The Sun and Moon era was a pivotal period in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, lasting from 2017 to 2019. During this era, various expansions and sets based on the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon games, as well as the Alola region, were released. This era introduced many new Pokémon, game mechanics, and cards to the Trading Card Game. Here are some of the features of the Sun and Moon era:
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GX Cards : GX cards were introduced in this era. These cards featured powerful attacks and high HP. GX cards were an important part of the game mechanics and significantly influenced gameplay.
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Tag Team GX cards : Later in the era, Tag Team GX cards were introduced, depicting Pokémon duos battling together. These cards were particularly powerful and offered players a new dimension in the game.
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Alola Region : The expansions of this era were inspired by the Alola region from the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon games. Many of the Pokémon and cards in these sets originated from this region.
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Promotions : In addition to the main expansions, there were also special promotion cards that were available in various products and at special events.
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New Game Mechanics : The Sun and Moon era also introduced new game mechanics, including Z-Moves and Alolan forms of Pokémon.
During this era, collectors and players were provided with a variety of cards and options to build their decks and develop their strategies. The "Sun and Moon" era was marked by the introduction of powerful GX cards and offered many exciting opportunities for Pokémon fans.
The "Sun and Moon" era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game spawned a multitude of expansions and sets. Here are all the relevant expansions from this era:
- Sun & Moon
- Sun & Moon – Guardians Rising
- Sun & Moon – Night in Flames (Burning Shadows)
- Sun & Moon – Shining Legends
- Sun & Moon – Crimson Invasion
- Sun & Moon – Ultra Prism
- Sun & Moon – Forbidden Lights
- Sun & Moon – Storm in the firmament (Celestial Storm)
- Sun & Moon – Dragon Majesty
- Sun & Moon – Echo of Thunder (Lost Thunder)
- Sun & Moon – Teams are Trump (Team Up)
- Sun & Moon – Forces in Harmony (Unified Minds)
- Sun & Moon – Unified Minds
- Sun & Moon – Hidden Fates
- Sun & Moon – Worlds in Transition (Cosmic Eclipse)
These expansions introduced new Pokémon, gameplay mechanics, and trading cards to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Each expansion offered collectors and players the opportunity to expand their decks and improve their strategies. The "Sun and Moon" era featured various GX cards, Tag Team GX cards, and legendary Pokémon.
Below are the ten most expensive Pokémon cards of the Sun and Moon era:
10th place: Rainbow Rare Rayquaza GX card from the "Storm in the Sky" set
The Rainbow Rare Rayquaza GX card from the Celestial Storm set is an impressive start, starting at around €120. It shares the tenth spot with one other card.
10th place: Reshiram & Charizard GX Rainbow Rare from the "Unified Minds" set
Tenth place is also occupied by another GX card, namely Reshiram & Charizard GX Rainbow Rare, which is currently priced at around €120.
9th place: Trainer card Xenia Full Art from the "Storm in the Sky" set
In 9th place is the Trainer card Xenia Full Art from the "Storm in the Sky" set, which is currently worth approximately €125.
8th place: Lugia from the "Echo of Thunder" set
The Rainbow Rare GX card of the legendary Pokémon Lugia from the "Echo of Thunder" set claims eighth place and is currently trading for around €160.
7th place: Magikarp & Wailord from the "Teams Are Key" set
The Tag Team GX card of Magikarp & Wailord from the "Team Up" set takes seventh place and is currently available for around €185.
6th place: Gardevoir & Sylveon GX from the "Unified Minds" set
Sixth place goes to the Tag Team Gardevoir & Felinara GX card from the "Unbroken Bonds" set, which is currently worth about €200.
5th place: Gengar & Mimikyu GX from the set "Teams Are Key"
Fifth place goes to the Tag Team Gengar & Mimikyu GX card from the "Team Up" set, which is currently worth about €220.
4th place: Lilly Full Art from the set "Ultra Prisma"
Fourth place goes to Lilly Full Art from the "Ultra Prisma" set, which currently costs around €230.
3rd place: Rainbow Rare Charizard GX from "Night in Flames"
Bronze is taken by Rainbow Rare Charizard GX from "Night of Flames," which costs about €240.
2nd place: Shiny Charizard GX from the Hidden Fates set
Silver goes to Shiny Charizard GX from the Hidden Fates set, and this card can currently be purchased for around €300.
1st place: Latias & Latios GX from "Team Up"
The winner of our top 10 list is clearly Latias & Latios GX from "Team Up," which is currently available for around €400 on its own.
Conclusion for the top 10 Pokemon cards from Sun & Moon:
The Sun and Moon era has produced some extremely valuable Pokémon cards, including many Tag Team GX cards and Rainbow Rare versions of popular Pokémon. Prices for these cards vary widely depending on rarity, popularity, and condition. Collectors and players value these cards for their beauty and playability.
