Collector slang, decoded
Pokémon card nicknames
Collectors rarely use a card’s printed name for the famous ones. This is what each nickname refers to, matched to the exact card and its price today. Search understands every name here, so typing “moonbreon” finds Umbreon VMAX 215/203.
Names checked against collector usage on Nov 13, 2026.
104 cards, A to Z
151 Charizard
Charizard ex 199/165 · 151
Charizard ex, a Special Illustration Rare numbered 199/165 in Scarlet & Violet 151. The name comes from the set.
Bubble Mew
Mew ex 232/91 · Paldean Fates
Named for the bubble artwork on the Paldean Fates special illustration rare.
Crystal Charizard
Charizard 146/144 · Skyridge
The Charizard secret rare in Skyridge, numbered 146/144. It is one of the set’s Crystal-type Pokémon, which gives the name.
Crystal Lugia
Lugia 149/147 · Aquapolis
The Lugia secret rare in Aquapolis, numbered 149/147. It is one of the set’s Crystal-type Pokémon, which gives the name.
Prismatic Umbreon
Umbreon ex 161/131 · Prismatic Evolutions
Umbreon ex, a Special Illustration Rare numbered 161/131 in Prismatic Evolutions. The name comes from the set.
Rainbow Charizard
Charizard VMAX 74/73 · Champion's Path
Charizard VMAX, a Rainbow Rare numbered 74/73 in Champion’s Path. The name comes from its rainbow foil.
Shiny Charizard VMAX
Charizard VMAX SV107 · Shining Fates Shiny Vault
The Charizard VMAX in the Shiny Vault of Shining Fates, numbered SV107. Charizard’s shiny colouring is black, which the card shows.
Surging Sparks Pikachu
Pikachu ex 238/191 · Surging Sparks
Pikachu ex, a Special Illustration Rare numbered 238/191 in Surging Sparks. The name comes from the set.
Van Gogh Pikachu
Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat 85/224 · Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Also Grey felt hat Pikachu
The Van Gogh Museum promo of 2023.
Common questions
Which nicknamed Pokémon card is worth the most?
Lovebirds, which is Latias & Latios-GX 170/181 from Team Up, at about $3,150 ungraded.
What does alt art mean on a Pokémon card?
An alternate art is a V or VMAX card reprinted with a full-scene illustration in place of the standard full art. The Sword & Shield sets have 54 of them in the catalogue; all are priced on the alternate art page.
What is a Gold Star Pokémon card?
A card from the EX era or the POP Series with a gold star beside its name. The catalogue holds 24 English Gold Stars; the gold cards guide covers what they sell for.