ThePokemon TCGfeatures an ever-expanding roster of products and Pokemon to its name, with some of the best Legendary Pokemon remaining popular throughout history. Dialga is an excellent example of this, boasting valuable cards hailing from sets across eras, including someexpensive Diamond and Pearl era sets.
Dialga’s Legendary Pokemon peer,Palkia, also boasts a collection of valuable cardsthat mimic Dialga’s in both set and design. However, Dialga doesn’t mind sharing the spotlight, with one of the best modern Dialga cards featuring it depicted as part of the iconic Creation Trio. Brace for plenty of variety among the most valuable Dialga cards 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 certain 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.
6Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR: Crown Zenith (Secret Rare) – $49.55
Like A Painting In A Museum
Dialga kicks things off in its Origin Forme, as one ofthe best cards from Crown Zenithreturns to claim its place among the Dialga all-star team. Although this card is admittedly difficult to appreciate on a screen, the scene depicted carries so manycomplex details worthy of praise.
As a modern release, this card should be in near-mint(NM)condition in most cases, though be sure to thoroughly inspect any copy before you buy it.
This card experienced an incredible cycle in 2024, leaving its previous highs of about $35 in the dust en route tosoaring up to about $60before the hype settled down and left it at its current market price, slightly under its all-time high.
5Dialga EX (Team Plasma): Plasma Blast (Full Art) – $74.52
Impressively Vivid Art
While this Dialga is nothing new if you’re familiar withsome of the best cards in Plasma Blast,the design is still gorgeous and deserves praise as one of the most vibrant art styles ever used in the Pokemon TCG. All shades of blue are used expertly in this art, as Dialga only has some white accents around the crackling energy to break up the blue.
Unlike modern Dialga cards, this version appears in many conditions, starting at $18 for a damaged copy, or $21 for a heavily played(HP)copy, which is a bit better than a damaged one. Moderately played(MP)copies are more likely to command close to $25, while lightly played(LP)can soar as high as $58 in the best cases.
ExpectNMcopies to hit the$70 or $80 markif you’re looking for one to grade.
4Dialga LV. X: Great Encounters (Ultra Rare) – $81.05
Shining Down On A Legend
Great Encounters might not be near the top of your list when it comes to memorable mid-vintage sets, but Dialga bursts through in an iconic scene that puts this set on the map.
LV.X Pokemon tend to command a lot of hype, as theDiamond & Pearl era features the subset among its most expensive cards.
Condition is everything when it comes to this Dialga, as MP copies are affordably priced around $25. Even LP copies are relatively low at about $42, while NM copies are difficult to find, without any recent TCGplayer sales. Once one appears, this card’s market price is likely to change, but it will probablyremain in the same position.
3Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX: Cosmic Eclipse (Alternate Full Art) – $160.20
The Creation Trio, Immortalized
Dialga is joined by its fellow members of the Creation Trio in this iconicCosmic Eclipse card that makes its mark as one of the most valuable cards from the set.Featuring three Legendary Pokemon on the same card is a recipe for success, especially when you havethe god (Arceus) of the Pokemon world at center stage.
While you’ll find some LP copies, NM is what you want, and now might be the time to buy based on the price chart. This card previouslyhovered close to the $220 plateau but crashed down to $200 before continuing its freefallinto the mid-$100s. At just above the $150 mark, this card is very reasonably priced considering its former high.
2Dialga: Call Of Legends (Shiny Holo Rare) – $170.48
A Shiny Superstar
Call of Legends is a set packed with valuable Legendary Pokemon,as the name suggests, with Dialga among the chief inclusions near the top of the charts. Dialga is joined by other all-time favorites like Lugia, Rayquaza, and Entei, with this Shiny Holo Rare standing out in the shiny Pokemon parade.
The burst of blue and silver is the perfect portrayal of Dialga, as its primary colors are chiefly featured in this stunning art.
As you might expect, any shiny Pokemon commands attention, but this Dialga is especially valuable in NM condition, with LP cards hitting about $61, while anNMsale inSeptember 2024eclipsed all previous data at$160.Given how difficult it is to find this card in NM condition, it’s likely to keep its unthinkable high premium.
1Dialga EX: Phantom Forces (Secret Rare) – $249.57
Simple And Elegant
Dialga EX claims its crown as the best Dialga card ever, boasting a resounding victory over the second-place finisher. While the all-white design might divide opinions in terms of visual appeal and distinction,the nearly $250 market price puts this card in a different league.
Dialga stands tall, supported by several big-ticket sales in a variety of conditions, beginning withdamagedcopies starting at a surprising floor of$55.MP cards almost double up that price, with sales of about $94, followed by LP copies fetching anywhere from $140 to $220. Lastly,NMcards stand-alone, with the most recent sale falling just shy ofthe $300 mark.
