The latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Battle Partners, has taken the community by storm, with collectors and players scrambling to get their hands on the most sought-after cards. However, a significant misprint on Gold N’s Zoroark ex has driven prices to unexpected heights. Let's dive into the most valuable cards from the set and the impact of this shocking error.
(Source: PokéBeach)
Top 10 Most Valuable Cards from Battle Partners
Based on auction prices as of January 24, 2025, these are the most expensive cards in the set:
| Rank | Card Name | Rarity | Estimated Value (JPY) | Estimated Value (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lillie’s Clefairy ex | Special Illustration Rare (SIR) | ¥58,000 | £309.33 |
| 2 | Iono’s Bellibolt ex | Special Illustration Rare (SIR) | ¥31,000 | £165.33 |
| 3 | N’s Zoroark ex | Special Illustration Rare (SIR) | ¥16,000 | £85.33 |
| 4 | Iono’s Bellibolt ex | Gold | ¥11,000 | £58.67 |
| 5 | Hop’s Zacian ex | Special Illustration Rare (SIR) | ¥7,200 | £38.40 |
| 6 | Salamence ex | Special Illustration Rare (SIR) | ¥6,000 | £32.00 |
| 7 | N’s Zoroark ex | Gold | ¥5,800 | £30.93 |
| 8 | Iris’s Fighting Spirit | Full Art (FA) | ¥5,200 | £27.73 |
| 9 | Lillie’s Clefairy ex | Full Art (FA) | ¥4,500 | £24.00 |
| 10 | Volcanion ex | Special Illustration Rare (SIR) | ¥4,300 | £22.93 |
Gold N’s Zoroark ex: A Major Misprint Sends Prices Soaring
A significant printing error has been discovered in Battle Partners—the Gold N’s Zoroark ex mistakenly features the Special Illustration Rare (SIR) texture instead of the expected Gold card texture.
Impact on the Market:
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The misprint version of Gold N’s Zoroark ex is currently selling for a staggering ¥80,000 (£426.67), making it the most valuable card in the set.
- Standard versions of the card remain at ¥5,800 (£30.93), but collectors are primarily chasing the misprinted versions.
Competitive Value: N’s Zoroark ex Leads the Charge
Among Double Rares (RR), N’s Zoroark ex is proving to be the most valuable card due to its strong competitive viability in the Pokémon TCG meta.
| Rank | Card Name | Estimated Value (JPY) | Estimated Value (GBP) |
| 1 | N’s Zoroark ex | ¥1,080 | £5.76 |
| 2 | Hop’s Zacian ex | ¥980 | £5.23 |
| 3 | Lillie’s Clefairy ex | ¥780 | £4.16 |
| 4 | Iono’s Bellibolt ex | ¥780 | £4.16 |
| 5 | Mamoswine ex | ¥200 | £1.07 |
| - | Volcanion/Salamence/Dudunsparce ex | ¥100 | £0.53 |
Conclusion: What This Means for Collectors & Players
The Battle Partners set has introduced an exciting lineup of high-value cards, with Trainer-themed Pokémon cards dominating the market. The unexpected misprint of Gold N’s Zoroark ex has created a chase card that is currently the most expensive in the set.
Key Takeaways for Collectors & Investors:
✅ Lillie’s Clefairy ex remains the highest-valued chase card.
✅ Gold N’s Zoroark ex (Misprint) is now the most expensive and rarest card from the set.
✅ Competitive players should watch N’s Zoroark ex, as its meta relevance keeps its price high.
✅ Hop’s Pokémon continue to rank among the least desirable in the set.
As the market stabilizes, we may see fluctuations in these prices. Stay tuned for more Pokémon TCG updates right here on Collector’s Edge!
(Source: PokéBeach)
