Pokemon TCG’sScarlet and Violetexpansion has been released, bringing over 250 new cards for fans to collect. In addition to regular Pokemon and Trainer cards, Paradox Pokemon and Terastal Pokemon will also be debuting inPokemon TCG. With this comes plenty of gorgeous artwork that collectors have already started chasing.
Collectors will want to look out for a fewex cards featuring Terastallized Pokemon, as they are already fetching a fortune online. There are also plenty of Alternate Art cards that have found great popularity, including cards featuring Miraidon. As far as Trainers go, Miriam has risen to the top, and her cards are among the most valuable.
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Terastallized Pokemon in Pokemon TCG
TheScarlet and Violetvideo games introduce Terastal Pokemon. These creatures change into a crystallized form and gain a boost to moves of the type they have Terastallized into. The phenomenon also makes an appearance in Pokemon TCG, and a few Pokemon ex cards feature Terastallized Pokemon.Arcanine exfeatures the hound standing proudly, and it has Terastallized into a Fire-type. The card fetches about $17 online. The Gyarados ex card has also found popularity, as it features a Gyarados Terastallized into a Water-type. It typically has an asking price of $26.
Most Value Alternate Art Scarlet and Violet Cards
TheScarlet and Violetexpansion is packed full of gorgeous Alternate Art cards, including one for Ralts, which is an often-neglected Pokemon overshadowed by Gardevoir. The card fetches about $20, though Gardevoir’s Alternate Art still goes for a pricier $48. A few Trainer Alternate Art cards have also caught the attention of collectors, including Penny’s, which fans can grab for around $20.Paradox PokemonAlternate Art cards have also proven to be quite valuable. Collectors should keep an eye out for the Great Tusk ex Alternate Art card which has a $19 asking price, as well as the Iron Treads ex Alternate Art card which goes for about $10.
Miraidon and Miriam Steals the Show
There were plenty of new legendary Pokemon introduced withScarlet and Violet, and there will be more coming withThe Hidden Treasure of Area ZeroDLC. Out of all the new legendaries, Miraidon seems to have gained a soft spot among fans, as its cards are highly coveted by collectors. The gorgeous Miraidon ex Gold and Black card fetches about $21, while the Miraidon ex Alternate Art card which has the Pokemon hovering in an urban setting goes for around $62.
Miraidon’s counterpart, Koraidon, shouldn’t be entirely neglected. It has a shiny Gold and Black Koraidon ex card that typically costs $16, as well as an Alternate Art Koraidon ex that goes for an affordable $4. When it comes to Trainers, the pink-haired Miriam has risen to the top. This isn’t surprising, as cards featuring female characters are usually very popular. Miriam’s Ultra Rare card fetches about $28, and her Alternate Art is among the most expensive cards thus far, fetching $80 online.
Pokemon TCGis an amazing hobby for minds that enjoy systemizing, love adoring artwork, or crave some friendly tabletop competition. This year, the cost of entry is a little high, though Booster Packs come with more guaranteed holofoils to make the price hike worth it. The first batch ofScarlet and Violetproducts has been released, but there will be plenty more revealed throughout the year. Fans can also look forward to the release of thePokemon TCGClassic setwhich will bring back some of the cards from the first set.
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