Anyone who thinks that only holo or secret rare cards fetch high prices in the Pokémon Trading Card Game is wrong! Some common cards have become true rarities—especially from Japanese sets or limited series. Here are the current top 10 Pokémon common cards.
💎 The 10 most expensive common cards in the Pokémon TCG – 2025 Edition
(As of: (June 2025)
10th place: Nebulak (EC5 041) – €39.95
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English : Gastly
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Set : e-Card 5 (Aquapolis)
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Why is it so popular? The card benefits from the nostalgia factor and Gengar family fans.
9th place: Morty's Gengar (VS 021) – €39.98
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Set : Pokémon VS
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Special feature : Gengar is very popular among collectors. The Common version from this Vintage set is hard to come by.
8th place. Lance's Dragoran (VS 100) – €48
- English: Dragonite
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Set : Pokémon VS
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Reason : Rarity + popularity of Dragonite + Japanese exclusive = collector's favorite.
7th place: Eevee (EC4 065) – €50
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English : Eevee
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Set : e-Card 4
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Why valuable? Eevee is the gateway to many evolutions—and e-Series fans are driving up the price.
6th place: Enton (EC2 020) – €69.95
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English : Psyduck
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Set : e-Card 2 (Sky Ridge)
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Special feature : One of the underrated favorites. Collectors love it for memes and nostalgia.
5th place. Lance's Charizard (VS 097) – €84.95
- English : Charizar
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Set : Pokémon VS
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Why so expensive? Charizard always draws – even in the Common version. The card is hard to find in very good condition and highly sought after.
4th place: Relaxo (EC5 062) – €85
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English : Snorlax
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Set : e-Card 5 (Aquapolis)
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Reason : A popular classic in the nostalgic e-series. Collectors pay for the design and the series.
3rd place: Lance's Gyarados (VS 098) – 115 €
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Set : Pokémon VS
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Details : Dragon Pokémon in a common version from an exclusive set – especially in high demand among VS collectors.
2nd place. Ditto (EC4 064) – 130 €
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Set : e-Card 4 (Expedition/Basic)
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Special feature : Common with retro charm. The e-series has generally increased in value, and Ditto, a fan favorite, is driving additional demand.
1st place. Bruno's Machamp (VS 081) – €500
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Set : Pokémon VS (Japanese)
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Reason : Extremely rare Japanese common card. Since the VS set was never released in English, well-preserved copies are rare and sought after.
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Collector value : Top 1 among commons – especially popular with hardcore vintage collectors.
Conclusion: Commons can be worth their weight in gold!
These cards prove: It's not just rares that fetch collector prices. Japanese sets like VS or the e-Series are particularly in demand on Cardmarket. Those who were good collectors or conservers in the past are now sitting on little treasures. These were Crispycards' top 10 Pokémon Common cards.
