Best Birds & Bats Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Birds & Bats: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2026-05-20
If you are building a Birds & Bats focused collection, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Rowlet, Torchic, Spritzee, Vullaby, and Piplup 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.
- #1Rowlet#0722
Rowlet 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
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$5.99 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.
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
$3.91 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRowlet #17 (Cosmic Eclipse) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Rowlet an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Sun & Moon
Common
$0.49 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRowlet #9 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Rowlet binder page.
Perfect Order
Common
$0.22 NM market
View on TCGPlayerRowlet #10 (Perfect Order) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #2
Torchic#0255Torchic 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 — Torchic
Darkness Ablaze
Common
$0.44 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTorchic #22 (Darkness Ablaze) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Torchic an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Celestial Storm
Common
$0.52 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTorchic #25 (Celestial Storm) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Torchic binder page.
Legendary Treasures
Common
$8.18 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTorchic #RC5 (Legendary Treasures) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Dark Explorers
Common
$3.47 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTorchic #14 (Dark Explorers) is a staple for Torchic fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #3
Spritzee#0682Spritzee 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 — Spritzee
Unbroken Bonds
Common
$0.43 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSpritzee #141 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Spritzee binder page.
Perfect Order
Common
$0.24 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSpritzee #35 (Perfect Order) is a staple for Spritzee fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Prismatic Evolutions
Common
$1.13 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSpritzee #38 (Prismatic Evolutions) is a reliable choice for any Spritzee binder — good value and classic artwork.
XY
Common
$1.17 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSpritzee #92 (XY) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
- #4
Vullaby#0629Vullaby 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 — Vullaby
Team Up
Common
$0.29 NM market
View on TCGPlayerVullaby #92 (Team Up) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Vullaby binder page.
Black & White
Uncommon
$0.92 NM market
View on TCGPlayerVullaby #72 (Black & White) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Vullaby page.
Emerging Powers
Common
$0.71 NM market
View on TCGPlayerVullaby #68 (Emerging Powers) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Vullaby page.
Dark Explorers
Uncommon
$1.17 NM market
View on TCGPlayerVullaby #73 (Dark Explorers) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #5
Piplup#0393Piplup 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 — Piplup
DP Black Star Promos
Promo
$21.43 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPiplup #DP03 (DP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Piplup binder page.
Legendary Treasures
Common
$11.06 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPiplup #33 (Legendary Treasures) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Dark Explorers
Common
$3.86 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPiplup #27 (Dark Explorers) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Diamond & Pearl
Common
$13.54 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPiplup #93 (Diamond & Pearl) is a staple for Piplup fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #6
Altaria#0334We highlight Altaria for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Altaria
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$6.17 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAltaria #SV37 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Altaria page.
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
$13.20 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAltaria #GG19 (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Altaria feel like fine art.
Dragon Majesty
Rare Ultra
$8.34 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAltaria-GX #68 (Dragon Majesty) (Rare Ultra) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
BW Black Star Promos
Promo
$350.00 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAltaria #BW48 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Altaria binder page.
- #7
Zubat#0041Zubat 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 — Zubat
Battle Styles
Common
$0.42 NM market
View on TCGPlayerZubat #89 (Battle Styles) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Zubat feel like fine art.
Sun & Moon
Common
$0.28 NM market
View on TCGPlayerZubat #54 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Zubat binder page.
Fossil
Common
$3.76 NM market
View on TCGPlayerZubat #57 (Fossil) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Team Rocket
Common
$1.69 NM market
View on TCGPlayerZubat #70 (Team Rocket) is a staple for Zubat fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #8
Natu#0177We highlight Natu for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Natu
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$3.12 NM market
View on TCGPlayerNatu #151 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Natu page.
Deoxys
Common
$27.06 NM market
View on TCGPlayerNatu #66 (Deoxys) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Natu an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
$0.37 NM market
View on TCGPlayerNatu #78 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Natu binder page.
Legendary Treasures
Common
$21.06 NM market
View on TCGPlayerNatu #55 (Legendary Treasures) is a reliable choice for any Natu binder — good value and classic artwork.
- #9
Xatu#0178Xatu 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 — Xatu
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$3.21 NM market
View on TCGPlayerXatu #152 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Xatu page.
Deoxys
Rare
$29.29 NM market
View on TCGPlayerXatu #29 (Deoxys) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Xatu an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Cosmic Eclipse
Rare
$0.44 NM market
View on TCGPlayerXatu #79 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Xatu binder page.
Legendary Treasures
Rare
$1.63 NM market
View on TCGPlayerXatu #56 (Legendary Treasures) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Xatu page.
- #10
Murkrow#0198Murkrow 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 — Murkrow
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$3.15 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMurkrow #181 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Murkrow page.
Lost Origin
Common
$0.58 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMurkrow #114 (Lost Origin) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Murkrow an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unbroken Bonds
Common
$0.34 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMurkrow #108 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Murkrow binder page.
Dragons Exalted
Common
$2.59 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMurkrow #72 (Dragons Exalted) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
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