set to Phantasmal Flames. Next come Lugia (7), Mewtwo (7), Gengar (6) and Rayquaza (6).
- The typical top card is worth about $422.85. That's the median across all 128 sets. In 23 sets the most valuable card is worth $1,000 or more.
- Modern sets are led by Special Illustration Rares. In 13 of 23 Scarlet & Violet and Mega Evolution sets, the top card is a Special Illustration Rare (two gold stars). In 5, an Illustration Rare with one gold star beats them all: Squirtle in Stellar Crown, Persian in Shrouded Fable, Gastly in Temporal Forces, Groudon in Paradox Rift and Magikarp in Paldea Evolved.
- Sometimes it isn't a Pokémon. In 4 sets the most valuable card is a Trainer: Boss's Orders (Rebel Clash), Lillie (Ultra Prism), Ultra Ball (Plasma Freeze) and N (Noble Victories).
- Some sets have no big chase. In Detective Pikachu, the most valuable card is worth $14.13.
Mega Evolution (2025 to 2026)
The most expensive card in this era is Mew from 30th Celebration at $3,857.00. In 4 of these 7 sets the top card is a Special Illustration Rare.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Celebration 2026 incl. Classic Collection |  Mew #B/RGBRGB Rare | $3,857.00 | Mew #R/RGB $3,249.64 |
| Pitch Black 2026 |  Mega Darkrai ex #116/084Special Illustration Rare | $140.74 | Mega Darkrai ex #120/084 $134.99 |
| Chaos Rising 2026 |  Mega Greninja ex #116/086Special Illustration Rare | $119.91 | Mega Greninja ex #122/086 $115.89 |
| Perfect Order 2026 |  Mega Zygarde ex #124/088Mega Hyper Rare | $91.94 | Meowth ex #121/088 $86.50 |
| Ascended Heroes 2026 |  Mega Gengar ex #284/217Special Illustration Rare | $742.56 | Pikachu ex #276/217 $672.43 |
| Phantasmal Flames 2025 |  Mega Charizard X ex #125/094Special Illustration Rare | $616.59 | Mega Charizard X ex #130/094 $200.75 |
| Mega Evolution 2025 |  Mega Lucario ex #188/132Mega Hyper Rare | $223.63 | Mega Gardevoir ex #178/132 $168.06 |
Scarlet & Violet (2023 to 2025)
The most expensive card in this era is Umbreon ex from Prismatic Evolutions at $1,232.76. In 9 of these 16 sets the top card is a Special Illustration Rare.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bolt 2025 |  Victini #171/086Black White Rare | $623.46 | Zekrom ex #172/086 $597.29 |
| White Flare 2025 |  Victini #172/086Black White Rare | $546.25 | Reshiram ex #173/086 $462.97 |
| Destined Rivals 2025 |  Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #231/182Special Illustration Rare | $341.16 | Cynthia's Garchomp ex #232/182 $174.05 |
| Journey Together 2025 |  Lillie's Clefairy ex #184/159Special Illustration Rare | $82.89 | Salamence ex #187/159 $41.66 |
| Prismatic Evolutions 2025 |  Umbreon ex #161/131Special Illustration Rare | $1,232.76 | Sylveon ex #156/131 $405.22 |
| Surging Sparks 2024 |  Pikachu ex #238/191Special Illustration Rare | $266.98 | Latias ex #239/191 $174.16 |
| Stellar Crown 2024 |  Squirtle #148/142Illustration Rare | $96.12 | Bulbasaur #143/142 $85.81 |
| Shrouded Fable 2024 |  Persian #078/064Illustration Rare | $65.95 | Basic Darkness Energy #098/064 $57.44 |
| Twilight Masquerade 2024 |  Greninja ex #214/167Special Illustration Rare | $303.26 | Perrin #220/167 $154.08 |
| Temporal Forces 2024 |  Gastly #177/162Illustration Rare | $88.95 | Raging Bolt ex #208/162 $61.03 |
| Paldean Fates 2024 |  Mew ex #232/091Special Illustration Rare | $836.07 | Charizard ex #234/091 $257.26 |
| Paradox Rift 2023 |  Groudon #199/182Illustration Rare | $95.55 | Morpeko #206/182 $62.14 |
| Scarlet & Violet 151 2023 |  Charizard ex #199/165Special Illustration Rare | $307.94 | Blastoise ex #200/165 $108.70 |
| Obsidian Flames 2023 |  Charizard ex #223/197Special Illustration Rare | $91.87 | Cleffa #202/197 $35.22 |
| Paldea Evolved 2023 |  Magikarp #203/193Illustration Rare | $339.44 | Raichu #211/193 $93.59 |
| Scarlet & Violet 2023 |  Gardevoir ex #245/198Special Illustration Rare | $69.33 | Drowzee #210/198 $46.99 |
Sword & Shield (2020 to 2023)
The most expensive card in this era is Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies at $2,324.50.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Zenith 2023 incl. Galarian Gallery |  Giratina VSTAR #GG69/GG70Secret Rare | $288.22 | Mewtwo VSTAR #GG44/GG70 $234.29 |
| Silver Tempest 2022 incl. Trainer Gallery |  Lugia V #186/195Ultra Rare | $466.50 | Rayquaza VMAX #TG20/TG30 $185.42 |
| Lost Origin 2022 incl. Trainer Gallery |  Giratina V #186/196Ultra Rare | $855.69 | Aerodactyl V #180/196 $203.23 |
| Pokémon GO 2022 |  Mewtwo V #072/078Ultra Rare | $54.14 | Mewtwo VSTAR #079/078 $49.20 |
| Astral Radiance 2022 incl. Trainer Gallery |  Machamp V #172/189Ultra Rare | $191.87 | Starmie V #TG13/TG30 $112.59 |
| Brilliant Stars 2022 incl. Trainer Gallery |  Charizard V #154/172Ultra Rare | $271.54 | Umbreon VMAX #TG23/TG30 $96.61 |
| Fusion Strike 2021 |  Gengar VMAX #271/264Rainbow Rare | $1,027.32 | Espeon VMAX #270/264 $341.35 |
| Celebrations 2021 incl. Classic Collection |  Charizard #4Classic Collection | $141.85 | Umbreon ☆ #17 $76.82 |
| Evolving Skies 2021 |  Umbreon VMAX #215/203Rainbow Rare | $2,324.50 | Rayquaza VMAX #218/203 $1,267.32 |
| Chilling Reign 2021 |  Blaziken VMAX #201/198Rainbow Rare | $382.23 | Galarian Moltres V #177/198 $233.69 |
| Battle Styles 2021 |  Tyranitar V #155/163Ultra Rare | $233.65 | Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX #170/163 $77.32 |
| Shining Fates 2021 incl. Shiny Vault |  Charizard VMAX #SV107/SV122VMAX | $113.74 | Morpeko #SV044/SV122 $22.21 |
| Vivid Voltage 2020 |  Pikachu VMAX #188/185Rainbow Rare | $169.36 | Pikachu V #170/185 $42.80 |
| Champion's Path 2020 |  Charizard V #079/073Secret Rare | $256.06 | Charizard VMAX #074/073 $200.40 |
| Darkness Ablaze 2020 |  Charizard VMAX #020/189VMAX | $38.86 | Butterfree VMAX #190/189 $17.42 |
| Rebel Clash 2020 |  Boss's Orders #189/192Ultra Rare | $53.77 | Boss's Orders #200/192 $43.17 |
| Sword & Shield 2020 |  Snorlax VMAX #206/202Rainbow Rare | $106.99 | Snorlax VMAX #142/202 $47.15 |
Sun & Moon (2017 to 2019)
The most expensive card in this era is Latias & Latios-GX from Team Up at $4,499.66. In 8 of these 16 sets the top card is a Rainbow Rare.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Eclipse 2019 |  Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX #221/236Ultra Rare | $595.06 | Blastoise & Piplup-GX #215/236 $482.94 |
| Hidden Fates 2019 incl. Shiny Vault |  Charizard-GX #SV49/SV94Shiny GX | $768.10 | Umbreon-GX #SV69/SV94 $306.68 |
| Unified Minds 2019 |  Mewtwo & Mew-GX #242/236Rainbow Rare | $429.54 | Mega Sableye & Tyranitar-GX #226/236 $398.59 |
| Unbroken Bonds 2019 |  Gardevoir & Sylveon-GX #205/214Ultra Rare | $700.80 | Greninja & Zoroark-GX #201/214 $354.92 |
| Detective Pikachu 2019 |  Charizard #5/18Ultra Rare | $14.13 | Detective Pikachu #10/18 $14.10 |
| Team Up 2019 |  Latias & Latios-GX #170/181Ultra Rare | $4,499.66 | Gengar & Mimikyu-GX #165/181 $2,155.56 |
| Lost Thunder 2018 |  Lugia-GX #227/214Rainbow Rare | $370.06 | Mimikyu-GX #226/214 $311.65 |
| Dragon Majesty 2018 |  Ultra Necrozma-GX #78/70Secret Rare | $123.52 | Dragonite-GX #67/70 $70.91 |
| Celestial Storm 2018 |  Rayquaza-GX #177/168Rainbow Rare | $341.24 | Lisia #164/168 $207.15 |
| Forbidden Light 2018 |  Lucario-GX #135/131Rainbow Rare | $130.82 | Greninja-GX #133/131 $124.49 |
| Ultra Prism 2018 |  Lillie #151/156Ultra Rare | $468.18 | Lillie #125a/156 $369.99 |
| Crimson Invasion 2017 |  Gyarados-GX #112/111Rainbow Rare | $81.54 | Lusamine #110/111 $45.86 |
| Shining Legends 2017 |  Mewtwo-GX #78/73Secret Rare | $830.72 | Shining Mew #40/73 $200.60 |
| Burning Shadows 2017 |  Charizard-GX #150/147Rainbow Rare | $840.75 | Fairy Energy #169/147 $96.98 |
| Guardians Rising 2017 |  Sylveon-GX #158/145Rainbow Rare | $185.11 | Alolan Ninetales-GX #150/145 $83.99 |
| Sun & Moon 2017 |  Umbreon-GX #154/149Rainbow Rare | $131.41 | Umbreon-GX #142/149 $57.10 |
XY (2014 to 2016)
The most expensive card in this era is M Rayquaza-EX from Ancient Origins at $1,172.00. In 7 of these 14 sets the top card is an Ultra Rare.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions 2016 |  M Charizard-EX #101/108Ultra Rare | $124.72 | Charizard #11/108 $98.65 |
| Steam Siege 2016 |  Gardevoir-EX #116/114Secret Rare | $108.73 | M Gardevoir-EX #112/114 $56.86 |
| Fates Collide 2016 |  Alakazam-EX #125/124Secret Rare | $164.89 | Umbreon-EX #119/124 $150.51 |
| Generations 2016 |  Flareon-EX #RC28/RC32Ultra Rare | $191.02 | Sylveon-EX #RC32/RC32 $189.45 |
| BREAKpoint 2016 |  Gyarados-EX #123/122Secret Rare | $208.68 | M Gyarados-EX #115/122 $126.43 |
| BREAKthrough 2015 |  Mewtwo-EX #164/162Secret Rare | $208.37 | Mewtwo-EX #163/162 $206.75 |
| Ancient Origins 2015 |  M Rayquaza-EX #98/98Secret Rare | $1,172.00 | Primal Kyogre-EX #96/98 $420.61 |
| Roaring Skies 2015 |  M Rayquaza-EX #105/108Ultra Rare | $550.70 | Shaymin-EX #77a/108 $285.49 |
| Double Crisis 2015 |  Team Aqua's Kyogre-EX #6/34Ultra Rare | $645.09 | Team Magma's Groudon-EX #15/34 $457.58 |
| Primal Clash 2015 |  Primal Kyogre-EX #149/160Ultra Rare | $363.35 | Primal Groudon-EX #151/160 $224.34 |
| Phantom Forces 2014 |  Dialga-EX #122/119Secret Rare | $1,022.30 | Gengar-EX #114/119 $705.24 |
| Furious Fists 2014 |  Dragonite-EX #108/111Ultra Rare | $163.61 | M Lucario-EX #113/111 $160.27 |
| Flashfire 2014 |  M Charizard-EX #108/106Secret Rare | $802.12 | M Charizard-EX #107/106 $313.61 |
| XY 2014 |  Blastoise-EX #142/146Ultra Rare | $174.86 | Venusaur-EX #141/146 $124.99 |
Black & White (2011 to 2013)
The most expensive card in this era is Lugia-EX from Plasma Storm at $1,344.24. In 6 of these 12 sets the top card is an Ultra Rare.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Treasures 2013 |  Zekrom #115/113Secret Rare | $487.12 | Reshiram #114/113 $366.52 |
| Plasma Blast 2013 |  Palkia-EX #100/101Ultra Rare | $526.50 | Dialga-EX #99/101 $431.01 |
| Plasma Freeze 2013 |  Ultra Ball #122/116Secret Rare | $1,199.50 | Deoxys-EX #111/116 $737.00 |
| Plasma Storm 2013 |  Lugia-EX #134/135Ultra Rare | $1,344.24 | Charizard #136/135 $1,150.00 |
| Boundaries Crossed 2012 |  Black Kyurem-EX #145/149Ultra Rare | $900.96 | White Kyurem-EX #146/149 $545.71 |
| Dragon Vault 2012 |  Kyurem #21/20 | $94.18 | Rayquaza #11/20 $61.10 |
| Dragons Exalted 2012 |  Rayquaza #128/124Secret Rare | $1,250.00 | Giratina-EX #124/124 $617.81 |
| Dark Explorers 2012 |  Gardevoir #109/108Secret Rare | $946.32 | Darkrai-EX #107/108 $822.10 |
| Next Destinies 2012 |  Reshiram-EX #95/99Ultra Rare | $443.65 | Zoroark #102/99 $399.99 |
| Noble Victories 2011 |  N #101/101Ultra Rare | $233.00 | Victini #98/101 $217.43 |
| Emerging Powers 2011 |  Thundurus #97/98Ultra Rare | $23.32 | Tornadus #98/98 $23.32 |
| Black & White 2011 |  Pikachu #115/114Secret Rare | $177.08 | Zekrom #114/114 $124.26 |
HeartGold & SoulSilver (2010 to 2011)
The most expensive card in this era is Rayquaza from Call of Legends at $1,013.27.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Legends 2011 |  Rayquaza #20/95Holo Rare | $1,013.27 | Ho-Oh #SL5 $833.32 |
| HS Triumphant 2010 |  Gengar #94/102Prime | $623.74 | Mew #97/102 $394.47 |
| HS Undaunted 2010 |  Umbreon #86/90Prime | $667.70 | Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND #90/90 $599.98 |
| HS Unleashed 2010 |  Suicune & Entei LEGEND #94/95LEGEND | $340.00 | Entei & Raikou LEGEND #90/95 $312.65 |
| HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010 |  Lugia LEGEND #113/123LEGEND | $422.85 | Gyarados #123/123 $369.59 |
Platinum (2009)
The most expensive card in this era is Snorlax LV.X from Rising Rivals at $797.47. In all 4 of these sets the top card is a LV.X card.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arceus 2009 |  Gengar LV.X #97/99LV.X | $724.05 | Ponyta #SH11 $241.11 |
| Supreme Victors 2009 |  Charizard G LV.X #143/147LV.X | $450.72 | Articuno #148/147 $388.32 |
| Rising Rivals 2009 |  Snorlax LV.X #111/111LV.X | $797.47 | Surfing Pikachu #114/111 $388.58 |
| Platinum 2009 |  Dialga G LV.X #122/127LV.X | $297.87 | Vulpix #SH6 $227.56 |
Diamond & Pearl (2007 to 2008)
The most expensive card in this era is Charizard from Stormfront at $737.50. In 4 of these 7 sets the top card is a LV.X card.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stormfront 2008 |  Charizard #103/100Secret Rare | $737.50 | Charmander #101/100 $200.43 |
| Legends Awakened 2008 |  Rayquaza #14/146Holo Rare | $352.87 | Mewtwo LV.X #144/146 $247.64 |
| Majestic Dawn 2008 |  Glaceon LV.X #98/100LV.X | $537.50 | Glaceon #5/100 $294.79 |
| Great Encounters 2008 |  Darkrai LV.X #104/106LV.X | $261.17 | Dialga LV.X #105/106 $249.99 |
| Secret Wonders 2007 |  Lugia #14/132Holo Rare | $376.20 | Gardevoir LV.X #131/132 $267.59 |
| Mysterious Treasures 2007 |  Lucario LV.X #122/123LV.X | $216.04 | Electivire LV.X #121/123 $89.70 |
| Diamond & Pearl 2007 |  Infernape LV.X #121/130LV.X | $165.82 | Torterra LV.X #122/130 $100.25 |
EX series (2003 to 2007)
The most expensive card in this era is Mewtwo ☆ from Holon Phantoms at $9,200.00. In 8 of these 16 sets the top card is a Gold Star card.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Keepers 2007 |  Flareon ☆ #100/108Gold Star | $2,000.00 | Vaporeon ☆ #102/108 $1,399.95 |
| Dragon Frontiers 2006 |  Mew ☆ δ #101/101Gold Star | $3,500.00 | Charizard ☆ δ #100/101 $1,000.00 |
| Crystal Guardians 2006 |  Celebi ☆ #100/100Gold Star | $950.00 | Alakazam ☆ #99/100 $900.00 |
| Holon Phantoms 2006 |  Mewtwo ☆ #103/110Gold Star | $9,200.00 | Gyarados ☆ δ #102/110 $1,200.00 |
| Legend Maker 2006 |  Regirock ☆ #91/92Gold Star | $1,450.99 | Regice ☆ #90/92 $1,250.00 |
| Delta Species 2005 |  Kyogre ☆ #112/113Gold Star | $2,100.98 | Metagross ☆ #113/113 $1,562.48 |
| Unseen Forces 2005 |  Lugia ex #105/115Pokémon-ex | $2,500.00 | Raikou ☆ #114/115 $1,600.00 |
| Emerald 2005 |  Deoxys ex #93/106Pokémon-ex | $800.00 | Milotic ex #96/106 $799.99 |
| Deoxys 2005 |  Latios ☆ #106/107Gold Star | $2,600.00 | Latias ☆ #105/107 $1,700.00 |
| Team Rocket Returns 2004 |  Torchic ☆ #108/109Gold Star | $5,250.00 | Rocket's Snorlax ex #104/109 $2,999.99 |
| FireRed & LeafGreen 2004 |  Charizard ex #105/112Pokémon-ex | $1,699.99 | Gengar ex #108/112 $1,399.99 |
| Hidden Legends 2004 |  Groudon ex #93/101Pokémon-ex | $313.01 | Regice ex #97/101 $303.75 |
| Team Magma vs Team Aqua 2004 |  Suicune ex #94/95Pokémon-ex | $763.00 | Entei ex #91/95 $499.95 |
| Dragon 2003 |  Charizard #100/97Secret Rare | $739.97 | Dragonite ex #90/97 $602.02 |
| Sandstorm 2003 |  Raichu ex #98/100Pokémon-ex | $356.99 | Gardevoir ex #96/100 $271.66 |
| Ruby & Sapphire 2003 |  Mewtwo ex #101/109Pokémon-ex | $746.79 | Scyther ex #102/109 $174.34 |
e-Card series (2002 to 2003)
The most expensive card in this era is Umbreon from Skyridge at $4,999.99. In all 3 of these sets the top card is a Holo Rare.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyridge 2003 |  Umbreon #H30/H32Holo Rare | $4,999.99 | Celebi #145/144 $3,999.99 |
| Aquapolis 2003 |  Houndoom #H11/H32Holo Rare | $1,571.99 | Nidoking #150/147 $1,200.00 |
| Expedition Base Set 2002 |  Dragonite #9/165Holo Rare | $949.79 | Charizard #6/165 $875.00 |
Neo series (2000 to 2002)
The most expensive card in this era is Shining Charizard from Neo Destiny at $3,998.99. In 2 of these 4 sets the top card is a Shining card.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Destiny 2002 |  Shining Charizard #107/105Shining | $3,998.99 | Dark Gengar #6/105 $1,076.00 |
| Neo Revelation 2001 |  Shining Gyarados #65/64Shining | $793.16 | Shining Magikarp #66/64 $445.00 |
| Neo Discovery 2001 |  Umbreon #13/75Holo Rare | $817.16 | Espeon #1/75 $365.17 |
| Neo Genesis 2000 |  Lugia #9/111Holo Rare | $534.65 | Typhlosion #17/111 $321.00 |
Gym series (2000)
The most expensive card in this era is Erika's Venusaur from Gym Challenge at $779.45.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Challenge 2000 |  Erika's Venusaur #4/132Holo Rare | $779.45 | Blaine's Charizard #2/132 $586.76 |
| Gym Heroes 2000 |  Sabrina's Gengar #14/132Holo Rare | $515.81 | Blaine's Moltres #1/132 $138.70 |
Original series (1999 to 2000)
The most expensive card in this era is Charizard from Base Set at $954.65. In all 5 of these sets the top card is a Holo Rare.
| Set | Most valuable card | Price (NM) | Next most valuable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket 2000 |  Dark Charizard #4/82Holo Rare | $380.85 | Dark Dragonite #5/82 $222.14 |
| Base Set 2 2000 |  Charizard #4/130Holo Rare | $399.75 | Blastoise #2/130 $153.50 |
| Fossil 1999 |  Gengar #5/62Holo Rare | $219.87 | Dragonite #4/62 $191.21 |
| Jungle 1999 |  Snorlax #11/64Holo Rare | $163.58 | Jolteon #4/64 $103.75 |
| Base Set 1999 |  Charizard #4/102Holo Rare | $954.65 | Blastoise #2/102 $228.59 |
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Why the most valuable card isn't always the rarest
Rarity decides how often a card is pulled. Collectors decide what it's worth, and they mostly pay for three things.
- The Pokémon. A few Pokémon sell in almost any form. On this list, Charizard, Lugia, Mewtwo and Gengar top the most sets. A popular Pokémon at a lower rarity often outsells a less popular one at a higher rarity.
- The artwork. Since Scarlet & Violet, Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares show the Pokémon in a full scene, and collectors pay for art they like. That's how an Illustration Rare ends up as the top card in 5 modern sets.
- How many clean copies survived. Older cards were printed in smaller numbers and most were played with, not sleeved. Near-mint copies are scarce, which is why 7 of the 10 most expensive cards on this list come from sets released before 2008.
Our rarity symbols guide explains each rarity and what it's typically worth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive card in 30th Celebration?
Mew (#B/RGB) is the most valuable card in 30th Celebration at about $3,857.00 in near-mint condition, followed by Mew (#R/RGB) at $3,249.64. New sets move fast in their first months, so check the current price before you buy or sell.
Which Pokémon is the most valuable card in the most sets?
Charizard. It's the most valuable card in 21 of the 128 English expansions on this list, ahead of Lugia (7), Mewtwo (7) and Gengar (6).
What is the most valuable modern Pokémon card?
Among Scarlet & Violet and Mega Evolution sets, the most expensive set-topping card right now is Mew from 30th Celebration at about $3,857.00 raw in near-mint condition. Graded PSA 10 copies sell for more.
Are these prices for graded cards?
No. Every price here is the near-mint market price of an ungraded (raw) copy of the card's main printing. Graded copies, especially PSA 10s, can sell for several times more, and played copies sell for less.
How often is this list updated?
Every day, from the same market data the Cardex app uses. When a new set comes out, it's added automatically once its cards have market prices.
For whole-set values, see the most valuable Pokémon sets, ranked by what every card adds up to, or browse all Pokémon card sets.