Some ofthe best vintage setsin thePokemon TCGfeature gorgeous cards with price tags that match their desirability. From some of the most popular Pokemon ever, like Charizard, to other superstars, like Rayquaza and Tyranitar, the valuable cards in Dragon Frontiers can only be equaled by the best Pokemon in the TCG.
Weighing in as one ofthe heaviest hitters from the EX-era,Dragon Frontiers unsurprisingly boasts an astounding array of valuable cards ranging from around $70 up above the $1,000 mark, boasting one of the most expensive rosters we’ve ever seen. Strap in and get ready to see some of the most expensive vintage cards in the Pokemon TCG.
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.
10Latias Ex (Delta Species) – $68.20
Enjoying The Chaos
Latias starts the most valuable Dragon Frontiers cards with perfect artwork, depicting this Eon Pokemon with its signature smile as itflies away from a fiery-red background.Latias falls well short of its twin, Latios, in the value department, as this red-shaded Dragon-type boasts a solid $68 market price to give it a strong grip on the tenth spot.
However, condition plays a big role in shifting the price, with heavily played(HP)clocking in at $34, moderately played (MP) at $40, with lightly played(LP)copies shooting up to the $55 to $60 range. However, near-mint(NM)copies are priced with a small premium over LP, withsales hovering around $68,though there’s another outlier at $200.
9Gardevoir Ex (Delta Species) – $71.89
A Darker Aura
Gardevoir’s ever-growing popularity is not to be underestimated, with this Fairy and Psychic-type Pokemon boasting an unusually dark card art when compared to its other pastel-colored options. Instead, this primarily red and black card keeps the darker theme that is evident in the other Delta Species Pokemon.
Gardevoir is relatively affordable,with HP copies selling for under $20, while MP copies tend to stay solidly in the $28 to $31 range if you’re looking for a good deal.
8Flygon Ex (Delta Species) – $73.32
Falling Short Of The Big Leagues
Flygon ex narrowly takes the lead over Gardevoir, hanging on to a sub-two dollar lead for dear life, as it seems like Flygon stolewhat should have been Gardevoir’s backgroundalong with its spot among the best Dragon Frontiers cards.
While the background choices are bizarre at best, this card’s current value is undeniable, with LP copies ranging between $35 to $48, while NM copies command a higher potential, typically selling in the $58 to $101 range.The next NM salewill play a huge role in determining if this card extends or loses its lead to Gardevoir.
7Latios Ex (Delta Species) – $100.23
Crossing Into A New Dimension
While Flygon and Gardevoir are busy fighting for the lower spots, Latios flies well above his competition, as the first Dragon Frontiers card to cross the $100 threshold thus far.
Delta Species Pokemon are not to be confused withthe set, Delta Species,which also boasts a collection of Pokemon with titles of that name.
Much like the other valuable cards from Dragon Frontiers, Latios sells in a wide range, with HP copies hovering at $42, while nicer copies in LP condition can command up to $100, which is the same price as an NM sale early in 2024. Themarket price is due to change once another NM copy sells.
6Dragonite EX (Delta Species) – $118.50
A Battle For Dragon Supremacy
Dragonite is one of the most popular Dragon-type Pokemon ever and hails from Kanto – the most popular region. However, not even those distinctions are enough to help this pseudo-legendary claim victory over its peers, though it has a gorgeous scene of Dragonite in a Whirlwind to marvel at.
Dragonite ex isone of the most difficult Delta Species Pokemon to find on TCGplayer,only offering a handful of sales, compared to the wealth of sales available of other cards. Even so, there is anNM sale that sets the pace at $198,while LP falls to $112, followed by fairly affordable price tags of$50 on two of the HP copies.
5Tyranitar Ex (Delta Species) – $138.75
A Heated Battle Among Pseudo-Legendaries
Tyranitar’s roaring action pose captures the raging battle between three titans: Dragonite, Tyranitar, and the next valuable Dragon Frontiers card coming up. Thisvaluable Tyranitar card still carries a hefty price tag,even if it’s comparably lower than what’s to come.
These three Pokemon form a powerful trio of gorgeous Delta Species artwork, heating things up before the top spots are set ablaze by some fire cards.
HP can be had for about $56,while MP’s price bumps up to the $77 to $84 range. There aren’t many LP sales, except for one at $123 withNM sales maxing out at $153.
4Salamence Ex (Delta Species) – $149.99
The Pseudo Champ
While some prior entries featured backgrounds that didn’t quite suit them, thisred background with whitehighlights is theperfect accompaniment to Salamence’sblue, red, and whitecolor palette.
While its market price is significantly higher than Dragonite’s, Salamence has plenty of sales on its chart to reference, withan NM sale of $149.99 setting the current market price.While most of the NM copies are likely sent for grading, you can find MP copies for $46 to $54 andLP copies for a significant discount, at about $75.
3Rayquaza Ex (Delta Species) – $168.20
Soaring Into The Top Three
Rayquaza ushers us into the top spots, with this fantastic EX card that toes the line between light and dark.
While the artwork may not be as vibrant as some of thebest Rayquaza cards in Roaring Skies,this darker scene still offers a stunning depiction of this dragon-type Pokemon.
It can’t compete with the cost of the Rayquaza Star, but this card still sells well, with MP copies priced at about $90, while LP jumps to $135, followed byNM copies setting the pace at the $191 mark.
2Mew Star (Delta Species) – $578.98
A Beautiful Blue Shiny
Mew is one of the most beloved Pokemon in the series, as its cute and mischievous personality is the perfect blend to endear it to a wide audience. Similarly, this Mew Star art isa perfect blend of baby blue and a stark contrast to the red and whiteblurs in the background.
Even copies inHP condition have sold for $350 to $450,followed by an LP sale at $500 and a lack of recent NM sales, leaving the market price open to influence once an NM copy sells.
1Charizard Star (Delta Species) – $1,402.80
A Scorching Hot Collectible
This stunning Charizard Star stands tall as one ofthe most valuable Charizard cards of all timewhile claiming the crown for the most valuable card in Dragon Frontiers without breaking a sweat.
The Mew Star is a gorgeous card but stillsits over $800 off the pace set by the Charizard Star,which is more of a testament to this card’s unbelievably high value, rather than a knock against Mew.
Good luck finding this card on TCGplayer, as its rarity and desirability make it a priority purchase for Charizard collectors. However, when they appear,NM copies of this card have registered sales at $2,750 and $4,500,as this Star is one of the holy grails of Charizard cards. LP copies clock in closer to $1,250, while MP should run you $975 or less.
