The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown expansion has brought stunning new artwork, beloved Pokémon, and a mix of nostalgic favorites and Paldean powerhouses. From playful Illustration Rares to golden Hyper Rares, this set is packed with cards collectors can’t stop chasing.
To help you keep track of the biggest hits, we’ve put together a countdown of the Stellar Crown top 10 cards, the ones everyone is chasing, sorted by collector hype, rarity, and current market value. (All values are as of mid-2025, based on raw card prices.)
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Series: Scarlet & Violet
Stellar Crown Release Date: September 13, 2024
Set Abbreviation: SCR
10. Bravery Charm (Hyper Rare) – $8.88
Card Number: #175/142
Rarity: Hyper Rare
This golden Tool card boosts HP for Basic Pokémon and glimmers with collectible shine. At less than $10, it’s a budget chase that appeals to both players and collectors.
9. Area Zero Underdepths (Hyper Rare) – $11.90
Card Number: #174/142
Rarity: Hyper Rare
Lore-rich and competitive, this Stadium card’s golden Secret Rare treatment has pushed its value over $10, which makes it a strong mid-tier pull for collectors.
8. Briar (Full-Art Trainer) – $14.84
Card Number: #171/142
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Trainer full-arts are always in demand, and Briar’s commanding pose makes her standout art popular with fans.
7. Galvantula ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $16.67
Card Number: #189/159
Rarity: Hyper Rare (Gold)
Galvantula crackles with energy in this vibrant Special Illustration Rare (SIR). With electrifying artwork and a low pull rate, it’s a chase card priced under $20.
6. Lacey (Special Illustration Rare) – $17.86
Card Number: #172/142
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Bright, colorful, and full of character, Lacey’s full-art has quickly become a fan favorite. At around $20, it's one of the set’s most collectible Trainer cards.
5. Hydrapple ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $17.92
Card Number: #167/142
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Hydrapple’s unique tapestry-inspired artwork has collectors talking. Priced around $20, it’s both creative and rare enough to land in the top 5.
4. Dachsbun ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $28.65
Card Number: #169/142
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
This cozy, food-themed Dachsbun ex SIR features intricate design and fan-friendly appeal. At nearly $30, it’s a standout chase for collectors.
3. Terapagos ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $36.36
Card Number: #170/142
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
As one of Paldea’s Legendary Pokémon, Terapagos ex is naturally a top chase. Its value reflects both its playability and its Legendary status.
2. Bulbasaur (Illustration Rare) – $51.36
Card Number: #143/142
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Bulbasaur’s Illustration Rare shows the classic starter in a charming, everyday setting. Nostalgia plus strong artwork has pushed its price over $50. Like Squirtle, it shows that Kanto classics still dominate collector wishlists — a trend we also saw in Journey Together’s Lillie’s Clefairy ex.
1. Squirtle (Illustration Rare) – $57.56
Card Number: #148/142
Rarity: Illustration Rare
The top chase of Stellar Crown. Squirtle splashes joyfully in a backyard pool, capturing both nostalgia and playful modern design. It's the most valuable (and potentially the cutest) card in the set and the centerpiece for collectors.
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Why These Cards Lead the Market
What makes these cards dominate the market?
Nostalgia: Squirtle and Bulbasaur are 2 of the 3 original starters.
Art-driven demand: Illustration Rares and SIRs define this set’s most collectible cards.
Trainer appeal: Full-art Trainers like Briar and Lacey continue to drive consistent demand.
Final Thoughts
Stellar Crown continues Scarlet & Violet’s hot streak, balancing nostalgic Kanto starters with fresh Paldean legends and unique full-art treatments. Whether you’re chasing Trainers, Illustration Rares, or Legendary Pokémon ex, this set offers something for everyone.
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