The HeartGold & SoulSilver era of thePokemon TCGgave us top-tier sets like Call of Legends, which celebrates the array of powerful Legendary Pokemon who had debuted up to that point. If you enjoy collecting the rarest Pokemon in the TCG, then Call of Legends isone of the best vintage setsyou’ll find.
The best cards in Call of Legends live up to their prestigious reputations, as each of these Pokemon flaunts their fabulous shiny color palettes. Shiny Pokemon appear throughout the TCG’s lifespan, boasting valuable versions in Neo Destiny throughfantastic modern sets, Paldean Fates.These cards give us an alternative design of some of the best legendary Pokemon in the Pokemon TCG.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which you might pay on average for a copy of the cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards,onlythose with anestablished market price on TCGplayerare 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.
10Entei (Shiny Holo Rare) – $88.97
Setting The Tone
This fierce depiction of Entei fromCall Of Legendssets the tone for what you may expect in this set:shiny Legendary Pokemon in amazing action shots.While this stunning shiny palette sets a strong standard for what we can expect from the other shiny Pokemon designs,its price is relatively modest.
Whenone of the best Entei cards everis an introduction to what’s to come, you know you’re in for something special.
You can find a damaged copy of this card for as little as $19.59, while it’s almost impossible to find a heavily played(HP)card with no recent sales. However, moderately played(MP)cards can be bought for $40, and lightly played(LP)will only cost slightly more at $54. Expect to pay a premium for near-mint(NM)copies, which jump up to $90.
9Kyogre (Shiny Holo Rare) – $110.03
The First Pink Palette Appearance
The pink shiny color palette is prevalent among a few of the best cards in Call of Legends, with Kyogre serving as the first entry into the Pink Pokemon party.
Cards like these highlight the contrast between the Pokemon and the background, making their appearance pop.
Damaged copies start things off at $52, followed by MP cards that creep up to the $55 – $60 range. Since these cards are popular to grade, you’ll pay a premium for an LP copy, which boasts sales as high as $105, withNM copies rounding things out at $189.99 at their peak.
8Deoxys (Shiny Holo Rare) – $115.48
A Trip Through The Cosmos
Deoxys is one of the most mysterious Pokemon ever introduced, with a shiny color scheme that’s scarcely put on display given how rarely this Pokemon appears in both games and the Pokemon TCG.
This stunning shiny earns its spot as one ofthe most expensive Deoxys cards ever.
Luckily, you might be able to find a damaged copy for as little as $16 if you’re most interested in the card, rather than the condition. However, MP copies sell for $50, followed by a significant jump to LP cards for as much as $88 at their high end, followed byNMs setting the ceiling at about $135.
7Palkia (Shiny Holo Rare) – $125.00
A Battle For Pink Perfection
Palkia slides in front of Deoxys as the next entry into the pink-shiny color palette battle, throwing its hat in the ring alongside Kyogre for pink-shiny supremacy.
Friendly rivalries aside, this Palkia is a stunning card, but unfortunately falls just slightly short of a high placement.
This card is much more difficult to find than the others thus far, only boasting a handful of sales to its name with a much lower range of sales than Deoxys. However, theNM copies support the market price, as these cards peak at $135,compared to a single LP sale at $90, with lesser conditions falling as low as $24.
6Ho-Oh (Shiny Holo Rare) – $126.99
On Rainbow Wings
Ho-Oh hits the gas and gets its neck in front of Palkia to edge closer to the most valuable card in Call Of Legends. Whilethis valuable Ho-Oh cardfalls well short of the top spot, there’s no denying it’s easily one of the most visually appealing cards in the set.
This card is even more difficult to find than Deoxys, as sales lack an NM copy, capping out withLP data that soars as high as $134,leaving room for NM copies. While the $126 market price seems conservative, there’s no telling where this card may go once the full range of conditions has registered sales.
5Groudon (Shiny Holo Rare) – $150.00
A Glowing, Golden Groudon
Groudon clears Ho-Oh handily, as there are no doubts about this card’s stunning appearance or sky-high price tag, as this Groudon card features a golden recolor for the Legendary Ground-type Pokemon.
You’ll findNM copiesat the top of the charts, clocking in with a sale as high as$150– the current market price. This value is likely to change if LP cards continue to sell below $100, as there aren’t many sales to support that current estimate.
4Dialga (Shiny Holo Rare) – $170.48
A Dominating Pose
While you might expect to see Dialga amongthe most valuable cards in the Diamond & Pearl era– its debut generation – Dialga reaches its potential in this stunning HGSS set, as it joins an impressive crop of shiny Pokemon.
This card luckily boastsan NM sale at $160to give credence to the current market price. However, the money seems interested in buying these cards to grade, as evidenced by the huge drop in value for an LP copy, which costs about $85.
3Suicune (Shiny Holo Rare) – $200.00
A Brilliant Burst Of Light
Suicune stands tall witharguably the most breathtaking design in Call Of Legends,as this explosion of light and color offers beauty and contrasting shades to satisfy any collector.
It’s difficult to fully appreciate this card’s magnificent use of shading and light without seeing it in person.
Suicune has seen a steady rise in value, with plenty of sales data to support its high market price.NM copieshave sold twice for$200and also have a$150sale, setting a clear range for cards in the best condition. If you want a nice copy but prefer a discount, you’re able to findLP copies for closer to $100.
2Lugia (Shiny Holo Rare) – $282.45
A Whirlpool Of Color
Lugia makes an impressive run asone of the best cards in Call Of Legends,and claims the crown as the best shiny Pokemon with a pink color palette, taking the honors away from Kyogre and Palkia.
While you’ll be happy to know that you can find a damaged copy for as cheaply as $69.99, even HP copies jump up to almost $130, followed by a massive markup for LP cards, which command closer to $230, with three sales in that range. Lastly, anNMcopy leapfrogs the rest with an impressive $280 sale.
1Rayquaza (Shiny Holo Rare) – $299.99
The Fabled Dragon’s Ascent
Rayquaza claims its rightful spot asthe most valuable card in Call Of Legends,as this Legendary Pokemon’s black shiny color swap gives it one of the most elegant yet ferocious designs of any Pokemon on the list.
Understandably, you might be less interested in finding a perfect copy than an affordable one, and if so, you’ll be happy to find damaged copies that cost below $70, though they’re becoming hard to find. An LP copy flew into the $225 range, whileNM cards can reach as high as $300.
