Top 10 Most Expensive Pokemon Cards from Astral Radiance

After the success of Trainer Gallery (TG) cards in Brilliant Stars, Pokemon quickly followed up with another Trainer Gallery set called Astral Radiance. Sets that contain the Trainer Gallery have a chance of containing 2 hits per pack, since the Trainer Gallery card can be pulled from the reverse holo slot in the pack. This can lead to a much more enjoyable pack opening experience, as you can get way more hits in your booster box as compared to earlier SWSH sets. Likewise, the monetary value of opening a TG set like Astral Radiance has a good chance to be higher than previous SWSH sets as well.

#10. Temple of Sinnoh #214 Secret Rare

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Temple of Sinnoh #214 Secret Rare is currently valued around $15.09 at the time of writing.

We are always pleased to see Gold Secret Rare Stadiums make these lists as they are a beautiful and often overlooked style of card. The gold outline of the temple against the blue and white surroundings creates a completely surreal atmosphere in this card, and accentuate significance of the temple.

The Temple of Sinnoh, located at Mount Coronet's peak in Hisui, honors Arceus, also called almighty Sinnoh. Statues at the entrance depict ancient hero's Pokémon, including Wyrdeer, Kleavor, Ursaluna, and others. The temple features designs of Arceus's golden wheel and head. In present-day Sinnoh, these ruins are known as the Spear Pillar.

#9. Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR #198 Secret Rare

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Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR #198 Secret Rare is currently valued around $15.21 at the time of writing.

The 9th spot on this list of the most expensive Astral Radiance cards goes to the Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR #198 Secret Rainbow Rare. This is our first look at the Origin Forme Pokemon found in Astral Radiance, which were introduced as a concept in Pokemon Arceus on the Switch.

Like the majority of sets released from the middle to the end of the Sword and Shield era, Astral Radiance is loaded up with Alternate Arts, as well as a strong Trainer Gallery subset. Despite this, because of recent market shifts favoring Secret Rares, we manage to have both a Gold and Rainbow card in the top 10!

#8. Irida #186 Ultra Rare

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Irida #186 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $17.19 at the time of writing.

As female Trainers continue to climb in value on the Japanese side, we definitely do see some impact on the English side as well. Years ago, Trainers were completely disregarded as bulk cards, and collector sentiment was largely negative towards them. Today, it is very common for Full Art Trainers and Trainer Gallery cards to make these lists.

When this set was early into release, there was a massive discrepancy between the Japanese version and the English version in a PSA 10, being $400 and $100 respectively. Today, both cards are sitting in the $50-$100 range. This is a great reminder to be cautious of card values at release.

#7. Hisuian Sneasler V #175 Ultra Rare

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Hisuian Sneasler V #175 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $25.82 at the time of writing.

Hisuian Sneasler V comes in as the 7th most expensive card in the set currently - with an amazing artwork that some collectors feel is highly reminiscent of Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch. This Alternate Art card is illustrated by Okacheke, an artist that started with the Pokemon Company during Chilling Reign.

In addition to this Sneasler V, Okacheke illustrated 43 other cards, including the Flareon VMAX Sword and Shield promo card, as well as the Ice Rider Calyrex V Alternate Art in Chilling Reign.

#6. Garchomp V #TG23 Ultra Rare

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Garchomp V #TG23 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $26.69 at the time of writing.

Up at #6 is our first Trainer Gallery card, the Garchomp V #TG23. This card features Cynthia with her signature Garchomp. Early in the SWSH era we saw an increase in the value of Full Art Trainer cards. Recently, Japanese markets have seen a huge surge in value for specifically female trainer Pokemon cards. English hasn't quite matched these price hikes, though it isn't surprising to find a card as cool as this in the top 10.

This brings back memories of the Hidden Fates Full Art Cynthia #SV82 which also featured her Garchomp, as well as Lucario. Cynthia was introduced in Generation IV where you eventually face her, alongside her Garchomp, in the Champion battle.

#5. Beedrill V #161 Ultra Rare

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Beedrill V #161 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $28.3 at the time of writing.

At #5 we get our second Alternate Art card featured on this list, and it's a great one at that! Beedrill is a largely underrepresented Pokemon from Gen 1, perhaps because Bug Pokemon from Gen 1 have never been that popular in the games.

This Pokemon card artwork is awesome, featuring a group of Beedrill flying over a field of flowers in the wild. Beedrill is often depicted as an antagonistic Pokemon, so maybe this pleasant artwork is why so many people resonate with this card.

#4. Origin Forme Dialga V #177 Ultra Rare

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Origin Forme Dialga V #177 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $33.63 at the time of writing.

The Origin Forme Dialga V Alternate Art card is a very cool and abstract design. Dialga has the power to warp and control time, and in this card we see elements of this power, such as the different phases of the moon, the repositioning of the sun, and the ripple.

While some collectors find the color design to be a bit odd on this card, we personally love the abstract style and time bending elements that Arita chose for this card, and think it easily deserves a spot as one of the most expensive cards from the set.

#3. Origin Forme Palkia V #167 Ultra Rare

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Origin Forme Palkia V #167 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $39.18 at the time of writing.

Palkia is a legendary pokemon, and part of the Creation Trio alongside Dialga and Giratina. As mentioned before, Dialga is able to control and bend time. Palkia, on the other hand, has the power to create, control, and destroy space. He has been shown connecting dimensions through portals in the anime.

Both Dialga and Palkia are shown in their Origin Formes on these Alternate Art cards. These forms were introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and aside from a physical change to look more like Arceus, their base stats in the game also change.

#2. Starmie V #TG13 Ultra Rare

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Starmie V #TG13 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $50.78 at the time of writing.

As mentioned before, cards featuring female trainers have grown in popularity recently. It is perhaps no surprise that this Starmie V from the Trainer Gallery makes it so high on the list, as it features the Gen 1 OG and fan favorite Misty, alongside her Starmie.

This illustration by Komayama is the most Summer-vibes thing we have seen to come from Pokemon. Komayama is a powerhouse of an artist starting with Call of Legends, and having done several big hitters, like Miriam #251, Genesect #255, Galarian Zapdos #174, Blastoise & Piplup #215, as well as the XY Warm Pikachu Promo #94.

#1. Machamp V #172 Ultra Rare

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Machamp V #172 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $127.98 at the time of writing.

In a set that was designed with Dialga and Palkia in mind, we love to see that a Gen 1 staple makes the top of this list. Machamp hasn't had too many top-performing cards, with the original Base Set version being one of the most plentiful cards in existence.

This card showcases Machamp in a busy street market setting, using each of his 4 arms to carry different products and goodies. You can also find a few other Pokemon nearby, such as the Trapinch, which seems to be helping carry a basket of fruits.

Try your luck at pulling these cards from the following Pokemon card products:

	Astral Radiance Booster Box Contains: 36 booster packs. Check eBay Check Amazon
	Astral Radiance Elite Trainer Box Contains: 8 booster packs. Check eBay Check Amazon
	Astral Radiance Build and Battle Contains: 4 booster packs and a promo card. Check eBay Check Amazon
	Astral Radiance Booster Packs Contains: loose booster packs. Check eBay Check Amazon

What are your thoughts on the most expensive cards from Astral Radiance? Have you pulled any of the cards on this list in your packs? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!

Want to see more cards from the set? Check out these runner-ups, or check out our Visual Set List for Astral Radiance.

	Irida Secret Rare #204 Check eBay Check Amazon
	Double Turbo Energy Secret Rare #216 Check eBay Check Amazon
	Hisuian Lilligant V Ultra Rare #163 Check eBay Check Amazon
	Trekking Shoes Secret Rare #215 Check eBay Check Amazon
	Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR Secret Rare #192 Check eBay Check Amazon

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