Neo Genesis chase cards

The top 10 Neo Genesis chase cards

1. 

   #1 Lugia – Rare Holo

   9/111 · Neo Genesis

   Lugia spreads its wings across a starry holofoil background, its pale body curling diagonally through the frame with a soft glow around the outline, art by Hironobu Yoshida. As the headline holo of Neo Genesis, the set that opened the door to the Johto generation, this Lugia remains one of the most sought cards of the early era, and clean, well-centered copies are tough to find.

   Ungraded

   $700

   PSA 10

   $192,000

   Gem rate

   0.12%

   The most valuable chase card in Neo Genesis ungraded; a PSA 10 copy sells for 274× that ($192,000), and 0.12% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

2. 

   #2 Typhlosion – Rare Holo

   17/111 · Neo Genesis

   Typhlosion stands with its back half turned, flames bursting from its neck as it glances over its shoulder against a dark, ember-speckled forest, the holofoil making those sparks shimmer. Art by Shin-ichi Yoshida, it gives the final Johto fire starter a moody, painterly feel. As a Rare Holo from Neo Genesis, the set that introduced the second generation, it remains a favorite for starter fans and vintage collectors alike.

   Ungraded

   $212

   PSA 10

   –

   Gem rate

   0.09%

   Number 2 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value, and 0.09% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 40% over four weeks.

3. 

   #3 Typhlosion – Rare Holo

   18/111 · Neo Genesis

   Typhlosion stands in profile against a dark, sparkling holo field, head lowered and its crown of yellow flames flaring behind it, art by Ken Sugimori in his clean, official-artwork style. As the holo rare for the final Johto starter in Neo Genesis, it pulls in fans of the first wave of Johto Pokémon and anyone chasing the classic Neo-era holos with that starry foil pattern.

   Ungraded

   $160

   PSA 10

   $9,600

   Gem rate

   2.1%

   Number 3 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 60× that ($9,600), and 2.1% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 6.1% over four weeks.

4. 

   #4 Pichu – Rare Holo

   12/111 · Neo Genesis

   Pichu stands front and center with arms spread wide and a cheerful open-mouthed grin, set against a starry cosmos holo that sparkles across the whole window, art by Ken Sugimori in his clean, classic style. As one of the first Baby Pokémon holos from Neo Genesis, it draws Pikachu fans and vintage collectors alike, and the galaxy foil makes it a favorite to display.

   Ungraded

   $128

   PSA 10

   $29,198

   Gem rate

   0.58%

   Number 4 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 229× that ($29,198), and 0.58% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 13% over four weeks.

5. 

   #5 Feraligatr – Rare Holo

   5/111 · Neo Genesis

   Feraligatr rears up on its hind legs with jaws wide open and claws raised, set against a sparkling cosmos holo background that gives the classic flat-color art a starry glow. Art by Ken Sugimori, it is the final form of the Johto water starter and a holo from Neo Genesis, the set that opened the second generation, so fans of that era chase it for its nostalgia.

   Ungraded

   $115

   PSA 10

   $25,800

   Gem rate

   0.34%

   Number 5 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 224× that ($25,800), and 0.34% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

6. 

   #6 Feraligatr – Rare Holo

   4/111 · Neo Genesis

   Feraligatr stands upright against a dark, starry holo background, arms raised and jaws grinning, its red crest spikes bright against the pale blue body in clean art by Ken Sugimori. As the final form of the Johto water starter in the first Neo set, this Rare Holo draws fans of the Gold and Silver era, and the cosmic holo pattern makes the art pop in a binder.

   Ungraded

   $109

   PSA 10

   $7,000

   Gem rate

   1.5%

   Number 6 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 64× that ($7,000), and 1.5% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 36% over four weeks.

7. 

   #7 Slowking – Rare Holo

   14/111 · Neo Genesis

   Slowking sits calmly on a dark rocky outcrop, its spiked Shellder crown and frilled collar drawn in clean, simple lines, set against a deep blue starfield holo dotted with sparkling cosmic specks. Art by Ken Sugimori gives it that classic official-artwork feel. As a Rare Holo from Neo Genesis, it marks Slowking's card debut, and its Mind Games power made it a memorable Trainer-blocking pick.

   Ungraded

   $97.99

   PSA 10

   –

   Gem rate

   0.26%

   Number 7 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value, and 0.26% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

8. 

   #8 Meganium – Rare Holo

   10/111 · Neo Genesis

   Meganium stands in a simple side profile against a dark, sparkly holo background, its pale body and pink petal collar standing out cleanly in art by Ken Sugimori. As a Rare Holo from Neo Genesis, it marks the first wave of Johto starters in the card game, so fans of the Chikorita line and the Neo era tend to seek it out for their binders.

   Ungraded

   $83.70

   PSA 10

   $955

   Gem rate

   0.51%

   Number 8 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 11× that ($955), and 0.51% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 5.8% over four weeks.

9. 

   #9 Meganium – Rare Holo

   11/111 · Neo Genesis

   Meganium stands tall against a dark, starry holofoil background, head tilted back and mouth open, its red petal collar spread wide beside shadowy fern fronds. Art by Ken Sugimori gives it the clean, official-artwork look of early Johto cards. As a Neo Genesis holo of the first Johto starter line, it draws fans of the era, and its Wild Growth power made it a well-known Grass deck engine.

   Ungraded

   $69.71

   PSA 10

   $3,720

   Gem rate

   1.3%

   Number 9 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 53× that ($3,720), and 1.3% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 32% over four weeks.

10. 

    #10 Togetic – Rare Holo

    16/111 · Neo Genesis

    Ungraded

    $49.10

    PSA 10

    $3,840

    Gem rate

    2.2%

    Number 10 in Neo Genesis by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 78× that ($3,840), and 2.2% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 74% over four weeks.