With Perfect Order already in the rear view, it's surprising just how quickly the Pokemon TCG continues to move forward. While many collectors expected Chaos Rising to be a weak set out of the gate similar to Perfect Order, it seems that the chase for Greninja is enough to catapult this set into demand, with many breakers and store owners claiming their sales for this set far exceed their expectations.
So how good are the actual cards you can pull in Chaos Rising? Today we are looking at the top 10 most expensive cards from the set, plus 5 runner-ups that barely miss the mark.
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View full set price guide Or browse the visual set list.#10. Frogadier Illustration Rare #089/086
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#10. Frogadier Illustration Rare #089/086
Illustration RareKicking off the official top 10 at #10 is the Frogadier Illustration Rare #089/086 at $31.32. Artist Susumu Maeya illustrates all three cards in Greninja's evolutionary line as a horizontal panorama, with Frogadier specifically depicted breaking the surface of the water. Since the cards combine horizontally, Froakie, Frogadier, and Mega Greninja ex naturally lead into each other as a connected artwork, with Frogadier looking toward the sky as it emerges from the water. Without the full triptych, this card would likely sit much lower on the list, but the connected artwork makes it one of the more compelling Illustration Rares to track down as a top pull from Chaos Rising.
#9. Mega Dragalge ex Ultra Rare #104/086
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#9. Mega Dragalge ex Ultra Rare #104/086
Ultra Rare#9 on our list of the most expensive cards in Chaos Rising is the Mega Dragalge ex Ultra Rare #104/086 at $37.24. Competitive analysts are pointing to this card as one of the more noteworthy from a pure mechanics standpoint, as its combination of Tool and Special Energy removal alongside powerful Poison damage makes it one of the most disruptive archetypes introduced in the Mega Evolution series. Dragalge has historically been a niche Pokemon with a dedicated following rather than mainstream appeal, but the Mega Evolution treatment and strong competitive toolkit give this card dual collector and player demand that should keep it active on the secondary market after release.
#8. Froakie Illustration Rare #088/086
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#8. Froakie Illustration Rare #088/086
Illustration RareFroakie's Illustration Rare #088/086 comes in at #8 on our list of the best cards in Chaos Rising at $42.12. Illustrated by Susumu Maeya, the Froakie Illustration Rare combines horizontally with the Frogadier IR and the Mega Greninja ex SIR to form a connected scene capped off with a beautiful burst of color. Froakie gazes from beneath the waves in its piece of the triptych, and while it is the first card in the evolution line, it carries strong secondary market appeal simply because collectors who want to display the full panorama have to acquire all three, keeping demand steady regardless of Froakie's standalone popularity.
#7. Mega Greninja ex Ultra Rare #100/086
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#7. Mega Greninja ex Ultra Rare #100/086
Ultra Rare#7 on our list is the Mega Greninja ex Ultra Rare #100/086 at $56.28, and it is worth noting right away that a Full Art Ultra Rare sitting this high on a price guide list is unusual by any standard. In the Japanese Ninja Spinner set, the Super Rare version of Mega Greninja ex traded at roughly $21 on launch, ranking on par with or above several of the set's SIRs, demonstrating that even the full art version benefits heavily from Greninja's massive fanbase, with Greninja having won the Pokemon of the Year fan vote in 2020 with over 140,000 votes. The Regular, Full Art Ultra Rare, and Mega Hyper Rare prints all feature artwork by takuyoa, and the English price premium over the Japanese version makes this one of the clearest examples in the set of how much more collectors are paying for the English print.
#6. Roxie's Performance Special Illustration Rare #121/086
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#6. Roxie's Performance Special Illustration Rare #121/086
Special Illustration Rare#6 is the Roxie's Performance Special Illustration Rare #121/086 at $64.94, illustrated by Tomowaka. Roxie is a Gym Leader from Unova who first appeared in Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, and the SIR artwork leans into her punk rock identity with a high-energy performance scene that stands out clearly from the other Supporter SIRs in Chaos Rising. Supporter SIRs featuring popular characters tend to maintain steady long-term value, and Roxie has a dedicated fanbase among players who grew up with the Unova games, which gives this card solid footing as a top pull from Chaos Rising.
#5. Mega Dragalge ex Special Illustration Rare #118/086
Special Illustration Rare
#5. Mega Dragalge ex Special Illustration Rare #118/086
Special Illustration RareMega Dragalge ex makes the list twice, and #5 belongs to its Special Illustration Rare #118/086 at $114.98, illustrated by Kazumasa Yasukuni. Mega Dragalge ex serves as the signature Pokemon of Harugio in Legends: Z-A, and the SIR artwork depicts the Poison-Dragon type in a dark, atmospheric style that has stood out among the set's SIRs as one of the more visually distinct cards. Competitive players have also had an eye on Mega Dragalge ex for its disruptive potential in the Mega format, which adds a layer of player-driven demand on top of the collector appeal heading into Chaos Rising.
#4. AZ's Tranquility Special Illustration Rare #120/086
Special Illustration Rare
#4. AZ's Tranquility Special Illustration Rare #120/086
Special Illustration RareAt #4 with a price of $120.00 is the AZ's Tranquility Special Illustration Rare #120/086, illustrated by OKACHEKE. The Regular and Full Art Ultra Rare prints feature artwork by GIDORA, while AZ himself is a supporting character in Pokemon X and Y and a major character in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The Special Illustration Rare print features AZ together with his Eternal Flower Floette, and as one of the most lore-rich storylines in the entire Pokemon franchise, this reunion between the ancient Kalos king and the Pokemon he built a weapon of mass destruction to revive carries a weight that few Supporter SIR artworks can match.
#3. Cinccino ex Special Illustration Rare #119/086
Special Illustration Rare
#3. Cinccino ex Special Illustration Rare #119/086
Special Illustration RareComing in at #3 is the Cinccino ex Special Illustration Rare #119/086 at $122.87, illustrated by Keisin. Cinccino is a Pokemon that does not typically receive a lot of spotlight in the TCG, and this SIR treatment caught collectors off guard when it first surfaced, with the warm and charming artwork generating immediate positive reaction from the community. The artwork depicts Cinccino reclining on patterned cushions inside a circus-style tent, with soft character-driven artwork that punches well above the card's competitive value, making it the most valuable non-Greninja card in the set by a clear margin.
#2. Mega Greninja ex Mega Hyper Rare #122/086
Mega Hyper Rare
#2. Mega Greninja ex Mega Hyper Rare #122/086
Mega Hyper Rare#2 on our list of the most expensive cards in Chaos Rising is the Mega Greninja ex Mega Hyper Rare #122/086 at $399.99. The Mega Hyper Rare print features artwork by takuyoa, with the gold-etched treatment placing Mega Greninja against an etched metallic background that is the hallmark of the Mega Hyper Rare tier. A look at price trends from Japan shows this card has held its value steadily, which is not a short-lived hype bubble but sustained demand, unsurprising for a Pokemon as popular as Greninja.
#1. Mega Greninja ex Special Illustration Rare #116/086
Special Illustration Rare
#1. Mega Greninja ex Special Illustration Rare #116/086
Special Illustration Rare#1 on our list, and the most expensive card in Chaos Rising, is the Mega Greninja ex Special Illustration Rare #116/086 at $583.33. Illustrated by Susumu Maeya, the Froakie and Frogadier Illustration Rares and this Mega Greninja ex SIR combine horizontally to form a connected panoramic scene capped off with a burst of color. This specific card appears on average only once in every 620 packs, and with Greninja having spent years at or near the top of Pokemon popularity polls, the TCG has finally given the ninja frog its proper Mega Evolution moment, making this the undisputed chase card of the set and one of the most talked-about singles in the entire Mega Evolution era.
Want to see more? Here are the runner-ups that just missed the top 10:
#11. Special Red Card Ultra Rare #113/086
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#11. Special Red Card Ultra Rare #113/086
Ultra RareRunner-up #11, the Special Red Card Ultra Rare #113/086, lands at $29.51 and is one of the more interesting non-Pokemon cards on this list purely because of its competitive profile. Both the Regular and Full Art Ultra Rare prints feature artwork by Studio Bora Inc. The Special Red Card introduces a powerful late-game disruption tool: when the opponent has three or fewer Prize cards remaining, it forces them to shuffle their hand into their deck and draw a new hand of three cards, and in a best-of-three tournament environment this kind of hand reset can dramatically change the momentum of a match.
#12. Ampharos Illustration Rare #090/086
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#12. Ampharos Illustration Rare #090/086
Illustration RareRunner-up #12 is the Ampharos Illustration Rare #090/086 at $28.89. The Full Art Illustration Rare print features artwork by saino misaki, while the Regular print features artwork by CHORISO. The Illustration Rare uses a watercolor-style composition to depict the Electric-type happily wandering a field of flowers, which is the kind of pastoral scene that tends to do well with collectors who prioritize character-driven art over action shots. On the competitive side, Ampharos and its Synchro Pulse ability combine for some impressive damage output, giving this card both player and collector appeal.
#13. Xerneas Illustration Rare #091/086
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#13. Xerneas Illustration Rare #091/086
Illustration RareRunner-up #13 is the Xerneas Illustration Rare #091/086, sitting at $26.90. Included as a Full Art Illustration Rare in Chaos Rising, the print features artwork by YASHIRO Nanaco, with the Regular print featuring artwork by KEIICHIRO ITO. This card's Pokedex entry comes directly from Pokemon Legends: Z-A, tying it into the broader Kalos storyline that runs through the set, and Xerneas has a strong collector following as one of the signature Legendary Pokemon from the Generation VI games.
#14. Roxie's Performance Ultra Rare #112/086
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#14. Roxie's Performance Ultra Rare #112/086
Ultra RareRunner-up #14 goes to the Roxie's Performance Ultra Rare at $18.00. The Full Art Ultra Rare print features artwork by Mochipuyo, while Roxie herself is a Gym Leader from Unova, first appearing in Pokemon Black 2 and White 2. Roxie's Performance is a Trainer Supporter SIR with stage-flair artwork, and its Poison-synergy utility means competitive demand could push it above its collector-only floor, making even this lower-rarity Full Art print worth picking up for players building Poison-focused lists.
#15. Prism Tower Ultra Rare #111/086
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#15. Prism Tower Ultra Rare #111/086
Ultra Rare#15 on our list of the best cards in Chaos Rising is the Prism Tower Ultra Rare, coming in at $17.98. The illustration on this card features the iconic Lumiose City landmark overflowing with Mega Energy as seen during the climax of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with artwork on both prints by MARINA Chikazawa. Prism Tower is a Stadium that provides consistent deck filtering by letting players discard cards to draw new ones each turn, and broad utility cards like this tend to hold singles value across rotation cycles because multiple archetypes want them.
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