Collector’s Watchlist: Fastest Growing Pokemon Cards
Staying on top of the latest market trends is essential for collectors and competitive players alike. This week several Pokémon cards have seen remarkable growth in value. Here’s a closer look at some of the top, why they’re surging, and what’s fueling their popularity.
1. Umbreon VMAX (Evolving Skies)
- Market Price Increase: +$166.83
- Current Market Price: $389.34
Why is it surging?
Umbreon VMAX—especially its alternate art—has become a true grail card. The rise is driven by the enduring popularity of Eeveelutions, notoriously low pull rates in Evolving Skies booster packs, and high demand from both collectors and competitive players. As sealed Evolving Skies products become harder to find, chase cards like this continue to set new price records.
Umbreon VMAX—especially its alternate art—has become a true grail card. The rise is driven by the enduring popularity of Eeveelutions, notoriously low pull rates in Evolving Skies booster packs, and high demand from both collectors and competitive players. As sealed Evolving Skies products become harder to find, chase cards like this continue to set new price records.
2. Charizard VMAX
- Market Price Increase: +$85.00
- Current Market Price: $210.00
Why is it surging?
Charizard is the undisputed icon of the Pokémon TCG, and the VMAX version is a must-have. Its price growth is fueled by Charizard’s legendary status, competitive play viability (currently out of rotation), and recurring interest with every new set or reprint. Collectors and players alike are driving up demand, making it one of the hottest cards this month.
Charizard is the undisputed icon of the Pokémon TCG, and the VMAX version is a must-have. Its price growth is fueled by Charizard’s legendary status, competitive play viability (currently out of rotation), and recurring interest with every new set or reprint. Collectors and players alike are driving up demand, making it one of the hottest cards this month.
3. Rayquaza VMAX (Evolving Skies)
- Market Price Increase: +$72.50
- Current Market Price: $189.99
Why is it surging?
Rayquaza VMAX stands out for its legendary appeal and meta relevance. The alternate art features stunning visuals, which collectors love, while players value its power in decks. With Evolving Skies booster boxes dwindling, this card’s rarity and desirability have driven a sharp price jump.
Rayquaza VMAX stands out for its legendary appeal and meta relevance. The alternate art features stunning visuals, which collectors love, while players value its power in decks. With Evolving Skies booster boxes dwindling, this card’s rarity and desirability have driven a sharp price jump.
4. Seismitoad
- Market Price Increase: +$18.00
- Current Market Price: $39.00
Why is it surging?
Seismitoad has recently become a favorite in new competitive deck builds, with top players showcasing its potential in tournaments. This spotlight has led to a spike in demand, especially for high-grade copies, as both players and collectors seek it out.
Seismitoad has recently become a favorite in new competitive deck builds, with top players showcasing its potential in tournaments. This spotlight has led to a spike in demand, especially for high-grade copies, as both players and collectors seek it out.
5. Roaring Moon ex
- Market Price Increase: +$25.00
- Current Market Price: $64.99
Why is it surging?
Roaring Moon ex is fast becoming a staple in both collections and non-standard decks. Its striking artwork and strong in-game performance, combined with hype from recent set releases and limited availability, have pushed its value steadily upward.
Roaring Moon ex is fast becoming a staple in both collections and non-standard decks. Its striking artwork and strong in-game performance, combined with hype from recent set releases and limited availability, have pushed its value steadily upward.
Spotting the Next Big Card
Keep an eye on tournament results, new set drops, and collector buzz on platforms like TCGPlayer. Staying active with the LeagueHQ community and joining our live events is a great way to catch the next big trend before it peaks.
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