The X & Y era of thePokemon TCGfeatured a healthy amount of Mega Evolved Pokemon, denoted by their “M” prefix. Some of themost expensive sets in the X & Y erafeature Mega Evolved Pokemon like Charizard, Blastoise, Lucario, and many other top-tier Pokemon. Furious Fists follows suit with a handful of Mega Lucario and Mega Heracross cards among the best.
While Mega Evolution is one of the most exciting Pokemon mechanics, it’s not the only thing that’s featured in Furious Fists, as some of the most valuable cards from the set feature Pokemon Trainers. While there aren’t any Charizard cards to chase, Furious Fists still boasts a solid collection of cards with a gorgeous chase card.
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.
A Bright Blue Surprise
Seismitoad is one of the most underappreciated Pokemon and not among the top choices when you imagine the most expensive cards in a Pokemon TCG set, but here it is. While Seismitoad’s inclusion may cause a shock, there’s not much debate about how impressivelyvibrant the card art is, including the blue and purple-pink background.
While this card isn’t expensive, the condition can change the price of this card, with near-mint(NM) selling for up to $12,and lightly played (LP), moderately played (MP), and heavily played (HP)all selling in the two to four dollar range.
9Battle Reporter (Full Art) – $9.04
Lights, Camera, Battle
Although this card can’t crack the double digits, itboasts a beautiful full-art depictionof a reporter with his trusted Patrat on his shoulder.
The reporter is mid-interview as cameras flash in the background, letting us into the moment after a Trainer battle as we presumably see the card fromthe winner’s point of view.
ThoughNMcopies push this card’s value up toabout nine dollars,many copies sell for below five dollars, starting at LP and dropping lower as conditions worsen.
8Fossil Researcher (Full Art) – $10.28
An Adorable Ensemble
Even though the Fossil Researcher full art doesn’t feature a recognizable trainer or iconic Pokemon, this card still commands over ten dollars due to the pleasant trio depicted on it.
While the Fossil Researcher is center stage and is the only character named on the card, he is joined by another researcher and anAmaura, whose yellow and orange manefeatures brightly toward the center of the card.
Even in HP condition, this card’s price chart continues to trend upward, thoughNM copies still struggle to break into the double digits,as has been the case with the top cards thus far. While it’s far fromthe most expensive full-art trainer card in the Pokemon TCG, this trio is an adorable but affordable full-art to enjoy.
7Heracross (Full Art) – $10.81
Looking Toward A Bright Future
Heracross brings the best cards from Furious Fists into the next weight class, with this brawling Bug-type boasting beautiful card art. The bright light shining above Heracross makes it seem to be looking towardthe light at the end of the tunnel, or a new dawn.
While Heracross' moment might remain a private victory, this card keeps winning on the price charts, as NM copies have continued to rise ever sincehitting a low in the nine-dollar range.While Heracross is still fighting to get back to the $11 plateau, it appears poised to reach it in time.
6M Lucario EX (Ultra Rare) – $15.16
The Start Of A Lucario Takeover
When you think of the best cards in Furious Fists, you’re expecting to see Fighting-type Pokemon amid epic battles, and that’s exactly what you’ll get from this M Lucario EX. Mega Lucario is a fierce Fighter, and this card art puts even moreemphasis on its flying fists.
Lucario is in it for the long haul, as this won’t be the only time you see this design among the most expensive cards in Furious Fists.
Pay attention to the bordersas you look to spot the difference between this card and the version to come.
5M Heracross EX (Secret) – $18.95
The Brawling Bug Returns
The Bug-type brawler returns with a Mega Evolution form that leaves the full-art version in the dust, thoughboth cards feature superb designs in their own right.
Mega Heracross even maintains a similar pose to the one depicted in the Heracross full-art, showing that this Pokemon remains ready with its arms in the air.
NMcopies are catching fire,jumping from $16 to $23,though there are more sales close to the $18 mark. Heracross’s recent renaissance withits valuable special illustration in Paldea Evolvedgives this card hope for the future.
4Korrina (Full Art) – $29.47
A Call To Battle
Korrina crashes the party with a fierce full-art design that features this blonde trainer with her signature bike helmet. While she’s always up for a battle, Korrina seems especially excited to fight in this art, asher eyes appear enragedas she prepares to command her Pokemon to attack.
Though she’s not one of the most popular trainers in the series, Korrina commands decent value and doesn’t face much danger of losing her spot for the time being.
3Dragonite EX (Full Art) – $32.84
Soaring To The Top
Dragonite soars into Furious Fists to steal the spotlight from Fighting-type Pokemon and trainers, as this incredibly bright full-art boasts beautiful Dragonite art. The swirling blue and white light behind this Kantonian Dragon makes it appear to beflying toward us, with a dangerous look in its eyes.
Like some of the other valuable Furious Fists cards, Dragonite claims its spot among the best on the back of a positive price trend that has carriedNM copies from the $29 mark into the $33 range.It may continue to soar if trends hold, as only a few minor setbacks have slowed its growth.
2M Lucario EX (Secret) – $40.68
Going For Gold
Mega Lucario EX is back, this time in its Secret Rare form, which sets it apart from its more common version. Aside from the single color change, Lucario’s artwork is identical to the other version, giving it yet another appearance among Furious Fists' best cards.
The gold bordersare the key distinguishing factor to tell the two versions of M Lucario EX apart.
Unsurprisingly, NM copies continue to rise – a trend seen in many of the most expensive cards in this set. Lucario jumped from the $28 range up to the $40 plateau, boasting a massive increase in value.
1Lucario EX (Full Art) – $65.48
A Champion’s Aura
With yet another appearance among the most valuable cards in Furious Fists,Lucario earns the crown as its most expensive cardand is easily the best Lucario art in the set.
While Furious Fists can’t equalexpensive sets like Team Up, the X & Y era’s Fighting-themed set delivers some excellent options if you enjoy Fighting Pokemon, Mega Evolutions, Secret Rare, or a combination of the three.
This card is rising steadily in NM condition, spiking from the $30 range at the start of 2024into the $70 range,where it currently sits. While you can easily spend north of $70 on an NM copy, LP copies can be found for as little as $25 in some cases, with MP dropping the cost down to $15 if the condition isn’t a concern.
