Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 13, 2026

The Most Valuable Pokémon Cards from 2001 Sets

Cards from English sets released in 2001, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Mew 1/18 ($1,300), Shining Gyarados 65/64 ($1,000) and Shining Magikarp 66/64 ($636).

Sets released in 2001 include Neo Revelation, Southern Islands and Neo Discovery. Every 2001 set, with each card’s price, is on the 2001 Pokémon cards page. For the most valuable Pokémon cards of all time, from every year together, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

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

The top 3

#1
Mew
Southern Islands · 1/18
$1,300
PSA 10 $840,000
#2
Shining Gyarados
Neo Revelation · 65/64
$1,000
PSA 10 $63,704
#3
Shining Magikarp
Neo Revelation · 66/64
$636
PSA 10 $27,000

The top 50, ungraded

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1
Mew
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands1/182001
Highest recorded sale $840,000 · PSA 10 · Oct 5, 2026
$1,300
Ungraded
PSA 10 $840,000
Moderate data
Mew floats through a pastel sky of soft clouds and rainbow arcs, gazing back over its shoulder while a tiny Charizard flies below and a golden wing sweeps in from the corner. Art by Keiko Fukuyama, the soft, colored-pencil look sits inside a starry cosmos holofoil border. As the opening card of Southern Islands, its panoramic, connected-scene style keeps Mew fans and vintage collectors hunting it.
2
Shining Gyarados
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation65/642001Rare Shining
$1,000
Ungraded
PSA 10 $63,704
Strong data
Shining Gyarados rears out of a stormy night sea in its red shiny coloring, jaws wide, while a lone kayaker paddles hard in the foreground below the swirling clouds. Art by Ken Sugimori, the scene has a real sense of scale and danger. As the first Shining card in the Neo series and a secret rare numbered past the set, it remains a centerpiece for Neo Revelation collectors and Gyarados fans alike.
3
Shining Magikarp
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation66/642001Rare Shining
$636
Ungraded
PSA 10 $27,000
Moderate data
Shining Magikarp shows a golden Magikarp gliding underwater above a rippling seabed, with three ordinary red Magikarp drifting around it in muted tones so the gold one pops against the holo sparkle. Art by Ken Sugimori gives it a clean, simple look. As a secret Rare Shining from Neo Revelation and the first shiny Magikarp on a card, it draws both Neo collectors and Gyarados fans.
4
Togepi
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands4/182001
$600
Ungraded
PSA 10 $168,000
Moderate data
Togepi sits in its spotted shell on a hillside of red and pink colored-pencil foliage, with Totodile, Pikachu and Bulbasaur peeking in at the edges of the frame. Art by Keiko Fukuyama, the scene links with neighboring Southern Islands cards into a larger panorama, which is why collectors chase the full run. The cosmos holofoil across the whole card gives it a sparkle few cards of its era share.
5
Umbreon
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery13/752001Rare Holo
$595
Ungraded
PSA 10 $31,800
Strong data
Umbreon sits in silhouette on a dark rock, its yellow rings glowing against a starry night sky with a huge pale moon behind it, art by Kimiya Masago. The holo foil sparkles across the sky like scattered stars, which suits the Moonlight Pokémon perfectly. As one of the Eeveelutions with a devoted following and a classic Neo Discovery holo, it stays a favorite for vintage collectors.
6
Slowking
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands14/182001
$500
Ungraded
PSA 10 $87,000
Strong data
Slowking stands on a sunny beach holding palm fronds aloft, flanked by a cheerful Bellsprout and a beaming Psyduck, all rendered in soft painterly color by Naoyo Kimura. Southern Islands cards link their artwork into wider panoramas, and this holo is part of that tropical set. Collectors chase it for the playful vacation mood and the scarce, odd format of the promo set.
7
Houndoom
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation8/642001Rare Holo
$394
Ungraded
PSA 10 $50,400
Moderate data
Houndoom stands on a rocky ridge with its head thrown back in a howl, horned silhouette and arrow-tipped tail set against a purple and red dusk sky full of starry holofoil sparkle. Art by Mitsuhiro Arita, it pairs nicely with the Pokédex line about its eerie howls. Collectors chase this Neo Revelation holo for its moody night scene and Houndoom's steady following among Dark-type fans.
8
Espeon
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery1/752001Rare Holo
$347
Ungraded
PSA 10 $18,600
Strong data
Espeon floats against a sparkling cosmic holo background, curled mid-leap with its forked tail arcing overhead and its gaze turned back toward you, in soft pastel art by Atsuko Nishida. As the Rare Holo that opens Neo Discovery, it pairs a favorite Eeveelution with that classic starry Neo foil, making it a staple for Eevee collectors and fans of the early Johto era.
9
Ho-oh
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation7/642001Rare Holo
$340
Ungraded
PSA 10 $22,200
Strong data
Ho-oh fills the frame mid-flight, its rainbow wings fanned out in streaks of green, blue and gold against a dark, sparkling holo sky, with the bird's red crest and hooked beak turned toward you. Art by Kimiya Masago, it's a painterly, almost abstract take on the Rainbow Pokémon. As the Legendary bird's holo in Neo Revelation, it sits near the top of Johto-era want lists.
10
Marill
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands11/182001
$309
Ungraded
PSA 10 $168,000
Strong data
Marill bounces through the air above a jungle cliff, tail ball trailing behind it, while a wide-mouthed Magikarp leaps up from the rocks below against a backdrop of palm trees and blue sky. Art by Naoyo Kimura, the scene is part of the Southern Islands panorama, and the full-card cosmos holo pattern gives this small set one of the more distinctive looks of its era.
11
Entei
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation6/642001Rare Holo
$263
Ungraded
PSA 10 $66,000
Strong data
12
Raikou
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation13/642001Rare Holo
$222
Ungraded
PSA 10 $24,600
Strong data
13
Suicune
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation14/642001Rare Holo
$200
Ungraded
PSA 10 $45,600
Strong data
14
Tyranitar
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery12/752001Rare Holo
$190
Ungraded
PSA 10 $9,300
Strong data
15
Celebi
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation3/642001Rare Holo
$145
Ungraded
PSA 10 $5,284
Moderate data
16
Vileplume
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands17/182001
$125
Ungraded
PSA 10 $12,780
Strong data
17
Umbreon
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery32/752001Rare
$105
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,640
Moderate data
18
Houndour
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery5/752001Rare Holo
$95.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $50,000
Strong data
19
Politoed
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery8/752001Rare Holo
$91.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,550
Strong data
20
Ledyba
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands7/182001
$90.71
Ungraded
PSA 10 $9,300
Strong data
21
Houndoom
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery4/752001Rare Holo
$90.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $21,000
Strong data
22
Lapras
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands12/182001
$85.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $720
Strong data
23
Wartortle
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands15/182001
$84.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $840
Moderate data
24
Kabutops
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery6/752001Rare Holo
$81.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $7,999
Strong data
25
Blissey
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation2/642001Rare Holo
$76.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,677
Strong data
26
Misdreavus
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation11/642001Rare Holo
$74.99
Ungraded
PSA 10 $52,800
Strong data
27
Ampharos
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation1/642001Rare Holo
$73.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,422
Moderate data
28
Jigglypuff
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands8/182001
$73.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,520
Strong data
29
Lugia
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation20/642001Rare
$68.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,890
Moderate data
30
Tentacruel
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands10/182001
$67.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $488
Strong data
31
Scizor
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery10/752001Rare Holo
$66.32
Ungraded
PSA 10 $13,200
Strong data
32
Onix
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands3/182001
$65.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $950
Strong data
33
Ivysaur
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands5/182001
$65.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,080
Strong data
34
Crobat
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation4/642001Rare Holo
$60.40
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,190
Strong data
35
Delibird
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation5/642001Rare Holo
$57.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,581
Strong data
36
Butterfree
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands9/182001
$55.40
Ungraded
PSA 10 $468
Strong data
37
Smeargle
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery11/752001Rare Holo
$53.97
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,965
Moderate data
38
Porygon2
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation12/642001Rare Holo
$52.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,130
Moderate data
39
Pidgeot
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands2/182001
$52.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $939
Moderate data
40
Exeggutor
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands13/182001
$50.60
Ungraded
PSA 10 $489
Strong data
41
Primeape
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands18/182001
$43.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $450
Strong data
42
Poliwrath
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery9/752001Rare Holo
$42.66
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,800
Strong data
43
Lickitung
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands16/182001
$42.63
Ungraded
PSA 10 $481
Strong data
44
Ursaring
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery15/752001Rare Holo
$39.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,480
Moderate data
45
Wobbuffet
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery16/752001Rare Holo
$38.99
Ungraded
PSA 10 $6,600
Strong data
46
Magneton
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation10/642001Rare Holo
$38.60
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,111
Strong data
47
Magnemite
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery7/752001Rare Holo
$37.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $700
Strong data
48
Jumpluff
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation9/642001Rare Holo
$34.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,924
Strong data
49
Yanma
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery17/752001Rare Holo
$32.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $21,100
Moderate data
50
Raticate
Wizards of the CoastSouthern Islands6/182001
$30.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $658
Moderate data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Mew, Southern Islands 1/18

Ungraded
$1,300
PSA 9
$9,870
7.6x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$840,000
646.2x 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
Mew 1/18Southern Islands	$1,300	$9,870	$840,000	646.2x
Shining Gyarados 65/64Neo Revelation	$1,000	$3,460	$63,704	63.7x
Shining Magikarp 66/64Neo Revelation	$636	$15,000	$27,000	42.5x
Togepi 4/18Southern Islands	$600	$3,720	$168,000	280.0x
Umbreon 13/75Neo Discovery	$595	$2,370	$31,800	53.4x

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

Highest recorded sale per card

Most expensive 2001 Pokémon cards ever sold

All record sales

1MewSouthern Islands · PSA 10 · Oct 5, 2026$840,000
21st Edition MisdreavusNeo Revelation · PSA 10 · Sep 28, 2026$408,000
31st Edition EnteiNeo Revelation · PSA 10 · Sep 28, 2026$312,000
41st Edition RaikouNeo Revelation · PSA 10 · Sep 28, 2026$288,000
51st Edition UmbreonNeo Discovery · PSA 10 · Oct 12, 2026$240,000

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 2001 Pokémon card ever sold?

The biggest sale on record is Mew 1/18 from Southern Islands, which sold for $840,000 as a PSA 10 on Oct 5, 2026.

What is the most expensive 2001 Pokémon card?

Mew 1/18 from Southern Islands, at $1,300 ungraded and $840,000 as a PSA 10.

How many 2001 Pokémon cards are worth over $100?

Of the 159 2001 Pokémon cards with a price, 17 are worth $100 or more ungraded and 2 are worth $1,000 or more. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a 2001 Pokémon card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. 4 of the top 10 here are Rare Holo cards. Condition is the other lever: Mew 1/18 from Southern Islands is worth $1,300 ungraded and $840,000 as a PSA 10, 646.2 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 13, 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