XY chase cards

The top 6 XY chase cards

1. 

   #1 Blastoise-EX – Rare Ultra

   142/146 · XY

   Blastoise-EX fills the whole frame in this full art treatment, its shell cannon swung toward you and a sly, side-eyed grin on its face, all outlined in bold gold against swirling blue streaks of light. Art by Ryo Ueda, it's one of the full art Ultra Rares from the XY base set, and Kanto starter fans chase it as a striking modern take on a longtime favorite.

   Ungraded

   $160

   PSA 10

   $78,000

   Gem rate

   1.2%

   The most valuable chase card in XY ungraded; a PSA 10 copy sells for 488× that ($78,000), and 1.2% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 34% over four weeks.

2. 

   #2 Xerneas-EX – Rare Ultra

   146/146 · XY

   Xerneas-EX fills the whole frame here, its dark blue body and glowing rainbow antlers outlined in yellow against a rainbow burst of sparkles, head raised in a proud profile. Art by 5ban Graphics, this full art Rare Ultra closes out the base XY set, and the cover Legendary of its generation makes it a natural centerpiece for anyone collecting the start of the XY era.

   Ungraded

   $139

   PSA 10

   $49,000

   Gem rate

   2.0%

   Number 2 in XY by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 352× that ($49,000), and 2.0% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 29% over four weeks.

3. 

   #3 Venusaur-EX – Rare Ultra

   141/146 · XY

   Venusaur-EX fills the whole frame here, a low-angle full art shot of the Kanto starter looming forward with its red flower spread behind it and pink petals drifting through green speed lines. Art by Ryo Ueda, the gold-outlined, textured style gives it real presence. As the Ultra Rare full art from the first XY set, it draws fans of the Kanto starters and early XY chasers alike.

   Ungraded

   $111

   PSA 10

   $40,800

   Gem rate

   2.1%

   Number 3 in XY by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 366× that ($40,800), and 2.1% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 12% over four weeks.

4. 

   #4 Yveltal-EX – Rare Ultra

   144/146 · XY

   Yveltal-EX fills the whole frame here, its black and crimson wings spread wide against a purple starfield, with that bright yellow outline making the silhouette pop off the card. The computer-rendered art by 5ban Graphics gives the Legendary a sharp, aggressive look. As the Full Art ultra rare from the first XY set, it anchors many Kalos-era collections, and Yveltal itself has a loyal following.

   Ungraded

   $73.30

   PSA 10

   $1,056

   Gem rate

   0.68%

   Number 4 in XY by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 14× that ($1,056), and 0.68% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 7.4% over four weeks.

5. 

   #5 Emolga-EX – Rare Ultra

   143/146 · XY

   Emolga-EX fills this full art card in a close, rounded pose, gliding toward you with its wing membranes spread and a cheerful open mouth, set against a magenta backdrop crackling with yellow lightning and swirling motion lines. Art by Ryo Ueda, it is one of the Ultra Rare full arts from the XY base set, and fans of the cute electric squirrel like its clean, bold coloring.

   Ungraded

   $45.00

   PSA 10

   $50,400

   Gem rate

   1.3%

   Number 5 in XY by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 1120× that ($50,400), and 1.3% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

6. 

   #6 Skarmory-EX – Rare Ultra

   145/146 · XY

   Skarmory-EX fills the frame in a diving rush, beak wide open and red-edged wings swept back against streaks of blue and purple speed lines, with every steel plate traced in a bright gold outline. Art by Ryo Ueda, this full art Ultra Rare from the first XY set appeals to fans of the armored bird and collectors chasing the textured full art EX cards of that era.

   Ungraded

   $23.00

   PSA 10

   $22,800

   Gem rate

   2.1%

   Number 6 in XY by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 991× that ($22,800), and 2.1% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 7.6% over four weeks.