Pokemon: The Most Valuable Pokemon Battle Styles Cards

With each new set released for any trading card game, there are new, shiny cards for you to collect. While the most valuable of these cards are usually found in older, rarer sets, more recent additions can also become quite valuable. The Pokemon TCG is no exception to this.

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The set Battle Styles of the Sword and Shield era introduced several gorgeous cards to the game. The set also introduced the new Single Strike and Rapid Strike Pokemon. While not as valuable as some other sets, Battle Styles also has some hidden gems, which are worth aiming for if you're interested in collecting.

Updated June 16, 2024, by Andrew Scariati: Battle Styles' most expensive cards have maintained a relatively similar group since their release, but the prices have changed dramatically over time. Urshifu features heavily among Battle Styles' best cards, with V and VMAX artwork commanding the most value.

The market values are taken from TCGPlayer and are subject to change.

10 Corviknight VMAX (Secret) – $9.25

A Sinister Aura Overriden By Rainbows

Corviknight was quite possibly one of the most beloved new additions to the Pokedex with the release of Sword and Shield.

Corviknight's usual black coloring is the only color you won't see in this Rainbow Secret Rare.

That power luckily translates into the TCG as well. Being a Steel type and having protection from other Pokemon's abilities was a huge boon when Corviknight VMAX was released. While there were definitely better options for the type, Corviknight was anything but a pushover.

9 Phoebe (Full Art) – $12.43

The Lone Trainer Makes An Impact

The Pokemon TCG is famous for full-art Trainer cards and how their prices can shoot extremely high. Phoebe, unfortunately, does not hold a candle to other full-art Trainers, but it's still among the valuable cards of this set.

While it looks beautiful, the effect is lackluster. It prevents your VMAX Pokemon's attacks from being affected by anything. It is, unfortunately, not a good enough effect to add much value to this card.

8 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Secret) – $10.81

The First Of A Few Urshifu

The main inspiration behind the Battle Styles of Single Strike and Rapid Strike was the Legendary Pokemon Urshifu, has a prominent place among Battle Styles' best cards. This kung-fu master was a powerful Pokemon in-game, and its iconic look translated quite well to the TCG.

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This card, in particular, is valuable due to looking great as a collection piece, being a secret rare. In addition, the rainbow foiling looks gorgeous and makes this one of the chase cards of the set.

7 Single Strike Urshifu V (Alternate Full Art) – $17.42

Bring On The V Alternate Arts

It might feel somewhat weird seeing how the base V form of Single Strike Urshifu is more valuable than the evolved, rainbow foil VMAX form. Well, it should be noted how all Urshifu cards are valuable and close to each other in price points in this set.

One thing that adds to the value of this card is the incredible art and the fact that it's an alternate full-art card. Urshifu is seen in all its glory, lifting a massive rock with complete focus. The colors and thick lines make the art pop out of the cardboard.

6 Rapid Strike Urshifu V (Alternate Full Art) – $14.12

Rapidly Rising In Value

Following the trend of both V Pokemon being more valuable and Rapid Strike being of higher value, we get Rapid Strike Urshifu V. This card is once again drawn in a beautiful cartoon style and thus has a higher price tag than regular Urshifu V.

The most valuable full art cards continue to rise, with Battle Styles following the trend.

While still not incredible in terms of usability by itself, it serves as a step towards the VMAX form and thus saw some play for a while.

5 Houndoom (Secret) – $18.30

Shiny Palette With Glittering Gold

Houndoom, the only non-V or VMAX Pokemon on this list, was one of the first cards revealed from this set and immediately captured the attention of the competitive scene.

This was primarily due to the ability of Single Strike Roar, allowing you to accelerate energy onto your Single Strike Pokemon. That was a fantastic ability at the time, especially for dedicated Single Strike decks. Adding the gorgeous secret rare gold foiling to that, Houndoom becomes a chase card for sure.

4 Empoleon V (Alternate Full Art) – $41.84

The Full Art Frenzy Begins

Speaking of fantastic art and beautiful framing, Empoleon V Alternate Full Art is one of the best examples of it, without a doubt. The card is not amazing competitively, but it's one of, if not the best, card art for a starter Pokemon ever printed.

We see Empoleon training near a river, akin to any training montage in any martial art film. It's also accompanied by Falinks and Mienshoo, two Fighting-type Pokemon. This training scene was the perfect idea to make the card unique.

3 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) – $53.34

A Huge Spike For Urshifu

Many forms and variations of Urshifu cards have already been mentioned. However, when it comes to the Kung Fu master legendary, Alternate Art Secret Rares are where it's at.

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While not competitively viable, this card makes up for that in its amazing full-art glory. Gigantamax Urshifu is framed in front of a red lightning storm, making the white body even more striking. Art is, for sure, the main thing that makes this card so valuable.

2 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) – $75.49

A Detailed Depiction Of The Water Bear

Sitting at the top of the Urshifu bundle is Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX with the alternate art. That is a mouthful for sure, but it lives up to the hype. The card is the better of the two versions in terms of usability, but that's not all.

This Urshifu is seen sitting in a meditation pose, with water currents flowing and swirling around it. The legendary looks focused and determined. The colors, pose, and contrast makes this card art simply gorgeous.

1 Tyranitar V (Alternate Full Art) – $190.96

Hungry For More

While there are many reasons for cards to be worth a lot, one constant reason across various TCGs is the beloved card arts. Tyranitar V, with the alternate full art, exemplifies that the best.

We see a Tyranitar that just ate a gigantic meal and has fallen asleep after the incredible acvhievement. There is even a Pignite in the background that seems defeated after eating so much. First of all, relatable. Secondly, it's a great card to add to any collection, without a doubt.

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