IGN lists highest-value Pokémon TCG cards of 2026 so far, led by two cards above $1,000

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  These Are the Most Expensive Pokémon TCG Chase Cards of 2026 So Far — $1,000 Pikachu Cards and Ascended Heroes Dominating This Year
  published 14d agoseen 25h ago

• market_price:Pikachu ex 276/217reported

  $1,070.24

  “this SIR Pikachu ex is currently worth $1070.24 market value at TCGplayer”source

• market_price:Mega Gengar ex 284/217reported

  $1,066.64

  “SIR Mega Gengar ex - 284/217 is worth over $1000 in 2026. Say that again? $1066.64 at the time of publication”source

• market_price:Mega Dragonite ex 290/217reported

  $695.71

  “Mega Dragonite ex - 290/2173$695.71 at TCGplayer”source

• market_price:Celebratory Fanfare 028reported

  $685.24

  “Ace TrainerCelebratory Fanfare - 0283$685.24 at TCGplayer”source

• market_price:Mega Charizard Y ex 294/217reported

  $410.43

  “Sitting at $410.43 market price, Mega Charizard Y has been notably absent from other Mega Evolution Series releases”source

• market_price:Pikachu ex 277/217reported

  $369.06

  “Pikachu ex - 277/2172$369.06 at TCGplayer”source

• market_price:Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 281/217reported

  $351.29

  “Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex is currently boasting a $350+ market value on the resale market.”source

• market_price:Mega Dragonite ex 295/217reported

  $247.59

  “Mega Dragonite ex - 295/2172$247.59 at TCGplayer”source

• market_price:Mega Darkrai ex 116/084reported

  $213.78

  “Mega Darkrai ex - 116/0843$213.78 at TCGplayer”source

• market_price:Mega Greninja ex 116/086reported

  $205.95

  “Mega Greninja ex is now holding strong and hovering at around $205.95 market value at TCGplayer”source

• set_card_count:Ascended Heroesreported

  295 cards

  “how many cards it packs into it as well (295 in total)”source

• price_sourcereported

  TCGplayer market values

  “this data is primarily sourced from our friends at TCGplayer”source

• distribution:Celebratory Fanfarereported

  Ace Trainer promo sent in January 2026 to players earning at least 200 Championship Points in the 2025 season

  “Those who earned at least 200 Championship Points during the 2025 season were awarded the Ace Trainer status, and sent this copy of Celebratory Fanfare in January 2026.”source

• upcoming_setsreported

  Delta Reign and 30th Anniversary Celebration are still to release

  “We'll continue to update this article with new data once it becomes available after the Delta Reign and 30th Anniversary Celebration sets are out as well.”source