ThePokemon TCGfeatured somevaluable sets during the X&Y era, with Roaring Skies making its mark as one of the top dogs. As the spiritual precursor to Evolving Skies, one of the most beloved sets in the Pokemon TCG, Roaring Skies is receiving more attention asits Sword & Shield successor skyrockets.
Rayquaza and some notable Dragon-type legendaries feature heavily in Roaring Skies, as the set’s motif shines through among the most valuable cards. From Latios and Rayquaza to a collection of fantastic Trainer and item cards, the variety in the top ten most expensive Roaring Skies cards is impressive.
Cards are ordered according to their market price onTCGplayer, which is subject to change.
10Hydreigon EX (Full Art) – $12.69
Unleash The Dragons
Hydreigon offers an appropriate start to the most expensive cards in Roaring Skies, asthis set focuses heavily on Dragon and Flying-type specialists.
While Hydreigon and its fellow Dragon-type Pokemon may not receive the same levels of TCG hype as some ofthe most valuable Eeveelution cards, there’s no denying their popularity as some of the most desirable cards ever.
Hydreigon is rarely appreciated in the TCG space, but this card offers it a rare chance at glory, as its respectable value earns it a spot among the best cards you’ll find in Roaring Skies.
9Latios EX (Full Art) – $13.40
Latios Leapfrogs The Pseudo-Legendary
Latios lands a spot in the top ten, but it won’t be satisfied with just a single spot, as this card is merely a sign of things to come.
While Latios alone can’t reach the heights thatthe Latios & Latias GX from Team Upcan, it still commands decent value as a popular Dragon legendary.
Latios previously hit the $10.00 mark before flying straight up from there, steamrolling its way into the $13 range with a price chart indicating that it may not be done there. The future is uncertain, but it looks bright for Latios.
8VS Seeker (Secret Rare) – $14.32
Seeking A Top Spot
The VS Seeker is a popular item from the main series of Pokemon games, and although Item cards typically don’t provide high prices,certain recognizable Items can command a decent price.
Given its recognizability, this Item bends the rules and overshadows a fairly strong group of Dragon-type Pokemon to push itself into the elite class among the most valuable cards in Roaring Skies. However, there’s more Item magic to look forward to.
7M Gallade EX (Full Art) – $14.34
Slicing Through The Competition
Mega Gallade holds the smallest margin between it and the prior entry on this list, eclipsing the VS Seeker Secret Rare by just a few cents.
However, with such a small margin, this price difference isn’t likely to stay consistent, soexpect frequent changes in placing between these two cards.
Mega Gallade’s increase in value made a huge difference in its placement, as this card would not have made the top ten in the past, as it previously sold in the $11-12 range before it began toclimb steadily toward the $14.50 plateau.
While it hasn’t quite reached its potential, this card shows incredible signs of growth without much pullback from its highs, making it a likely contender to continue climbing. With sales continuing to trickle in every week, this card’s price should stabilize.
6Energy Switch (Secret Rare) – $17.01
Switching Things Up
Energy Switch is the most valuable Item card in Roaring Skies, defying all odds to beat out the VS. Seeker, despite that item’s superior recognizability.
Aside from its unexpectedly high placement, this card had an equally unlikely run to its current value,starting around $4 before spiking up to the $17 mark in an unprecedented shift in value.There’s plenty of momentum that may continue to carry this card to $20.
5M Latios EX (Full Art) – $20.85
Latios' Final Form
Mega Latios finally lands among the top five most valuable cards in Roaring Skies, boasting a much-improved artwork from the previous Latios card.
Many of the best cards from Roaring Skies have seen increased values along with their spikes in demand, with the Mega Latios mirroring this trend. This card continues to soar up from its original low of $14, noweclipsing the $20 mark as it cements its spot.
4M Rayquaza EX (Ultra Rare) – $33.12
Mega Dragons Everywhere
Unlike some of the previous high-fliers, the first Mega Rayquaza to make its mark on this list has seen some terrible days in its past. This cardtumbled down from $33 to $23 before it stopped and did an about-face,climbing right back up into the 30s.
However, this is a crucial moment for Rayquaza as it approaches its previous high again. Whether it continues to push past its high or recoils from it remains to be seen, but the next trend could have major implications for this card’s future value.
3Winona (Full Art) – $38.63
A Full-Art Trainer Win
Winona isa valuable full-art Trainerwho claims the crown as the most expensive in Roaring Skies. While she isn’t typically counted among the most popular trainers in the TCG, this incredible artwork catapults Winona into the top tier of Roaring Skies cards.
Her journey has been an up-and-down affair,dropping from the $34 range to about $27 before beginning her ascent toward the $40 mark to her current price,giving Winona an incredible wave of momentum for the future.
2Rayquaza EX (Full Art) – $45.48
Ready To Evolve
The Rayquaza EX Full Art features a fierce depiction of this Flying and Dragon-type legendary, filling in the card’s blue background with an excellent use ofdepth to capture Rayquaza’s full size.
While it makes a big jump ahead of Winona, this Rayquaza is completely overshadowed by the most valuable card in Roaring Skies.
Rayquaza’s general upward trend is similar to the card ahead of it, but this version has seen far more peaks and valleys compared to the superior version.
1M Rayquaza EX (Full Art) – $174.47
The Reigning Champion Of Roaring Skies
The Mega Rayquaza EX Full Art flies way above its peers asthe most expensive card from Roaring Skies,clocking in just shy of the $175 mark.
While this Rayquaza is nowhere near the value of some counterparts you would find amongthe most expensive EX-era sets,it’s still an incredibly popular card to collect.
As one of the most popular Pokemon of all time, it’s no surprise to see it feature multiple times on this list, as the variety of Rayquaza artworks are always welcome additions to any collection. This card’smeteoric rise from around $75makes it the biggest mover on the list.
