The Most Expensive Pokemon TCG Cards In Paldean Fates

Special sets in the Pokemon TCG have become something of a regular occurrence now. These sets are filled with all sorts of reprints from the past few expansions and often bring a fun twist to some of your favorite Pokemon.

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Paldean Fates is a set dedicated to giving as many Pokemon as possible the shiny treatment, letting the alternate color palette shine. Topping the charts are a bunch of special illustration cards that feature some stunning artwork on some of the best cards in recent years.

These prices reflect TCGplayer’s market values and are subject to change.

Updated March 30, 2025, by Andrew Scariati: The best Paldean Fates cards are some of the most volatile modern cards in the Pokemon TCG market. These Paldean Fates chase cards are likely to continue bouncing around, but expect them to soar in price the longer time goes on.

17 Lucario (Shiny Rare) – $11.05

Shiny Kingdom

Paldean Fates' most valuable chase cards continue to shift under the massive weight of the modern Pokemon card market, which continues to experience significant price shifts. With most sets primarily rising in value due to the Pokemon TCG's increased popularity, Paldean Fates is following suit, along with this shiny Lucario.

Shiny Lucario rarely appears in the Pokemon TCG, though this Pokemon's most valuable cards are only beginning to rise in value thanks to Lucario's popularity. Considering how beloved Paldean Fates is, expect this Lucario card to continue on its current upward trajectory for the long haul.

16 Koraidon Ex (Hyper Rare) – $11.15

Get Hyped

Koraidon lands on the list as Paldean Fates' most valuable Hyper Rare, as Special Illustration Rares and Shiny Holos are the primary attractions from this set. While the coloration offers unusual color choices, the design receives the palette well, as Koraidon's triumphant pose is still visible.

This card continues to have plenty of up and down points, typically trading between the $10 and $13 range, though this card typically hovers around the $11 mark except during its highest peaks.

15 Miraidon ex (Hyper Rare) – $12.74

One-Upping Its Twin

The Miraidon ex version of this unique Hyper Rare is more suited to this color palette, offering a logical Electric-typing to complement the yellow and aqua choices. While the ratio of each color is far more weighted to the aqua side, this card's design makes more sense visually with the Pokemon.

This card went on a run up the price charts that seemed to indicate it might return to former highs around the $15 mark but has fallen short by a small margin. However, this card might continue to appreciate over the long term.

14 Penny (Special Illustration Rare) – $16.23

Reaching For More

Much like Mew, Penny had a humble start in Paldean Fates, as this Special Illustration Trainer failed to stand out from the pack thanks to her similarity to Arven's card. While they both revolve around the central Poke Ball, Penny's popularity pushes her card's price well above Arven's.

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Penny struggled to crack double digits in value but suddenly shot up into the $20 range before slightly settling down in price. However, despite the pullback, Penny seems happy to hover between $15 and $20.

13 Ditto (Shiny Rare) – $16.69

Starting A Shiny Parade

Ditto needs no introduction, as this impostor Pokemon makes a name for itself as a crude copycat of your favorite Pokemon. However, Ditto rarely appears in its blue shiny form, giving this "baby shiny" an unusual artwork to appreciate.

As one of the best Paldean Fates chase cards, Ditto earns its place among the best on the back of a huge run up the price charts, soaring from the humble six-dollar range up into the teens.

12 Mew ex (Shiny Ultra Rare) – $17.14

Bursting Blue Sparkles

Mew ex came from way down the pecking order to make its way into the top chase cards from Paldean Fates, as Mew's shiny form makes quite an impressive name for itself in this set. While this Ultra Rare isn't quite as cute as the best Mew card in the set, it still pops thanks to a white background for its pastel blue to shine on.

In mid-2024, this card was struggling to hit the seven-dollar plateau, but it continues its march toward the $20 mark into 2025, as many of the best cards from the Scarlet and Violet generation continue to rise.

11 Charmeleon (Shiny Rare) – $17.30

A Second-Stage Starter Shines

It can be hard to stand out in a set filled with shiny versions of all your favorite Pokemon. But Charmeleon, the often neglected middle child of the Charizard evolutionary line, takes the stage for the first time in a while.

The slightly offset pastel coloring of Charmeleon shines wonderfully on this card, with the stark white background and the shiny lasers and speckled stars helping the little lizard stand out among other cards in the Paldean Fates expansion.

10 Arven (Special Illustration Rare) – $17.96

An Action-Packed Artwork

As one of Paldea's featured new trainers, Arven has enjoyed a fair share of illustration cards in Scarlet & Violet, but this version is one of the best. Aside from the attention that the Poke Ball in the center commands, there are numerous other details to enjoy, from Mabosstiff to the other trainers.

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Regardless of your feelings about Arven, the variety of subjects and attention to detail make this a special card with a gorgeous scene unfolding.

9 Mimikyu (Shiny Rare) – $18.20

Losing Color, Gaining Terror

Mimikyu makes a spooky appearance in Paldean Fates as this Pokemon's shiny color palette drains all color from it, turning this Ghost-type into a black-and-white horror movie monster.

The lack of colors might feel disappointing, but the thematic reasoning is sound.

Mimikyu once climbed into the $12 range, but 2024 saw it experiencing an even distribution of highs and lows, though the highs were short-lived. Mimikyu is in the midst of a rally that saw it rebound back to $11 and is beginning to see significant movement up toward $20.

8 Clive (Special Illustration Rare) – $22.52

Group Photo

Clive has a legitimate argument as one of the best Special Illustration Rare trainer cards from the Scarlet & Violet era, boasting a big group of fellow trainers and Pokemon sharing the space.

In addition to the wonderful company and colors displayed in this stunning artwork, Clive's rebound past the $15 mark is impressive, considering he fell below six dollars for a long time in 2024. However, this card's incredible art ensures its value should continue to rise.