Emerging Powers chase cards

The top 10 Emerging Powers chase cards

1. 

   #1 Thundurus – Rare Ultra

   97/98 · Emerging Powers

   This full art Thundurus fills the card with a smooth CG render by 5ban Graphics, the Legendary Pokémon scowling with arms crossed as its spiked purple tail loops around it against a crackling yellow sky of lightning. Collectors chase it as one of the early Black & White full arts and the ultra rare that closes out Emerging Powers, where the textured, edge-to-edge style was still fresh.

   Ungraded

   $27.50

   PSA 10

   $4,560

   Gem rate

   12%

   The most valuable chase card in Emerging Powers ungraded; a PSA 10 copy sells for 166× that ($4,560), and 12% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 12% over four weeks.

2. 

   #2 Tornadus – Rare Ultra

   98/98 · Emerging Powers

   Tornadus fills this full art card with its arms folded and fangs bared, its purple tail curling in a wide loop around a gray swirl of storm clouds. The smooth CG rendering, art by 5ban Graphics, gives it a sculpted, toy-like look. As the Ultra Rare full art closing out Emerging Powers, it draws fans of the Forces of Nature trio and early Black & White full arts.

   Ungraded

   $24.90

   PSA 10

   $3,050

   Gem rate

   8.6%

   Number 2 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 122× that ($3,050), and 8.6% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 6.9% over four weeks.

3. 

   #3 Excadrill – Rare Holo

   56/98 · Emerging Powers

   Excadrill stands square to the viewer in a clean computer-rendered style, steel claws flared out wide and its head blade swept back, set against a warm brown and gold burst of motion streaks. Art by 5ban Graphics gives it a crisp, almost toy-like finish. As a Rare Holo from Emerging Powers, it draws Black and White era collectors and fans of this steel-clawed Unova digger.

   Ungraded

   $14.99

   PSA 10

   –

   Gem rate

   16%

   Number 3 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value, and 16% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

4. 

   #4 Zoroark – Rare Holo

   67/98 · Emerging Powers

   Zoroark crouches low on a rocky outcrop, claws splayed and red mane flaring, with a waterfall and misty cliffs behind it in clean, painterly color. Art by Shin Nagasawa, the pose feels coiled and ready to spring. As the holo rare of Emerging Powers, it draws fans of the Illusion Fox and anyone chasing the early Black & White era's Dark-type cards.

   Ungraded

   $2.87

   PSA 10

   –

   Gem rate

   17%

   Number 4 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value, and 17% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

5. 

   #5 Thundurus – Rare Holo

   35/98 · Emerging Powers

   Thundurus sits in its white cloud with arms crossed and a fierce grin, its ring of spiked black orbs curling around it, rendered in the clean CGI look of art by 5ban Graphics against a receding hexagon-tiled backdrop. As a Rare Holo from Emerging Powers, it draws fans of the Unova forces of nature trio and players who remember Charge powering up early Black & White Lightning decks.

   Ungraded

   $2.40

   PSA 10

   $66.33

   Gem rate

   16%

   Number 5 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 28× that ($66.33), and 16% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

6. 

   #6 Braviary – Rare Holo

   88/98 · Emerging Powers

   Braviary swoops straight at you with wings fully spread, talons open and beak parted, its red and white crest flaring against a bright blue sky over a green forested hillside. Art by Masakazu Fukuda gives it a clean, bold look that suits the eagle's proud design. As a Rare Holo from Emerging Powers, it appeals to fans of early Black & White holos and Unova's patriotic bird.

   Ungraded

   $2.29

   PSA 10

   $55.30

   Gem rate

   14%

   Number 6 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 24× that ($55.30), and 14% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 17% over four weeks.

7. 

   #7 Gothitelle – Rare Holo

   47/98 · Emerging Powers

   Gothitelle stands front and center with a smug, half-lidded stare, arms held out and bow-trimmed gown flaring, against a swirling cosmic backdrop of pink, red and deep violet that echoes the flavor text about distorted starry skies. Art by Kagemaru Himeno, it is a strong holo from Emerging Powers, and its Magic Room Ability, which shuts off your opponent's Item cards, keeps it memorable for Black & White era players.

   Ungraded

   $2.28

   PSA 10

   $280

   Gem rate

   23%

   Number 7 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 123× that ($280), and 23% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

8. 

   #8 Terrakion – Rare Holo

   63/98 · Emerging Powers

   Terrakion charges straight at you in this 3D render, art by 5ban Graphics, head lowered and one hoof thrust forward against a sunburst of tan rays. The low angle makes the Legendary Pokémon feel heavy and close. Collectors chase it as one of the Swords of Justice from Emerging Powers, a holo rare from the early Black & White era with a clean, punchy composition.

   Ungraded

   $1.58

   PSA 10

   $52.08

   Gem rate

   20%

   Number 8 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 33× that ($52.08), and 20% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 13% over four weeks.

9. 

   #9 Cobalion – Rare Holo

   77/98 · Emerging Powers

   Cobalion stands in profile against a pale, faceted gray backdrop, head turned toward you with a stern, steady stare, rendered in the smooth computer-generated style by 5ban Graphics. The teal body, white mane and golden horns pop cleanly against the silver card frame. As a Rare Holo of a Legendary Pokémon from Emerging Powers, it appeals to Black & White era collectors and fans of the Swords of Justice trio.

   Ungraded

   $1.53

   PSA 10

   $52.60

   Gem rate

   15%

   Number 9 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 34× that ($52.60), and 15% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

10. 

    #10 Virizion – Rare Holo

    17/98 · Emerging Powers

    Virizion leans into a lunging pose with its horn swept back, rendered in the glossy, computer-generated style of art by 5ban Graphics against a green burst of radiating light. As a Rare Holo from Emerging Powers, it draws fans of the Swords of Justice trio and Black & White era collectors who want the full Legendary lineup in holo form.

    Ungraded

    $1.52

    PSA 10

    $3,000

    Gem rate

    22%

    Number 10 in Emerging Powers by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 1974× that ($3,000), and 22% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.