1999 to 2003 · Refreshed monthly
Most expensive vintage WOTC Pokemon cards
The 30 most expensive WOTC Pokemon cards, ranked by raw Near Mint market price on TCGplayer. The original Wizards of the Coast era, from Base Set to Skyridge. First Edition, Shadowless and Unlimited printings of the same card sell for very different prices, so each printing is ranked on its own.
- Most expensive
- $4,099
- Shining Tyranitar, Neo Destiny
- 30th on the list
- $700
- Dragonite (9)
- Over $1,000
- 11
- of the top 30
- Sets
- 19
- ranked in this era
Shining Tyranitar, 1st Edition from Neo Destiny is the most expensive WOTC card at $4,099.05, followed by Mewtwo, Reverse Holo (Legendary Collection) at $3,300.00 and Shining Mewtwo, 1st Edition (Neo Destiny) at $3,000.00. Legendary Collection places the most cards on the list (9), ahead of Skyridge (4). Holo Rare cards take 19 of the 30 spots. It takes $699.85 to make the top 30.
TCGplayer market price, Near Mint, ungraded, refreshed monthly. Tap a card to see it on TCGplayer.
Top 30 WOTC cards by price
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The most expensive card in every WOTC set
| Set | Released | Most expensive card | Price | Printings $100+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Set | January 1999 | Charizard | $954.65 | 3 |
| Base Set Shadowless | January 1999 | Blastoise, Unlimited | $896.06 | 30 |
| Jungle | June 1999 | Snorlax (11), 1st Edition | $445.14 | 12 |
| Wizards Black Star Promos | July 1999 | Lucky Stadium | $1,700.00 | 15 |
| Fossil | October 1999 | Dragonite (4), 1st Edition | $582.67 | 16 |
| Base Set 2 | February 2000 | Charizard | $433.98 | 4 |
| Team Rocket | April 2000 | Dark Dragonite (5), 1st Edition | $531.53 | 12 |
| Gym Heroes | October 2000 | Sabrina's Gengar, Unlimited | $515.81 | 15 |
| Gym Challenge | October 2000 | Erika's Venusaur, 1st Edition | $779.45 | 26 |
| Neo Genesis | December 2000 | Typhlosion (18), 1st Edition | $699.99 | 21 |
| Neo Discovery | June 2001 | Umbreon (13), Unlimited | $817.16 | 14 |
| Southern Islands | July 2001 | Mew, Reverse Holo | $624.04 | 5 |
| Neo Revelation | September 2001 | Houndoom, 1st Edition | $539.99 | 18 |
| Neo Destiny | February 2002 | Shining Tyranitar, 1st Edition | $4,099.05 | 25 |
| Legendary Collection | May 2002 | Mewtwo, Reverse Holo | $3,300.00 | 58 |
| Expedition | September 2002 | Dragonite (9) | $949.79 | 54 |
| Best of Promos | December 2002 | Rocket's Mewtwo - 8 [Winner], Reverse Holo | $2,400.00 | 7 |
| Aquapolis | January 2003 | Houndoom (H11) | $1,571.99 | 46 |
| Skyridge | May 2003 | Gengar (10), Reverse Holo | $1,599.88 | 55 |
How this list is built
Every WOTC set on TCGplayer is pulled each month, and each card printing with a Near Mint market price is ranked. TCGplayer's market price comes from recent sales, not asking prices. Each printing counts on its own, sealed product is left out, and a card with no recent Near Mint sale has no market price, so it cannot appear. See every era or read how prices are cleaned.
FAQ
What is the most expensive WOTC Pokemon card?
Shining Tyranitar, 1st Edition from Neo Destiny (113/105) is the most expensive WOTC card at $4,099.05, raw and Near Mint on TCGplayer at the latest monthly refresh. Mewtwo, Reverse Holo from Legendary Collection is second at $3,300.00.
Which WOTC set has the most valuable cards?
Legendary Collection places 9 cards in the WOTC top 30, more than any other set. Skyridge is next with 4. The most expensive card in each set is listed in the table on this page.
How much does it take to make the WOTC top 30?
The 30th card on the list, Dragonite (9), Reverse Holo from Expedition, sells for $699.85. 11 cards on the list are at $1,000 or more.
Are these prices for graded cards?
No. They are TCGplayer market prices for raw, ungraded Near Mint copies, based on recent sales. Graded copies usually sell for much more.