Secret Rares include some of the most iconicPokemon TCGcards ever created, as the top rarity available. Therarest cards also command the highest prices,with popular Pokemon like Umbreon, Gengar, Lugia, Rayquaza, and others featured as some of the best Secret Rares.
Whether you’re a fan of vintage sets like Aquapolis or prefer modern darlings like Evolving Skies, there’s a Secret Rare card for you. Despite their name, it’s no secret that the most expensive Secret Rare cards are in high demand as the Pokemon TCG’s popularity continues to swell. Find these Secret Rares and add them to your collection before their prices rise even more.
Cards are ordered according to their Market Prices onTCGplayer.Any cards without a Market Price are not included.
10Shining Gyarados: Neo Revelation First Edition (Secret Rare) – $624.99
A Classic Moment
Shining Gyarados leads the way as themost expensive card from Neo Revelationlands with a splash among the top Secret Rare cards of all time. Gyarados' iconic moment featuring a frightened fisher is gaining plenty of traction as this card continues to surge in price.
This card is one to watch as vintage cards continue to make a comeback in the Pokemon TCG market, struggling to overcome the immense hype surrounding the best cards in the modern market.
9Gengar VMAX: Fusion Strike (Alternate Art Secret) – $642.32
Growing With Greed
Speaking of the modern Pokemon TCG market, the Gengar VMAX from Fusion Strike takes home impressive honors among the most valuable Secret Rares.
Alternate Art Secret Rares are some of the most difficult cards to get out of a pack in the modern TCG landscape, giving cards like this Gengar an incredible premium in near-mint (NM) condition.
Gengar’s status as one of the most beloved Pokemon in the United States plays a huge role in determining this card’s price tag, as demand drives prices more than anything else. Given the high concentration of demand for Gengar, expect to see some of this Pokemon’s most valuable cards continue rising.
8Shining Kabutops: Neo Destiny First Edition (Secret Rare) – $674.99
An Underdog Emerges
Unlike Gengar, the Shining Kabutops from Neo Destiny doesn’t have the same support backing it to give it a boost in value. This card might feature an unusual Pokemon choice, but the scene has become an iconic example of some of the best designs from the vintage era.
While Kabutops might not ever reach the heights of Pokemon that boast massive fanbases, this rare first-edition gem earns its place as one of the most expensive Secret Rares in the Pokemon TCG.
7Rayquaza VMAX: Evolving Skies (Alternate Art Secret) – $801.77
An Overshadowed Icon
Rayquaza, like Gengar, is another beloved Pokemon that takes a firm grip on the top spots thanks to its status as a powerful Legendary Pokemon that endeared itself to audiences with its strength and ferocious design.
Evolving Skies is a great set to open if you like Rayquaza cardslike this one, especially if you’re hoping to hit it big with this card.
While this Rayquaza was once regarded as the top chase card from Evolving Skies, it has since been usurped by a worthy heir to its throne: Umbreon.
6Shining Mewtwo: Neo Destiny First Edition (Secret Rare) – $866.50
Keeping Modern At Arm’s Length
When it comes to vintage Secret Rares, few cards can compete with both the desirability and value that Shining Pokemon command. Shining Mewtwo is one of the most valuable Secret Rare cards in Neo Destiny and the history of the Pokemon TCG, with this iconic Pokemon locked in stoic focus.
Shining Mewtwo is a gorgeous card that’s difficult to find in good condition, and remains above modern challengers for the time being. However, as modern cards age and become more desirable over time, it will be difficult for simpler cards to capture the hearts of new fans.
5Charizard: Skyridge (Secret Rare) – $1,199.00
A Crowd Favorite
When it comes to collectingthe best Charizard chase cards across various sets,few can compete with the visual recognition that the Charizard from Skyridge can, as this stunning crystal card stands tall among the very best.
This pose might only be second to the Base Set’s iconic depiction of Charizard.
This set’s cards are notoriously difficult to find in good condition, with Charizard standing as one of the most challenging. However, if you’re able to get one in lightly played(LP)condition or better, you’re in for a massive payday, with a sale at around the market price setting the tone.
4Shining Tyranitar: Neo Destiny First Edition (Secret Rare) – $1,700.00
Continuing The Shining Scenes
Tyranitar takes things to a new level, thanks to its massive rise in value after an NM copy of this card set the market price. However, this card is exceedingly rare and even more difficult to find in NM condition, so you should expect to pay less for this card than its price tag may suggest.
While the market price sets the ceiling for this card, a lack of robust sales data makes it difficult to pinpoint where other conditions might settle, though you may expect significant discounts the more you’re willing to compromise.
3Umbreon VMAX: Evolving Skies (Alternate Art Secret) – $1,743.78
Moonbreon Reaching Higher
We approach the pinnacle of Secret Rares as the Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX, better known as ‘Moonbreon’, rears its head yet again. This set is packed withUmbreon chase cards to enjoy,but there’s no doubt about which one leads the pack as the best card in Evolving Skies.
Despite pulling back after rising to its current price, Umbreon VMAX looks set to continue its journey up the price charts. Expect to see this stunning modern grail closer to the top of this list as time goes on, with the $2,000 plateau within sight.
2Shining Charizard: Neo Destiny First Edition (Secret Rare) – $2,000.00
Shining In The Dark
Shining Charizard’s iconic black silhouette rises higher up this list, despite this artwork depicting only a few of the fantastic details you may expect to see on a shiny Charizard. However, the mysterious tone makes this card one of the most desired on the market.
While this isn’t the best Secret Rare in terms of pure visuals, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t recognize this unusual depiction of Charizard.
1Lugia: Aquapolis (Secret Rare) – $2,386.00
An All-Time Great
Despite stiff competition from Umbreon, Charizard, Gengar, and some of the other most popular Pokemon of all time, Lugia claims the crown as the best Secret Rare in the Pokemon TCG.
This card is rare enough that its sales maintain an incredibly high bar, while being traded often enough to have enough TCGplayer sales data to set a market price. While this card’s market price is a fair estimate of what you can expect for an NM copy, you can find damaged copies for as low as $400 or so.
