Top Valued Cards from “Black Bolt” and “White Flare” – Victini Leads the Pack!

Top Valued Cards from “Black Bolt” and “White Flare” – Victini Leads the Pack!

Two weeks after the Japanese release of Black Bolt and White Flare, the dust has begun to settle on these massive sets. Now, with early sales trends from the secondary market available, we’re getting a clearer picture of which cards are commanding the most value—and, by extension, fan attention.

Most Valuable Secret Rares

Here are the highest-valued secret rares so far:

  • Zekrom ex (BWR) & Reshiram ex (BWR): ¥46,800 (~$321)

  • Zekrom ex (SIR) & Reshiram ex (SIR): ¥23,800 (~$163)

  • Hilda (SIR): ¥14,800 (~$101)

  • N’s Plot (SIR): ¥8,480 (~$58)

  • Hydreigon ex (SIR): ¥4,480 (~$31)

  • Kyurem ex (SIR): ¥4,280 (~$29)

  • Serperior ex / Meloetta ex (SIR): ¥3,480 (~$24)

  • Genesect ex / Jellicent ex (SIR): ¥2,980 (~$20)

  • Hilda (Full Art): ¥2,780 (~$19)

  • Keldeo ex (SIR): ¥2,480 (~$17)

  • Whimsicott ex (SIR): ¥1,980 (~$14)

  • Excadrill ex (SIR): ¥1,380 (~$9)

  • Bouffalant ex (SIR): ¥1,080 (~$7)

Reverse Holos & Illustration Rares

Reverse Master Balls are generally going for ¥780–¥980 ($5–$7), but five stand out:

  • Victini: ¥3,480 (~$24)

  • Chandelure: ¥1,780 (~$12)

  • Tynamo: ¥1,480 (~$10)

  • Frillish: ¥1,380 (~$9)

  • Eelektrik: ¥1,280 (~$9)

Reverse Poke Balls are far more common, typically under ¥300 ($2).

Illustration Rares mostly range from ¥480–¥680 ($3–$5), with a few exceptions:

  • Victini: ¥2,480 (~$17)

  • Zoroark: ¥1,780 (~$12)

  • Zorua: ¥1,580 (~$11)

  • Seismitoad: ¥1,480 (~$10)

  • Tepig / Samurott: ¥1,180 (~$8)

  • Snivy / Frillish: ¥980 (~$7)

  • Volcarona / Emolga / Eelektrik / Duosion / Minccino / Emboar / Joltik: ¥780 (~$5)

Trends & Takeaways

Victini is leading the popularity contest despite not being competitively viable, a sign of strong fan attachment. Chandelure shows a similar trend. On the other hand, Zorua and Zoroark offer both popularity and playability, making them desirable among collectors and players alike. Seismitoad’s value likely stems from the fact it was illustrated by Shinji Kanda—renowned for the striking Giratina V artwork. Frillish’s surprising demand appears tied to Jellicent ex’s competitive strength.

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