Best Pokemon Cards for New Year 2023

Published : 15/12/2022

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Since October of 1996, the world of trading card collection would never be the same again. When Pokemon cards entered into the picture, both trading card collectors and fans of the anime series were introduced to something that would change their passion for fun “forever.”

The Pokemon Trading Card Game or Pokemon TCG is one of the most popular collectable trading card fad in Australia and around the world. It is currently topping the charts of collectable card games among mass channels and overall rankings (according to ICv2 – The Business of Geek Culture).

Pokemon has truly conquered the hearts of anime fans and trading collectors. With more and more expansion cards, booster packs, and accessories being released regularly, game experts don’t see the trend slowing down soon. We couldn’t agree more!

Rare Pokemon Cards

For many trading card collectors, finding the rarest collectable cards is a rewarding experience reserved for those who really exert effort in looking for one. It’s like doing a treasure hunt – but for trading cards. This goes true for Pokemon card collectors!

So how do you know if what you have in your collection are rare Pokemon cards? Award-winning senior editor, producer for IGN and Pokemon expert, Joshua Yehl, has this tip…

“The black symbol in the bottom corner of a Pokemon card denotes its rarity: a circle is common, a diamond is uncommon, and a star is rare. Traditionally the star is black, but a card with a star of an alternate colour such as white or gold means it's ultra rare.”

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As a treat for our followers and customers who are Pokemon trading card collectors themselves, we’re bringing you a list of the latest and best-selling Pokemon cards and accessories.

VMAX Pokemon Cards

So what is Pokemon VMAX? Pokemon VMAX is a “rule box” Pokemon card type that represents the Pokemon Dynamax and Gigantamax. VMAX is the new model for the Pokemon TCG Sword and Shield expansion that is now turning the heads of PTCG players upside down! Cards of the VMAX genre are becoming the powerhouses because of their high health bars and strong attacks. Due to Pokemon VMAX’s very powerful format, a single VMAX card becomes what they call a “boss monster,” making any player who doesn’t have one go through thick and thin if they want to win the game.

Check out our top selling Pokemon VMAX cards!

1. Pokemon TCG Urshifu VMAX League Battle Deck

Choose your moment and strike with raw power, or strike a thousand times—each hit bringing you one step closer to victory! Single Strike Urshifu VMAX or Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX is yours in a powerful, League-ready deck for skilled Trainers and Pokemon TCG players.

2. Pokemon TCG Mew VMAX League Battle Deck

With a slew of cards including premium foil cards and a well-tuned set of Pokemon and Trainer cards, the Mew VMAX League Battle Deck features one of the most popular Pokemon of the Kanto region with the entire power of the Fusion Strike engine behind it.

Pokemon Elite Trainer Box

Pokemon Elite Trainer Boxes are a great way to get started with your exciting new expansion cards! An Elite Trainer Box contains a variety of Pokemon gameplay items such as packs and decks that you can use to get ahead on the battle. It also includes accessories like dice, card sleeves, rule books, and code cards. The Pokemon Elite Trainer Box is basically a collector’s box to hold everything; it also has dividers inside to keep your collection organised.

Check out our top selling Pokemon Elite Trainer Boxes!

3. Pokemon GO Elite Trainer Box

Gear up for battle like never before as Pokemon GO meets the Pokemon Trading Card Game! This Elite Trainer Box includes plenty of useful items for playing Pokemon TCG. There are 65 card sleeves featuring Mewtwo to keep your deck in good condition, 45 Energy cards to power up your team, damage-counter dice and a coin-flip die, acrylic condition and VSTAR markers, and a player's guide to the Pokemon GO expansion.

4. Pokemon TCG Sword & Shield Lost Origin Elite Trainer Box

Get lost in the abyss and into the zone with a set of new Pokemon booster packs and accessories! The Sword & Shield Lost Origin Elite Trainer Box features everything you need to navigate the depths of the Pokemon TCG including 8 booster packs, 45 Energy cards, 6 damage-counter dice, one coin-flip die, 2 acrylic condition markers, and one acrylic VSTAR marker.

Pokemon Cards Australia

PTCG is a very popular trading card game among Aussies! If you’re a Pokemon Trading Card Gamer and you live in Australia, make sure your collection includes any of these popular Pokemon cards that are raving many Australian PTCG players today.

5. Pokemon TCG Celebrations Premium Figure Collection Pikachu VMAX

The ever-popular Pikachu is charged up and ready to take on the world – in the Pokemon TCG Celebrations Premium Figure Collection Pikachu VMAX set. This collection includes an enormous and impressively sculpted commemorative figure of Gigantamax Pikachu, which will make an awesome display piece. Set includes 2 promo cards featuring the beloved Pokemon: Pikachu V and Pikachu VMAX!

6. Pokemon TCG Professor Juniper Premium Tournament Collection

The first thrilling step on the journey to becoming a Pokemon Trainer in the Unova region is a visit to Professor Juniper. Leverage the professor's expertise and support! A full set of the Professor's Research Supporter card featuring Professor Juniper, a protective deck box, card sleeves, coin, and more tournament-ready accessories are all included. You'll also find 7 PTCG booster packs and a code that unlocks a full set of the Professor's Research in the Pokemon TCG Online or Pokemon TCG Live!

7. Pokemon TCG Sword & Shield Ultra-Premium Collection Charizard

Now you can take your game even further with help from a hotshot who puts all that power to good use: Charizard turns up the heat in this ultra-premium collection, appearing on 3 beautiful promo cards with etched foil treatments that are sure to intimidate your opponents!

Pokemon Cards on Sale

Looking for Pokemon cards for sale at discounted prices? You have come to the right place – Mr Toys offers PTCG enthusiasts the best Pokemon cards on sale! If you want to beef up your Pokemon card collection and become the top-notch player in your Pokemon game battles, but you’re short on budget, these Pokemon cards on sale will likely live up to your expectation.

8. Pokemon TCG Pokemon GO Special Collection

The 3 teams from Pokemon GO come to the Pokemon Trading Card Game with a trio of Pokemon GO Special Collections. Choose from Team Instinct, Team Mystic, or Team Valor—or collect all 3! Each set includes a full-art foil promo card featuring the leader of each team: Spark for Team Instinct, Blanche for Team Mystic, and Candela for Team Valor.

9. Pokemon TCG Hidden Potential Tin

Unlock the strength of your Pokemon TCG collection with the powerful Pokemon V in the Hidden Potential Tins! Choose the ghostly trickster Rotom V, the unflinchingly loyal Gallade V, or the fear inspiring Giratina V as a playable foil promo card—and find even more Pokemon and Trainer cards in a handful of booster packs filled with surprises. After your game, display your tin proudly or use it to keep your collection safely stored away!

10. Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar

Get in the holiday spirit with a Pokemon present every day! There's no better way to enjoy the Season than to celebrate it daily with some of your favourite Pokemon. From fan favourites like Pikachu and Lapras to the gift-toting Delibird, you will find a parade of Pokemon fun, booster packs, and other surprises in this Holiday Calendar. There's a new item to uncover each day!

Announcing the All-New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Discover the new Pokemon – Scarlet and Violet! Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will bring many never-before-seen Pokemon waiting to meet you. They usher in a new generation of Pokemon, as Trainers embarked on their treasure hunt through the Paldea region. The Pokemon Trading Card Game follows suit, taking its own next step in the upcoming Scarlet & Violet Series with adjustments to card aesthetic, pack contents, and more!

Coming soon to Mr Toys!