The Diamond & Pearl era of thePokemon TCGdidn’t feature a large variety of products, butthe most valuable sets from D&Pstill feature some excellent cards to collect. No matter what era of the Pokemon TCG you look at, some things remain constant, like Charizard and its constant appearances amongthe most valuable cards from the base setto Scarlet & Violet.
As is customary, you’ll find a unique style in the Diamond & Pearl era: LV. X Pokemon, each of which features gorgeous artwork and high prices to match their quality. While this era doesn’t boast the same level ofexpensive cards you may find in the Sword and Shield era, there are some gorgeous grails to get your hands on.
Cards are valued according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,representing what you might pay on average for acopy of the cards below.
However, given their age and rarity,sale prices are vastly different depending on the card’s condition,so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value. Only cards with an available market price are included.
6Mewtwo LV. X: Legends Awakened (Ultra Rare) – $102.15
Making A Massive Impact
Mewtwo LV. X leads things off forthe best cards in the Diamond & Pearl era,which features a blend of old favorites and newly-introduced Pokemon to come. While every Pokemon Generation has popular new entries, the original 151 from Kanto are ubiquitous inclusions in every new era.
Mewtwo features valuable cards across a variety of sets and evenclaims two of the top spots in Shining Legends.
This Mewtwo from Legends Awakened is very difficult to find on TCGplayer but sells solidly around$100whenever anear-mint (NM) copyis listed. Lightly Played (LP) copies range depending on the specific condition, averaging about $50, while moderately played (MP) drops as low as $28 with only a small difference for heavily played (HP) at $24.
5Charizard G LV. X: Diamond & Pearl Promos (Promo) – $109.06
The Start Of A Charizard Takeover
Charizard keeps the Kanto train rolling among the best cards in the Diamond & Pearl era with stunning promo artwork.
This card also features Cyrus, the leader of Team Galactic, on the bottom right of the Charizard art, which is a similar Trainer and Pokemon duo concept to the one revealed to be returning in 2024.
This Charizard continues to creep up in value, moving from the sub-100 range toa hair shy of the $110 mark.Given the steady positive trend moving this card upward, it’s only a matter of time before it makes a run at the next card – its twin.
4Charizard: Secret Wonders (Holo Rare) – $119.00
Twice The Charizard With More To Come
Charizard passes the baton off to yet another Charizard, this time theHolo Rare from Secret Wonders.This card boasts yet another gorgeous artwork of this classic Pokemon and still maintains the original vibe established by some of the best vintage Charizard cards.
Sadly, unlike the Charizard G LV. X card, this version is suffering from a slide in value,trending downward from $140to its current market price.LPcopies sell for about $50, which is a significant discount considering a slight difference in conditions.
If you care about the condition but don’t want to break the bank, a cleaner LP copy might satisfy your Charizard craving.
3Leafeon LV. X: Majestic Dawn (Ultra Rare) – $242.97
Leaping For The Summit
This Leafeon LV. X is a gorgeous card in its own right and sits amongthe most valuable Eeveelution cards in the Pokemon TCG, as it joins another member of its tribe that is still to come. The bright red and silver background gives Leafeon the perfect canvas to shine with its green and yellow coat.
Leafeon keeps its value fairly consistent inNM conditions, staying firmly in the $240 rangethough it doesn’t appear in this condition very often. More likely, you may see LP copies, which sell for about $150, with MP and HP coming in behind that with prices of about $80 and $70 (or below), respectively.
2Glaceon LV. X: Majestic Dawn (Ultra Rare) – $270.00
Giving Leafeon The Cold Shoulder
The Glaceon LV. X from Majestic Dawn makes another major move toward the top among the most valuable cards in the entire Diamond and Pearl era.
This card also sits among the most expensive Glaceon cards of all time, meaningthis LV. X is a sought-after cardamong set collectors and Pokemon-specific collectors.
NM sales are rare, but consistent at $270,then seeing a huge drop to about $155 for LP, $80 for MP, and $55 for HP, giving this Glaceon an incredibly wide range of sales. If you’re in the market for this card, but you’re on atight budget, don’t worry,as you can pick up a damaged copy of this card for about $30 – a bargain considering the cost of an NM.
1Charizard: Stormfront (Secret Rare) – $299.95
Burning Through The Competition
It’s not a surprise to see Charizard leading the way in the Diamond and Pearl era, though not even this card can claim a spot amongthe top ten most valuable Charizard cards. Stormfront’s top card claims another crown, claiming the coveted spot of the best card in the D&P era.
In comparison tomodern eras like Sun & Moon, Diamond & Pearl’s top cards (with available prices) can’t compete with these modern marvels.
NM copiesbounce around in price depending on the particular copy, but they reachheights of about $300when they’re clean. Charizard always commands a premium, so it’s unlikely Glaceon will catch up, but there’s no telling what the Pokemon market has in store.
