The most expensive cards in thePokémon TCG: Stellar Crownexpansion can be worth a lot of money and they are both a direct result of their exquisite artwork and the rarity involved in obtaining them in booster packs.Stellar Crownis the most recent expansion to the card game and it adds a series of new cards, with its overall theme revolving around the content presented in theIndigo Diskexpansion forPokémon Scarlet and Violet. Players who purchase cards during therelease ofPokémon TCG: Stellar Crowncan expect to see elements from the Terarium and Area Zero.
Competitively, the new set brings forth several powerful cards that can boost a player’s deck, but the beautiful illustrations really stand out with this collection. Several rare and well-illustrated cards are among the most expensive ones inStellar Crown– and even those that are not too expensive are still worth the effort thanks to their unique pieces of artwork. Many of thesegorgeousPokémon TCG: Stellar Crowncardshad already been seen before as they were released in Japan, but some others are seeing their prices rise in Western markets.
10Dachsbun ex - 169/142
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
One of the most expensive cards in the set is the Special Illustration Rare version of Dachsbun ex. As seen on its page onTCG Player,the market price for this specific Dachsbun ex stands around $27.05. The card, whose number is 162/142, showcases the Generation 9 Pokémon lying on a table full of pastries – ironically, this creature is also made to represent a bread roll. The delicate artwork for thisPokémon TCG: Stellar Crowncardencaptures Dachsbun under gentle sunlight as they likely await their Trainer to finish their meal.
In addition to the artwork and its rarity, its competitive feats also give it extra value. When using the card to evolve a Fidough into Dachsbun ex, players can heal all the damage from all of their Evolved Pokémon – though they have to do so at the cost of discarding Energy. Furthermore, its attack deals massive damage and confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon, making it not only a beautiful card but also a very strong one in thePokémon TCG: Stellar Crownexpansion.
9Bulbasaur - 143/142
Rarity: Illustration Rare
The next most expensive card in the set is the Illustration Rare version of Bulbasaur. The card marked as 143/142 in the collection is a fairly simple one and it is not as rare as Dachsbun ex, for instance, but it is worth more money. According to the card’s page onTCG Player,the Illustration Rare version of Bulbasaur inStellar Crownhas its market price set at $45.56.
The card features the beloved Gen 1 Pokémon gently resting among plants that are placed nearby. Furthermore, as it takes on the sun coming from the window behind it, Bulbasaur is also accompanied by two Pidgey. The card’s gameplay effects are not particularly strong, as the Leech Seed attack only does 20 damage and heals Bulbasaur for 20 damage, but the exquisite artwork of the classic Gen 1 starter makes this a valuablePokémon TCG: Stellar Crowncard.
8Terapagos ex - 173/142
Rarity: Hyper Rare
The mascot for theIndigo DiskDLC forScarlet and Violetalso represents not only one but two of the most expensive cards in theStellar Crown. The first of them is the Hyper Rare version of Terapagos ex, marked as 173/142 in the set. The gold etching of the card marks its rare status and highlights the Legendary Gen 9 Pokémon in its Stellar Form. The illustration is not too unique from other Hyper Rare cards, but its presence on a gold-colored card does make it stand out immensely.
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In addition to that, Terapagos ex is a very strong card fromPokémon TCG: Stellar Crown. As a Tera Pokémon, it negates all attack damage to it when it is on the Bench. Terapagos ex can also deal a lot of damage and even prevent damage to it while it is in the Active spot if the opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Basic non-colorless – this is great to prevent damage from several ex Pokémon cards. OnTCG Player,Terapagos ex’s market price rests at $21.36.
7Area Zero Underdepths - 174/142
Another Hyper Rare card, Area Zero Underdepths showcases the crystalline formations of Area Zero within the borders of a golden card. Marked 174/142 in the set, this Trainer card eases off from the gold within its illustration but uses the color to highlight the edges of the crystals, making for great contrast work. The artwork for this Stadium card is remarkable and one of the best for a Hyper Rare card inStellar Crown, even if it does not necessarily focus on a Pokémon – it does feature a Glimmora.
OnTCG Player,the Hyper Rare version of Area Zero Underdepths’ market price stands at $14.84. Aside from its rarity and aesthetic value, a lot of its worth also stems from its gameplay effects. By using it, players with a Tera Pokémon in play can have up to eight Pokémon on the bench. Those that do not have a Tera Pokémon in play must discard Pokémon from the bench until they have five. This effect stacks with the first attack ofPokémon TCG: Stellar Crown’s Terapagos ex, which multiplies for each benched Pokémon.
6Briar - 171/142
One of two Supporter cards on the list of most expensive cards in theStellar Crownexpansion,the Special Illustration Rare version of Briar is worth around $19.88, according to its market price onTCG Player. The card that is marked 171/142 shows the iconic Trainer from theHidden Treasure of Area ZeroDLC pack – appearing in bothThe Teal MaskandThe Indigo Disk– carefully observing a Tera crystal in her hands. The artwork is presented in such a way that the light breaks off from the crystal, creating a warming effect.
The illustration also gently shows other parts of Briar’s study room, including books. The Briar Trainer card is also a very strong one to use, especially to wrap up matches. The card can only be played if the opponent has two Prize cards remaining and, during the turn it is played if their Active Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack used by the player’s Tera Pokémon, players take an extra Prize card. This means that, if the opponent swaps their ex Pokemon for a Basic one to prevent immediate loss, this could serve as a counter.
5Squirtle - 148/142
Joining the ranks of the Illustration Rare Bulbasaur, the Illustration Rare version of Squirtle is also among the most expensive cards fromPokémon TCG: Stellar Crown. Marked 148/142 in the set,the Squirtle card costs around $56.12, as registered byTCG Player. The card stands out due to its artwork centered around the nostalgic Gen 1 Water-type starter. In the illustration, Squirtle is happily enjoying a pool party and spitting water as three Pidgeys keep it company.
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In terms of gameplay effects, Squirtle is not too strong. It has a Withdraw attack that offers it a chance to avoid all damage, which can be useful as the player sets up their board during the first turns of the match. Its Skull Bash is a bit too expensive for how weak it is, but this is a standard Basic Pokémon fromStellar Crown, so what truly gives it value is its rarity and heartwarming illustration of a Gen 1 Pokémon.
4Galvantula ex - 168/142
Representing a minor price spike, Galvantula ex’s Special Illustration Rare version is one of the most expensive cards inStellar Crown.Galvantula ex’s market price is registered at $23.26onTCG Player. Aside from being a rare card to obtain, the Special Illustration Rare version of Galvantula ex also boasts a beautiful piece of artwork with a Tera Galvantula at the forefront. Encircled by the iconic crown and crystalline outlines across its body, Galvantula is also surrounded by an elaborate piece of Electric-type art.
In gameplay, Galvantula ex is also a powerful card from thePokémon TCG: Stellar Crownset. With its first attack, Galvantula ex can melt through Pokémon ex or Pokémon V cards by essentially doubling its damage. With its second attack, Galvantula ex can disrupt an opponent’s strategy by making it impossible for them to play Item cards from their hand during their next turn.
3Hydrapple ex - 167/142
The Special Illustration Rare version of Hydrapple ex is also listed among the most expensive cards from theStellar Crownexpansion, according toTCG Player. On the website,this Hydrapple ex’s market value rests at $33.69. This is one of the most distinctive cards in the collection and, likely one of the reasons it is also one of the most expensive ones. The card features an illustration of Hydrapple in a worn-off piece of art on a wall, surrounded by illustrations of Applin.
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Hydrapple ex is also a very strong card, competitively speaking. Its Ability allows players to heal 30 damage to any Pokémon by attaching a Basic Grass Energy to them, once per turn. This Pokémon’s attack also deals increasing damage for each of the Grass Energy that is attached to all the player’s Pokémon. As such, thisPokémon TCG: Stellar Crowncould operate as both a healer and a strong nuke in Grass-focused decks.
2Lacey - 172/142
Representing the largest price spike among the most expensive cards in theStellar Crownexpansion,the Special Illustration Rare version of Lacey is marketed at around $29.46, as seen onTCG Player. While Lacey is the main trainer in the illustration, the card also features Crispin, Drayton, and Amarys while they seemingly study in Blueberry Academy’s League Club Room. Lacey and Crispin can be seen debating with Amarys while Drayton sleeps on the desk.
Featuring four remarkable characters from theIndigo DiskDLC, the card also has impressive gameplay value, especially for mid-game purposes. When used, the player shuffles their hand into their deck and then they draw four cards. If their opponent has three or fewer Prize cards remaining, they draw eight cards instead. ThisPokémon TCG: Stellar CrownTrainer card could give players a significant advantage and a chance to refresh their pool of tactical strategies, possibly even drawing a powerful card, for example.
1Terapagos ex - 170/142
The most expensive card in theStellar Crownexpansion is the Special Illustration Rare version of Terapagos ex. Marked as 170/142 in the set, this card also represents a major price spike from Lacey. OnTCG Player,the Special Illustration Rare version of Terapagos ex’s market price is at a whopping $82.73. The card features a magnificent piece of art showcasing Terapagos in its Stellar Form, with highlights on the various Type crystals that rotate around its body.
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Its gameplay effects are the exact same as those of the other Terapagos ex cards in the same set, including the aforementioned Hyper Rare Terapagos ex. This is a very powerful card to have and its Special Illustration Rare version stands out among the rest of thePokémon TCG: Stellar Crowncards as not only the most expensive, but one of the most beautiful ones.
