Top 10 Trending Cards in the 30th Celebration

1. Crystal Lugia (Classic Collection)

Topping the charts is the stunning remake of the iconic e-Card era favorite. Crystal Lugia holds immense nostalgic weight, and its inclusion in the subset makes it one of the absolute most valuable pulls in the entire expansion.

Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura

2. Base Set Charizard (Classic Collection)

It wouldn't be a milestone Pokémon anniversary without Charizard taking center stage. Featuring the beloved original Mitsuhiro Arita artwork adorned with the 30th-anniversary stamp, this reprint of the 1999 classic remains a prime chase for collectors.

Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita

3. Mew ex (#158 - Futuristic Rare)

Introducing the brand-new "Futuristic Rare" visual style, this Mew ex stands out with its hyper-vibrant color palette and liquid-chrome finish. It breaks the three-figure mark easily on secondary markets, cementing Mew's status as a top-tier fan favorite.

Illustrator: YOSHIROTTEN

4. Pikachu ex (#150 - Special Illustration Rare)

Illustrated by kantaro, this card packs immense charm into a single frame. Featuring Pikachu leading an ensemble parade of classic and starter Pokémon atop a giant "30" playmat, it captures the spirit of the entire anniversary.

Illustrator: Kantaro

5. Mewtwo ex (#157 - Futuristic Rare)

Serving as the dark, brooding counterpart to the Mew Futuristic Rare, this futuristic depiction of Mewtwo leans heavily into a sci-fi aesthetic. The distinct foil effect and raw collector demand keep its value well near the top of the set.

Illustrator: YOSHIROTTEN

6. Mewtwo ex (#151 - Special Illustration Rare)

Mewtwo makes a double appearance in the top 10. This Special Illustration Rare variant pays subtle homage to classic hieroglyphic designs (reminiscent of Ancient Mew) while giving the legendary clone a dramatic modern art treatment.

Illustrator: Yano Keiji

7. Sylveon ex (#153 - Special Illustration Rare)

As the sole Eeveelution making the top-tier chase list for the main set, Sylveon ex features vibrant art surrounded by festive flowers and birthday balloons. It has become an instant hit among Eevee collectors.

Illustrator: You Iribi

8. Jirachi ex (#155 - Special Illustration Rare)

This card places the Wish Pokémon in front of a swirling cosmic galaxy. The brilliant gold and white color palette combined with space-themed art makes it one of the most aesthetically praised cards in the collection.

Illustrator: AKIRA EGAWA

9. Greninja ex (#148 - Special Illustration Rare)

Greninja continues its reign as one of the most popular modern Pokémon. Drawn by GIDORA, this full-art card showcases the Water-type ninja bursting with dynamic motion and vibrant action lines.

Illustrator: GIDORA

10. Alolan Meowth (Full Art / Special Illustration Rare)

Injecting a heavy dose of regional personality into the set, Alolan Meowth has emerged as a major fan-favorite sleeper hit. Captured with its signature smug, cheeky expression—likely mid-scheme or lounging luxuriously on a pile of shiny treasure—the card highlights the Dark-type variant's distinct sass and charm.

Illustrator: OKUBU