Hey Pokémon trainers and collectors! The Journey Together set, released on March 28, 2025, as part of the Scarlet & Violet series, is a nostalgic adventure with 190+ cards, reintroducing Trainer’s Pokémon like N’s Zoroark ex and Lillie’s Clefairy ex. Featuring 16 Pokémon ex, 11 illustration rares, and 3 hyper rare gold cards, this set’s prices have warmed up 10-15% since launch, with SIRs leading as collectors chase the emotional bonds and meta staples. At CardChill.com, we’re thrilled to share the top 10 valuable cards based on November 2025 TCGPlayer data, including price behavior. Whether you’re deck-building or curating, these trends highlight Journey Together’s heartfelt value. Check our Pokémon TCG sets for more, or browse Pokémon cards for listings!
Why Journey Together Prices Are Trending Up
Journey Together’s Trainer-Pokémon synergy and evolution chains have fueled steady appreciation, with the master set at ~$2,200. Prices rose 18% in Q2 2025 with Clefairy ex hype but stabilized at 7-11% monthly for SIRs. Hyper rares like Salamence ex lead with 16% yearly gains, while full-art Supporters like Iono hold 9% monthly, per TCGPlayer. Expect 11% growth in 2025 with anniversary tie-ins.
Top 10 Valuable Cards & Price Behavior
Based on raw market prices (November 2025), here’s the ranking with trends since release:
- Lillie’s Clefairy ex SIR #184 ($156.40)
Fairy ex (240 HP, Moonblast) – Up 22% since March 2025; charming Alolan SIR art captivates, monthly +4%. - Salamence ex SIR #187 ($79.93)
Dragon ex (310 HP, Dragon Rush) – 18% growth; majestic SIR with wingspread, up from $67. - N’s Zoroark ex SIR #185 ($57.13)
Dark ex (280 HP, Night Daze) – 14% appreciation; shadowy SIR art, +3% monthly. - Iono’s Bellibolt ex SIR #183 ($53.28)
Electric ex (270 HP, Thunderclap) – 12% steady gains; electric SIR, from $47. - Hop’s Zacian ex SIR #186 ($39.03)
Steel ex (290 HP, Brave Blade) – 10% monthly; heroic SIR, up from $35. - Volcanion SIR #182 ($26.48)
Fire/Water illustration rare – 8% rise; explosive SIR art, from $24. - Articuno SIR #161 ($23.88)
Ice/Flying illustration rare – 6% growth; icy SIR, up from $22. - Wailord SIR #162 ($19.24)
Water illustration rare – 5% consistent, from $18. - N’s Zoroark ex SIR #189 ($17.22)
Dark secret rare – 4% monthly; alternate shadowy art, from $16. - Iono’s Bellibolt ex SIR #188 ($16.65)
Electric secret rare – 3% appreciation; alternate electric art, up from $15.
Price Behavior Trends
Journey Together prices peaked 18% in April 2025 with Clefairy ex hype but dipped 4% with reprints, stabilizing at 7-11% monthly for SIRs. Hyper rares like Salamence ex lead with 16% yearly gains, while full-art Supporters like Iono hold 9% monthly, per TCGPlayer. Expect 11% growth in 2025 with anniversary tie-ins.
Friendly Tips for Collectors
- Buy Rising: Snag N’s Zoroark ex SIR ($57) now—up 14% monthly.
- Trade Smart: Swap bulk for Hop’s Zacian ex SIR ($39) in communities.
- Hold Long: SIRs like Lillie’s Clefairy ex ($156) could double by 2026.
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