Pokémon trainer cards weren’t always as popular as they are today. In the original vintage sets, there actually weren’t any trainer cards that were worth collecting. Nowadays though Pokémon trainer cards, especially Japanese ones, have both a massive collector following and some incredible prices to go with it.
Don’t get me wrong, the Most Expensive Full Art English Trainer cards are nothing to scoff at. That said, the Japanese Full Art Trainer list below are in a completely different league. They even compete with the incredibly pricey Pikachu list,
There are a handful of cards that are on both the English and Japanese lists. In every single example though, the Japanese cards out-price the English version.
*Please note that this article was updated in July of 2025 and card prices may have changed since then. Check out the most recent comps of the cards to get the most accurate price!*
Enough talk though, let’s get to it!
#21 – Olivia #53/SM-P
Raw: ~$100 | PSA 10: ~$250
Coming in first on our Japanese list is a Japanese Promo, Olivia #53. Olivia actually wouldn’t have made this list if it was made a month earlier as it spiked from ~$60 in May 2025 to more than $100 in June!
While I can’t speak to the recent price increase, it may be worth picking up before it jumps again! If you like the card but the Japanese version is a bit pricey, you can grab the English version of Olivia for about $10-$20.
#20 – Green’s Exploration #61
Raw: ~$115 | PSA 10: ~$320
Coming in second on the list Green’s Exploration, which is also a contender on the English list. While the English version is close at $90 though, the Japanese version out-prices it slightly at about $115 on average as of writing this article.
There has been quite a bit of fluctuation with this card as it spiked in October of 2023 at $325 raw value and now finds itself significantly less than that. May be a good sign to add it to the binder now!
#19 – Blue’s Tactics #193
Raw: ~$125 | PSA 10: ~$335
At #19 is a Blues Tactics from a Japanese exclusive set, the Japanese Tag All Stars set. There is a Blue’s Tactics Full Art English card, but it isn’t nearly as cool as this one. It is more affordable though if you’re into that kind of thing.
Unlike the card above, Blue’s Tactics has been as low as $55 on average and is close to its peak now at around $125 on average. Now the real question is, do you try to pick it up now or wait to see if the price dips once again? The choice is yours.
#18 – Skyla #76
Raw: ~$140 | PSA 10: ~$2,250
At #18 on our Japanese list is actually a very strong contender on our English Full Art list. Where that falls at #9 there though, it is obviously not that high here. Interestingly though, the Japanese raw pricing still barely edges out the English one.
There more noteworthy point though is that the PSA 10 version of the Japanese Skyla is MILES behind the PSA 10 version in English. You’ll find that is quite common in English vs Japanese cards in general due to the quality among other factors.
That said, the Japanese PSA 10 Skyla #76 is still #4 in its PSA 10 value due to it being one of the older Full Art Trainer cards on the list.
#17 – Red’s Challenge #201
Raw: ~$160 | PSA 10: ~$360
Next up on the list is Red’s Challenge #201, which is (maybe unfortunately) yet another Japanese exclusive. Like the Blue’s Tactics above, it is a tribute to the original Pokémon games. Take note that “Blue’s Tactics” above has a Charmander where “Reds Challenge” sports Bulbasaur.
Also note that both of these cards have a much more action oriented feel than a lot of others on the list which makes them even cooler than they might have already been. It stands to reason then if you have one, then you most certainly need the other.
#16 -Misty & Lorelei #191
Raw: ~$170 | PSA 10: ~$400
At #16 is the only duo we have on the list, Misty & Lorelei #191. And if that is a bummer for you, I’m sorry to say that it is also another Japanese exclusive Full Art Trainer. So if you want this card, you will have to pay a pretty penny for it.
Some good news for those who have it though, its price has steadily increased since October 2024, where it sold for on average $100. Over the last 9+ months though, it has continued to grow into a $175 card. Only time will tell where this card ends up!
#15 – Pokémon Center Lady #69/S-P
Raw: ~$170 | PSA 10: ~$190
The Pokémon Center Lady is yet another Japanese promo card rather than a matching Japanese set. This time, the Japanese version comes with a unique stamp that you will not find in the English version. Fortunately this time around, the English version is much more affordable than the Japanese one at around $20.
Even more interesting is that a PSA 10 version of the Japanese Pokémon Center Lady #69 is unbelievably close in price to a raw version. This card seems to grade well as it has over 3,200+ PSA 10 copies and substantially less PSA 9s, which only have 563.
If you are looking at buying this card, a PSA 10 or BGS 9.5 would only be a slight price increase from it’s raw form.
#14 – Lana #118
Raw: ~$200 | PSA 10: ~$2,230
Next up is Lana #118 from the Pokémon Japanese GX Battle Boost set. And unlike most other cards on this list, Lana takes a far more simple character design. Where others have intricate background coloring and are far more lifelike, Lana…. is not. But while that may be the case, it certainly doesn’t take away from its impressive standing on the list.
Also unlike other cards on this list , the Lana #118 has dropped tremendously in value since its peak at $750 raw in August of 2023! Interestingly, two other cards from the same set and also on this list have held very steady in price.
From the data though, Lana #118 is far harder to grade highly than most other cards as there are 500+ PSA 10 versions and nearly 1000+ PSA 9’s. For most Japanese cards (like the Pokémon Center Lady above) there are more PSA 10’s than any other grade. Certainly not the case here as there are almost as many PSA 8’s as PSA 10’s.
Based purely on PSA 10 sold values, the Lana #118 would be the 5th most expensive Japanese Full Art Trainer on the list. If you’re not looking to spend that much, there is once again a much cheaper English version available.
#13 – Cynthia #153
Raw: ~$225 | PSA 10: ~$430
At #12 on the list is Cynthia #153. Where Cynthia made 3 appearances on the English Full Art Trainer List though, this will be (spoiler alert) one of two appearances on the Japanese list.
The Cynthia #153 does have an English counterpart, this time being much more expensive, around $150. The Japanese Cynthia though has held a pretty steady price over the past few years, peaking though at nearly $400!
#12 – Lillie’s Full Force #68
Raw: ~$230 | PSA 10: ~$445
At #12 is Lillie’s Full Force. And wouldn’t you know it, there is another English version available. Unfortunately though, (or fortunately if you have it), the English version still sits well above $100 also.
While the English version is cheaper, most people do agree that Japanese Pokémon cards both look better and are higher quality. Ultimately though, the choice is yours if you pick one up or just admire from a distance.
#11 – Green’s Exploration #196
Raw: ~$250 | PSA 10: ~$645
At #11 is the third tribute to the OG Pokémon games in the form of Green’s Exploration. Much like the Red’s Challenge and Blue’s Tactics above, Green’s Exploration sports another original starter, Squirtle .
Also like the other tributes, the Green’s Exploration #196 is a Japanese Exclusive. If you’re a fan of the original games and starter Pokémon, these three are a must for any collection!
#10 – Skyla #164/XY-P
Raw: ~$245 | PSA 10: ~$560
Coming in at #10 is our final Skyla appearance on the list, the Skyla #164 XY-P. While a few other cards had drops, none quite fell like this one.
The Skyla #164 had immediate appeal and hype, which shot the raw price up to nearly $1500 around September of 2023! It was not limited quantity though, and PSA 10s became plentiful, sitting currently at over 1400 copies graded. The price fell drastically, though to a still respectable $200+.
Like the card and not the price? Fear not, the English version of Skyla sits at a much more reasonable ~$40.
#9 – Cynthia #70
Raw: ~$280 | PSA 10: ~$900
At #9 is our final Cynthia of the list, this time from the Japanese Ultra Moon set. This Cynthia also has stayed relatively steady in price and holds a very strong PSA 10 price as well.
The English version of this card is once again very pricey, still at over $200 and coming in at #4 on the English list.
#8 – Rosa #67
Raw: ~$290 | PSA 10: ~$550
Next up we have Rosa #67 from the Japanese Dream League set. It currently barely beats out Lillie’s Full Force for the most expensive card in the entire set.
Depending on your collection interests, Rosa does have an English version that does also sit above a $200 raw value. The Japanese version has held steady now despite dropping from its peak while the English version has been steadily rising in value.
If you had to take one, which would you choose?
#7 – Erika’s Hospitality #190
Raw: ~$400 | PSA 10: ~$955
Erika’s Hospitality is yet another card on our Japanese list from the Japanese Tag All Stars set. That means that this card unfortunately does not have an English counterpart. If you want it then, you will have to shell out some serious dollars to pick it up.
The good news is that it is quite a bit cheaper than it was at its height, costing $750+ raw in November of 2023. That’s…. better?
If you’re hankering for an Erika card, hopefully all of these options will suffice.
#6 – Lusamine #55
Raw: ~$450 | PSA 10: ~$1,000
The Lusamine #55 is an absolute stand-out in it’s set, the Japanese Ultradimensional Beasts. Where it sits at ~$450, the next most expensive card in the set costs a measly $50.
Even the English version of this card can be picked up for about $20. The pull rates for the Japanese version ultimately made this a stand-out card with no signs of changing.
#5 – Sightseer #192
Raw: ~$490 | PSA 10: ~$1,345
As we break into the top 5, we have the most expensive card from the Japanese Tag All Stars set, Sightseer #192. This card is a Japanese exclusive with no other full art versions at all, across both Japanese and English.
If you want to enjoy this card then, it will either have to be picked up for a pretty penny or enjoyed from a distance. The closest I can get you to it is a cheap and not nearly as appealing version. Happy hunting out there.
#4 – Lillie #66
Raw: ~$500 | PSA 10: ~$5,620
At #4 is another Lillie, this time from the Japanese Collection Moon set. While its raw form sits at #4, it’s PSA 10 value sits at #2 on the entire list. Despite there being nearly 1000 PSA 10’s as of writing this article, the Lillis #66 has held an incredibly strong price across both raw and PSA 10 versions.
And good news for those with a tighter wallet, the English version can be picked up for about 1/10th of the Japanese versions value. Something for everyone!
#3 -Lusamine #120
Raw: ~$520 | PSA 10: ~$1,300
At #3 is Lusamine’s 2nd and final appearance on the Japanese list. This particular Lusamine is our second (but not final) from the Japanese GX Battle Boost set.
Since release, the Lusamine #120 has had some serious value and stayed incredibly flat over the past 2 years. On top of that, it looks to be a much tougher PSA 10 grade as there are nearly 800 PSA 8’s, 975+ PSA 9’s, and only 760 PSA 10’s.
There is an English version of this Lusamine as well, but it will still likely cost you north of $100.
#2 -Alola Friends #401/SM-P
Raw: ~$1,725 | PSA 10: ~$3,000
Our #2 on the list is an interesting one. The Alola Friends #401 has no English counterpart and could only be obtained by purchasing a full sealed box of Tag All Stars from Pokémon Center Online in Japan. If you didn’t get it then, you won’t be able to find it in a pack anywhere.
The raw value of this card actually spiked at more than $5,000 in January of 2024! Since then though it has decreased to a still ridiculously impressive $1,700+. Congrats to all those who happened to get their hands on one!
#1 – Lillie #119
Raw: ~$2,900 | PSA 10: ~$9,170
At #1 on the most expensive Japanese Full Art Trainer card list is the Lillie #119. Interestingly, the exact same Lillie is also the most expensive full art English trainer card. Where the English version sits at a measly ~$400 and ~$1700 PSA 10, the Japanese Lillie towers above all other cards in both lists.
The Japanese Lillie is a perfect combination of rarity and popularity, making its pricing incredibly consistent for the past 3 years +. Many who collect and are interested in using Pokémon cards as an investment would consider this card a “Blue Chip” because of that.
That said, it would take a seriously pretty penny to pick up this card at this point. Guess what most of us can do is just admire it from afar.
Summary
While there are a lot of Pokémon full art trainers that cross over between both Japanese and English versions, the Japanese Full Arts take the cake across the board.
The Japanese Full Art Trainers are more expensive, are better quality, and have more unique Japanese only releases. If you’re trying to pick up these from the most expensive list though, you are going to have to shell out some serious cash.
Hopefully you found this article both interesting and insightful. If you have any questions or feel I missed anything, feel free to send me an email at info@pokecardguy.com!
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