Artwork is frequently reused on multiple cards in the Pokemon TCG, especially when valuable promo variations are released with distinct stamps. This is precisely the case when it comes to the best Prize Pack Series cards, which each feature artwork used in Pokemon TCG sets, differentiated by a small ‘PLAY! Pokemon’ stamp in the bottom right.
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If you’ve never heard of Prize Packs or the Prize Pack Series of Pokemon cards, then you might not know where these cards even come from. Prize Packs are distributed to participants and winners at official ‘PLAY! Pokemon’ events, like tournaments. These packs contain special cards, each marked with a special event stamp, making them exclusive to Pokemon TCG competitors.
Cards are ordered according to their Market Prices on TCGplayer. Any cards without a Market Price are not included.
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Charizard VSTAR: Prize Pack Series (Ultra Rare) – $150.72
A Sky-High Prize
When it comes to collecting the best Prize Pack chase cards, you’ll need to rewire your brain a bit to recognize cards as exciting pulls. What we mean is, many of the most valuable Prize Pack cards, like this Charizard VSTAR, feature fairly common and insignificant artwork featured in normal sets like Brilliant Stars and Fusion Strike.
However, in the Prize Packs, Ultra Rare cards that are typically only worth a few dollars receive a major value shift thanks to the small ‘PLAY! Pokemon’ stamps, which change their price tags entirely. This Charizard VSTAR art is usually very affordable at under ten dollars, but the Prize Pack Series version displayed will cost around $150.
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Blaziken VMAX: Prize Pack Series (Ultra Rare) – $172.50
Kick It Up
Blaziken VMAX heats things up among the best Prize Pack cards thanks to a solid lead over the Charizard VSTAR. Unlike regular packs, the Prize Packs don’t include Secret Rare cards, including Alt Arts; so, while this art might be used for a typical Ultra Rare and disregarded among Chilling Reign’s best cards, the Prize Pack version is exceptionally expensive.
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Since you won’t find the Alternate Art Secret Blaziken VMAX in a Prize Pack, the art used for the Ultra Rare version is considered the best. Thus, while you might think this card is only worth a few dollars, remember that even Ultra Rare VMAX cards carry a hefty price tag when they come with a ‘PLAY! Pokemon’ stamp.
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Umbreon VMAX: Prize Pack Series (Ultra Rare) – $221.60
That’s No Moon
Now that you understand a little bit more about how the valuations of Prize Pack cards work, it’s time to turn to an Umbreon VMAX, which you might usually find among the best Umbreon sets in the Pokemon TCG.
With an over $200 price tag, this Umbreon VMAX makes major waves, as you might expect when it comes to this Pokemon. Umbreon is one of the most popular Pokemon ever, and most of the top Prize Pack cards feature Pokemon that can carry demand based on their popularity alone.
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Pikachu VMAX: Prize Pack Series (Ultra Rare) – $270.00
Reaching The Peak
Speaking of popular Pokemon, there’s no character in the series more famous than Pikachu. This iconic mascot boasts several sets to enjoy if you prefer to collect valuable Pikachu cards, but not even the top chase card from Vivid Voltage can match this version that shares its artwork.
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Even the valuable Rainbow Secret Rare Pikachu VMAX that stands alone atop Vivid Voltage’s best cards can’t compete with this rare prize. While Pikachu VMAX boasts a high price that exceeds its peers, there are still two Pokemon that can hang with Pikachu in both popularity and artwork.
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Gengar VMAX: Prize Pack Series (Ultra Rare) – $463.53
Devouring The Competition
One look at Gengar’s roster of expensive cards will support the fact that this Pokemon remains one of the most popular to collect in North America. Aside from its popularity, this Gengar artwork, originally featured in Fusion Strike, is iconic, even though it’s easily overshadowed by the Alternate Art Secret version.
As one of the top Prize Pack Gengar cards you can find, this vibrant VMAX commands an impressive price that exceeds most of this Pokemon’s most valuable cards. If you find this card in the wild, expect to pay close to the market price thanks to its incredibly high demand.
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Charizard VMAX: Prize Pack Series (Ultra Rare) – $699.99
No Secret Here
Unsurprisingly, Charizard claims the top spot as the most valuable Prize Pack Series card in the Pokemon TCG, beating out impressive competition in the form of both Gengar and Pikachu. While Charizard usually eclipses its fellow Pokemon with ease as the most iconic Pokemon ever, its sky-high price tag is still staggering.
This artwork may look extremely familiar, given that it was used in Shining Fates, Darkness Ablaze, and Champion’s Path, with three distinct color palettes to distinguish each form. However, this card is the most valuable by far, and is likely to retain its spot as the best Prize Pack card of all time.
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