Some of the best cards from the e-reader era of the Pokémon TCG have become icons among collectors, and the original 151 cards are well represented among the most expensive cards in Expedition, as you’ll find everything from starters to legendaries here.
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Because this is such an early set in the life of the Pokémon TCG, you won’t find any expensive full-art Trainer cards here, as the sole focus of this set is Pokémon. We’re going back to the days when Holo Rares and Secret Rares were the best cards you could get, long before the age of modern alternate-art cards like the Sword and Shield era.
Cards are rated according to their TCGPlayer
market price,
This is what you might
pay for a Near Mint
Copy of maps below.
Given their age and rarity
Selling prices vary greatly depending on condition,
So this is only a rough idea of the value of the card.
10 Typhlosion (Holo Rare) – $101.87
Hot start
We start off with this fiery Typhlosion artwork, which captures this starter Pokémon in a moment of menace. The fierce look in Typhlosion’s eyes is more terrifying than its scorching hot triple-digit price tag.
Fortunately, if you are just a fan of Typhlosion and do not care about the condition, this card can in HP condition (heavily used) relatively cheap, more in the $30 range than the $100 or so you’d have to pay for a clean copy.
9 Venusaur (Holo Rare) – $108.33
A playful piece of life
Venusaur very rarely gets ahead of a Fire-type starter, as it often competes with Charizard for some of the most valuable cards in Vintage sets like Gym Challenge. While Charizard is nowhere to be seen right now, Venusaur lags far behind its eternal rival.
Although Venusaur again plays second (or third) fiddle, it does boast some beautiful artwork of it playing with its Poké Ball – a wonderful moment in a style we’ve rarely seen. With such a beautiful design and color palette, this green Venusaur artwork is a perfect representation of this Pokémon.
8 Alakazam (Holo Rare) – $109.99
A very unusual representation
Alakazam is one of the most famous Pokémon of the first generation, as this Psychic-type dominated the early days with his powerful types and moves. Although this artwork gives Alakazam a slightly different look than the one we know today, the meditative pose is extremely familiar.
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Considering the price range of the other cards in Expedition, this card is relatively cheap, even costing $25 in damaged condition, which is in line with the price of some other, more valuable cards. Alakazam is one of the most expensive cards in Expedition.
7 Mew (Holo Rare) – $124.13
Floating up the charts
Mew, the first mythical legendary Pokémon, makes a name for itself in Expedition, as this beautiful artwork gets the ball rolling and its value increases to $125.
Mew’s position and pose offer plenty of room for
beautiful holo spot patterns
in the background, making this card even more collectible.
If you want to buy this card in near perfect condition, it might even cost you more than the market price suggests, because some sales reached more than $200, The upper limit for an earlier sale is around $400.
6 Gengar (Holo Rare) – $134.24
Evil but sweet
Gengar is one of the most popular Pokémon of the first generation in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, because the modern cards still have a high value.
This image gives Gengar an unusually friendly appearance, although his trademark grin might deter any desire to approach him. Given the height of Gengar’s popularity, it’s a bit surprising to see this card so low on the list of valuable Expedition cards.
5 Blastoise (Holo Rare) – $160.36
Emerging from the depths
Blastoise leaves Gengar far behind, outselling the wild Ghost-type by over $25, securing a lead among the best Expedition cards. Almost new copies are currently absolutely stable for 160 US dollars, and LP (lightly played) is not much cheaper, but you can get Blastoise for as little as $25 for a damaged copy.
This Blastoise card features a beautiful, misty image of the turtle Pokémon emerging from the water. This rare action shot shows Blastoise from a different angle than we’d normally expect, giving it plenty of eye candy.
4 Mewtwo (Holo Rare) – $170.08
A majestic Mewtwo pose
Mewtwo is another first generation Pokémon that boasts a lot of valuable cards, especially considering that the Base Set version is one of the most valuable cards in that set.
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The value of this card fluctuates wildly, as you can buy it for under $50 if you find it in HP condition, but that’s no surprise considering how difficult it is to find cards from this era that are still in great condition. While it’s not the most expensive Mewtwo card ever, this image might be the most majestic given Mewtwo’s pose.
3 Tyranitar (Holo Rare) – $191.00
Shine through the darkness
Tyranitar is another powerful and popular Pokémon from the first two generations of Pokémon that holds its own with a respectable podium finish.
While this list is dominated by cantonal classics, Tyranitar is only the second representative from Johto, which shows how much weight it has among collectors.
Similar to Mewtwo, Tyranitar can bought for about $50 if you want one in HP or worse condition, but to get a near mint copy, you’ll have to pay around $200, making this one of the most valuable Expedition cards.
2 Dragonite (Holo Rare) – $209.97
Dragonite’s Dragon Tales moment
Dragonite is already a bit silly compared to some of the more intimidating Pokémon like Tyranitar, but this artwork leans toward the sillier side of this dragon.
This card is difficult to find in ungraded, near-mint condition, so its market price is more volatile than some of the other cards on this list with higher sales volume.
Dragonite’s cheerful depiction makes this card popular with fans, collectors, and investors, as one of the most popular Canton Pokémon makes a big impression with this unique artwork.
1 Charizard (Holo Rare) – $619.99
Rising into the stratosphere
If a card were to rise well beyond the $200 mark and even surpass the incredible $500, then Charizard would be the only Pokémon that have such an incredibly high value.
If you collect an Expedition Master Set, don’t be put off by this high price, as you can buy this card for around $200 if you don’t mind the wear and tear. If you can accept a damaged copy, you may be able to find one for around $100.
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