Top 10 Most Expensive Pokemon Cards From Vivid Voltage

Prices updated 8/27/2024

Today we are talking about Vivid Voltage - The fourth set from the Sword & Shield era, and the first one of the era to really break the mold. Aside from having some of the best Full Art designed cards, a mix of Shiny secret rares, the famous rainbow Chonkachu, and a wide selection of popular Pokemon, it also features a new rarity type called the Amazing Rare. The variety of exciting pulls from Vivid Voltage makes it a great modern set for new and old collectors alike! Join us as we go over the top 10 most expensive cards from the set and take a look at what makes this set so fantastic!

#10. Allister #192 Secret Rare

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Allister #192 Secret Rare is currently valued around $5.01 at the time of writing.

The Full Art trainers featured in Vivid Voltage really look amazing, and Allister is one of our favorite designs. Unique only to Pokemon Shield - This trainer is the fourth Gym leader found at Stow-on-Side's gym. Allister uses Ghost-type Pokemon (in case it wasn't obvious by looking at him.)

The uniqueness of the character design and the fact that the Gym leader is only found in one of the two Sword and Shield games creates a strong case for Allister having high collectible value.

#9. Bea #193 Secret Rare

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Bea #193 Secret Rare is currently valued around $5.29 at the time of writing.

As we mentioned, Allister is the gym leader of the 4th gym in Pokemon Shield. Likewise, Bea is the gym leader of the 4th gym in Pokemon Sword. It is maybe not surprising that both unique gym leaders would be featured on a list of the most valuable (and indeed most collectible) cards on the set list.

Bea is a gym leader for the Stow-on-Side gym and specializes in Fighting type Pokemon. Along with Allister, she is featured as both a regular Full Art and a Rainbow Secret Rare.

#8. Leon #195 Secret Rare

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Leon #195 Secret Rare is currently valued around $5.33 at the time of writing.

Leon is the Champion in Sword and Shield, and has been referred to as the best trainer in all of Galar, having been undefeated until your battle with him at the end of the game. Leon goes on to replace Rose as the chairman of the Galar League and head of the Battle Tower.

As the 8th most expensive card from Vivid Voltage, this Leon Full Art Secret Rare #195 is a great addition to any Full Art binder display, and looks great alongside the other Rainbow options from this set.

#7. Bea #180 Ultra Rare

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Bea #180 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $5.56 at the time of writing.

Surprisingly, the Bea Ultra Rare #180 Full Art is actually currently more expensive than the rainbow version featured previously on this list. Most Trainer cards from Vivid Voltage are pricier in the Rainbow version.

Still, any collector would be happy to pull either version of the card from their Vivid Voltage pack. This Full Art captures Bea's energy quite well and looks great on display.

#6. Nessa #183 Ultra Rare

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Nessa #183 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $5.81 at the time of writing.

Nessa has been a fan-favorite gym leader ever since Sword and Shield came out. It is quite fitting that her card make it on the list of most expensive Vivid Voltage cards since so many collectors like the character. Nessa is the gym leader of Hulbury Stadium and specializes in Water type Pokemon.

We are actually a bit surprised to find the Nessa Full Art #183 so low on this list, considering there was a time this card was pushing $40 or more. The current price is a great point to pick up this card if you still need it for your binder or deck.

#5. Togekiss VMAX #191 Secret Rare

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Togekiss VMAX #191 Secret Rare is currently valued around $6.96 at the time of writing.

It's actually quite shocking that we have made it all the way to #5 without featuring a single Pokemon. Full Art and Rainbow Trainers tend to make up the list of the most expensive Vivid Voltage cards, and have since the set originally released. Although, since this is a Pikachu set, you can expect this won't be the only Pokemon to be featured.

Togekiss VMAX Rainbow Secret Rare #191 is the first Pokemon to do the honors of gracing our list. Togeksis is a popular Pokemon, and with Rainbow cards rising in popularity, it is no wonder we find this card on our list.

#4. Nessa #196 Secret Rare

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Nessa #196 Secret Rare is currently valued around $7.23 at the time of writing.

The price of Nessa #196 is a lot lower than it was when Vivid Voltage first came out. There were months where this card was going for more than $50, and well over $200 in a PSA 10. As the market shifted toward Alternate Art and Trainer Gallery cards, the Nessa Rainbow Rare dropped off a cliff.

Although the card is significantly less expensive than it was before, it still makes the list at #4, and provides a great entry point if you haven't already added this card to your collection. Sometime in the future there could easily be a move toward Full Art Trainers and/or Rainbow Secret Rare cards, so this could be the perfect time to pick one up.

#3. Pikachu V #170 Ultra Rare

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Pikachu V #170 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $9.33 at the time of writing.

It wouldn't be a Pikachu set if he wasn't on the list! Pikachu has long been a top collectible Pokemon ever since his debut in Gen 1 as the mascot of the Pokemon company and Ash's companion. Pikachu hype hasn't died down even decades later.

In fact, it has become fairly common for some collectors to specifically build Pikachu collections. Pikachu cards across all past sets, promo cards, Championship cards, and special releases have all seen periods of price appreciation the past several years. Full Art Pikachu has a solid price tag, but is nothing compared to the chunk found at #1 on the list.

#2. Pokemon Center Lady #185 Ultra Rare

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Pokemon Center Lady #185 Ultra Rare is currently valued around $10.57 at the time of writing.

Pokemon Center Lady is another one of our favorites from Vivid Voltage - featuring a character that literally anyone who has ever played a Pokemon game or watched the show will be sure to recognize. She is the final card featured in the main set before secret rares.

The instantly recognizable character and the adorable design make the Full Art Pokemon Center lady a highly collectible and sought-after card. It's no surprise that a simple Full Art featuring a character as old as Gen-1 would come in at #2 on our list.

#1. Pikachu VMAX #188 Secret Rare

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Pikachu VMAX #188 Secret Rare is currently valued around $116 at the time of writing.

And here he is in all his giant rainbow chunky glory! At the release of Vivid Voltage, this card had all of the hype of the Pokemon community, similar to how the Moonbreon ended up from Evolving Skies. Early sales of this card were easily in the $300-$400 range, with several PSA 10 copies even exceeding well above the $1,000 mark. Now, there is still a nice premium on a PSA 10 at around $200, but it's a far cry from where it was during release.

Research into the pull rate of this card suggests it could be as rare as 1 in 1,000 packs. It's extremely difficult to pull this card, it features one of the most famous and popular Pokemon, and it comes as a secret rare rainbow card. This is the perfect combination to create an extremely valuable card, and it will be interesting to see how the price changes in the future.

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

	Vivid Voltage Booster Box Contains: 36 booster packs. Check eBay Check Amazon
	Vivid Voltage ETB Contains: 8 packs, 65 card sleeves, and TCG accessories. Check eBay Check Amazon
	Vivid Voltage Build and Battle Contains: 4 packs and a promo. Check eBay Check Amazon
	Vivid Voltage Booster Packs Contains: loose booster packs. Check eBay Check Amazon

What are your thoughts on the most expensive cards from Vivid Voltage? 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 Vivid Voltage.

	Galarian Darmanitan VMAX Secret Rare #187 Check eBay Check Amazon
	Orbeetle VMAX Secret Rare #186 Check eBay Check Amazon
	Aegislash VMAX Secret Rare #190 Check eBay Check Amazon
	Coalossal VMAX Secret Rare #189 Check eBay Check Amazon
	Leon Ultra Rare #182 Check eBay Check Amazon

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