ThePokemon TCGis no stranger to reprints, as some card art is so nice that it’s worth printing them twice (or even thrice) to meet the persistent demand. The Legendary Collection features both holo and reverse holo versions of each reprint, with the reverse featuring the iconic fireworks holo pattern exclusive to Legendary Collection.
The standard market price includes sales of both versions and the holo rare version is displayed below. Unfortunately, due to the rarity of the reverse holo versions, they do not always have a distinct market price. If the reverse holo version does have a distinct market price, then “reverse holo” will be listed in the title.
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.
10Dark Raichu (Holo Rare) – $54.55
With A Glimmering Display
Dark Raichu’s incredible action shot already claims a spot amongthe most expensive Raichu cardsand is back for more in the Legendary Collection. The angry expression mirrors the evil tone set by the Pokemon’s “Dark” prefix, creating an excellent moment that’s enhanced by the glimmering pattern in the background.
Sadly, the reverse holo does not have a distinct market price,leaving this card in the dust due to technicality, even though there have been sales as high as $168. Even lightly played(LP)copies can hit highs in the $120 range, while an NM copy of the standard holo commands closer to $40.
9Dark Dragonite (Holo Rare) – $58.00
From The Ground To The Sky
We keep the dark theme rolling as Dark Dark Dragonite takes the baton from its peer, Dark Raichu, asthis valuable card from Team Rocketreappears in the Legendary Collection.
Inclusion in the Legendary Collection is no small feat, as only the best Pokemon and their most iconic artwork are featured in this valuable vintage set.
Dragonite shares the same conundrum as Raichu, as it lacks a reverse holo market price to distinguish its true value from the combined market price. However, it’s worth noting that moderately played(MP)copies of the reverse holo reach heights of $189, while anLP can sell for almost $350.
8Jolteon (Reverse Holo) – $86.78
Clawing Its Way Greatness
Jolteon is easily one of the best cards in the Legendary Collection, with a solid value forone of the most beautiful depictions of Jolteon ever.This art remains one of the most famous cards from the early days of Pokemon and the original is available in Jungle.
This Jolteon is one of the reverse holo cards lucky enough to feature a distinct market price, thanks to about ten sales ranging across the entire condition spectrum. HP cards sit at about $40, while MP copies of the reverse holo can hit $86.78, butNMcopies blow this away,hitting a $190 high.
7Dark Vaporeon (Holo Rare) – $96.98
Swimming Through The Dark
Despite a gorgeous scene of this Water-type Pokemon swimming while fully submerged, Vaporeon falls short of the upper echelon of valuable Legendary Collection cards for the same reason the others have stumbled thus far:lack of a logical reverse holo market price.
Despite the $96 market price offering a valid estimate of what you might pay for this card, the reverse holo caps out at $120 in NM condition and starts at $40 for a damaged copy. If you’re looking for something in between, you can pick up an HP copy for roughly $60, or opt foran MP card for close to $80.
6Dark Blastoise (Reverse Holo) – $115.98
Embracing Darkness Is Easy
This Dark Blastoise boasts a full-body shot of the famous turtle Pokemon as it poses on a darker blue background. This contrast between Blastoise and its background offers a stunning depiction that highlights the small details on Blastoise’s body alongside the glittering holo.
Blastoise is a bit of a tricky case, as it does have a market price for its reverse holo version,but its actual price still greatly exceeds this estimate.LP copies consistently sell for about $350, though you will struggle to find an NM copy, which hasn’t sold recently on TCGplayer.
5Venusaur (Reverse Holo) – $116.42
Back To The Beginning
It would be a crime to leave one of the original Kanto starters out of the best cards in the Legendary Collection, as Venusaur boasts fantastic art that captures every detail of this iconic Grass-type Pokemon.
Appropriately, Venusaur suffers from a similar market price faux pas as Blastoise. For context, heavily played(HP)copies of this card can sell for as much as $116 alone, while LP cards soar to almost $240, followed lastly byNM cards commanding as much as $399.99.
4Flareon (Reverse Holo) – $134.49
Let’s Heat Things Up
This Flareon is one of the most easily recognizable depictions of the Pokemon, with the original art appearing amongthe most expensive cards in Jungle.Flareon’s firey aura is perfectly captured in this dynamic combination of a bright subject contrasted by a darker background.
Although there’s only one near-mint(NM) reverse holocopy that sold on TCGplayer, it sets the current market price, though lightly played(LP)copies have reached the $150 range.
3Gyarados (Reverse Holo) – $141.38
Return Of A Classic
This Gyarados art is iconic and is prevalent as one ofthe most valuable Gyarados cards of all time,as thisart from the original Base Set carries plenty of nostalgia.
Luckily, while several of the best cards from the Legendary Collection don’t have a separate market price for the reverse holo version, this Gyarados does have one at $141.38 for NM copies. However, LP copies have hit highs of $149, leaving little room between LP and NM sales.
2Gengar (Reverse Holo) – $220.00
Speaking Of Classics
Gengar is one of the most popular Pokemon ever and boastsan impressive collection of valuable cardsfrom sets throughout Pokemon history. While this depiction is one of the simplest versions of Gengar, it still shines brightlyamong the best cards in the Legendary Collection.
Copies of this card are available for as little as $50 in damaged condition, while you’ll pay closer to $90 if you want to upgrade to an HP copy.LPcards carry a hefty premium, with a saleat $210 flanked by another at $275.Good luck finding a true NM copy, as one recently listed in that condition only commanded $200, which is likely to be exceeded by another sale.
1Charizard (Holo Rare) – $357.42
Where It All Started
As you might have predicted, Charizard claims the crown as the most valuable card from the Legendary Collection, as this printing of the iconic Fire-type isamong the most expensive Charizard cards available.Given how iconic this artwork is, it’s easy to see how it surpasses the competition by such a wide margin.
The reverse holo version of Charizard commands a minimum of $300, even in damaged condition. If you’re lucky, you might be able to find an HP copy for a similar amount, though it’s likely you’ll pay in the $600 range if the card is genuinely HP.Finding a copy in better condition is extremely hardas they’re usually graded if they look like they’re better than MP.
