Hey Pokémon trainers and collectors! The Stellar Crown set, released on September 13, 2024, as part of the Scarlet & Violet series, plunges into Area Zero with over 170 cards, featuring Terapagos ex, Hydrapple ex, and Stellar Tera Pokémon ex like Cinderace ex and Galvantula ex. With new ACE SPEC cards and 30+ special illustrations, this set’s prices have deepened 10-15% since launch, with SIRs leading as collectors chase the underground lore 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 Stellar Crown’s enduring depth. Check our Pokémon TCG sets for more, or browse Pokémon cards for listings!
Why Stellar Crown Prices Are Trending Up
Stellar Crown’s Terastal theme and Area Zero lore have fueled steady appreciation, with the master set at ~$2,000. Prices rose 15% in Q4 2024 with Terapagos ex hype but stabilized at 7-11% monthly for SIRs. Full-art like Briar lead with 16% yearly gains, while ex like Galvantula ex 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:
- Squirtle #148 ($80.85)
Water illustration rare – Up 22% since September 2024; adorable SIR art with Terastal bubble, monthly +4%. - Bulbasaur #143 ($59.86)
Grass illustration rare – 18% growth; leafy SIR design, up from $50. - Terapagos ex #170 ($39.35)
Stellar Tera ex (310 HP, Tera Shift) – 15% appreciation; crystalline SIR art, +3% monthly. - Dachsbun ex #169 ($30.58)
Fairy ex (220 HP, Doughnut Dash) – 12% steady gains; cozy SIR, from $27. - Hydrapple ex #167 ($19.35)
Grass/Dragon ex (280 HP, Apple Acid) – 10% monthly; multi-headed SIR, up from $17. - Lacey #172 ($19.35)
Full-art Supporter – 8% rise; academy student pose, from $18. - Galvantula ex #168 ($16.82)
Electric ex (260 HP, Volt Switch) – 6% growth; webby SIR art, up from $15. - Briar #171 ($14.37)
Full-art Supporter – 5% consistent, from $13. - Area Zero Underdepths #174 ($11.52)
Stadium card – 4% appreciation; underground SIR, up from $11. - Terapagos ex #173 ($9.58)
Stellar Tera secret rare – 3% monthly; alternate crystalline art, from $9.
Price Behavior Trends
Stellar Crown prices peaked 15% in October 2024 with Terapagos ex hype but dipped 5% with reprints, stabilizing at 7-11% monthly for SIRs. Full-art like Lacey lead with 16% yearly gains, while ex like Hydrapple ex hold 9% monthly, per TCGPlayer. Expect 11% growth in 2025 with anniversary tie-ins.
Friendly Tips for Collectors
- Buy Rising: Snag Squirtle SIR ($80) now—up 22% monthly.
- Trade Smart: Swap bulk for Dachsbun ex SIR ($30) in communities.
- Hold Long: SIRs like Terapagos ex ($39) could double by 2026.
For more forecasts, visit our Pokémon TCG sets page.