Rainbow Rare Pokémon cards weren’t actually a thing until the Sun & Moon era in 2017. There were a number of rainbow type holos, but a full on rainbow card took nearly 20 years to make.
But look at you now. Reading an article about some of the most expensive Rainbow Rare Pokémon cards ever released. Can’t say I blame you, they are pretty sweet.
This list will not be the most expensive ever sold, but rather a ranked list based on raw values of these cards. That said, PSA 10 average prices will also be included.
*Please also note that this article was updated on 4/29/2026. The Pokémon card market for these cards is beyond crazy right now and I expect there to still be a ton of movement in pricing. Please check your favorite app to get the most up to date pricing.*
Without further ado, let’s jump in!
#20 – Celebi & Venusaur GX #182
Raw: ~$80 | PSA 10: ~$300
#19 – Garchomp & Giratina GX #247
Raw: ~$85 | PSA 10: ~$385
#18 – Magikarp & Wailord GX #183
Raw: ~$90 | PSA 10: ~$470
#17 – Blastoise GX #218
Raw: ~$93 | PSA 10: ~$350
#16 – Gardevoir & Sylveon GX #225
Raw: ~$95 | PSA 10: ~$360
#15 – Dragonite GX #248
Raw: ~$100 | PSA 10: ~$560
#14 – Raichu & Alolan Raichu GX #241
Raw: ~$105 | PSA 10: ~$340
#13 – Slowpoke & Psyduck GX #239
Raw: ~$125 | PSA 10: ~$620
#12 – Pikachu VMAX #188
Raw: ~$130 | PSA 10: ~$370
#11 – Latias & Latios GX #190
Raw: ~$140 | PSA 10: ~$670
#10 – Reshiram & Zekrom GX #259
Raw: ~$150 | PSA 10: ~$600
#9 – Charizard VMAX #74
Raw: ~$155 | PSA 10: ~$350
#8 – Reshiram & Charizard GX #217
Raw: ~$160 | PSA 10: ~$600
#7 – Lugia GX #227
Raw: ~$180 | PSA 10: ~$1,520
#6 – Eevee & Snorlax GX #191
Raw: ~$195 | PSA 10: ~$900
#5 – Mimikyu GX #226
Raw: ~$200 | PSA 10: ~$930
#4 – Rayquaza GX #177
Raw: ~$205 | PSA 10: ~$1,450
#3 – Charizard GX #150
Raw: ~$275 | PSA 10: ~$5,400
#2 – Mewtwo & Mew GX #242
Raw: ~$305 | PSA 10: ~$1,040
#1 – Gengar & Mimikyu GX #186
Raw: ~$350 | PSA 10: ~$1,300
Summary
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