Legend Maker is an exceptionalPokemon TCGset with some incredible Gold Star Pokemon to collect in one ofthe best EX-era expansions.The Legendary Golem Trio, Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are the stars of the show, as these Pokemon boast valuable Gold Star cards with values that easily eclipse the other cards in Legend Maker.
While Hoenn’s native Pokemon are prominently featured in the set, expect to see other classic Pokemon like Mew and Pikachu included. While the EX-era is packed with some of the best sets, Legend Maker offers a satisfying blend of Pokemon from the first three generations.
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.
10Walrein Ex (Ultra Rare) – $47.48
Wailing In The Night
Walrein starts things off with a surprisingly valuable card to set the tone for what you may expect from Legend Maker’s best cards.
When Walrein makes the top ten with a value of almost $50 as the starting point, you know some valuable vintage gems are coming.
You’ll find heavily played(HP)cards starting at $13.57, with moderately played(MP)copies holding a small premium at $23 for the most expensive sale. If you want a cleaner copy, but don’t want to pay top dollar, then lightly played(LP)cards typically sell for around $32, while the nicest near-mint(NM) cards will fetch in the neighborhood of $48.
9Mew (Holo Rare) – $56.37
Big Eyes For The Little Sibling
Mew stands out as the most popular Pokemon in Legend Maker, featuring two entries among the most valuable cards in the set.
Mew’s popularity is unparalleled, and its appearances across generations frequently command solid values.
This Holo version of this card maxes out around $50 in NM conditions, while the reverse holo can climb as high as $97.99 in NM conditions. Whilethe reverse holo boasts higher sales, it doesn’t boast a higher market price,thus leaving us with the general market price of all versions as the current highest valuation.
8Banette Ex (Ultra Rare) – $62.50
Scary Symmetry
Banette breaks out of the box with a fantastic design for this Ultra Rare card, presenting the mischievous Ghost-type at the center of several circles bordering it. The distinct circular lines offer green, blue, and purple shading within each segment, allowing Banette’s muted gray and red color palette to shine.
Damaged copies of Banette start as low as $15, with HP copies jumping as high as $23 at best. If you’re lucky enough to find one inLPcondition, then expect to shell out around$33,though there are no recent NM sales to set the current ceiling.
7Arcanine Ex (Ultra Rare) – $84.19
An Epic Moment
This stunning Arcanine ex is worthy of being one ofthe most valuable Arcanine cards of all time,as its vibrant scene offers plenty of gorgeous details to admire. Arcanine unleashes a flamethrower as it burns the surrounding earth with scorching heat.
Speaking of scorching heat, this card brings plenty of it, as even LP copies can reach as high as $106 in some cases, though there are no recent NM sales. However, withHPcards sitting comfortablyaround the $60 mark,it’s clear that most copies inbetter condition will carry a heavy premium.
6Pikachu Delta Species (Secret Rare) – $86.06
One Angry Mouse
This Pikachu might feature the angriest scowl that this electric mouse ever donned onone of its valuable cards,as the Delta Species variant focuses squarely on Pikachu’s expression.
The Delta Species setis separate from the Delta Species subset of Pokemon, as the latter can be found across the EX generation.
As you might expect, there are fairly affordable copies available in LP condition, selling for around $50, butNM copies will soar into the $90 range.On the bright side, you may find this card for as little as $30 if you don’t mind settling for a damaged copy.
5Flygon Ex (Ultra Rare) – $89.75
Flying Up The List
Flygon often flies under the radar but boasts some beautiful and valuable cards in the EX-era, including this scintillating Flygon ex. This card offers a close-up view of this Dragon-type Pokemon’s bug-like eyes, as thecacophony of green and red shades explodes in perfect symphony on this card.
It’s important to inspect the condition yourself in case card conditions are mislabeled.
Even MP copies of this card can reach as much as $72, while LP cards have failed to reach that figure, typically selling for $50. However, NM copies can reach heights of $89.75, where the market price sits.
4Mew Ex (Ultra Rare) – $120.00
The Big Sibling
Mew leapfrogs Flygon withone of the most expensive Mew cards, as this Mythical Pokemon stakes its claim in Legend Maker with yet another valuable card. This time, Mew’s eyes aren’t as big, butits price swells to compensate.
Mew ex makes a massive leap into the triple digits with cards as rough as MP still commanding well over the market price.MPsales capped out at around $149.95, while LP and NM copies hover around $170, often selling abnormally close to each other.
3Regirock Star (Ultra Rare) – $200.00
Ready To Rumble
Regirock takes us into the big leagues, as this member of the Legendary Golem Trio becomes the first card in Legend Maker to cross into the $200 range. This Pokemon looks ready for a fight, as it raises an outstretched rocky fist toward an opposing Pokemon.
Unfortunately, there areno recent sales of this card on TCGplayer,despite the estimated $200 market price. However, while they don’t indicate a definite value, there are threelistingsof the cardin HP condition, ranging from $265 to $282,so you may expect to pay more than the market price by a wide margin if you’re hunting for cleaner copies.
2Regice Star (Ultra Rare) – $210.00
An Icy Mint Shiny
Regice Star slides in front of its peer Regirock by default, as even this exceptionally rare Gold Star boasts two recent sales. Considering how breathtaking this illustration of Regice is, it’s no surprise that this card is difficult to find on the market.
While there are only two data points to reference at the moment, there was anNM sale at $369and a damaged copy at around $125. Considering the minimum and maximum end of the ranges, the $210 market price seems like a fair estimate of what you might pay for a copy.
1Registeel Star (Ultra Rare) – $265.00
Stealing The Show
Registeel claims the crown as the most valuable card in Legend Maker, as it equals Regice in rarity, with only two sales to look at. This Pokemon reaches out and claims victory with yet another minty shiny color palette to complete the perfect trio with its fellow Legendary Golems.
An LP copy of this card commanded $265, whilean NM surged to an unthinkable high of $650,easily eclipsing any sales of the three top Gold Star cards. Although these cards may experience dramatic price changes, Registeel’s grip on the top spot seems safe.
