This week has been historic for Pokémon, as we celebrated the franchise’s 30th anniversary with a Pokémon Presents that gave us our first look at Pokémon Winds and Waves.
With the reveal of a new region based and our first look at the Generation 10 starters, we bid a fond farewell to Paldea.
This ‘see you later’ to Generation 9 has definitely been reflected in the Pokémon TCG, as Scarlet & Violet – 151 has become the market’s hottest focal point this week.
Using data from TCGPlayer, the gold standard for secondary market pricing, we’ve analyzed the biggest movers of the week to see which cards are capturing the anniversary hype.
7. N’s PP Up – 262/217
N’s PP Up – 262/217
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- Weekly Spike: +$6
- Current Market Price: $14
- Investment Velocity: 75% Increase
Perhaps not a card you’d expect to see spiking, it hardly follows the typical chase cards we’ve come to expect. This Trainer-Item card is from the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet – Journey Together set (153/159). This week, it’s jumped from $8 up to $14 thanks to its place in the competitive meta right now.
This card is an energy acceleration tool within “N’s Pokémon” decks, which allows a player to attach a basic energy card from their discard pile to one of their benched N’s Pokémon. Notably, its synergy with N’s Zoroark ex’s “Trade” ability in Ascended Heroes and “Night Joker” attack is perfect for setting up attackers quickly. A 75% spike for a common card is a great investment opportunity, but it’s not the time to be buying, unless you’re a competitive player.
6. Team Magma’s Groudon-EX – 15/34
Team Magma’s Groudon-EX – 15/34
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- Weekly Spike: +$18
- Current Market Price: $492
- Investment Velocity: 3.8% Increase
The awesome Team Magma’s Groudon-EX (#15/34) was released in the XY Double Crisis special mini-set in March 2015. Can you believe that was 11 years ago? It was $130 at the beginning of 2025, jumping to $221.50 in March 2025. This week, it’s up from $474 to $492. It may only be a 3.8% spike, but that’s still a $18 profit.
5. Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex – 231/182
Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex – 231/182
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- Weekly Spike: +$40
- Current Market Price: $471.73
- Investment Velocity: 9.3%
This is just straight up one of the coolest cards in the Destined Rivals set. With the menacing Giovanni in the foreground, and the awesome Mewtwo softly pulsing with Psychic energy in the background, looming over you, it has quickly become the most valuable modern Mewtwo ever printed.
Destined Rivals is no stranger to cards breaching triple digits, but the Secret Rare Illustration Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex remains on top. This week, it’s going for $471.73, a 9.3% increase from $430 last week.
4. Charizard ex – 199/165
Charizard ex – 199/165
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- Weekly Spike: +$94.68
- Current Market Price: $443.20
- Investment Velocity: 27.2% Increase
There’s no shortage of iconic Charizard cards, and this one from Scarlet & Violet 151 is the start of the spikes from this set. This gorgeous Secret Rare is actually part of an evolution story – Charizard soars over the canyon where the Scarlet & Violet—151 Secret Rare Charmander and Charmeleon are trapped.
It’s no wonder this ‘Zard card is highly sought after by collectors. This week it reached a high of $443.2, compared to $348.52 last week. That’s nearly $100 more, in nearly a week!
3. Blastoise ex – 200/165
Blastoise ex – 200/165
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- Weekly Spike: +$66.28
- Current Market Price: $216.51
- Investment Velocity: 44.1% Increase
Charizard isn’t the only card from Scarlet & Violet – 151 making waves this week. The market for the “Big Kanto Three” remains incredibly volatile as collectors chase the set’s top-end Special Illustration Rares.
A Blastoise ex (200/165) card recently sold on TCGPlayer for a whopping $216.51, a dramatic jump from its $150.23 price point earlier this week. This sudden surge represents a 44% leap in value in just a few days, perhaps helped by the fact Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen made a triumphant return this week. Blastoise is my First Partner Pokemon of choice, so I’ll be looking to secure this card for sure.
2. Venusaur ex – 198/165
Venusaur ex – 198/165
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- Weekly Spike: +$17.59
- Current Market Price: $145.42
- Investment Velocity: 77.23% Increase
I couldn’t mention Charizard and Blastoise and not bring up Venusaur ex (198/165)—the objective best Kanto First Partner, right? Fortunately, the data backs it up: Venusaur is also riding the 151 wave this week, albeit with a slightly more “steady” climb than its Kantonian counterparts.
A Lightly Played holofoil is sitting at $104.78 this week, crossing that psychological $100 barrier after being valued at $87.19 just last week. While it isn’t quite as explosive as the other two, it’s my personal favourite of the three. You’re looking at $145.42 for a mint card, however.
1. Mega Gengar ex – 284/217
Mega Gengar ex – 284/217
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- Weekly Spike: +$58.75
- Current Market Price: $979.65
- Investment Velocity: 6.4% Increase
This Special Illustration Rare is the biggest chase card in Ascended Heroes. While much of the set saw a temporary price dip after the recent Elite Trainer Box restocks, Mega Gengar ex (284/217) has had an impressive rebound this week.
Currently moving at a market rate of $979.65 – up from $920.90 last week, this card is resisting the typical price drop that follows a major supply influx. With these restocks selling out instantly and the next major expansion, Perfect Order, looming at the end of this month (March 27, 2026), it’s anyone’s guess where cards from this set go from now. Will Mega Gengar ex cross that $1000 price point next week?
Sara Heritage is a freelance contributor to IGN.
