Best Gen IV Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Gen IV: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2026-02-23
If you are building a Gen IV focused collection from Gen IV, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Happiny, Cherubi, Budew, Mime Jr, and Lickilicky as high-signal picks, then point you to dedicated guides for every card line.
Collector picks prioritize artist lines (Yuka Morii, Asako Ito), baby shinies, cute taxonomy overlap, and scene art, with a light tie-in to the same Reddit survey index used for popularity — so this list stays distinct from pure fan-vote rankings. Card thumbnails include TCGPlayer market prices when available.
Best cards to hunt down
Chase prints with TCGPlayer prices when available — open each species guide for full galleries.
- #1Happiny#0440
We highlight Happiny for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Happiny
$24.97 NM market
View on TCGPlayerHappiny #52 (Mysterious Treasures) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Happiny an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$3.83 NM market
View on TCGPlayerHappiny #161 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Happiny binder page.
$8.57 NM market
View on TCGPlayerHappiny #76 (Platinum) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
- #2
Cherubi#0420We highlight Cherubi for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Cherubi
$11.57 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCherubi #60 (Arceus) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Cherubi an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$7.75 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCherubi #10 (Ultra Prism) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Cherubi feel like fine art.
$0.69 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCherubi #4 (Legendary Treasures) is a staple for Cherubi fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #3
Budew#0406We highlight Budew for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Budew
$20.07 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBudew #33 (Stormfront) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Budew an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$13.80 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBudew #43 (Diamond & Pearl) is a reliable choice for any Budew binder — good value and classic artwork.
$0.20 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBudew #16 (Ascended Heroes) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
- #4
Mime Jr#0439Mime Jr is a smart chase target — baby Pokémon chase prints, scene-style artwork collectors pin plus multiple TCG sets mean you can build a full page from holos up to illustration rares.
Cards to collect — Mime Jr
$4.23 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMime Jr. #157 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Mime Jr page.
$12.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMime Jr. #DP22 (DP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Mime Jr binder page.
$5.06 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMime Jr. #47 (Call of Legends) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Mime Jr page.
- #5
Lickilicky#0463We highlight Lickilicky for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Lickilicky
$0.53 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLickilicky #153 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Lickilicky binder page.
$13.30 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLickilicky #12 (Secret Wonders) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
$6.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLickilicky #38 (Triumphant) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #6
Munchlax#0446Munchlax is a smart chase target — baby Pokémon chase prints, scene-style artwork collectors pin plus multiple TCG sets mean you can build a full page from holos up to illustration rares.
Cards to collect — Munchlax
$16.83 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunchlax #173 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Munchlax binder page.
$32.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunchlax #33 (Diamond & Pearl) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
$34.08 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunchlax #68 (Majestic Dawn) is a staple for Munchlax fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #7
Chingling#0433We highlight Chingling for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Chingling
$13.98 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChingling #42 (Mysterious Treasures) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
$8.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChingling #58 (Majestic Dawn) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
$11.08 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChingling #98 (Supreme Victors) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #8
Bonsly#0438Bonsly rewards focused hunting — check the card picks below for the prints worth sleeving first, then dive into our full species guide for set history.
Cards to collect — Bonsly
$75.49 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBonsly #71 (Diamond & Pearl) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
$0.29 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBonsly #110 (Obsidian Flames) is a staple for Bonsly fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #9
Riolu#0447We highlight Riolu for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Riolu
$11.51 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRiolu #SV21 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Riolu page.
$250.00 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRiolu #BW33 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Riolu binder page.
$4.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRiolu #79 (Legendary Treasures) is a reliable choice for any Riolu binder — good value and classic artwork.
- #10
Mantyke#0458Mantyke rewards focused hunting — check the card picks below for the prints worth sleeving first, then dive into our full species guide for set history.
Cards to collect — Mantyke
$24.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMantyke #55 (Diamond & Pearl) is a reliable choice for any Mantyke binder — good value and classic artwork.
$0.31 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMantyke #39 (Paradox Rift) is a reliable choice for any Mantyke binder — good value and classic artwork.
$37.82 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMantyke #189 (Paradox Rift) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Mantyke page.
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