TheX & Y era features an incredible variety of high-end setsin thePokemon TCG, boasting a collection of themed sets that celebrate the Generation’s debuting Pokemon alongside old favorites. The Generations Pokemon TCG set features an adorable collection of Kantonian classics like Charizard and Pikachu, among others.
The best cards from Generations also include a superb blend of aggressive and adorable designs, balancing out the intensity of Mega Charizard with the cute, cuddly visage of your favorite Eeveelution. While many of the usual suspects appear among the most valuable Generations cards, each variation offers a distinct look at a popular Pokemon.
Cards are valued according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which is what you might pay on average for acopy of the cards below.
Given their age and rarity,sale prices are vastly different depending on condition,so this is just a rough idea of the card’s value.
10Charizard (Uncommon) – $12.86
A Rare Chance To Shine
It’s not every day that an uncommon card finds its way into the top tier of any set, but anything is possible when it comes to Charizard. If you ever doubted the popularity of this Fire-type starter, prepare to be shocked by the sheer number of Charizard cards you’re about to see.
This card is frequently found in near-mint (NM) or lightly played (LP) conditions, but you will struggle to find it in heavily played (HP) conditions.
This card sells very often in near-mint condition, with sales ranging from $11 to $19 in this condition. If you’re willing to settle for a moderately played (MP) copy, this card can be bought for about five dollars, but they don’t appear very often for sale.
9Gardevoir EX (Ultra Rare) – $13.95
The Whole Team’s Here
Speaking of Pokemon you’re going to see appear more than once, Gardevoir makes an appearance with the entire evolution line in tow, sharing a sweet moment with Kirlia and Ralts.
This fantastic full-art is from theRadiant Collection,a subset within Generations that includes several special full-art cards like this Gardevoir.
Gardevoir trades in a stable range, with thelow around $12 and the high going up to $16 for an NM copy.MP copies go for as little as five dollars, with damaged copies being very affordable purchases at just a few dollars.
8Charizard EX (Ultra Rare) – $14.21
Charizard, Charizard Everywhere
Charizard is a ubiquitous part of the Pokemon TCG,and appears just as often in Generations, this time with an Ultra Rare upgrade from the Uncommon art that kicked things off. However, despite consistent appearances among the best cards in several sets, not even Charizard is immune to slumps.
This Charizard EX is falling from above the $15 mark, but not crashing as it maintains a relatively similar value despite a clear downward trend. LP copies fall into the single digits, as the condition keeps this Charizard’s average value in check.
7Sylveon EX (Ultra Rare) – $17.90
Chasing The Pack
Charizard and Gardevoir are exceptionally popular Pokemon, but Generations wouldn’t be a celebration of the most popular Pokemon without including some adorable Eeveelution artwork.
This is the first of two versions Generations boasts of the Sylveon and Eevee pairing.
Sylveon started a soaring trajectory at about $11, jumping in value to over $20 before backing off slightly with a minor price correction. While this card remains below that key mark, it’s not the only Eeveelution that can’t break back into the 20s, so it might need to see some positive trend from the Pokemon of it ahead first.
6Flareon EX (Ultra Rare) – $19.41
Flareon Used Baby-Doll Eyes
While Flareon is featured as the sole Eeveelution on this adorable Ultra Rare, it makes use of its space, as it’s surrounded by a collection ofbright pink hearts to go along with the glimmering sparkles.
This perfect depiction of the Baby-doll Eyes move is a unique quality for a Flareon card.
While NM copies can’t quite breach the $20 plateau, this Flareon sells for over $15 in LP condition, indicating that it has plenty of demand to establish a strong base in the $15 range. While nothing is certain, this bodes well for the chances of breaking $20.
5M Gardevoir EX (Full Art) – $20.90
A Two-For-One Deal
This breathtaking Gardevoir card set the stage for the Sun & Moon’s era tofeature incredibly valuable duos in Team Up, one of the best sets to feature popular Pokemon in perfect pairings.
The shiny and normal palettes are perfect complements to the dark background on this card.
While there’s been a moderate dip, this Gardevoir commands relatively consistent value around the $20 mark in NM condition, falling just a few cents short on its worst days. If you’re willing to settle for anMP copy,this card can be yours forunder ten dollars.
4Pikachu (Full Art) – $22.07
A Pack Of Pika Power
Pikachu is a powerhouse in the Pokemon TCG world, with some ofthe most valuable Pikachu cardsboasting unmatched, sky-high prices. This card warrants every dollar and more, as you’re gettingplenty of Pikachu per dollar, with four adorable little electric micefighting for position on this gorgeous card.
Unlike some of the other expensive Generations cards, this Pikachu maintains relatively strong value regardless of condition, as itranges from $10-20 in either LP or NM condition.Some damaged copies can still sell for about six dollars, but you could get one in perfect condition for a little more.
3Sylveon EX (Full Art) – $33.19
A Run Up The Charts
Sylveon shares its space with Eevee, as thisvaluable Eeveelution cardcontinues the trend of top-tier team-ups among some wonderfully appropriate pairings.
Sylveon rarely gets the spotlight with Eevee, as they typically appear in an ensemble with the other evolutions, but rarely get artwork that allows them to shine as a duo.
While Sylveon has seen a decideddip from the $37 range down to its current value,it maintains considerable distance from the pack, securing its placement among the top three most valuable Generations cards.
2Flareon EX (Full Art) – $46.36
Some Help From Friends
This Flareon EX is easilyone of the best Flareon cards of all time, featuring a surprise cameo appearance from two original Eeveelutions, Vaporeon and Jolteon. The trio share the card fairly evenly, though Flareon is the primary focus and the only Pokemon with both eyes fully within the card’s borders.
The condition can shift Flareon EX’s value heavily depending on what category it falls into. LP copies can be purchased for about $20 to $25, whileNM copies command close to the $50 mark.Flareon continues to fly up the charts,jumping from the $30 mark to its current high.
1M Charizard EX (Ultra Rare) – $56.13
Crashing The Cute Party
Though it’s not going to catchthe most valuable Charizard Pokemon TCG cards ever, this Mega Charizard artwork features a fantastically fierce depiction of Charizard X. This Charizard jumps off the cardboard with gorgeous art that blends into the card perfectly.
Condition can vary even among NM cards,leading to a variation in prices, despite each card being categorized as the same condition.
If you’re a perfectionist or looking for a card that might grade well, anNM copy of this card consistently sells between $50 and $70,depending on the specific card’s condition. With a double-digit lead on the Fleareon EX, M Charizard should hold onto the title of the most valuable Generations card for the foreseeable future.
