ThePokemon TCGfavors bold Pokemon who stand out from the over 1,000 choices of unusually shaped and sized monsters to collect. Legendary Pokemon like Deoxys offer a unique appearance, an unusual gimmick, and a roster of beautiful vintage cards to hunt from some ofthe most expensive sets in the Pokemon TCG.
Deoxys' debut in the Hoenn region gave it several years to amass the incredible collection of valuable cards it boasts today, including a high-end grail. While Deoxys has some friendly competition among each of its forms, each version of this extraterrestrial creature gives it a distinct appearance that will appeal to different audiences.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which is what you might pay on average for a copy of the cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards, only those 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.
7Deoxys Ex (Defense Forme): EX Deoxys (Ultra Rare) – $66.99
Deoxys introduced itself with its best ‘Who’s on first?’ impression, carrying one of the most confusing names in the entire Pokemon TCG. While its name might be a mouthful, this card art leaves us wanting more, as most of Deoxys' face isobscured by its wide, tentacle-like arms.
For clarity, this Deoxys ex card is fromthe set, confusingly named “EX Deoxys”,one ofthe most valuable sets from the EX era.
Defense Forme Deoxys starts things off with an affordable card if you can settle for imperfect conditions, with damaged copies selling for as little as $17 – a massive discount considering the cost of a better copy. Moderately played(MP)cards sell for about $38, with near-mint(NM)topping the pile at roughly $67.
6Rayquaza & Deoxys (Top): Undaunted (Ultra Rare) – $74.93
A Focus On The Enemy
Undaunted is a classic set from the HeartGold & SoulSilver (HGSS) era, which featured multiple-card scenes, like this Rayquaza and Deoxys Legend card. Out of frame, Deoxys fights valiantly against its eternal rival, Rayquaza, with the twoPokemon locked in an epic struggle that you’ll need a second card to appreciate.
While Deoxys' other rival,Jirachi, boasts a roster of valuable cards,neither Pokemon can compare to the sky-high prices Rayquaza’s best cards can reach.
This Rayquaza-focused half isn’t worth quite as much as its counterpart, with NM copies climbing as high as $69. LP copies can sell cheaply; you’re able to find one for $55 or less, though you can get MP copies for well below the market price.
5Deoxys EX (Team Plasma): Plasma Freeze (Full Art) – $79.74
Stop And Enjoy
Plasma Freeze featuresa stunning collection of cards from Black & White,continuing Deoxy’s tour throughout the generationswith this quick stop in the mid-vintage era.
Deoxys' pose makes it seem like it’s beckoning you to stop and admire the explosion of colors and detail in this beautiful art from Plasma Freeze.
While NM copies carry a steep premium, selling for about $82,you’re able to pick up an LP copy for under $50 in some cases, with MP dropping to the low 40s, giving you room to appreciate this card even if one in excellent condition would be a bit too steep.
4Rayquaza & Deoxys Legend (Bottom): Undaunted (Ultra Rare) – $83.49
The Missing Piece
Deoxys is finally reunited with the rest of its body, as the bottom portion of the Rayquaza & Deoxys Legend scene claims a noticeably higher value than its other half. While you need both halves to form a logical scene, a clear favorite in the market isn’t unusual, asone half typically becomes rarer than the other over time.
This Deoxys is only about ten dollars more than its other half, though it’s even more difficult to find recentNMsales of this card, asa few sold solidly at the $80 mark, but haven’t traded since.With an LP copy also jumping to the $80 plateau, another NM sale is needed to either update its value or indicate that the high LP sale wasn’t a sign of prices rising.
3Deoxys (Shiny): Call Of Legends (Shiny Holo Rare) – $109.95
Far From Normal
Shiny Pokemonare always beloved in the Pokemon TCG, with some ofEntei’s most valuable cardsfeaturing that Pokemon’s shiny version. Similarly, it’s good to see another legendary/mythical Pokemon receiving a special card for its shiny color palette.
This shiny’s value continues to rise in NM condition, as it’s exceedingly difficult to find a raw version in such a premium condition, as it’scommon for these cards to be graded if they look good.LP copies can still fetch $88 or above, indicating that another NM sale might jump close to the $135 mark set by the previous sale.
2Deoxys Ex: Pop Series 4 (Ultra Rare) – $168.26
Too Fast To Catch
The Pop Series set of packsfeatures a collection of rare Pokemon cards to hunt, but withonly two cards per pack, the chances of getting the card you want are very slim. From beloved Eeveelutions like Espeon and Umbreon to this iconic Speed Forme Deoxys, the chase cards are worth hunting.
The Umbreon from Pop Series 5 is one ofthe most valuable Umbreon cards ever,though it rarely sells on TCGplayer, leaving it without an established market price.
This is the rarest Deoxys thus far, boasting only a couple of sales in LP condition to reference, though both equal or exceed the current market price,leaving this card plenty of room to rise in priceonce more sales confirm or correct the current price.
1Deoxys Ex (Speed Forme): Emerald (Ultra Rare) – $239.99
Entering Astronomical Territory
Speed Forme Deoxyssweeps the top two spots of the most expensive Deoxys cards, as this slim and sleek version of the mysterious Pokemonboasts an incredibly high value.The cosmos holo patterns are the perfect accompaniment for this celestial being, offering distinct holo patterns that make each copy unique.
Luckily, there are more sales of this card than the Speed Forme Deoxys from Pop Series 4, as this card boasts data across a range of conditions. An MP card is the most recent sale at $92, with an NM copy setting the pace at a whopping $239.99, withdamaged copies dropping to much more attainable prices – around $30.
