ThePokemon TCGis brimming withincredible vintage productsthat harken back to their specific era in history. The best cards from Team Magma vs Team Aqua celebratethe best EX-era themes found across the generation,focusing on Water and Fire-type Pokemon to symbolize the teams' eternal rivalry.
It’s no surprise that Pokemon with the -ex suffix are the standout inclusion in one of the best sets from the EX-era, as Team Magma vs Team Aqua offers a gorgeous collection of choices for fans of both teams. Hoenn’s best Pokemon are featured heavily in this set, boasting some of the best cards you’ll find for some of these Pokemon.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which represents 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.
10Team Magma’s Houndoom (Holo Rare) – $47.12
Starting Hot
Houndoom starts things off perfectly, with a Team Magma symbol in the background behind it to set the stage for the epic battle to come. Team Magma vs Team Aqua is full of fabulous rivalries between Pokemon that transcend Water vs Fire, delving into deeper ties.
While the Houndoom card inNeo Revelation is one of the most valuable cardsin the set, this card features an unusual depiction of this Dark and Fire-type Dog Pokemon.
While the reverse holo version boasts sales in a similar price range, this card’s holo sales record has more sales that average out to a higher value, led by a near-mint(NM)sale at $48.99 and another $48 sale to support it.
9Cradily ex (Ultra Rare) – $48.19
A Vibrant Verdant Visitor
Cradily doesn’t feature among the most valuable cards in many sets, with this appearance largely attributed to this card’s gorgeous artwork, as it’s unlikely Cradily’s popularity supports a $48 price tag. Cradily’s head is perfectly in the center frame, withflower petals surrounding it to mimic a shining sun.
This Magma-aligned Pokemon sells frequently in NM condition, though you can find heavily played(HP)copies priced at $20 if you don’t want to shell out nearly $50 for this card, which is what you can expect to pay for an NM copy.
8Jirachi (Secret Rare) – $54.51
A Majestic Moment
This gorgeous artwork contributes to this card’s status as one ofthe most expensive Jirachi cards in the Pokemon TCG,adding to its achievement here asone of the best cards in Team Magma vs Team Aqua.Jirachi’s majestic pose and mesmerizing background contribute to its solid price.
NM copies set the pace, selling between $48 and $63,while lightly played(LP)copies drop off to stable levels around the $40 mark. If you’re on a budget, but don’t want to settle for a damaged card, you can find a moderately played(MP)copy for around $20.
7Absol (Secret Rare) – $122.11
A Regal Moment
Absol steps up to the plate in a big way, with a gorgeous card art that highlights Absol’s regal white coat and distinguished pose.
This card makes an incredible leap in value from the prior entries, eclipsing Jirachi by about $70 and more than doubling its value.
Absol isn’t very difficult to find listed on TCGplayer, withNM copies often selling from $109 to $120,a tight range that illustrates this card’s consistency in the market. LP copies have even sold for almost $120, as that specific card might have been mislabeled as being in worse condition than reality.
6Entei ex (Ultra Rare) – $129.28
Stuck In Limbo
Entei boasts a breathtaking list of expensive cardson its roster, but it falls short of expectations in Team Magma vs Team Aqua, allowing both of its legendary peers to surpass it in value by a comfortable margin. While this art is bright and shining,this card’s depiction of Entei might not be as epic as Raikou and Suicune’s.
However, at just shy of $130, this Entei card has nothing to be ashamed of, even if it doesn’t break into the upper echelon of valuable Team Magma vs Team Aqua cards. NM copies max out around $135, while you may find significant discounts forMP copies, which sell for $60 to $70.
5Raikou ex (Ultra Rare) – $164.99
Room To Improve
Raikou raises the stakes,commanding a lead of over $30 over Entei,though this card falls just short of a higher spot, as the card that follows holds one of the slimmest leads possible. Raikou’s card is noticeably more detailed and all-encompassing, offering an excellent view of Raikou’s body and mane.
Raikou is rarer than most cards in this set, as you won’t find an NM sale to judge its cap; instead, look toward a $123 LP sale to help judge this gorgeous card’s price. An NM sale should provide Raikou with the boost it needs to surpass the next Pokemon.
4Sceptile ex (Ultra Rare) – $166.98
Stepping Up For The Starters
Sceptile is one of Hoenn’s three starter Pokemon, and rides that distinction up the charts to an almost $170 value, despite a lack of NM sales in recent times to reference. However, sales in worse conditions are still strong.
LP copies of Sceptile have maxed out at roughly $120,so an estimated $36 premium added to reach TCGplayer’s market price sounds like a fair valuation but is not confirmed. Given the uncertainty surrounding this card and the Raikou before it, it’shighly likely that we’ll see positions swapped in the future.
3Swampert ex (Ultra Rare) – $187.49
Toe To Toe With Team Magma
Unsurprisingly, Swampert’s sales history suffers from a similar issue to Sceptile, but luckily there is one NM sale at $175 that helps to set this card’s market price.
While themarket price exceeds the current highest sales,more data should help to validate or correct this estimation.
Swampert sits comfortably in second place among the most popular starters from Hoenn and reflects that in its value as the middle choice in the line of three Pokemon. However, the $187 market price is much closer to first than third, so Swampert still has a chance to catch up to its Fire-type foe.
2Blaziken ex (Ultra Rare) – $194.95
The Starter Champion
Blaziken beats back the competition to stake claim as the most valuable Hoenn starter in Team Magma vs Team Aqua, cementing a small advantage over Swampert, for now. This artwork highlights Blaziken’s fierce focus, as it stares intently out of frame.
This card is about as rare to find on TCGplayer as Swampert, with asole NM sale at $199 helping to set its price. This is followed by LP copies at about $120, while you can pick up one in MP condition for around $60.
1Suicune ex (Ultra Rare) – $239.99
The Runaway Winner
This isn’t the first time Suicune leapfrogged its peers to claim the highest value of its legendary trio, with Entei and Raikou lagging far behind. Suicune’s simple dark background provides an excellent canvas for itsbrilliant blue, white, and purple palette to shine.
This repeat ofthe most valuable cards in Aquapolissees Suicune cement its spot as the most valuable of the legendary trio.
A single NM copy sold for $213 and set a high standard for this card, withLP copies selling solidly at $160as the only established value to project the price of an NM copy. While the $240 price tag may drop, Suicune isn’t in danger of relinquishing the title of best Team Magma vs Team Aqua card.
