Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Valuable Pokémon Cards from 2012 Sets

Cards from English sets released in 2012, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Rayquaza 128/124 ($1,800), Gardevoir 109/108 ($700) and Mew-EX 120/124 ($530).

Sets released in 2012 include Boundaries Crossed, Dragon Vault and Dragons Exalted. Every 2012 set, with each card’s price, is on the 2012 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
Rayquaza
Dragons Exalted · 128/124
$1,800
PSA 10 $99,586
#2
Gardevoir
Dark Explorers · 109/108
$700
PSA 10 $29,400
#3
Mew-EX
Dragons Exalted · 120/124
$530
PSA 10 $86,950

The top 50, ungraded

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1
Rayquaza
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted128/1242012Rare Secret
Highest recorded sale $336,000 · PSA 10 · Oct 5, 2026
$1,800
Ungraded
PSA 10 $99,586
Limited data
This Rayquaza is the shiny black version, rendered in glossy CG art by 5ban Graphics, diving out of the frame with jaws wide open against a swirling pink and orange burst. As the secret rare of Dragons Exalted, it sits beyond the regular set list, and the dark coloring with glowing yellow rings makes it a favorite for Rayquaza fans and Black & White era collectors alike.
2
Gardevoir
Black & WhiteDark Explorers109/1082012Rare Secret
$700
Ungraded
PSA 10 $29,400
Moderate data
This Gardevoir shows the shiny coloring, with a bright blue head and arms in place of the usual green, rendered in clean CG art by 5ban Graphics. She twirls mid-air with her white gown flaring out against a glowing pink and gold backdrop. As a Rare Secret shiny from Dark Explorers, it pairs a much-loved Psychic Pokémon with an unusual color variant, which keeps fans of the line chasing it.
3
Mew-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted120/1242012Rare Ultra
Highest recorded sale $144,000 · PSA 10 · Oct 5, 2026
$530
Ungraded
PSA 10 $86,950
Moderate data
Mew-EX from Dragons Exalted puts a glossy, computer-rendered Mew front and center, one arm stretched out as its long tail curls around the frame against a swirling backdrop of pink, purple and rainbow color. Art by 5ban Graphics, this full art Rare Ultra pairs a Mythical favorite with the textured Black & White era finish, and its Versatile Ability made it a well-known card in its day.
4
Darkrai-EX
Black & WhiteDark Explorers107/1082012Rare Ultra
$528
Ungraded
PSA 10 $67,038
Moderate data
Darkrai-EX fills the whole card here, its white plume of hair sweeping across the top and that red collar framing a single piercing blue eye, all outlined in electric yellow against a swirling purple and teal void. Art by 5ban Graphics gives it a sharp, sculpted CG look. As the full art Rare Ultra of Dark Explorers, it draws fans of Darkrai and of early Black & White full arts alike.
5
Kyogre-EX
Black & WhiteDark Explorers104/1082012Rare Ultra
$515
Ungraded
PSA 10 $7,185
Moderate data
Kyogre-EX fills the whole frame here, a glossy CGI render of the Legendary whale twisting up through churning white water, its red markings and gold outline popping against the blue. Art by 5ban Graphics, this full art Ultra Rare from Dark Explorers is a favorite for fans of the Hoenn weather trio and the textured full art style of the Black & White era.
6
Groudon-EX
Black & WhiteDark Explorers106/1082012Rare Ultra
$457
Ungraded
PSA 10 $96,000
Limited data
Groudon-EX fills the whole card in this full art version, a crimson close-up of the continent Pokémon hunched over cracked brown rock, its spiked shoulders and golden eye framed by sharp yellow outlines. Art by 5ban Graphics gives it that glossy, angular CG look of the Black & White era. As a Rare Ultra from Dark Explorers, it draws fans of Hoenn's ground titan and full art collectors alike.
7
Black Kyurem-EX
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed145/1492012Rare Ultra
$456
Ungraded
Moderate data
Black Kyurem-EX fills the whole card, a full art take on the fused Legendary Dragon with its icy gray-blue body traced in gold outlines and its yellow-crested head turned toward you. Cables snake across the frame while orange lightning crackles behind it, all rendered in clean computer-graphic style with art by 5ban Graphics. Collectors chase it as one of the standout Ultra Rare full arts from Boundaries Crossed and the Black & White era.
8
Giratina-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted124/1242012Rare Ultra
$365
Ungraded
PSA 10 $15,400
Moderate data
Giratina-EX fills the whole frame in its Altered Forme, gold-plated and red-striped, coiling toward you with its crimson spikes fanning out against a swirling purple and black vortex. The glossy, computer-rendered look comes from art by 5ban Graphics, typical of the Black & White full arts. As the final card in Dragons Exalted, this Rare Ultra is a favorite chase for Giratina fans and dragon collectors alike.
9
Zoroark
Black & WhiteNext Destinies102/992012Rare Secret
$364
Ungraded
PSA 10 $13,200
Moderate data
This Zoroark is the shiny version, its usual red mane swapped for a purple and blue coat with magenta tips, lunging forward against a burst of green light in a crisp CG render, art by 5ban Graphics. As a secret rare from Next Destinies, it sits past the regular set list, and the alternate coloring of a fan favorite from the Black & White era makes it a sought-after pickup.
10
Entei-EX
Black & WhiteDark Explorers103/1082012Rare Ultra
$350
Ungraded
PSA 10 $50,400
Moderate data
Entei-EX fills the whole frame here, a computer-rendered figure lunging toward you with its jaws open, white mane streaming behind it and a gold outline tracing every edge against a backdrop of molten orange lava. The Full Art treatment from Dark Explorers, art by 5ban Graphics, gives the Legendary beast real presence, and fans of the Johto trio chase it as one of the stronger Black & White era ultra rares.
11
Mewtwo-EX
Black & WhiteNext Destinies98/992012Rare Ultra
$320
Ungraded
PSA 10 $203,750
Moderate data
12
White Kyurem-EX
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed146/1492012Rare Ultra
$300
Ungraded
PSA 10 $5,323
Moderate data
13
Raikou-EX
Black & WhiteDark Explorers105/1082012Rare Ultra
$295
Ungraded
PSA 10 $26,293
Strong data
14
Rayquaza-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted123/1242012Rare Ultra
$270
Ungraded
PSA 10 $308,669
Strong data
15
Zekrom-EX
Black & WhiteNext Destinies97/992012Rare Ultra
$246
Ungraded
PSA 10 $102,000
Moderate data
16
Altaria
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed152/1492012Rare Secret
$227
Ungraded
PSA 10 $20,488
Moderate data
17
Golurk
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed150/1492012Rare Secret
$224
Ungraded
PSA 10 $4,920
Moderate data
18
Reshiram-EX
Black & WhiteNext Destinies95/992012Rare Ultra
$208
Ungraded
Strong data
19
Krookodile
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted127/1242012Rare Secret
$201
Ungraded
PSA 10 $6,500
Moderate data
20
Reuniclus
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted126/1242012Rare Secret
$200
Ungraded
PSA 10 $11,400
Moderate data
21
Ho-Oh-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted119/1242012Rare Ultra
$200
Ungraded
PSA 10 $50,400
Strong data
22
Bianca
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed147/1492012Rare Ultra
$190
Ungraded
PSA 10 $4,991
Strong data
23
Kyurem-EX
Black & WhiteNext Destinies96/992012Rare Ultra
$186
Ungraded
PSA 10 $18,000
Moderate data
24
Serperior
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted125/1242012Rare Secret
$181
Ungraded
PSA 10 $38,400
Moderate data
25
Skyla
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed149/1492012Rare Ultra
$181
Ungraded
PSA 10 $8,500
Moderate data
26
Archeops
Black & WhiteDark Explorers110/1082012Rare Secret
$176
Ungraded
PSA 10 $7,650
Moderate data
27
Chandelure
Black & WhiteNext Destinies101/992012Rare Secret
$170
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,401
Moderate data
28
Emboar
Black & WhiteNext Destinies100/992012Rare Secret
$166
Ungraded
Moderate data
29
Hydreigon
Black & WhiteNext Destinies103/992012Rare Secret
$152
Ungraded
PSA 10 $18,600
Moderate data
30
Celebi-EX
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed141/1492012Rare Ultra
$140
Ungraded
PSA 10 $55,500
Strong data
31
Terrakion
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed151/1492012Rare Secret
$130
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,900
Moderate data
32
Registeel-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted122/1242012Rare Ultra
$118
Ungraded
PSA 10 $40,800
Moderate data
33
Mew-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted46/1242012Rare Holo EX
$115
Ungraded
PSA 10 $9,796
Strong data
34
Cresselia-EX
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed143/1492012Rare Ultra
$108
Ungraded
PSA 10 $35,000
Moderate data
35
Landorus-EX
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed144/1492012Rare Ultra
$99.99
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,764
Moderate data
36
Keldeo-EX
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed142/1492012Rare Ultra
$92.87
Ungraded
PSA 10 $27,600
Moderate data
37
Rayquaza
Black & WhiteDragon Vault11/202012Rare Holo
$89.40
Ungraded
PSA 10 $22,200
Moderate data
38
Shaymin-EX
Black & WhiteNext Destinies94/992012Rare Ultra
$81.68
Ungraded
PSA 10 $35,400
Moderate data
39
Kyurem
Black & WhiteDragon Vault21/202012
$80.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $15,000
Strong data
40
Tornadus-EX
Black & WhiteDark Explorers108/1082012Rare Ultra
$80.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $14,400
Moderate data
41
Regigigas-EX
Black & WhiteNext Destinies99/992012Rare Ultra
$80.00
Ungraded
Moderate data
42
Pokémon Catcher
Black & WhiteDark Explorers111/1082012Rare Secret
$75.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,525
Moderate data
43
Charizard
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed20/1492012Rare Holo
$47.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $22,260
Strong data
44
Dragonite
Black & WhiteDragon Vault5/202012Rare Holo
$45.79
Ungraded
PSA 10 $23,400
Limited data
45
Cheren
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed148/1492012Rare Ultra
$44.95
Ungraded
PSA 10 $7,000
Moderate data
46
Terrakion-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted121/1242012Rare Ultra
$41.39
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,892
Moderate data
47
Groudon-EX
Black & WhiteDark Explorers54/1082012Rare Holo EX
$40.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $420
Moderate data
48
Ditto
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed108/1492012Rare Holo
$39.99
Ungraded
PSA 10 $20,400
Strong data
49
Rayquaza-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted85/1242012Rare Holo EX
$38.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,110
Moderate data
50
Kyogre-EX
Black & WhiteDark Explorers26/1082012Rare Holo EX
$37.07
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,170
Moderate data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Rayquaza, Dragons Exalted 128/124

Ungraded
$1,800
PSA 9
$7,895
4.4x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$99,586
55.3x 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
Rayquaza 128/124Dragons Exalted	$1,800	$7,895	$99,586	55.3x
Gardevoir 109/108Dark Explorers	$700	$8,400	$29,400	42.0x
Mew-EX 120/124Dragons Exalted	$530	$5,880	$86,950	164.1x
Darkrai-EX 107/108Dark Explorers	$528	$3,600	$67,038	127.0x
Kyogre-EX 104/108Dark Explorers	$515	$7,000	$7,185	13.9x

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

Highest recorded sale per card

Most expensive 2012 Pokémon cards ever sold

All record sales

1RayquazaDragons Exalted · PSA 10 · Oct 5, 2026$336,000
2Rayquaza-EXDragons Exalted · PSA 10 · Oct 29, 2026$308,669
3Mewtwo-EXNext Destinies · PSA 10 · Oct 1, 2026$292,500
4Mew-EXDragons Exalted · PSA 10 · Oct 5, 2026$144,000

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 2012 Pokémon card ever sold?

The biggest sale on record is Rayquaza 128/124 from Dragons Exalted, which sold for $336,000 as a PSA 10 on Oct 5, 2026.

What is the most expensive 2012 Pokémon card?

Rayquaza 128/124 from Dragons Exalted, at $1,800 ungraded and $99,586 as a PSA 10.

What is the most valuable 2012 Pokémon card in PSA 10?

Rayquaza-EX 123/124 from Dragons Exalted, at $308,669 in a PSA 10. It ranks below the top card ungraded because a 10 of it is far scarcer.

How many 2012 Pokémon cards are worth over $100?

Of the 528 2012 Pokémon cards with a price, 34 are worth $100 or more ungraded and 1 is worth $1,000 or more. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a 2012 Pokémon card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. 7 of the top 10 here are Rare Ultra cards. Condition is the other lever: Rayquaza 128/124 from Dragons Exalted is worth $1,800 ungraded and $99,586 as a PSA 10, 55.3 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