Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Expensive Neo Genesis Cards

The 111 cards of Neo Genesis (2000), ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Lugia 9/111 ($700), Typhlosion 17/111 ($212) and Typhlosion 18/111 ($160).

The full checklist, with every card’s price, is in the Neo Genesis price guide. It is part of the Wizards of the Coast era. Across every set, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

Ranked: 50 English cards
Order: Ungraded value, high to low
Condition: Ungraded

The top 3

#1
Lugia
Neo Genesis · 9/111
$700
PSA 10 $192,000
#2
Typhlosion
Neo Genesis · 17/111
$212
#3
Typhlosion
Neo Genesis · 18/111
$160
PSA 10 $9,600

The top 50, ungraded

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1
Lugia
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis9/1112000Rare Holo
Highest recorded sale $244,500 · PSA 10 · Oct 15, 2026
$700
Ungraded
PSA 10 $192,000
Strong data
Lugia spreads its wings across a starry holofoil background, its pale body curling diagonally through the frame with a soft glow around the outline, art by Hironobu Yoshida. As the headline holo of Neo Genesis, the set that opened the door to the Johto generation, this Lugia remains one of the most sought cards of the early era, and clean, well-centered copies are tough to find.
2
Typhlosion
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis17/1112000Rare Holo
$212
Ungraded
Strong data
Typhlosion stands with its back half turned, flames bursting from its neck as it glances over its shoulder against a dark, ember-speckled forest, the holofoil making those sparks shimmer. Art by Shin-ichi Yoshida, it gives the final Johto fire starter a moody, painterly feel. As a Rare Holo from Neo Genesis, the set that introduced the second generation, it remains a favorite for starter fans and vintage collectors alike.
3
Typhlosion
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis18/1112000Rare Holo
$160
Ungraded
PSA 10 $9,600
Strong data
Typhlosion stands in profile against a dark, sparkling holo field, head lowered and its crown of yellow flames flaring behind it, art by Ken Sugimori in his clean, official-artwork style. As the holo rare for the final Johto starter in Neo Genesis, it pulls in fans of the first wave of Johto Pokémon and anyone chasing the classic Neo-era holos with that starry foil pattern.
4
Pichu
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis12/1112000Rare Holo
$128
Ungraded
PSA 10 $29,198
Strong data
Pichu stands front and center with arms spread wide and a cheerful open-mouthed grin, set against a starry cosmos holo that sparkles across the whole window, art by Ken Sugimori in his clean, classic style. As one of the first Baby Pokémon holos from Neo Genesis, it draws Pikachu fans and vintage collectors alike, and the galaxy foil makes it a favorite to display.
5
Feraligatr
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis5/1112000Rare Holo
$115
Ungraded
PSA 10 $25,800
Strong data
Feraligatr rears up on its hind legs with jaws wide open and claws raised, set against a sparkling cosmos holo background that gives the classic flat-color art a starry glow. Art by Ken Sugimori, it is the final form of the Johto water starter and a holo from Neo Genesis, the set that opened the second generation, so fans of that era chase it for its nostalgia.
6
Feraligatr
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis4/1112000Rare Holo
$109
Ungraded
PSA 10 $7,000
Strong data
Feraligatr stands upright against a dark, starry holo background, arms raised and jaws grinning, its red crest spikes bright against the pale blue body in clean art by Ken Sugimori. As the final form of the Johto water starter in the first Neo set, this Rare Holo draws fans of the Gold and Silver era, and the cosmic holo pattern makes the art pop in a binder.
7
Slowking
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis14/1112000Rare Holo
$97.99
Ungraded
Strong data
Slowking sits calmly on a dark rocky outcrop, its spiked Shellder crown and frilled collar drawn in clean, simple lines, set against a deep blue starfield holo dotted with sparkling cosmic specks. Art by Ken Sugimori gives it that classic official-artwork feel. As a Rare Holo from Neo Genesis, it marks Slowking's card debut, and its Mind Games power made it a memorable Trainer-blocking pick.
8
Meganium
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis10/1112000Rare Holo
$83.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $955
Strong data
Meganium stands in a simple side profile against a dark, sparkly holo background, its pale body and pink petal collar standing out cleanly in art by Ken Sugimori. As a Rare Holo from Neo Genesis, it marks the first wave of Johto starters in the card game, so fans of the Chikorita line and the Neo era tend to seek it out for their binders.
9
Meganium
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis11/1112000Rare Holo
$69.71
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,720
Strong data
Meganium stands tall against a dark, starry holofoil background, head tilted back and mouth open, its red petal collar spread wide beside shadowy fern fronds. Art by Ken Sugimori gives it the clean, official-artwork look of early Johto cards. As a Neo Genesis holo of the first Johto starter line, it draws fans of the era, and its Wild Growth power made it a well-known Grass deck engine.
10
Togetic
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis16/1112000Rare Holo
$49.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,840
Moderate data
11
Heracross
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis6/1112000Rare Holo
$45.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $21,499
Moderate data
12
Steelix
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis15/1112000Rare Holo
$44.90
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,500
Strong data
13
Ampharos
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis1/1112000Rare Holo
$39.60
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,000
Moderate data
14
Azumarill
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis2/1112000Rare Holo
$30.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $5,910
Moderate data
15
Kingdra
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis8/1112000Rare Holo
$28.50
Ungraded
PSA 10 $6,300
Moderate data
16
Skarmory
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis13/1112000Rare Holo
$28.50
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,500
Moderate data
17
Bellossom
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis3/1112000Rare Holo
$23.90
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,830
Moderate data
18
Metal Energy
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis19/1112000Rare Holo
$18.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,632
Strong data
19
Cleffa
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis20/1112000Rare
$15.90
Ungraded
PSA 10 $79.00
Strong data
20
Focus Band
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis86/1112000Rare
$14.50
Ungraded
PSA 10 $47.00
Strong data
21
Jumpluff
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis7/1112000Rare Holo
$14.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,500
Moderate data
22
Togepi
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis51/1112000Uncommon
$9.94
Ungraded
PSA 10 $450
Strong data
23
Pikachu
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis70/1112000Common
$9.84
Ungraded
PSA 10 $930
Strong data
24
Sneasel
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis25/1112000Rare
$7.87
Ungraded
PSA 10 $255
Strong data
25
Arcade Game
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis83/1112000Rare
$7.40
Ungraded
PSA 10 $250
Strong data
26
Quagsire
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis45/1112000Uncommon
$6.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $38.50
Strong data
27
Slowpoke
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis73/1112000Common
$6.75
Ungraded
PSA 10 $800
Limited data
28
Darkness Energy
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis104/1112000Rare
$6.47
Ungraded
PSA 10 $44.00
Strong data
29
Donphan
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis21/1112000Rare
$6.06
Ungraded
PSA 10 $59.00
Strong data
30
Clefairy
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis30/1112000Uncommon
$5.91
Ungraded
PSA 10 $86.00
Strong data
31
Recycle Energy
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis105/1112000Rare
$5.63
Ungraded
PSA 10 $32.00
Moderate data
32
Flaaffy
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis34/1112000Uncommon
$4.63
Ungraded
PSA 10 $46.00
Strong data
33
Quilava
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis46/1112000Uncommon
$4.62
Ungraded
PSA 10 $48.39
Strong data
34
Elekid
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis22/1112000Rare
$4.52
Ungraded
PSA 10 $100
Strong data
35
Quilava
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis47/1112000Uncommon
$4.26
Ungraded
PSA 10 $45.00
Strong data
36
Murkrow
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis24/1112000Rare
$4.16
Ungraded
PSA 10 $250
Strong data
37
Noctowl
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis42/1112000Uncommon
$3.69
Ungraded
PSA 10 $46.95
Strong data
38
Mary
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis87/1112000Rare
$3.69
Ungraded
PSA 10 $68.00
Strong data
39
Bayleef
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis28/1112000Uncommon
$3.41
Ungraded
Strong data
40
Ecogym
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis84/1112000Rare
$3.27
Ungraded
PSA 10 $98.00
Strong data
41
Miltank
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis41/1112000Uncommon
$3.23
Ungraded
PSA 10 $70.89
Strong data
42
Wooper
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis82/1112000Common
$3.03
Ungraded
PSA 10 $58.00
Strong data
43
Magby
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis23/1112000Rare
$2.90
Ungraded
PSA 10 $59.00
Strong data
44
Mareep
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis65/1112000Common
$2.90
Ungraded
PSA 10 $35.86
Strong data
45
PokéGear
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis88/1112000Rare
$2.90
Ungraded
PSA 10 $59.00
Strong data
46
Bayleef
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis29/1112000Uncommon
$2.88
Ungraded
PSA 10 $125
Strong data
47
Aipom
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis26/1112000Uncommon
$2.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $109
Strong data
48
Gold Berry
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis93/1112000Uncommon
$2.67
Ungraded
PSA 10 $27.73
Strong data
49
Energy Charge
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis85/1112000Rare
$2.37
Ungraded
PSA 10 $48.05
Strong data
50
Super Energy Retrieval
Wizards of the CoastNeo Genesis89/1112000Rare
$2.34
Ungraded
PSA 10 $40.00
Strong data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Lugia, Neo Genesis 9/111

Ungraded
$700
PSA 9
$3,270
4.7x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$192,000
274.3x the ungraded price

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 values of the top 5 cards, with the PSA 10 multiple of the ungraded price
Card	Ungraded	PSA 9	PSA 10	PSA 10 ÷ ungraded
Lugia 9/111	$700	$3,270	$192,000	274.3x
Typhlosion 17/111	$212	$3,001	–	–
Typhlosion 18/111	$160	$323	$9,600	60.0x
Pichu 12/111	$128	$952	$29,198	228.6x
Feraligatr 5/111	$115	$895	$25,800	224.3x

Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.

Highest recorded sale per card

Most expensive Neo Genesis cards ever sold

All record sales

11st Edition LugiaNeo Genesis · PSA 10 · Sep 24, 2026$654,000
2LugiaNeo Genesis · PSA 10 · Oct 15, 2026$244,500
31st Edition PichuNeo Genesis · PSA 10 · Sep 25, 2026$129,999

Auction and marketplace receipts, checked against what we quote for the card at that grade. The year’s biggest sales, month by month, are in the biggest Pokémon card sales of 2026.

Common questions

What is the most expensive Neo Genesis card ever sold?

The biggest sale on record is 1st Edition Lugia 9/111, which sold for $654,000 as a PSA 10 on Sep 24, 2026.

What is the most expensive Neo Genesis card?

Lugia 9/111, at $700 ungraded and $192,000 as a PSA 10.

How many Neo Genesis cards are worth over $100?

Of the 111 Neo Genesis cards with a price, 6 are worth $100 or more ungraded. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a Neo Genesis card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. 10 of the top 10 here are Rare Holo cards. Condition is the other lever: Lugia 9/111 is worth $700 ungraded and $192,000 as a PSA 10, 274.3 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 12, 2026, from recorded sales of each card.

How this list is ranked

Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards