Aquapolis chase cards

The top 10 Aquapolis chase cards

1. 

   #1 Lugia – Rare Secret

   149/147 · Aquapolis

   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.

   Ungraded

   $9,400

   PSA 10

   $348,000

   Gem rate

   3.8%

   The most valuable chase card in Aquapolis ungraded; a PSA 10 copy sells for 37× that ($348,000), and 3.8% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

2. 

   #2 Houndoom – Rare Holo

   H11 · Aquapolis

   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.

   Ungraded

   $1,700

   PSA 10

   $60,449

   Gem rate

   4.1%

   Number 2 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 36× that ($60,449), and 4.1% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 7.4% over four weeks.

3. 

   #3 Tyranitar – Rare Holo

   H28 · Aquapolis

   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.

   Ungraded

   $1,681

   PSA 10

   $37,370

   Gem rate

   7.4%

   Number 3 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 22× that ($37,370), and 7.4% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

4. 

   #4 Umbreon – Rare Holo

   H29 · Aquapolis

   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.

   Ungraded

   $1,675

   PSA 10

   $102,000

   Gem rate

   4.5%

   Number 4 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 61× that ($102,000), and 4.5% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 16% over four weeks.

5. 

   #5 Nidoking – Rare Secret

   150/147 · Aquapolis

   Nidoking rears up in a snarling side profile, purple hide and white spikes set against a dark, sparkling cosmos holo, with the whole card glossed in the reverse foil finish typical of the e-Card era. It is one of the Crystal Type secret rares from Aquapolis, a hard-to-find chase subset, and the colorless type plus that starry background make it a favorite for fans of the classic Kanto bruiser. Art by Hironobu Yoshida.

   Ungraded

   $925

   PSA 10

   $30,727

   Gem rate

   4.6%

   Number 5 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 33× that ($30,727), and 4.6% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

6. 

   #6 Espeon – Rare Holo

   H9 · Aquapolis

   Espeon leaps across the frame in a stretched, diagonal pose, its forked tail curling overhead against a pebbled stream bed rendered in cool blues under a sparkling holo foil, art by Kyoko Umemoto. Aquapolis holos from the late e-Card era are scarce and hard to find clean, and Espeon's steady fan following makes this one a key chase for anyone building the set.

   Ungraded

   $883

   PSA 10

   $36,430

   Gem rate

   7.7%

   Number 6 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 41× that ($36,430), and 7.7% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 13% over four weeks.

7. 

   #7 Arcanine – Rare Holo

   H2 · Aquapolis

   Arcanine is caught mid-leap here, mane and tail streaming like flames as it bounds across a sparkly starlight holo background, with a reddish rocky slope peeking in at the lower right. The clean, rounded style, art by Kyoko Umemoto, fits the e-Card look well. Aquapolis holos are tough to find in nice shape, and Arcanine's steady fan base keeps this one in demand.

   Ungraded

   $739

   PSA 10

   $17,400

   Gem rate

   6.1%

   Number 7 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 24× that ($17,400), and 6.1% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

8. 

   #8 Kingdra – Rare Secret

   148/147 · Aquapolis

   Kingdra floats against a dark starfield of cosmic holofoil, its translucent blue body rendered in a soft, almost glassy CGI style with a faint glow around the outline, art by Mikio Menjo. This is one of the Crystal Type secret rares from Aquapolis, where the Poké-Body lets Kingdra shift its type, and those cards are among the most chased in the e-Card era, prized for their crystal look and scarcity.

   Ungraded

   $710

   PSA 10

   $22,800

   Gem rate

   4.9%

   Number 8 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 32× that ($22,800), and 4.9% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 8.4% over four weeks.

9. 

   #9 Zapdos – Rare Holo

   H32 · Aquapolis

   Zapdos turns sharply in profile against a dark, starry backdrop, its jagged yellow plumes flaring while crackling purple lightning forks across the right side of the frame, art by Hajime Kusajima. As the closing holo of Aquapolis, this e-Card era Zapdos draws fans of the Legendary bird and anyone chasing the set's distinctive holo rares, which are notoriously tough to find in clean shape.

   Ungraded

   $660

   PSA 10

   $11,680

   Gem rate

   11%

   Number 9 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 18× that ($11,680), and 11% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 30% over four weeks.

10. 

    #10 Ampharos – Rare Holo

    H1 · Aquapolis

    Ampharos stands upright in a grassy field at dusk, smiling with its red tail orb glowing, while the e-Card sparkle holo pattern scatters light across the whole scene like falling stars. Art by Shin-ichi Yoshida keeps it gentle and simple. As a Rare Holo from Aquapolis, part of the late e-Card era with its textured borders, it draws fans of the Light Pokémon and holo collectors alike.

    Ungraded

    $620

    PSA 10

    $70,000

    Gem rate

    5.3%

    Number 10 in Aquapolis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 113× that ($70,000), and 5.3% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.