Following thePokemon TCG’srelease of Black Bolt & White Flare,featuring every Unovan Pokemon, the door was opened to future sets that focus on a specific generation. This wasn’t the first time a set highlighted the Pokemon from a particular region, asthe valuable Scarlet & Violet: 151 setpaid homage to Kanto, the first-ever Pokemon region.
As the Third Generation of Pokemon, Hoenn’s finest feature ablend of beautiful vintage Gold Starsand modern Alt Arts from sets like Evolving Skies, Unbroken Bonds, and Team Up. Whether you prefer old school or new school, Hoenn’s most valuable Pokemon feature a great blend of options.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGplayermarket price. Cards without a market price, such as the Rayquaza Star, are excluded.
9Kyogre EX: Dark Explorers (Full Art) – $500.00
A Hard-Fought Appearance
Kyogre’s roster of valuable cardshas seen a massive spike in value between late 2024 and early 2025, sending cards like this full art from Dark Explorers through the roof.
Kyogre has stiff competition for this spot, with several Pokemon knocking on the $500 door. Expect the Kyogre Star to overtake this card soon enough, but for now, this card can enjoy the spotlight.
This card offers a fantastic look atKyogre, who typically struggles to fit in the small frame due to its massive size.If you’re looking for one of this Pokemon’s best artwork, this is one of the top options.
8Gardevoir & Sylveon GX: Unbroken Bonds (Alternate Full Art) – $503.28
Gardevoir’s Greatest Hit
While this card spent several months at a relatively affordable price,the best card from Unbroken Bondsis finally getting its flowers to the tune of an over $500 value. While Gardevoir is carrying the torch for Hoenn, there’s no denying that this card gets a massive boost in value thanks to Sylveon.
If you’ve been waiting to buy this card, you might want to reevaluate your strategy as it doesn’t seem like its price tag will be much lower anytime soon.
7Regirock Star: Legend Maker (Ultra Rare) – $504.98
The Stars Come Out
Regirock Star leads the way as the most valuable Regi Gold Star, though, considering how rare these cards are becoming, expect to see more competition from Regice and Registeel in the coming years, as their price tags remain surprisingly affordable as they currently stand.
Regirock’s epic pose is a huge boon to this card’s price, and condition will play a massive role in determining what you might pay for a clean copy of this card. Assuming you want one in near-mint (NM) condition, expect to pay more than the market price would suggest.
6Magikarp & Wailord GX: Team Up (Alternate Full Art) – $508.08
A Perfect Duo
From a vintage favorite to modern artwork that can make even the most stoic trainer laugh, Magikarp joins Hoenn’s Wailord in this fantastically funny scene. Team Up is one of the most desirable sets in the modern era, and cards like this are destined to keep rolling up the price charts.
Although there are plenty of benefits to having Magikarp as the star of this show, the combination with Wailord is the perfect choice, as these two opposites work surprisingly well together.
5Rayquaza VMAX: Evolving Skies (Alternate Art Secret) – $672.41
Evolving Skies' First Chase Card
If you remember the good ol' dayswhen the most expensive Evolving Skies productscost less than $200, then you probably recall that Rayquaza VMAX was billed as the top chase card ahead of the now-famous Moonbreon. While times have changed, the past is a clear indicator of Rayquaza’s impressive price tag.
While it may never take back the top spot from the Umbreon VMAX, this Rayquaza is one of the most valuable cards featuring a Pokemon from Hoenn, with good reason.
4Latias Star: Deoxys (Ultra Rare) – $899.99
Flying Above Its Fellow Dragon
Latias Star continues to climb the charts, as Gold Stars become more difficult to find with every passing year. As one of the Eon duo, Latias claims a spot as the more popular option between it and Latios. However, this won’t be the only time we see Latias appear.
Despite the already-impressive market price, this card can command even more if you manage to find one in good condition, as Gold Stars tend to do.
3Metagross Star: Delta Species (Ultra Rare) – $1,199.99
The Silver Lining
Speaking of valuable Gold Stars, Metagross might be the most unusual option, as this card is easily one of the rarest to find of Hoenn’s best Gold Stars. As the region’s premier pseudo-legendary, the price tag might not surprise you, especially considering how much the shiny color palette pops.
The dark background gives this card a subtle quality, and even though some of Metagross' features bleed out of frame, they’re still incredibly detailed.
2Latias & Latios GX: Team Up (Alternate Full Art) – $2,024.68
The Lovebirds Return
While the Latias & Latios GX continues to top most lists it appears in, there’s an exception to be made when it comes to the most valuable Hoenn Pokemon ever.
If you’re familiar with vintage cards, then you’re likely aware of what’s to come.
However, despite not being one of the oldest Hoenn cards on this list, Latias & Latios have ascended to legendary status and have cemented their place as one of the most recognizable and beloved modern cards out there.
1Torchic Star: Team Rocket Returns (Ultra Rare) – $2,499.99
The Best Gold Star Ever
The Torchic Star jumps into the top spot with a gargantuan $2,500 price tag, which may even sound like a bargain if you’ve seen how much the cleanest copies can command. If you’d prefer not to spend the equivalent of a down payment on a house for this card, then you’ll need to settle for one in moderate condition.
Highly graded copies cost five figures, and are likely to continue rising in price as supply dwindles and copies are buried in personal collections forever.
