As we near the end of March, it’s time to celebrate the second expansion release in 2023 and we’re here to list the most expensive cards in the Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet set and discuss our favorite cards with the best artwork from the card list.
The Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet set offers 190 cards featuring the return of a past game mechanic with 10 new Pokemon ex, alongside our first look at Tera Pokemon ex, over 30 trainer cards, and many prints featuring special illustrations.
Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet is scheduled to release on Friday, March 31, 2023, offering the usual ETBs, booster boxes, blister packs, and the Build and Battle boxes.
We’ve also compiled a list of every secret rare and special illustration rare found in the set with prices, so you know what to keep an eye out for.
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Scarlet & Violet most expensive card list
**All estimated prices have been taken from TCG Player at the time of writing and are subject to change**
**Images to be updated as they release**
Miraidon ex (Special Illustration Rare) #244 $84.99
Gardevoir ex (Special Illustration Rare) #245 $80
Miraidon ex (Hyper Rare) #247 $30.69
Koraidon ex (Special Illustration) #247 $64.34
Iron Threads ex (Special Illustration Rare) #248 – $51.99
Miriam Ultra Rare #238 – $47.48
Arven (Special Illustration Rare) #249 – $36.98
Great Tusk ex (Special Illustration Rare) #246 – $43.81
Penny (Special Illustration rare) #252 – $31.18
Miriam (Special Illustration Rare) #251 $100.78
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Scarlet & Violet best cards
Great Tusk (Special Illustration Rare) #102
Starting off strong with the Great Tusk in this piece of art that looks fit for a museum as the monster surfs the sands.
Drowzee (Illustration Rare) #210
Leaning into the TCG’s more unique art style is this Drowzee card that resembles the hieroglyphic look of the Ancient Mew card.
Arcanine ex #224
There’s no doubt that this muted card of OG Arcanine makes this list with a minimalistic design that makes its art style look that of traditional Japanese.
Scovillain #202
There’s some eye-catching linework going on in this scene with Scovillain sitting at some sort of diner and erupting fire everywhere.
Klawf (Illustration Rare) #88
This Klawf artwork may not be the most striking in the set, but its natural tones and depth of field make it a welcome full art.
By Jo Craig – [email protected]