Battle Styles chase cards

The top 10 Battle Styles chase cards

1. 

   #1 Tyranitar V – Alternate Art

   155/163 · Battle Styles

   Tyranitar V shows the armored giant sprawled on its back under a tree, mouth open and drooling, surrounded by towering stacks of empty plates, bowls, and barrels after an enormous meal, while a weary Hippopotas looks on. The soft, painterly art by Hyogonosuke turns a fearsome Pokémon into a comic nap scene, which is why this alternate art from Battle Styles ranks among the most sought-after cards of the Sword & Shield era.

   Ungraded

   $200

   PSA 10

   $630

   Gem rate

   49%

   The most valuable chase card in Battle Styles ungraded; a PSA 10 copy sells for 3.1× that ($630), and 49% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 17% over four weeks.

2. 

   #2 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX – Alternate Art

   170/163 · Battle Styles

   Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX looms over a canyon in its Gigantamax form, coiled in swirling torrents of water while Rookidee, Corviknight, Arrokuda and a Corsola-like Pokémon are swept up in the current around it. Illustrated by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, the art has a loose, painterly energy that makes it one of the most distinctive alternate art cards of Battle Styles, and the secret rarity pull collectors chase hardest from that set.

   Ungraded

   $56.10

   PSA 10

   $150

   Gem rate

   66%

   Number 2 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 2.7× that ($150), and 66% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

3. 

   #3 Empoleon V – Alternate Art

   146/163 · Battle Styles

   This full art Empoleon V trades the usual battle pose for a playful forest scene, with Empoleon standing beside a waterfall while a swarm of Helioptile... actually Falinks-like yellow Pokémon clamber over its outstretched wings and a Bewear-style friend looks on. Art by chibi gives it a soft painted feel, and fans of the Sinnoh starter line chase it as one of the friendlier alternate-style pulls from Battle Styles.

   Ungraded

   $56.00

   PSA 10

   $180

   Gem rate

   66%

   Number 3 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 3.2× that ($180), and 66% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 8.1% over four weeks.

4. 

   #4 Mimikyu V – Rare Ultra

   148/163 · Battle Styles

   This full art Mimikyu V fills the frame with the Pokémon's homemade Pikachu disguise, rendered in a smooth, almost sculpted style against a swirling backdrop of pink and violet brushstrokes. The scribbled face and rosy cheek patches read beautifully at this scale. Mimikyu has a devoted following, and this Ultra Rare from Battle Styles, art by Eske Yoshinob, is a favorite pickup for fans of the little mimic.

   Ungraded

   $45.00

   PSA 10

   $390

   Gem rate

   59%

   Number 4 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 8.7× that ($390), and 59% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 22% over four weeks.

5. 

   #5 Houndoom – Rare Secret

   179/163 · Battle Styles

   This gold secret rare shows Houndoom rendered in its shiny blue coloring, rearing up with its head thrown back mid-howl against a burst of golden sparkles. Collectors chase it because shiny forms rarely get the gold treatment, and the Single Strike Roar ability made Houndoom a recognizable piece of the Battle Styles era, giving this version appeal to both binder collectors and players.

   Ungraded

   $27.10

   PSA 10

   $156

   Gem rate

   58%

   Number 5 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.8× that ($156), and 58% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 8.6% over four weeks.

6. 

   #6 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX – Alternate Art

   168/163 · Battle Styles

   Single Strike Urshifu VMAX fills the frame in its Gigantamax form, fists clenched and towering over a backdrop of crackling lightning, all washed in the rainbow foil's shifting pinks and golds. Art by Kinu Nishimura gives it a hand-painted, fighting-game energy. As the Rainbow Rare of the mascot Pokémon for Battle Styles, it's a natural chase for anyone completing the set's secret rares.

   Ungraded

   $23.61

   PSA 10

   $100

   Gem rate

   63%

   Number 6 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 4.2× that ($100), and 63% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 24% over four weeks.

7. 

   #7 Victini VMAX – Rare Rainbow

   165/163 · Battle Styles

   Victini VMAX fills the frame in its Dynamax form, big glossy eyes and a fanged grin, flashing a V-for-victory sign with one hand while the other gestures out to the side. The whole figure is washed in rainbow foil, art by PLANETA Mochizuki. As a secret rare in Battle Styles, its numbering runs past the set total, and Victini's cheerful charm keeps fans hunting it down.

   Ungraded

   $19.58

   PSA 10

   $171

   Gem rate

   65%

   Number 7 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 8.7× that ($171), and 65% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

8. 

   #8 Single Strike Urshifu V – Alternate Art

   151/163 · Battle Styles

   Single Strike Urshifu V gets the alternate art treatment here, with Urshifu planted mid-flex as rocks and storm clouds whirl around it, sweat beading on its dark fur. Art by kawayoo, the painterly brushwork and swirling teal-and-ember sky give it real energy. As the poster Pokémon of Battle Styles and a Rare Ultra full art, it's one of the set's most sought chase cards.

   Ungraded

   $18.10

   PSA 10

   $82.80

   Gem rate

   64%

   Number 8 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 4.6× that ($82.80), and 64% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 6.8% over four weeks.

9. 

   #9 Rapid Strike Urshifu V – Alternate Art

   153/163 · Battle Styles

   Rapid Strike Urshifu V shows the Wushu Pokémon mid-stance in a flowing martial arts pose, one clawed hand thrust forward as teal wind streams curl around it against a painterly green valley. Art by Ryota Murayama, this full art Ultra Rare is a favorite from Battle Styles, the set that introduced Urshifu and the Rapid Strike style, so fans of the Galar legend tend to want it.

   Ungraded

   $18.00

   PSA 10

   $73.20

   Gem rate

   68%

   Number 9 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 4.1× that ($73.20), and 68% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 5.3% over four weeks.

10. 

    #10 Phoebe – Rare Ultra

    161/163 · Battle Styles

    Phoebe fills this full art Supporter mid-twirl, one arm flung wide and a blue sarong with the Ghost-type symbol swirling behind her against a dense backdrop of red, orange and purple tropical flowers. Art by Kagemaru Himeno gives it a bright, painterly warmth. Collectors chase it as one of the Elite Four trainer full arts from Battle Styles, and Phoebe's Hoenn fans make it a popular binder pick.

    Ungraded

    $14.20

    PSA 10

    $80.30

    Gem rate

    47%

    Number 10 in Battle Styles by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.7× that ($80.30), and 47% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 7.7% over four weeks.