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The Unova region debuted during the Black & White era of the Pokemon TCG, and featured 156 new Pokemon added to an already impressive roster. Alongside these Pokemon, new trainers also joined the fray, with a now-iconic character named N leading the way for non-Pokemon.
Unovan Pokemon continue to maintain their prominence in the Pokemon TCG thanks to valuable sets like Japan’s White Flare and Black Bolt. While the introduction of these new sets will shake things up, it will take time for their prices to settle. While you wait for the dust to clear on those cards, here are some of the most expensive Unovan cards ever.
Cards are ordered according to their TCGplayer market price. Any cards without a market price were not included. Only cards featuring Pokemon and trainers who debuted in the Unova region are included. Cards featuring trainers not originally from Unova were excluded.
8 N: Noble Victories (Full Art) – $157.08
That's Natural Harmonia Gropius To You
N makes a splash as one of the most valuable full art trainers of all time, and one of the most memorable characters in the entire Pokemon series. His single-letter nickname made him easy to remember, and it was probably a better choice than leaving his full name, Natural Harmonia Gropius, as the sole way to identify the character.
Aside from his epic name, N’s trademark green hairstyle makes him one of the few characters who use this color in their design, further differentiating him from his peers. While this card used to be much more valuable, N’s popularity is likely to keep him among the best cards from Unova.
7 Victini EX: Plasma Storm (Full Art) – $161.05
Living Up To The Myth
Victini carries the torch for the Pokemon side of the best cards from Unova, as this Mythical Pokemon stands out thanks to its incredibly bright color scheme, and the epic combination of a fierce pose and fiery background makes this card pop, easily standing out from the rest.
Unfortunately, Victini is probably the least represented Pokemon of any on this list, as this Pokemon doesn’t have as many different cards as you might think. When compared to Reshiram and Zekrom, Victini’s roster of valuable cards is much more modest.
6 Reshiram & Charizard GX: Unbroken Bonds (Secret Rare) – $163.62
A Different Look
Speaking of the premier Legendary Pokemon from Unova, Reshiram appears alongside Charizard as these two Fire-type dragons combine to form an epic back-to-back pose in this Rainbow Secret Rare.
While Rainbow Secret Rare cards are usually regarded as less appealing than their standard full-art peers, the most valuable cards from the Sun & Moon era often buck the trend. With Reshiram and Charizard’s combined popularity, this card will continue to maintain its value.
5 Reshiram & Charizard GX: SM Promos (Full Art) – $166.02
A Fiery Battle
Speaking of Reshiram and Charizard, they appear together again in another Sun & Moon era card, this time as one of the most valuable promos from the era. This card, and others from this generation and onward, prove that the best Unovan Pokemon continued to receive impressive cards after their debut.
Outside of Black & White, several of the most valuable Unovan Pokemon appear in the Sun & Moon era, thanks in part to the ever-growing popularity of sets like Team Up and Unbroken Bonds. This card’s rise is only just beginning.
4 Iris: Plasma Blast (Full Art) – $172.79
A Rising Champion
You might not remember Iris if you didn’t play the games, but this young girl is far stronger than you might imagine, as the crowned champion of the Unova region, defeating Alder. While her accomplishments are secondary to her adorable princess outfit, Iris backs up her grandiose appearance with impressive battling skills.
While Iris isn’t as famous as a character like N, this card art captures arguably her coolest outfit ever, and gives her a presence worthy of a champion.
3 Reshiram: Legendary Treasures (Full Art Secret Rare) – $205.22
Worth Its Weight
If you don’t love the color gold, then this Reshiram from Legendary Treasures is likely to make you question how in the world this card is so valuable. Aside from the unique but divisive color scheme, this card stands out as the rarest in the set, sharing its rarity distinction with only one other card: Zekrom.
This card introduced a new era to the Pokemon TCG, as cards weren’t usually given such aggressive color schemes. Regardless of the incredibly unusual distinctions, Reshiram’s popularity will ensure that its cards remain among the most valuable from Unova.
2 Greninja & Zoroark GX: Unbroken Bonds (Alternate Full Art) – $216.68
Bro Thinks He's On The Team
Charizard wasn’t the only Pokemon from outside the Unova region to appear alongside a friend from the region, as Greninja latches onto the Dark-type, Zoroark. Zoroark is easily one of the most popular Dark-type Pokemon ever, and Greninja’s secondary connection to the typing is strong enough to make this a pairing.
Each Pokemon has sneaky, ninja-like qualities, which seem to be enough to justify them both appearing here. While Zoroark takes somewhat of a backseat role here, this card is also Zoroark’s best, marking it as one of the most valuable Unovan Pokemon.
1 Reshiram & Zekrom GX: Cosmic Eclipse (Full Art) – $331.00
The Deserving Duo
While this isn’t a valuable card from the Black & White era, it captures the two most iconic Unovan Legendary Pokemon and the most popular trainer on one card. If you want to see the best Pokemon and trainers from Unova on one card, then this is the perfect choice for you.
Zekrom and Reshiram share a perfectly equal amount of the card’s art, and N’s position in the foreground could be one of the most epic JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure-esque poses ever used on Pokemon card.
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