Best Gen IX Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Gen IX: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2026-05-03
If you are building a Gen IX focused collection from Gen IX, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Tinkaton, Flamigo, and Tandemaus 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.
- #1Tinkatink#0957
Tinkatink 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 — Tinkatink
$7.95 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkatink #165 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tinkatink page.
$0.40 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkatink #25 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tinkatink binder page.
$0.21 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkatink #96 (Mega Evolution) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #2
Tinkatuff#0958We highlight Tinkatuff for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Tinkatuff
$6.40 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkatuff #166 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tinkatuff page.
$0.20 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkatuff #97 (Mega Evolution) is a staple for Tinkatuff fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
$0.19 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkatuff #103 (Paldea Evolved) is a reliable choice for any Tinkatuff binder — good value and classic artwork.
- #3
Tinkaton#0959Tinkaton 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 — Tinkaton
$9.47 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkaton #167 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tinkaton page.
$1.37 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkaton #140 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tinkaton binder page.
$0.18 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTinkaton #98 (Mega Evolution) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #4
Flamigo#0973We highlight Flamigo for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Flamigo
$3.66 NM market
View on TCGPlayerFlamigo #211 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Flamigo page.
$0.20 NM market
View on TCGPlayerFlamigo #165 (Scarlet & Violet) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
$0.22 NM market
View on TCGPlayerFlamigo #170 (Paldea Evolved) is a staple for Flamigo fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #5
Tandemaus#0924Tandemaus 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 — Tandemaus
$32.55 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTandemaus #209 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tandemaus page.
$0.31 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTandemaus #159 (Scarlet & Violet) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Tandemaus page.
$0.26 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTandemaus #166 (Paldea Evolved) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #6
Maushold#0925Maushold 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 — Maushold
$37.43 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMaushold #210 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Maushold page.
$0.28 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMaushold #161 (Scarlet & Violet) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
$0.26 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMaushold #168 (Paldea Evolved) is a reliable choice for any Maushold binder — good value and classic artwork.
- #7
Smoliv#0928Smoliv 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 — Smoliv
$4.46 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSmoliv #102 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Smoliv page.
$0.29 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSmoliv #21 (Destined Rivals) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Smoliv an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$0.43 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSmoliv #23 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Smoliv binder page.
- #8
Pawmi#0921Pawmi 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 — Pawmi
$4.69 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPawmi #142 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Pawmi page.
$0.47 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPawmi #40 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Pawmi binder page.
$0.17 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPawmi #32 (Phantasmal Flames) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #9
Tatsugiri#0978Tatsugiri 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 — Tatsugiri
$6.61 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTatsugiri #127 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tatsugiri page.
$57.03 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTatsugiri #118 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tatsugiri binder page.
$0.26 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTatsugiri #62 (Scarlet & Violet) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
- #10
Clodsire#0980Clodsire 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 — Clodsire
$2.32 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPaldean Clodsire ex #219 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Clodsire page.
$0.88 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPaldean Clodsire ex #130 (Paldea Evolved) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
$0.41 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPaldean Clodsire #128 (Obsidian Flames) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
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