Though the first generation of games taking place in the Kanto region are the most beloved, Pokemon Gold & S🧜ilver's best Pokemon were often overlooked in favor of Kanto's roster. The Johto region introduced us to new Pokemon as well as new evolutions for beloved c🌳reatures.
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Noctowl's long TCG career h𝓰as yielded some valuable♚ cards.
Among them were new E🧔eveelutions, Espeon, and Umbreon, as well as the metal-coated evolution of Onix named Steelix. Looking back at the trading cards, it's shocking to see which Pokemon cards from the second generation hold the most value.
Cards are ordered according to their Market Price, which you might pay on average for a copy of the (first edition, where applicable) cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards, only those with an established market price on TCGplayer are included.
However, sale prices differ depending on the card's condition, ꦦso this market price is jusဣt a rough idea of the card's value.
Updated September 25, 2024, by Andrew Scariati: The best Gen Two Pokemon cards are constantly in flux, as TCGplayer's sales records change often. Unfortunately, some very rare cards, like the Espeon and Umbreon Star from Pop Series 5, do not have a TCGplayer market price, so they cannot be included. However, Espeon and Umbreon deserve an honorable mention, and this list will be updated with new entries once there are more established market prices on cards that missed out.
11 🔯 Houndoom: Neo Revelation First Edition (Holo Rare) – $299.99
Howling For More
Houndoom, the Dark- and Fire-type Pokemon from the Johto region is seeing value in both past and modern cards. With bumps in value cementing its high market price, Houndoom is poised to remain near the top of 168🌱澳洲幸运5开奖网:the most valuable cards in Neo Revelation for a long time.
The art on thꦇis card brings the metal vibes to the Pokemon that many people associate wit🐲h the popular music genre.
Most of the recent sales for this card have featured cards in LP or NM condition, with the former ﷽starting at $153, while nearly-perfect copies command $300, setting the sky-high price for this gorgeous Houndoom.
10 Suicune Sta🌊r: Unseen Forces (Ultra Rare) – $335.00
Unleash The Gold Star Beasts
Unseen Forces is home to several valuable Johto region native Pokemon cards, with Sui❀cune and Celebi among the cream of the crop — a crop that's bountiful and full of plenty of incredible cards anyone would love to pull.
Suicune isn't the only member of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the famous Legendary Beast trio to make the top spots,☂ though sadly Entei sits just outside the cutoff range.
This stunning Suicune card is usually very hard to find in NM condition, but the only two recent sales were in that condition, clocking in at $335 and $400, leaving a fairly healthy range for cards nearꦯ the top end of the spectrum. Minor differences in condition can make a huge price difference, as graded copies of these c🉐ards command a lot.
9 Raikou Star: Unseen Forces (Ultra Rare) – $340.00 🦩
The Top Beast
Raikou stands tall as the winner of the friendly competition between the Legendary Beast Trio, as it tops its peer Suicune by a small margin. This gorgeous EX-era gem is one of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the most valuable Raikou cards ever and boasts a depiction of Raikou tꦉhat pops♛ with brilliant 3D qualities.
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The surprises continue, as Raikou Star also has plen🌠ty of NM sales to reference, ranging from $300 to $340, with the top sale ꦆsetting Raikou's market price. While there's a bit of wiggle room that would lead you to wonder how long Raikou's lead over Suicune will last, this card will certainly remain among the best Generation Two cards for a while.
8 Celebi Star: Crystal Guardians (Ultra Rare) – $344.02 🍨
The First Shiny Celebi
The Celebi card from Crystal Guardians may be the first of two shiny Celebi cards on this list, but it's the only one that features a crystal-clear shot of the Mythical Pokemon.
Most people are familiar๊ with its bright green look, but its shiny form ditches that for shades of red and pink.
You can find this card for as little as $90 in damaged condition if you're willing to settle for it, but MP copies will soar into the $344 range, though none have sold in better condition recently, leaving uncertainty about how much higher this card's market price may rise.
7 💃 Ho-Oh: Skyridge (Reverse Holo) – $360.00
A Colorful Crystal
Ho-Oh, known as the Rainbow Pokemon, made its debut in the first episode of the anime but was i⛎ntroduced in a real way in Pokemon Gold & Silver. Next to Celebi and Lugia, it serves as one of the three main Legendary/Mythical Pokemon of the Johto region.
Unfortunately, the Holo version, which sells for more, doesn't currently have a market price, though you can expect t♕o pay close to $1,000 for one in NM condition.
Thus Skyridge card features some dazzling art of the creature and the LP version of the reverse holo sells for $320, while the holo version commands $599.95 in the same condition. Those looking to simply own the card will still need to pay about $260 for a damaged copy of the reverse holofoil version.
6 Espeon Ex: Unseen Forces 🧸(Ultra Rare) 🦄– $391.26
Not Pop Series 5, But It'll Do
The Espeon ex is one of the premier cards from Unseen Forces and helps cement its spot as one of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the best sets from the EX era. While this d🧜ark version of Espeon doesn't quite reach the unbelievable heights that the Esepon Star from Pop Series 5 can, it is 🅰a worthy replacement, considering that the alternative doesn't have a market price.
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Fortunately, there are plenty of sales of this Espeon card to reference, with damaged copies starting at $74. If you prefer better quality, prepare to shell out at least $333 for an LP and up to $500 for one in NM condition. H💮owever, other NM sales as low as $357 give hope to bargain hunters.
5 Celebi ex: Unseen Forces (Secret Rare) – $399.99 ꩲ
Spinning Up
Celebi ex is one of two Unseen Forces cards that come in with a value like this,🃏 which is impressive for a set primarily co🐈mprised of Pokemon from the Johto region.
The card art showcases Celebi in all its glory.
Celebi is known as the Time Travel Pokemon, and anyone looking to buy a card on this list might wish to travel back in time and buy the packs for retail when they were originally released. Recent sales in LP condition registered over $230, while an NM copy set the current ceiling at $399.99.
4 Shining Noctowl: Neo Destiny First E🍨dition (Secret Rare)🗹 – $400.90
Shine Bright In The Dark
You may not expect to find Noctowl among the most expensive cards from the Second Generation, but there are plenty o🍰f surprises to find.
Some of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the mosไt valuable cards in Neo Destiny have soared to incredible heights, with 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Noctowl's best card exceeding even the most popular 🌼lege🍒ndary Pokemon.
If you're just interested in owning this card in the unlimited edition, you can pick up a damaged copy for $80, but setting your sights on a first edition copy will cost upwards of $400 if you find one in better than LP condition, though more sales data is needed to determine the exact amount.
3 Shining Celebi: Neo Destiny (Secret Rare) &ndash♋; $450.00 💮
Pink Perfection
Shining Celebi marks yet another shiny Pokemon entry among the best cards of P𝐆okemon from the Johto region. This view of Celebi is much more obscured than the version from Crystal Guardians, as Neo Destiny's signa𒈔ture silhouette style is superb but hard to appreciate through a screen.
Much like the Shining Noctowl, this Celebi only has one recent sale of a first edition, with an LP copy commanding $450. If you don't want to spend that much money, you can hunt for unlimited copies, which range from as little as $136 in HP condition to as much as $250 in NM.
2 ♏ Lugia: Neo Genesis First Edition (Holo Rare) – $994.95 ꦦ
A Perfect Pair
It feels right that a list about the Johto region includes Lugia near the top. The Legendary Diving Pokemon was the subj🌠ect of Pokemon The Movie 2000, a film that captured the interest of kids during what was likely the peak of the Pokemon zeitgeist.
168澳洲幸运5开奖网:The Neo Genesis card set was released a few months after the premiere of the film, which might explain why the Lugia card in the set looked like a still from it. Those looking to capture a bit of nostalgia will need as much as $1,000 for an NM copy, though another sale only registered $650.
