Grow your Pokemon TCG collection by scoring the most valuable cards in Scarlet and Violet Base Set!
As more sets are being added to the Scarlet and Violet series, several cards from the Paldea-themed base set retained their value;
Proving that they are still a worthy collectible for modern Pokemon TCG enthusiasts.
Just like the other base sets from previous generations, Scarlet and Violet will soon become a nostalgic set since it is the first one to add the Paldean Pokemon, which will likely affect their prices in the future.
Whether you’re just collecting for fun, or investing in TCGs, it’s always better to identify some of the expensive cards every time you open a booster pack under a certain set.
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10 Most Valuable Cards in Scarlet and Violet
The following are the most valuable cards in Scarlet and Violet Base Set (English version):
10. Kirlia
Card Number: 212/198
Card Type: Psychic
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Since the first release of the illustration rare cards in the VMAX Universe expansion, these cute full-art secret rare cards made their way to the Scarlet and Violet base set and are becoming quite valuable thanks to their beautiful artwork.
Kirlia, despite being a Gen 3 Pokemon, is one of the best chase cards in the entire set because of its powerful 3-energy move Psychic that deals 20 extra damage for each Energy card attached to the opposing active Pokemon.
See Kirlia’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
9. Gyarados ex
Card Number: 255/198
Card Type: Water
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Another non-Gen 9 Pokemon making this list is Gyarados ex, featuring a Tera card with a painted artwork of the Water/Flying Pokemon.
This monstrosity is quite a tank in battles with its 300 HP and a 180+ damage move called Tyrannical Tail, which pairs well with decks that can deal multiple damage counters to the enemy team.
See Gyarados ex’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
8. Ralts
Card Number: 211/198
Card Type: Psychic
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Surprisingly, Kirlia’s basic form, Ralts is getting more attention lately since it can be sold at a higher price according to recent data from TCGPlayer.
Like all illustration rare cards, cards from the Ralts evolution line also portray a specific story of a Pokemon’s life.
You can check the Kirlia card above and Gardevoir ex below to see a bit of connection between the artwork of these three cards.
See Ralts’ Market Price on TCGPlayer
7. Koraidon ex
Card Number: 247/198
Card Type: Fighting
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Koraidon ex is one of the two “faces” of the entire Scarlet and Violet base set, so it is expected that it will increase in value throughout the Scarlet and Violet series.
Special illustration cards like this one are almost the same as illustration rare cards, with the differences being special illustration cards have an extra glitter foil and a two-star rarity symbol.
See Koraidon ex’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
6. Rare Candy
Card Number: 256/198
Card Type: Item
Rarity: Hyper Rare
Out of all the numerous Rare Candies printed in the older sets, this one from the Scarlet and Violet base set is perhaps one of the most distinctive with its gold background.
The effects of this Rare Candy card are the same as the regular ones, but what drives its value is its rarity, which is labeled as Hyper Rare, a new rarity type introduced in the Scarlet and Violet series.
See Rare Candy’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
5. Nest Ball
Card Number: 255/198
Card Type: Item
Rarity: Hyper Rare
Hyper rare cards can be easily identified with their gold backgrounds and this Nest Ball is no exception.
Nest Ball has been a staple for many competitive decks in Pokemon TCG tournaments since it allows you to set up a particular strategy by putting a Basic Pokemon from your deck into play.
Together with the Rare Candy, Nest Ball cards are in high demand right now and their Hyper Rare variants in the Scarlet and Violet base set are steadily rising in value, even exceeding Koraidon ex.
See Nest Ball’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
4. Miriam
Card Number: 238/198
Card Type: Supporter
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Not only does this Trainer card ooze some girl power, but it is also literally a powerful card in the Standard meta.
Putting Miriam into play allows you to revive five Pokemon in your discard pile by putting them back into the deck, plus you can draw three more cards in a turn! How convenient was that?
See Miriam’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
3. Miraidon ex
Card Number: 244/198
Card Type: Lightning
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Miraidon ex bears multiple similarities to Koraidon ex, such as both of their heavy-hitting attacks can only be performed once every two turns.
But how come Miraidon ex is more expensive than Koraidon ex?
So far, we can only speculate that multiple factors are affecting the prices of certain Pokemon cards, like nostalgia or supply and demand.
But in this case, we can say that Miraidon is more popular among the fans based on this Reddit poll last year.
See Miraidon ex’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
2. Gardevoir ex
Card Number: 245/198
Card Type: Psychic
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Gardevoir ex’s special illustration artwork indicates that the Ralts owned by the couple did live a long life just like its owners.
As the final evolution of Ralts, this Gardevoir ex also maintained an eye-catching artwork that only a few cards from the previous sets can match, and hence it is the second most valuable card in the Scarlet and Violet base set.
Check out how Redditors admire this Japanese version of Gardevoir ex.
See Gardevoir ex’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
1. Miriam (Alternate Art Card)
Card Number: 251/198
Card Type: Supporter
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Pokefans still can’t get enough of this cute school nurse in the Naranja/Uva Academy, as its alternate special illustration variant tops the list of most pricey cards in the Scarlet and Violet base set.
As of writing this article, Special Illustration Rare Miriam is more than twice the price of the Ultra Rare Miriam, and it definitely deserves its value with its pink-themed artwork and the same useful effect.
See Miriam Alternate Art’s Market Price on TCGPlayer
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In Closing
Apparently, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet base set isn’t only about Gen 9 Pokemon, as other Pokemon and items from the previous sets still shined in terms of card prices.
Fortunately, The Pokemon Company did a great job in adding new beautiful card designs which enabled other cards to become so attractive that Scarlet and Violet isn’t just about Miraidon and Koraidon anymore.
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