The Most Expensive Southern Islands Pokemon TCG Cards

While the Pokemon TCG is full of valuable expansion sets to collect, certain promo releases are also desirable, like the Southern Islands set. This special promo set was originally released in Japanese to coincide with the release of the second Pokemon Movie (Pokemon 2000 a.k.a. The Power of One). This version included two promo folders with nine cards per set.

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The English version was released with all 18 cards in the set in a single folder and also added three booster packs and postcards to the bundle. These gorgeous promo cards all feature the same rarity, though some have a reverse holo pattern, while others are similar to regular Rare cards. These adorable Kantonian Pokemon headline the most valuable cards in the Southern Islands.

Cards are ordered according to their TCGPlayer Market Price, which you might pay on average for a copy of the cards below.

Given the age and rarity of these cards, only those with an established market price on TCGplayer are included.

However, sale prices differ depending on the card's condition, so this market price is just a rough idea of the card's value.

8 Jigglypuff – $21.74

A Sweet Puff Ball

Jigglypuff is one of the most valuable cards you'll find in the Southern Islands promo set, even though it's one of the simpler designs that doesn't feature the glimmering reverse holo pattern. Despite this key visual difference, Jigglypuff's popularity bolsters its price.

Despite a steady drop in price from $25 to just under $22, Jigglypuff remains one of the most sought-after cards from the promo set. Heavily Played (HP) cards start at $11.67, with moderately played (MP) copies at $13.75, followed by lightly played (LP) at about $17. Near-mint (NM) copies carry a small premium and can hit highs of $24.99 in the best condition.

7 Vileplume (Reverse Holo) – $22.04

A Glimmering Pair

Southern Islands is best known for including multiple Pokemon in each card's art, giving us wonderful slice-of-life depictions of twins like these two Vileplume.

Two Pokemon are always better than one, as this card makes its mark among the most valuable Vileplume cards.

Damaged copies start as low as five dollars, followed by MP cards at $7.50 and LP jumping into the $12 range. Unsurprisingly, the NM copies are rare and can command up to $25.69 at its peak.

6 Lapras – $22.38

Shining On Its Own

Lapras doesn't need the brilliant reverse holo pattern to beat out Vileplume as one of the most valuable cards from the Southern Islands, with Lapras' unparalleled popularity playing a massive role in its high price. While missing out on the reverse holo hurts its value, the innocent Dratini in the background helps to compensate.

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This card can still fetch about ten dollars even in damaged condition, as HP cards will only earn about 25 cents more, with MP cards only getting as high as $14. LP copies are still close to MP, only getting as high as $17, while NM cards make a big jump into the $25 range, getting as high as $26.

5 Wartortle – $22.97

Friends Playing In The Water

Wartortle rarely gets its time in the spotlight, as Squirtle and Blastoise are featured far more often than their middle evolution. Despite Wartortle's awkward spot as the middle child of sorts, Wartortle finds a friend in Horsea, who helps create a sweet moment between the two.

Horsea's presence is essential in helping Wartortle claim a spot in the top five, as it barely edges in front of its peer, Lapras. The range for this card is a bit wider than Lapras', as damaged copies start as low as seven dollars, but NM copies can catapult toward $30.

4 Marill (Reverse Holo) – $30.95

A Sunny Day With Magikarp

Marill puts the reverse holo pattern back on the menu, as this small blue Water-type Pokemon appears alongside Magikarp in this magnificent scene in the sun. Marill flails with joy in midair as it jumps in excitement, while Magikarp mimics Marill's mood.

Marill opens up a healthy lead on Wartortle, taking us into the $30 range, with NM copies sometimes hitting heights of $35. However, if you just want to own the card in any condition, this card is fairly cheap, as you can typically buy damaged copies for under seven dollars.

3 Slowking (Reverse Holo) – $37.32

Get In Line

Slwoking stands tall as one of the three most expensive cards from the Southern Islands, as this magnificent depiction of Slowpoke's evolution is joined by Bellsprout and Psyduck to form an adorably goofy trio.

The purple reverse holo pattern is the perfect complement to this card's bright scene.

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This card is experiencing small rises over time, as it finished at around $35 in 2023 before finding its footing in 2024 and soaring into the $37 range. While this jump may not sound staggering, the continued positive price momentum is indicative of this card's high demand.

2 Togepi (Reverse Holo) – $45.78

More Than Just An Egg

Togepi takes the spotlight from Slowking and its friends, as this colorful egg Pokemon enjoys a calming stroll across the Southern Islands.

Togepi looks up with a smile on its face as its friends Bulbasaur and Pikachu play in the background, though both Pokemon are partially cut out of the frame.

Togepi has seen even more momentum building for it than Slowking, as this Pokemon once sat below the $39 mark, but continues to rise, as it now sits north of $45. NM sales can exceed this price, fetching up to $50 in some cases, though you can find LP copies for as little as $22 if you want a clean card, but you don't require perfection.

1 Mew (Reverse Holo) – $128.45

A Bright Day Under The Rainbow

Mew claims its title as the most valuable card in the Southern Islands promo set and also earns a place among the most valuable Mew cards ever. This scene features segments of Pidgeot and Charizard included in the scene, though the focus is primarily on Mew.

Mew is following a similar price trend as Slowking and Togepi, as it continues to gain value, jumping from the $100 plateau toward the end of 2023 and now sits above the $128 mark, illustrating a massive gain of roughly 28 percent in under a year. This card has a bright future ahead.

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