top 15 list of some of the most expensive Pokémon TCG cards as of October 2025

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#CardApproximate Value*Short Description
1Pikachu Illustrator (Japanese promo)Several million USD in top conditionWidely considered the grail of Pokémon TCG cards — super rare Illustrator prize card. (Diario AS)
2Umbreon ex (PRISMATIC Evolutions)~$1,100+ (raw market) (CBR)From the Scarlet & Violet era — huge demand, “modern-Charizard” status.
3Sylveon ex (PRISMATIC Evolutions)~$410+ (CBR)Another prismatic Eeveelution with strong value in the secondary market.
4Mega Lucario ex (Mega Evolution series)~$650+ market price cited for “Hyper/Rare” variant (tcgplayer.com)Newer set; high rarity variant, very limited print.
5Mega Gardevoir ex (Mega Evolution series)~$600+ (approx) (tcgplayer.com)Companion “headliner” in same set as Lucario; high collector interest.
6Tropical Beach (Black & White era)~$10,000+ in graded/PSA 10 for rare versions (TCG Price Alerts)Vintage staple, oozes nostalgia and scarcity.
7Espeon ★ (POP Series 5 Japanese)~$15,500+ listed as top of “most expensive” list (TCG Price Alerts)Ultra-rare Japanese promo from POP series; niche but high value.
8Charizard (Skyridge Crystal Holo)~$20,000+ PSA 10 in some recent sales (Reddit)A “grail within a grail” for vintage CGC/PSA collectors.
9Mudkip ★ (EX Team Rocket Returns)~$6,295+ listed in top-cards list (TCG Price Alerts)Rare star-foil variant from early EX era; collector target.
10Torchic ★ (EX Team Rocket Returns)~$5,500+ market listing (TCG Price Alerts)Similar vintage rarity; one of the early star-foil chase cards.
11Gengar E‑Card (Skyridge)~$5,700+ listed in expensive‐cards table (TCG Price Alerts)Unique variant from E-Card series; heavy vintage demand.
12Torchic ★ (Old rarity) – alternate listing?~$5,500+ (see entry #10) (TCG Price Alerts)(See above; same card type but emphasizes multiple high listings.)
13Arceus ★ (EX Delta Species)~$2,000+ logged value (TCG Price Alerts)Rare star-foil variant from mid-era EX sets; strong value.
14Umbreon V MAX (Evolving Skies)~$1,413+ (historic peak) (TheGamer)Modern era value spike; top tier among newer sets.
15Magikarp & Wailord GX (Alternate Full‑Art Team Up)~$520+ listed market price in July 2025 report (TCGplayer)Modern collectible; shows how newer cards can still command strong prices.
 
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