What are the rarest and most valuable cards in Pokemon TCG’s Crown Zenith? In this guide, we’ll be diving into the one of the best Pokemon packs on the market right now, and showing you which Crown Zenith Pokemon cards are currently getting the most value online after over half a year of being out.

Silver Tempest was supposed to be the final expansion of the Sword and Shield era. But one final expansion was destined to come out. Crown Zenith, the true final expansion of the epic and extraordinary Sword and Shield era of Pokemon TCG has finally been revealed, and it lives up to the greatest heights of this era of Pokemon TCG.

*Updated September 15, 2023

What is Crown Zenith?

The Sword and Shield Era’s final expansion, Crown Zenith seems like a special set like Pokemon Go or Celebrations. Only it’s got the card count of a main expansion like Silver Tempest. What really makes this set stand out, however, is the expansive trainer gallery, called the Galarian Gallery. Packed with reimagined artwork from some of our favorite cards from all of Sword and Shield, the trainer gallery will be home to the rarest and most sought after cards of all.

Where Can You Get Crown Zenith Cards?

Crown Zenith is a hot expansion right now, meaning it can be hard to find stores that have it in stock. One place that you can find Crown Zenith is on eBay, and one of the best products for value you can purchase is the Crown Zenith Elite Trainer Box. Unlike standard ETBs that come with 8 packs, the Crown Zenith ETB comes with 10 packs and a special Lucario VSTAR promo.

What also makes the Crown Zenith ETB standout from other ETBs is the fantastic pull rate this set has. In fact, due in part to the expanded trainer gallery, you have around a 50% chance of getting an Ultra Rare, Secret Rare or Galarian Gallery.

Best Cards in Pokemon Sword and Shield Crown Zenith for Players

Apart from the sheer collectibility of this set, however, there is another reason players will seek after it. That reason is for the strategic ability of many of the cards. While plenty of your favorite trainers have been reprinted in this expansion in order to make them viable for the rotation that happened back in April, several meta changing cards were also released. Of these cards, there are a few that have had extraordinary impact on the game.

Sky Seal Stone

This card is particularly amazing for a number of reasons – it makes Pokemon V decks more viable than ever once again. Deck’s like Zacian V or, my favorite, Entei V, can now stand a strong chance against Pokemon VSTAR decks, and even stronger against Pokemon VMAX.

This card gives you the ability to take an extra prize card when your Pokemon V knocks out Pokemon VSTAR and Pokemon VMAX.

However, I’m not sure how long this card will remain viable given the upcoming change in mechanics happening with Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet. After all, Pokemon ex will be released in that set and the Sky Seal Stone says nothing about Pokemon ex.

Radiant Eternatus

One of the most anticipated cards of this set, Radiant Eternatus helps increase the viability of VMAX decks. Quite simply, it allows you to skip the evolution step of getting Pokemon VMAX into play. This could have massive ramifications for many Pokemon VMAX decks. However, the main tradeoff is that, after you use this ability, your turn ends.

10 Most Valuable Cards in Crown Zenith

10. Irida - Crown Zenith: Galarian Gallery

Market price: 16.23
Irida is a popular character and card, helping her make the top 10 list of most valuable Crown Zenith cards.

9. Raikou V - Crown Zenith: Galarian Gallery

Market price: 17.30
Raikou V has seen a lot of play, and as one of the legendary dogs, he’s quite popular. This rendition of his artwork is gorgeous and filled with action.

8. Glaceon VSTAR - Crown Zenith: Galarian Gallery

Market price: 19.24
Glaceon Vs from the Sword and Shield era are just gorgeous in general, and the Claceon VSTAR is no exception. With the branches an blizzard, we really feel like we’re looking on at a wild Glaceon we happened to stumble upon.

7. Leafeon VSTAR - Crown Zenith: Galarian Gallery

Market price: $23.13
This Leafeon VSTAR from the Galarian Gallery is my personal favorite from the entire set. Leafeon VSTAR is an underrated card for players, and I love seeing this version of its artwork.
When it first came out, it was worth almost double the value today. However, hold onto it and it might just increase in value overtime.

6. Elesa's Sparkle (Full Art) - Crown Zenith

Market price: $24
We see here the trend that has exploded in recent sets where cards featuring female trainers have shot up massively in value. It’s a little weird but regardless, this card is a pretty cool homage to an epic supporter and its impact on one of the greatest decks of all time.

Not surprisingly, the epic trainer gallery set has the most valuable cards. Of these, the most valuable are the Gold cards. Cards like Giratina VSTAR secret gold are fetching high prices right now. While we can expect these prices to drop a lot over time, it’s still good to watch them. Here are a few of the most valuable gold secret rare cards from Crown Zenith.

5. Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR (Secret)

Market price: $34.40

4. Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR (Secret)

Market price: $37.54

3. Mewtwo VSTAR - Crown Zenith: Galarian Gallery

Market Price: $55
This card is just epic. With two of the most legendary Pokemon of all time featured in it, it’s sure to be an awesome collector’s item, and goes perfectly alongside the Charizard VSTAR from the Ultra Premium Collection.

2. Arceus VSTAR (Secret)

Market price: $58
It’s fitting that one of the most impactful and memorable cards from the Sword and Shield era be commemorated in this stunning card.

All-in-all, Sword and Shield Crown Zenith is a fantastic set, and the perfect sendoff for what will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the best Pokemon TCG eras of all time, Pokemon TCG Sword and Shield!

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