The Most Expensive Pokémon Cards From the 30th Anniversary Set

Whenever The Pokémon Company hits a decade milestone, the hobby braces for impact. We saw it in 2016 with the 20th Anniversary Generations and Evolutions sets, and again in 2021 with the nostalgia-heavy 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Now, the 30th Anniversary release has officially arrived, bringing a mix of ultra-rare Secret Rares, high-concept "Futuristic" rarities, and classic reprints.

As with any major anniversary release, initial secondary market prices have been wild. Now that the set is out and initial opening waves have settled, here is a breakdown of the most valuable cards from the set, the current market prices, and a crucial lesson in pre-release hype.