Often cited as one of the weaker sets of the Scarlet & Violet era, Journey Together has been flying under the radar for quite some time. With striking artwork of Pokemon and some of the most popular Trainers in the franchise, Journey Together offers a lot of value for the money when it comes to the top cards from the set.

Today we will be diving in to the top 10 most expensive Pokemon cards from Journey Together, and highlighting some cards that could easily be undervalued by today's standards.

#10. Wailord Illustration Rare #162/159

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#10. Wailord Illustration Rare #162/159

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Wailord Illustration Rare #162/159 is currently valued around $15.08 at the time of writing.

As one of the largest Pokemon in the games in terms of sheer size, Wailord gets a very cool Illustration Rare that shows off the monstrous nature of this Water-type Pokemon, with an illustration by Katsunori Sato showing the size comparison between Wailord and a single sail sloop passing by the water's surface. Coming in at #10 with a market price of $15.08, this is one of those Illustration Rares that caught collectors off guard after launch. At one point, the biggest change the set saw was in this surprising card, as the Wailord Illustration Rare almost doubled in value.

#9. N's Zoroark ex Hyper Rare #189/159

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#9. N's Zoroark ex Hyper Rare #189/159

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N's Zoroark ex Hyper Rare #189/159 is currently valued around $18.45 at the time of writing.

#9 goes to the N's Zoroark ex Hyper Rare, the gold etched version of one of the set's four Trainer's Pokemon ex cards, currently at $18.45. The regular, Full Art ultra rare, and hyper rare prints feature artwork by takuyoa. N uses a Zoroark for his battle in N's Castle in Pokemon Black and White, so the pairing carries a lot of lore weight, and collectors who want the gold card version of this fan-favorite duo will find the Hyper Rare sitting at a fairly accessible price compared to the SIR version further up the list.

#8. N's Reshiram Illustration Rare #167/159

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#8. N's Reshiram Illustration Rare #167/159

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N's Reshiram Illustration Rare #167/159 is currently valued around $19.05 at the time of writing.

Illustrated by Bun Toujo, the N's Reshiram Illustration Rare #167 comes in at #8 with a current market price of $19.05. N uses a Reshiram in the final battle against him in Pokemon White and the first battle against him in Pokemon White 2, making this one of the more narratively significant pairings in the whole set. Journey Together also features a specially stamped variant of this card released as a Box Topper included within the Enhanced Booster Display Box, which gives this particular Illustration Rare a bit more presence in the market than a standard IR would normally have.

#7. Volcanion ex Special Illustration Rare #182/159

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#7. Volcanion ex Special Illustration Rare #182/159

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Volcanion ex Special Illustration Rare #182/159 is currently valued around $21.38 at the time of writing.

At $21.38 and landing at #7, the Volcanion ex Special Illustration Rare is the most affordable SIR in Journey Together and one of the more understated top pulls in the set. Illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama, the artwork gives Volcanion the full treatment it deserves as a Mythical Fire and Water-type Pokemon that has rarely gotten this kind of spotlight in the TCG. Individual Pokemon like Volcanion ex and Salamence ex get their own featured spots in the set alongside the Trainer's Pokemon cards, and at this price, the Volcanion SIR stands out as a comfortable pickup for collectors who want a Special Illustration Rare from the set without spending heavily.

#6. Articuno Illustration Rare #161/159

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#6. Articuno Illustration Rare #161/159

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Articuno Illustration Rare #161/159 is currently valued around $27.47 at the time of writing.

From illustrator Kuroimori comes this piece featuring the legendary bird flying past an icy scene, with frozen plants, shards of ice, and what looks like a frozen lake stretching far into the distance, with a limited palette that makes it beautiful to behold. Articuno #161 is #6 on this list at $27.47, and it is one of the standout Illustration Rares in the entire set by most collector accounts. For an Illustration Rare in a set that many consider a weak one overall, this card has consistently ranked near the top of the IR category and looks like it could still be slept on at this price.

#5. Hop's Zacian ex Special Illustration Rare #186/159

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#5. Hop's Zacian ex Special Illustration Rare #186/159

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Hop's Zacian ex Special Illustration Rare #186/159 is currently valued around $35.93 at the time of writing.

Illustrator DOM delivers with stunning artistry on this card, showcasing Zacian gazing expectantly at Hop as the trainer comforts his colossal companion. Hop's Zacian ex SIR #186 is #5 on this list at $35.93, making it one of the more accessible Special Illustration Rares among the best cards in Journey Together. Mechanically, it adds the power of Zacian V while benefiting greatly from support effects like Hop's Snorlax and Hop's Choice Band, making it a solid choice for any deck.

#4. Iono's Bellibolt ex Special Illustration Rare #183/159

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#4. Iono's Bellibolt ex Special Illustration Rare #183/159

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Iono's Bellibolt ex Special Illustration Rare #183/159 is currently valued around $42.54 at the time of writing.

Coming in at #4 with a market price of $42.54, Iono's Bellibolt ex SIR is one of the most visually appealing Trainer's Pokemon cards in the set. The special illustration rare print features artwork by Yuu Nishida, with the card's design filled with much of Bellibolt and its incredibly eye-catching illustration, showing Iono hugging the Pokemon with a dash of color splashed onto her hair. Gym Leader Iono uses a Bellibolt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and the Electric Streamer Ability on the card references both the real-world phenomenon of streamer discharge and Iono's occupation as a streamer.

#3. N's Zoroark ex Special Illustration Rare #185/159

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#3. N's Zoroark ex Special Illustration Rare #185/159

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N's Zoroark ex Special Illustration Rare #185/159 is currently valued around $57.36 at the time of writing.

Megumi Mizutani is the artist behind the N's Zoroark ex Special Illustration Rare #185, and it is one of the more striking pieces in the set, landing at #3 with a market price of $57.36. N uses a Zoroark for his battle in N's Castle in Pokemon Black and White, and the Trade Ability on the card first appeared on Zoroark-GX from Shining Legends. N is one of the most popular rivals in the entire franchise, and that fanbase helps keep this card a top pull whenever collectors talk about the best cards in Journey Together.

#2. Salamence ex Special Illustration Rare #187/159

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#2. Salamence ex Special Illustration Rare #187/159

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Salamence ex Special Illustration Rare #187/159 is currently valued around $66.81 at the time of writing.

Illustrator Tsuyoshi Nagano captures the majesty and ferocity of Dragon-type Pokemon with his stunning Salamence ex, and collectors have responded well to it, placing it at #2 on this list with a current market price of $66.81. Salamence ex boasts an incredible 320 HP, well worth the work of finding and evolving this Stage 2 Pokemon, along with two high-damage attacks to boot. This card marks Nagano's debut in the Pokemon TCG, and if this piece is any indication, collectors will be watching closely for more from him.

#1. Lillie's Clefairy ex Special Illustration Rare #184/159

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#1. Lillie's Clefairy ex Special Illustration Rare #184/159

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Lillie's Clefairy ex Special Illustration Rare #184/159 is currently valued around $131.51 at the time of writing.

Lillie's Clefairy ex SIR #184 is the most expensive card in Journey Together by a wide margin, sitting at $131.51 and easily the chase card of the entire set. The special illustration rare print features artwork by Susumu Maeya, a Pokemon TCG illustrator whose first cards were the illustration rare Deerling and Sawsbuck from the Temporal Forces expansion, making Lillie's Clefairy ex a major step up in profile for the artist. It remains far more affordable than expected for a chase card of a set that ushered back in the Owner's Pokemon feature, and at current prices, it is hard not to look at this one as a comfortable buy for collectors who want the top pull from Journey Together in their collection.

Want to see more? Here are the runner-ups that just missed the top 10:

#11. Iono's Bellibolt ex Hyper Rare #188/159

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#11. Iono's Bellibolt ex Hyper Rare #188/159

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Iono's Bellibolt ex Hyper Rare #188/159 is currently valued around $14.88 at the time of writing.

Runner-up #11 is the Iono's Bellibolt ex Hyper Rare, the gold etched version of one of the more popular Trainer's Pokemon cards in Journey Together, currently sitting at $14.88. The regular, Full Art ultra rare, and hyper rare prints feature artwork by 5ban Graphics, while the special illustration rare print features artwork by Yuu Nishida. Gold Hyper Rares do not always hold as much value as the SIR versions in the Scarlet and Violet era, and that trend holds here, with the SIR version commanding nearly three times this price point.

#12. Lillie's Clefairy ex Ultra Rare #173/159

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#12. Lillie's Clefairy ex Ultra Rare #173/159

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Lillie's Clefairy ex Ultra Rare #173/159 is currently valued around $7.77 at the time of writing.

At #12 and $7.77, Lillie's Clefairy ex Ultra Rare #173 is the lower-rarity full art version of one of the most talked-about Pokemon in the set. The regular and Full Art ultra rare prints feature artwork by 5ban Graphics, which is a much more straightforward presentation compared to the Special Illustration Rare version, but collectors who want Lillie's Clefairy ex in their binder without spending triple digits will find this a very reasonable option. It is worth noting that the SIR version is the chase card of the set, so this Ultra Rare gives you the same powerful card at a fraction of the cost.

#13. Furret Illustration Rare #168/159

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#13. Furret Illustration Rare #168/159

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Furret Illustration Rare #168/159 is currently valued around $7.31 at the time of writing.

#13 on this list is the Furret Illustration Rare, sitting at $7.31 and illustrated by the artist rend. Furret is a Stage 1 Pokemon featured in a holo finish here, and the artwork has drawn attention for how charming and warm the scene feels, which is exactly the kind of appeal that keeps collectors coming back to Illustration Rares. Furret has a dedicated fanbase, and for under $8, this is one of the better deals among the best cards in Journey Together's Illustration Rare lineup.

#14. Lillie's Ribombee Illustration Rare #164/159

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#14. Lillie's Ribombee Illustration Rare #164/159

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Lillie's Ribombee Illustration Rare #164/159 is currently valued around $6.07 at the time of writing.

Illustrated by mashu, Ribombee is an adorable Pokemon hovering above a field of flowers, and that visual appeal is a big reason why this one keeps coming up in conversations about underrated pulls from Journey Together. Coming in at #14 with a market price of $6.07, it sits comfortably in budget territory for a Trainer's Pokemon card. Lillie's Ribombee has a gameplay purpose too, being able to drag Basic Pokemon onto the Bench to power up Lillie's Clefairy ex.

#15. Iono's Kilowattrel Illustration Rare #163/159

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#15. Iono's Kilowattrel Illustration Rare #163/159

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Iono's Kilowattrel Illustration Rare #163/159 is currently valued around $5.51 at the time of writing.

Rounding out the runner-up spots at #15, Iono's Kilowattrel is the most affordable Illustration Rare on this entire list at $5.51. Iono is one of the four featured trainers in Journey Together, paired here with her Kilowattrel from Scarlet and Violet. It is one of the more slept-on cards in the set at this price, and fans of Iono who want a cheaper entry point to collecting her cards in this set will find this one easy to pick up.

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