Were talking shiny, glittery, jaw-droppingly beautiful cards that sometimes cost more than a weeks worth of groceries.
Rare, golden, and oh-so-valuable!
Special Illustration Rare cardsaka full arts and secret raresare the crown jewels of the hobby.
Curious which ones are the most valuable?
Weve got the sparkliest list right here.
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Sure, the shiny Mew helps, but the real star here is the art style.
Honestly, if an entire deck had this style, itd be impossible to resist.
Yes, c’mon.
Normally, Tera forms can make Pokemon look a bit… confusing.
Hoenn and Kanto favorites are featured on the best Nintendo Black Star Promos.
And dont be fooled by the classy appearancethis card is as deadly as it is gorgeous.
Frost Bullet hits for 110 and even deals 30 damage to a benched Pokemon.
Then theres Euclase, which knocks out anything sitting on exactly 60 damage.
Frost Bullet sets it up, and Glaceon finishes the job.
Cold, stylish, and absolutely lethal.
That kind of fame tends to boost a cards worth.
This particular card features Pikachus Tera form, and its both adorable and undeniably cool.
But dont let the cuteness fool youits Topaz Bolt hits for a wild 300 damage.
Thats one stubborn electric mouse.
The artwork is straight-up ninja perfection, with a flurry of colors, shurikens, and pure stealth vibes.
It doesnt even look like its in Tera formjust full-blown silent but deadly energy.
Dark, sneaky, and dangerously strong!
Shinobi Blade hits for 170 and lets you grab any card from your deck.
Thats rightjust yoink the perfect card like a true tactician.
It makes you discard two energy but slaps two benched Pokemon for 120 damage each.
Perfect for sweeping the weak and farming those Prize cards like a sneaky legend.
That said, this cards real value lies in its rarity and that dreamy art style.
Its not the most terrifying ex out there.
Severe Squall gently splashes all enemy ex Pokemon with 60 damagebasically a group water balloon fight.
Aquamarine hits hard with 280 damage, but then Vaporeon needs a full nap and cant attack next turn.
Still, it’s fabulous, so who cares?
But dont be fooled by the elegancethis Espeon has bite.
These large cards come with massive prices.
And Amazez doesnt deal damage… because it does something meaner: devolving all of your opponents Stage Pokemon.
Yepsay goodbye to those hard-earned evolutions.
But dont let the serene vibes fool you; this Leafeon ex is no delicate leaf.
Its rare, powerful, and surprisingly ruthless.
It slaps with 230 damage and gives your entire bench a 100 HP heal afterward.
Who knew leafy vengeance could be this wholesome?
Its a nature-loving menace with a soft spot for its squad.
It almost looks like a shiny, but nopejust extra sparkly.
Still, dont be fooled by the charm.
This card hits hard.
Judgement has arrivedand its pink.
Its in a league of its own.
Its price tag nearly triples that of second-place Sylveon ex, and honestly, it earns it.
Moon Mirage isnt the most damaging attack, but confusing your opponents Pokemon?
Then comes Onyx, Umbreons shady little secret: discard all its energy, grab a Prize card.
