Series: Sword & Shield
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Set Abbreviation: LOR
Pokémon Lost Origin is still one of the most chased sets from the Sword & Shield era, and its Trainer Gallery is a big reason why. Here are the top 10 Lost Origin hits and chase cards, ranked by current market value, with main set and Trainer Gallery cards together.
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10. Rotom V - $26.80
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin
Card Number: 177/196
Rarity: Alternate Art Ultra Rare
Rotom zips through a pile of old appliances and scrap, which fits its Scrap Short attack perfectly. That kind of art-meets-gameplay tie is a mark of a great card. Rotom has become a favorite in the card game, and a Rotom ex Special Illustration Rare shows up again in our Phantasmal Flames Top 10.
9. Charizard - $27.30
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
Card Number: TG03/TG30
Rarity: Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
This is Leon and his Charizard, and Leon is giving us a big wink. Leon was the champion of the Galar region in Sword and Shield, so it's a nice fit for this era. It's a lifestyle shot more than a battle card, and Charizard always sells.
8. Mew VMAX - $27.63
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
Card Number: TG30/TG30
Rarity: Trainer Gallery Secret Rare
Mew is a solid gold outline on a black card, and that's about it. It works because it's so clean. This is the last card in the Trainer Gallery, and it's the only gold card in the top 10. Mew VMAX was also a big deal in competitive play during the Fusion Strike era.
7. Giratina VSTAR - $28.72
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin
Card Number: 201/196
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
Giratina goes full rainbow here, with every color of the spectrum blended across the card. Rainbow Rares from the Sword and Shield era still have plenty of fans. It's a great pairing with the Alternate Art Giratina V at #1 if you're building a Giratina set.
6. Pikachu - $38.16
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
Card Number: TG05/TG30
Rarity: Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
Atsushi Furusawa drew a sleepy Pikachu cuddled up with the Pokémon Legends: Arceus trainer in a grassy field. It's one of the cozy cards of the whole era. Lost Origin was the first set to bring Hisuian Pokémon into the card game, so this fits right in.
5. Gengar - $45.62
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
Card Number: TG06/TG30
Rarity: Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
Now we're getting into the real chase cards for Lost Origin. Gengar grins at the front of a messy scene with a group of trainers and laundry hanging behind them. It looks like Gengar is up to no good. Gengar has been a fan-favorite since the original 151, and this card shows why.
4. Pikachu VMAX - $103.28
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
Card Number: TG17/TG30
Rarity: Trainer Gallery Ultra Rare
Our second Pikachu, and this one is all about the lightning. A trainer shields his eyes while a giant Gigantamax Pikachu blasts yellow energy across the card. It's flashy and loud in the best way. The VMAX is only a little behind the plain V version at #3.
3. Pikachu V - $114.33
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
Card Number: TG16/TG30
Rarity: Trainer Gallery Ultra Rare
A trainer in a red cap studies a map while Pikachu stands beside him, and it feels like the start of a big adventure. That's the whole appeal. Pikachu is the face of the franchise, and a calm, simple card like this is a nice break from all the Gigantamax energy around it.
2. Aerodactyl V - $203.23
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin
Card Number: 180/196
Rarity: Alternate Art Ultra Rare
Aerodactyl swoops over a tropical coastline with other prehistoric Pokémon wandering below. It's a big, bright scene that makes a fossil Pokémon look like the star of a nature documentary. This is the second most valuable card in Lost Origin, and it's well ahead of everything below it.
1. Giratina V - $854.73
Set: Sword & Shield: Lost Origin
Card Number: 186/196
Rarity: Alternate Art Ultra Rare
The Giratina V Alternate Art is the undisputed top pull in Lost Origin, and nothing else on this list comes close. Giratina twists through a black background covered in tiny, colorful patterns, and it looks like nothing else in the set. It's been the face of Lost Origin ever since the set launched, and it's still the card everyone wants.
Final Thoughts
Giratina leads Lost Origin by a mile, and the Trainer Gallery fills six of the ten spots. Alternate Arts and Pikachu cards drive the top of the market. To see how the next set compares, read our Silver Tempest Top 10, or look back at the Pokémon GO Top 5.
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FAQ
What is the most valuable card in Lost Origin?
The most valuable card in Lost Origin is the Giratina V Alternate Art (186/196). It's far ahead of the Aerodactyl V Alternate Art (180/196), which is second, and the Trainer Gallery Pikachu V (TG16/TG30), which is third.
What are the best cards in Lost Origin?
The best Lost Origin cards are the Giratina V Alternate Art, Aerodactyl V Alternate Art, Pikachu V, Pikachu VMAX, and the Trainer Gallery Gengar. Collectors also chase the rainbow Giratina VSTAR and the Charizard Trainer Gallery card.
What is the Lost Origin Trainer Gallery?
The Lost Origin Trainer Gallery is a 30-card subset numbered TG01 to TG30 and pulled from Lost Origin packs. It features Pokémon with their trainers in lifestyle-inspired art, and Pikachu, Gengar, and Charizard are the big hits.
What is the Lost Zone in Pokémon TCG?
The Lost Zone is a special area in the Pokémon TCG where cards are removed from the game for the rest of the match. Lost Origin is the set best known for it, and Giratina is its mascot.
How many cards are in Lost Origin?
Lost Origin has 196 cards in the main set and 217 with all the secret rares, plus 30 Trainer Gallery cards. It released on September 9, 2022. Track your progress with the Rare Candy master set tracker.
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