Summary
When it comes to expensive cards in thePokémon Trading Card Game, Charizard usually comes out on top but2024 has proven unfortunate for the Flying/Fire-Type given that it’s been bested by a Water-Type. The annual ranking ofPokémon TCGcards is always an exciting insight into the hobby as players speculate what could take home the lauded title of being the most expensive card, even if it’s just to live in the hope of pulling it from a pack. Given the rarity of the Top 10, only the most devout collector is likely to have these in their collection.
According toTCGplayer,the Top 10 Most ExpensivePokémon TCGcards of 2024 are:
All the prices listed above were captured at the time of writing so they are liable to fluctuate in the days after publication. Regardless,it’s unlikely that Greninja ex will be toppled as 2024’s most expensive cardany time soon given that its price is more than double the runner-up.
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Why Is Greninja ex So Expensive?
It’s A Bit Of A Puzzle
Given how uncommon it is for Charizard to be knocked off its number one pedestal, it’s no doubt surprising that Greninja ex was the card to do so. As speculated by TCGplayer, there could be several factors contributing to thecard’s massive price point,most obviously the fact that’s from the recentTwilight Masqueradeset which is still relatively new. Since there are fewer copies of Greninja ex out in the open, that’s likely caused the price spike but as the set ages, it’ll probably level out to a more reasonable amount.
To add further complexity to the card’s placement, Greninja ex isn’t exactly a card that receives a great deal of competitive attention. The community widely agrees that in isolation,Greninja ex could be a great card but because of the existence of Dragapult ex, which offers a better version of practically the same effect, there’s no need to run it.One thing that’s not debatable is the card artdepicting the character’s Terastallized form which is simply stunning and could easily be the display piece of an entire deck.
Whether Greninja ex holds on to the coveted crown of the most expensive card inPokémon TCGremains to be seen.It’s very likely that a surprise new release upsets the Top 10and kicks the Water-Type down the list. Only time, andthe launch ofShrouded Fablein August, will tell.
