Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 13, 2026

The Most Valuable Pokémon Cards from 2003 Sets

Cards from English sets released in 2003, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Lugia 149/147 ($9,400), Charizard 146/144 ($8,899) and Gengar H9 ($6,500).

Sets released in 2003 include Dragon, Nintendo Black Star Promos and Sandstorm. Every 2003 set, with each card’s price, is on the 2003 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
Lugia
Aquapolis · 149/147
$9,400
PSA 10 $348,000
#2
Charizard
Skyridge · 146/144
$8,899
PSA 10 $144,880
#3
Gengar
Skyridge · H9
$6,500
PSA 10 $180,443

The top 50, ungraded

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1
Lugia
Wizards of the CoastAquapolis149/1472003Rare Secret
Highest recorded sale $421,589 · PSA 10 · Oct 22, 2026
$9,400
Ungraded
PSA 10 $348,000
Moderate data
Lugia glides across a deep, starry holofoil sky, wings swept back and body arched in a calm, sculpted render illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, with the sparkling foil running through the whole frame. As a Crystal Type secret rare from Aquapolis, it pairs a fan-favorite Legendary Pokémon with one of the scarcest mechanics of the e-Card era, and the fragile yellow borders make clean copies hard to find.
2
Charizard
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge146/1442003Rare Secret
Highest recorded sale $288,000 · PSA 10 · Oct 12, 2026
$8,899
Ungraded
PSA 10 $144,880
Moderate data
Charizard lunges toward you with claws spread and mouth open, its tail flame curling at the edge of a sparkling holo sky, art by Kouki Saitou. As a Crystal Type secret rare from Skyridge, the final set of the e-Card era, it pairs the most chased Pokémon with a scarce, color-shifting Poké-Body that collectors of the period prize above almost anything else.
3
Gengar
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH92003Rare Holo
Highest recorded sale $336,000 · PSA 10 · Oct 12, 2026
$6,500
Ungraded
PSA 10 $180,443
Moderate data
Gengar leans in from the right with its red eyes narrowed and a wide toothy grin, set against a dark, sparkling holo background where a shadowy shape looms behind it. Art by Kyoko Umemoto, it has the clean, flat look typical of the e-Card era. Skyridge holos are scarce and the set is a late-era favorite, so a ghost this popular draws steady attention from Gengar fans and set builders alike.
4
Umbreon
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH302003Rare Holo
$4,000
Ungraded
PSA 10 $100,604
Moderate data
Umbreon sits in tall grass under a night sky, glancing back over its shoulder with red eyes while the holo foil turns the clouds and stars into a glittering field. Art by Atsuko Nishida, it's a quiet, moody take on a fan favorite Eeveelution. As a holo from Skyridge, the scarce final set of the e-Card era, it draws steady attention from Umbreon collectors and vintage fans alike.
5
Ho-oh
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge149/1442003Rare Secret
$2,982
Ungraded
PSA 10 $58,800
Strong data
This Ho-oh is one of the Crystal Type secret rares from Skyridge, with the colorless phoenix rendered in bold reds, yellows and purples, wings flared as it sweeps across a sparkling holo starfield, art by Hajime Kusajima. Skyridge closed out the e-Card era and is notoriously tough to find, so collectors chase its Crystal cards hard, and a favorite Legendary like Ho-oh sits near the top of that list.
6
Celebi
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge145/1442003Rare Secret
$2,500
Ungraded
PSA 10 $36,000
Moderate data
Celebi floats against a dark, sparkling night sky, its pale green body turned toward you while leafy vines and a swirl of crystal light trail behind it. This is a Crystal Type secret rare from Skyridge, art by Mitsuhiro Arita, and the full-card holo pattern makes the whole frame shimmer. Skyridge closed out the e-Card era, and its crystal secrets are some of the hardest vintage cards to track down.
7
Houndoom
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH112003Rare Holo
$1,700
Ungraded
PSA 10 $60,449
Strong data
Houndoom stands silhouetted atop a dark rocky peak, horns curled and tail hooked, framed by bare twisted branches against a red sky filled with sparkling cosmos holo dots. Art by Hajime Kusajima, the moody, almost painted scene suits the Dark-type hound perfectly. Aquapolis holos are scarce E-Card era pulls, and fans of Houndoom chase this one for its eerie, starry atmosphere.
8
Tyranitar
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH282003Rare Holo
$1,681
Ungraded
PSA 10 $37,370
Moderate data
Tyranitar stands in a dark jungle clearing, shown from the side with its head turned back over its shoulder, ferns and palm fronds crowding the foreground. The sparkly holo pattern turns the night sky into a field of glittering color, art by Naoyo Kimura. As a holo from Aquapolis, part of the scarce e-Card era, it draws Tyranitar fans and vintage collectors chasing that distinctive textured shine.
9
Umbreon
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH292003Rare Holo
$1,675
Ungraded
PSA 10 $102,000
Moderate data
Umbreon stands on a rooftop ledge at night, glancing back with red eyes as a huge moon glows behind a dark city skyline, the whole sky sparkling with the e-Card era's speckled holo pattern. Art by Mitsuhiro Arita gives it a quiet, moody feel. Umbreon's devoted fanbase and the scarce Aquapolis holo rares make this one a steady target for Eeveelution collectors.
10
Rayquaza ex
EXDragon97/972003Rare Holo EX
$1,675
Ungraded
PSA 10 $66,750
Strong data
Rayquaza ex shows the sky dragon in glossy, rendered CG, its open jaws thrust toward you while its coiled green body stretches back across a burst of silver light, art by Hikaru Koike. As the final card in the Dragon set, with a sparkling holo foil frame, this Legendary Pokémon is a favorite for anyone chasing classic EX series cards.
11
Gyarados
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH102003Rare Holo
$1,665
Ungraded
PSA 10 $30,986
Moderate data
12
Golem
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge148/1442003Rare Secret
$1,400
Ungraded
PSA 10 $21,000
Moderate data
13
Rayquaza ex
EXNintendo Black Star Promos39/402003Promo
$1,350
Ungraded
PSA 10 $74,057
Strong data
14
Crobat
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge147/1442003Rare Secret
$1,308
Ungraded
PSA 10 $21,084
Moderate data
15
Kabutops
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge150/1442003Rare Secret
$1,157
Ungraded
PSA 10 $13,330
Moderate data
16
Arcanine
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH22003Rare Holo
$1,120
Ungraded
PSA 10 $14,484
Moderate data
17
Alakazam
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH12003Rare Holo
$1,091
Ungraded
PSA 10 $39,222
Moderate data
18
Dragonite ex
EXDragon90/972003Rare Holo EX
$1,000
Ungraded
PSA 10 $43,400
Strong data
19
Nidoking
Wizards of the CoastAquapolis150/1472003Rare Secret
$925
Ungraded
PSA 10 $30,727
Moderate data
20
Pikachu δ
EXNintendo Black Star Promos35/402003Promo
$900
Ungraded
PSA 10 $45,000
Moderate data
21
Espeon
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH92003Rare Holo
$883
Ungraded
PSA 10 $36,430
Moderate data
22
Flareon
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH72003Rare Holo
$809
Ungraded
PSA 10 $21,670
Moderate data
23
Charizard
EXDragon100/972003Rare Secret
$807
Ungraded
PSA 10 $31,066
Moderate data
24
Raikou
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH262003Rare Holo
$800
Ungraded
PSA 10 $13,200
Moderate data
25
Articuno
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH32003Rare Holo
$780
Ungraded
PSA 10 $12,600
Moderate data
26
Jolteon
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH122003Rare Holo
$775
Ungraded
PSA 10 $10,500
Moderate data
27
Arcanine
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH22003Rare Holo
$739
Ungraded
PSA 10 $17,400
Strong data
28
Kingdra
Wizards of the CoastAquapolis148/1472003Rare Secret
$710
Ungraded
PSA 10 $22,800
Moderate data
29
Poliwrath
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH242003Rare Holo
$700
Ungraded
PSA 10 $8,262
Moderate data
30
Mewtwo ex
EXRuby & Sapphire101/1092003Rare Holo EX
$696
Ungraded
PSA 10 $78,000
Moderate data
31
Championship Arena
EXNintendo Black Star Promos28/402003Promo
$684
Ungraded
PSA 10 $44,400
Limited data
32
Zapdos
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH322003Rare Holo
$660
Ungraded
PSA 10 $11,680
Moderate data
33
Moltres
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH202003Rare Holo
$650
Ungraded
PSA 10 $24,600
Moderate data
34
Raichu
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH252003Rare Holo
$650
Ungraded
PSA 10 $14,400
Moderate data
35
Houndoom
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH112003Rare Holo
$649
Ungraded
PSA 10 $23,860
Moderate data
36
Ampharos
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH12003Rare Holo
$620
Ungraded
PSA 10 $70,000
Moderate data
37
Crobat
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH52003Rare Holo
$575
Ungraded
PSA 10 $10,500
Moderate data
38
Vaporeon
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH312003Rare Holo
$568
Ungraded
PSA 10 $19,200
Moderate data
39
Suicune
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH252003Rare Holo
$550
Ungraded
PSA 10 $23,100
Limited data
40
Latias ex
EXDragon93/972003Rare Holo EX
$531
Ungraded
PSA 10 $30,690
Strong data
41
Starmie
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH282003Rare Holo
$525
Ungraded
PSA 10 $16,800
Moderate data
42
Slowking
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH222003Rare Holo
$504
Ungraded
PSA 10 $38,400
Moderate data
43
Ledian
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH142003Rare Holo
$466
Ungraded
PSA 10 $6,600
Moderate data
44
Steelix
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH232003Rare Holo
$450
Ungraded
PSA 10 $19,200
Moderate data
45
Entei
Wizards of the CoastAquapolisH82003Rare Holo
$445
Ungraded
PSA 10 $25,109
Limited data
46
Raichu ex
EXSandstorm98/1002003Rare Holo EX
$428
Ungraded
PSA 10 $13,276
Moderate data
47
Gengar
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge10/1442003Rare
$419
Ungraded
PSA 10 $4,465
Limited data
48
Kabutops
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH132003Rare Holo
$411
Ungraded
PSA 10 $4,915
Strong data
49
Machamp
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH152003Rare Holo
$410
Ungraded
PSA 10 $5,280
Limited data
50
Dewgong
Wizards of the CoastSkyridgeH62003Rare Holo
$400
Ungraded
PSA 10 $4,460
Moderate data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Lugia, Aquapolis 149/147

Ungraded
$9,400
PSA 9
$29,060
3.1x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$348,000
37.0x 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 149/147Aquapolis	$9,400	$29,060	$348,000	37.0x
Charizard 146/144Skyridge	$8,899	$36,400	$144,880	16.3x
Gengar H9Skyridge	$6,500	$19,080	$180,443	27.8x
Umbreon H30Skyridge	$4,000	$12,830	$100,604	25.2x
Ho-oh 149/144Skyridge	$2,982	$17,027	$58,800	19.7x

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

Highest recorded sale per card

Most expensive 2003 Pokémon cards ever sold

All record sales

1LugiaAquapolis · PSA 10 · Oct 22, 2026$421,589
2GengarSkyridge · PSA 10 · Oct 12, 2026$336,000
3CharizardSkyridge · PSA 10 · Oct 12, 2026$288,000
4Kyogre exNintendo Black Star Promos · PSA 10 · Sep 21, 2026$216,000
5UmbreonSkyridge · PSA 10 · Oct 5, 2026$180,000

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 2003 Pokémon card ever sold?

The biggest sale on record is Lugia 149/147 from Aquapolis, which sold for $421,589 as a PSA 10 on Oct 22, 2026.

What is the most expensive 2003 Pokémon card?

Lugia 149/147 from Aquapolis, at $9,400 ungraded and $348,000 as a PSA 10.

How many 2003 Pokémon cards are worth over $100?

Of the 713 2003 Pokémon cards with a price, 140 are worth $100 or more ungraded and 18 are worth $1,000 or more. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a 2003 Pokémon card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. 5 of the top 10 here are Rare Holo cards. Condition is the other lever: Lugia 149/147 from Aquapolis is worth $9,400 ungraded and $348,000 as a PSA 10, 37.0 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