Pokemon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions is here and people are hyped! It’s the first expansion since the now legendary Evolving Skies to feature the Eevee evolutions (known as Eeveelutions), and people are going crazy for it.

Evolving Skies is arguably the most valuable recent Pokemon set, and the epic Moonbreon card (Umbreon VMAX Alt Art) fetches insane amounts online even ungraded. Given the tie-ins between this set and that one, people are eager to see similar kinds of values for these cards.

Indeed, many of these Eeveelutions are just as valuable as those we saw in Evolving Skies. As we’ve seen in Surging Sparks, Scarlet & Violet era chase cards can be just as valuable as those from Sword and Shield. However, Prismatic Evolutions isn’t just about Eevee. There are plenty of alternate art cards from favorites from previous sets making an appearance here. With so many secret rare cards to chase, it can be hard to know where to start.

Never fear! Below, I’ll be walking you through the most expensive chase cards in Prismatic Evolutions that you need to know about, based on real sales data!

#1 Umbreon ex – Special Illustration Rare is the Most Expensive Prismatic Evolutions Card

There’s really no secret as to which of the cards in Prismatic Evolutions is the most expensive: it’s going to be Umbreon ex. Umbreon ex really is the Moonbreon of Scarlet and Violet. Although right off the bat Umbreon ex SIR is fetching even more than that iconic card from Evolving Skies.

Will the prices remain the same as more Umbreon ex are pulled from packs? At this point in time, it’s impossible to know. But a card from a brand new pack fetching this kind of value from confirmed sales online is absolutely insane and far exceeds what I thought was possible from a modern set.

It’s really incredible that there is such a hunger for Pokemon cards even in 2025 – a fact which shows that the hype for Pokemon cards and TCGs in general wasn’t just a byproduct of the Pandemic. Indeed, more and more it feels like a fact of life. And that’s good news for Pokemon TCG fans and collectors everywhere.

Just as Umbreon VMAX was the defining chase of the Evolving Skies era, Umbreon ex is the defining chase of Scarlet and Violet.

#2 Sylveon ex – Special Illustration Rare

Umbreon may be the big chase of this set, but Sylveon is pulling its own weight in value. Indeed, initial prices put this card at a whopping $700 which is absolutely insane for a pack fresh card from the latest and greatest Pokemon set.

Although Sylveon wasn’t as expensive compared to other Eeveelutions in Evolving Skies, in this set Sylveon reaches the top of the list in value. I will say that this Sylveon ex artwork goes hard, and is much better than the artwork we got even in Evolving Skies. This could be part of the reason to explain for this card being worth so much. Or maybe its because Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and this card gives some hefty Valentine’s Day color vibes.Whatever the reason, pull this card and sleeve it up as fast as you can.

#3 Sylveon Master Ball Foil

A very exciting addition to Prismatic Evolutions is the inclusion of the special Master Ball pattern found on certain regular artworks in packs. As has been discovered by those closely monitoring the pull rates for this set, getting a Master Ball pattern holo foil card isn’t actually crazy rare. However, getting a specific Master Ball pattern is actually pretty tricky. This means that particularly popular Pokemon like the Eeveelutions get a nice healthy Master Ball tax just from having it included on their card!

#4 Glaceon ex Special Illustration Rare

It’s impossible to know exactly how these cards are going to stack up against one another, but I think it is highly likely the Glaceon will be the second most valuable card of the set. The Glaceon VMAX alt art from Evolving Skies holds up incredible value today, and Glaceon is arguably one of the more naturally beautiful of the Eeveelutions – something which lends itself to this card’s value. The winter theming of this card might also help its value at least initially as the set is going to be launching in the winter.

#5 Vaporeon ex – Special Illustration Rare

Being one of the original 151 Pokemon, Vaporeon holds a special place in the hearts of Pokemon fans’ hearts. This card features a combination of the abstract art that is the hallmark of each of these SIR Eeveelution cards with realistic underwater effects as evidenced by the air bubles and ripples of water underneath Vaporeon’s feet.

#6 Jolteon ex – Special Illustration Rare

Both Jolteon and Vaporeon are Pokemon that did not originally appear in Evolving Skies as alternate art cards. In Prismatic Evolutions, however, they are very much an integral piece of this set. While Vaporeon’s artwork leans into the watery nature of its typing, Jolteon leans into more obscure but relevant Pokemon lore. In this case, the abstract artwork lends the feeling of movement at great speed to this card. Indeed, Jolteon here appears to be leaping amidst an urban backdrop.

That makes sense given Jolteon’s status as the fastest of all the Eeveelutions.

#7 Eevee ex – Special Illustration Rare

Eevee should be among the top chase cards in the set. What kind of value can we expect out of this card? Given the price tag associated with Pikachu ex from Surging Sparks on the secondary card market, I think we can expect a pretty high value to be ascribed to Eevee. This artwork is pretty good, and I especially like the floral theming that reminds us of spring – a season undoubtedly Eevee enjoys. This also ties in with Pokemon game lore where Eevee is often found in grassy areas.

Eevee is one of the most recognizable Pokemon of them all, not far beneath Pikachu itself. I would expect this SIR treatment to fair well overtime.

#8 Espeon ex – Special Illustration Rare

This card just looks really solid, with Espeon descending out of the ether surrounded by strange and interesting flowers and patterns that really draw you in. Being an Eeveelution in and of itself qualifies this card for top tier status among the chase cards in Prismatic Evolutions. However, the artist for this card didn’t rest on their laurels and instead created an engaging artwork worthy of this set’s hype.

#9 Leafeon ex – Special Illustration Rare

Leafeon ex’s special illustration rare artwork would look right at home painted on a medieval church window. It’s regal and majestic form works perfectly in this verdant landscape that matches its first attack (which in English reads “Verdant Storm”). Artistically speaking this is likely the best Leafeon we’ve had in any recent set, and it could be this card would be something of a sleeper attacker in the metagame, too.

#10 Flareon ex – Special Illustration Rare

Flareon ex gives off competitive, fiery vibes that illustrate the potential power of this original Eeveelution. Despite being a solid card that would turn heads in any normal set, Prismatic Evolutions isn’t a normal set by any means, and I actually think it’s likely this card will be the least valuable of all the Eeveelutions. It’s just not got the same kind of qualities that make you stop and stare as the others.

#11 Dragapult ex – Special Illustration Rare

One that might surprise you is that Prismatic Evolutions isn’t just about Eeveelutions. Like other, similar special sets, Prismatic Evolutions also includes alternate artworks for cards from main sets who we haven’t seen receive additional rarities for. For example, Dragapult ex is getting a Special Illustration Rare card in this set, and it looks great.

Dragapult ex is a very popular deck, and players will be eager indeed to snag this card wether that’s to collect, add to their deck, or even if just to use as fodder for Regidrago VSTAR’s Apex Dragon attack.

#12 Pikachu ex Hyper Rare (Gold)

Umbreon ex may be the ultimate chase of this set, but never forget who the real king of Pokemon is: the fluffy, cute and strong Pikachu! The Pikachu gold card in Surging Sparks also did very, very well in value and you can see here from this already captured market data that the Pikachu ex hyper rare in Prismatic Evolutions is no slouch.

#13 Teal Mask Ogerpon ex – Special Illustration Rare

Another non-Eeveelution chase card from this set is bound to be Teal Mask Ogerpon ex. Teal Mask is a big part of Scarlet & Violet’s Teal Mask DLC, and this card has seen a ton of play in the competitive. It’s the backbone for more than one competitive deck, acting as dual draw engine/engery accelerant for the likes of Raging Bolt and Regidrago VSTAR.

While we have had an SIR print of this card before, that one was very tame in comparison to the fantabulous illustration found here.

#14 Terapagos ex – Special Illustration Rare

#7 Terapagos ex – Special Illustration Rare

I’m not exactly sure we needed another Terapagos ex SIR given how gorgeous and valuable the original is – but this one is just as gorgeous while at the same time a bit more up-close and personal. It will undoubtedly be one of the top chase cards from the set, if perhaps not quite as valuable as the one from Stellar Crown.

#15 Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex – Special Illustration Rare

There was a time when it felt like every deck wanted to run Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex. While not perhaps as prevalent today as it was in its prime, it’s still a broadly used card. While the original SIR we got of this card featured a relatively tame Bloodmoon, this card goes hard into the darker-side of this Pokemon. The result is a captivating artwork that just looks cool.

#16 Roaring Moon ex – Special Illustration Rare

To be honest with you, this may be one of my favorite artworks of any Pokemon card ever. I mean…saying it’s next level is almost not doing it justice. It almost looks like a woodcut print enhanced with a sketch-like drawing and imbued with incredible colors. It’s absolutely an insane rendition of this Ancient Pokemon that speaks to the very core of what the Ancient Pokemon phenomenon is all about.

You totally feel the terror of letting this Pokemon out on the unknowing world.

It’s crazy that this version of Roaring Moon ex would be so epic when the original SIR of this card released back in Paradox Rift was also quite good. But this one totally blows it out of the water making me wonder – how could so many gorgeous secret rare cards be packed into one set?

#17 Raging Bolt ex

I also prefer this set’s Raging Bolt ex SIR over the one we got in Temporal Forces. Here we get up-close-and-personal with this vengeful beast that has proven itself to be a major force in the competitive Pokemon TCG scene. This totally looks like a dragon from some mythical story printed in the same iconic and timeless fashion as the above Roaring Moon ex.

Both of these Pokemon are insanely popular in the Pokemon TCG, with Raging Bolt ex considered one of the best cards in the game, while Roaring Moon ex has been a pillar of the game since it came out, if not exactly part of the meta at the moment.

#18 Iron Hands ex – Special Illustration Rare

It’s hard to create an amazing illustration with Iron Hands as the Pokemon isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing in the world (for the most part looking something like a flying saucer). That being said, this artwork does a solid job depicting it in action looking like it’s hanging out somewhere in Area Zero.

Regardless of how you feel about this Scarlet & Violet era Pokemon, Iron Hands ex as a Pokemon card has had a huge impact on the meta. While it’s signature deck, Future Hands, may not be competitive today, it’s a key component of many competitive Pokemon decks that consistently perform well.

#19 Ceruledge ex Special Illustration Rare

I had really hopes for the Ceruledge ex deck when it came out. It just seemed really cool and packed a punch based on how much energy cards you had in your discard. While that deck didn’t really pan out competitively, that doesn’t lessen the fact that this alternate artwork for the card is absolute fire.

#20 Palafin ex – Special Illustration Rare

The first Prismatic Evolutions card revealed in English is also among its most rare, and that is the special illustration rare version of Palafin ex. Whiel Palafin ex is already something of a cult favorite among devoted fans, this card should get extra interest do to the fact that it was illustrated by famous manga artist Tetsuo Hara. To me, this artwork feels very Van Goghesque, and helps elevate the subject matter to something very much worthy of an SIR print.

It’s clear that Prismatic Evolutions – while being predominantly an Eeveelution set – has an incredible line of gorgeous and valuable SIR cards to chase. That being said, it’s about more than just Eevee. It’s about some of the greatest hits from the past year of the Pokemon TCG. It’s a way on closing the door on one important era of the game and pointing forward to some of the exciting sets that are already teased to be coming out later in the year.

The 20 Most Expensive Prismatic Evolutions Cards