Best Gen VII Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Gen VII: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2026-04-23
If you are building a Gen VII focused collection from Gen VII, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Pyukumuku, Rowlet, Grubbin, Sandygast, and Fomantis 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.
- #1Pyukumuku#0771
Pyukumuku 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 — Pyukumuku
$11.85 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPyukumuku #53 (Unbroken Bonds) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Pyukumuku feel like fine art.
$0.38 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPyukumuku #47 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Pyukumuku binder page.
$0.64 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPyukumuku #52 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Pyukumuku binder page.
- #2
Rowlet#0722Rowlet is a smart chase target — Yuka Morii clay-art cards, 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 — Rowlet
$5.75 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRowlet #SV2 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Rowlet page.
$4.33 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRowlet #17 (Cosmic Eclipse) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Rowlet an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$0.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRowlet #9 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Rowlet binder page.
- #3
Grubbin#0736We highlight Grubbin for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Grubbin
$0.68 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGrubbin #18 (Unbroken Bonds) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Grubbin an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$0.34 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGrubbin #18 (Fusion Strike) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Grubbin feel like fine art.
$0.29 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGrubbin #13 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Grubbin binder page.
- #4
Sandygast#0769Sandygast 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 — Sandygast
$0.42 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSandygast #81 (Rebel Clash) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Sandygast an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$0.22 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSandygast #91 (Twilight Masquerade) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Sandygast feel like fine art.
$0.26 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSandygast #74 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Sandygast binder page.
- #5
Fomantis#0753Fomantis 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 — Fomantis
$0.71 NM market
View on TCGPlayerFomantis #15 (Unified Minds) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Fomantis an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$0.25 NM market
View on TCGPlayerFomantis #14 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Fomantis binder page.
$0.15 NM market
View on TCGPlayerFomantis #13 (Destined Rivals) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Fomantis page.
- #6
Bounsweet#0761We highlight Bounsweet for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Bounsweet
$0.38 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBounsweet #14 (Darkness Ablaze) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Bounsweet an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$0.29 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBounsweet #18 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Bounsweet binder page.
$0.39 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBounsweet #17 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Bounsweet binder page.
- #7
Mimikyu#0778Mimikyu 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 — Mimikyu
$55.90 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMimikyu #160 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Mimikyu page.
$29.51 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMimikyu #97 (Cosmic Eclipse) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Mimikyu an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$29.66 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTeam Rocket's Mimikyu #238 (Ascended Heroes) (Illustration Rare) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
- #8
Stufful#0759Stufful is a smart chase target — 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 — Stufful
$0.39 NM market
View on TCGPlayerStufful #111 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Stufful binder page.
$0.22 NM market
View on TCGPlayerStufful #111 (Mega Evolution) is a staple for Stufful fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
$0.42 NM market
View on TCGPlayerStufful #181 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Stufful binder page.
- #9
Bewear#0760Bewear is a smart chase target — 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 — Bewear
$0.36 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBewear #112 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Bewear binder page.
$0.21 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBewear #112 (Mega Evolution) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
$0.54 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBewear #182 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Bewear binder page.
- #10
Tapu Lele#0786Tapu Lele is a smart chase target — premium rare slots, 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 — Tapu Lele
$8.81 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTapu Lele GX #137 (Guardians Rising) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tapu Lele binder page.
$5.10 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTapu Lele-GX #60 (Celebrations: Classic Collection) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
$1.34 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTapu Lele #94 (Ultra Prism) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tapu Lele binder page.
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