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Best Regional Variants Pokémon Cards to Collect

Collector-focused roundup for Regional Variants: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.

2026-05-17

🗺️ Regional Variants Best Cards to Collect #slowpoke #slowbro #corsola #slowking #vulpix #raichu #sandshrew #goodra #rattata #ninetales

If you are building a Regional Variants focused collection, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Slowpoke, Slowbro, Corsola, Slowking, and Vulpix 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

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#1
Slowpoke#0079
Water Psychic
Slowpoke 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.
Full Slowpoke card guide →
Cards to collect — Slowpoke
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$20.30 NM market
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Slowpoke #116 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Slowpoke page.
FireRed & LeafGreen
Common
$47.79 NM market
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Slowpoke #80 (FireRed & LeafGreen) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Slowpoke an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unbroken Bonds
Common
$1.53 NM market
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Slowpoke #42 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Slowpoke binder page.
Fossil
Common
$7.93 NM market
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Slowpoke #55 (Fossil) is a reliable choice for any Slowpoke binder — good value and classic artwork.
#2
Slowbro#0080
Water Psychic
We highlight Slowbro for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Full Slowbro card guide →
Cards to collect — Slowbro
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$12.36 NM market
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Slowbro #117 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Slowbro page.
FireRed & LeafGreen
Rare
$56.50 NM market
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Slowbro #14 (FireRed & LeafGreen) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Slowbro an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unbroken Bonds
Rare
$2.65 NM market
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Slowbro #43 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Slowbro binder page.
Fossil
Uncommon
$14.08 NM market
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Slowbro #43 (Fossil) is a reliable choice for any Slowbro binder — good value and classic artwork.
#3
Corsola#0222
Water Rock
Corsola 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.
Full Corsola card guide →
Cards to collect — Corsola
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$2.06 NM market
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Galarian Corsola #SV049 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Corsola page.
Neo Discovery
Uncommon
$18.55 NM market
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Corsola #37 (Neo Discovery) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Corsola an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Sun & Moon
Uncommon
$0.45 NM market
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Corsola #36 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Corsola binder page.
Secret Wonders
Common
$5.55 NM market
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Corsola #84 (Secret Wonders) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
#4
Slowking#0199
Water Psychic
Slowking rewards focused hunting — check the card picks below for the prints worth sleeving first, then dive into our full species guide for set history.
Full Slowking card guide →
Cards to collect — Slowking
Burning Shadows
Rare
$0.75 NM market
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Slowking #48 (Burning Shadows) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Slowking binder page.
Dark Explorers
Rare
$5.44 NM market
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Slowking #49 (Dark Explorers) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Call of Legends
Rare
$14.34 NM market
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Slowking #32 (Call of Legends) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Great Encounters
Rare
$7.10 NM market
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Slowking #28 (Great Encounters) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
#5
Vulpix#0037
Fire
Vulpix rewards focused hunting — check the card picks below for the prints worth sleeving first, then dive into our full species guide for set history.
Full Vulpix card guide →
Cards to collect — Vulpix
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$13.21 NM market
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Alolan Vulpix #SV8 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Vulpix page.
Expedition Base Set
Common
$49.49 NM market
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Vulpix #136 (Expedition Base Set) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Vulpix an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
$1.74 NM market
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Alolan Vulpix #39 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Vulpix binder page.
Base Set
Common
$0.69 NM market
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Vulpix #68 (Base Set) is a staple for Vulpix fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
#6
Raichu#0026
Electric
Raichu 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.
Full Raichu card guide →
Cards to collect — Raichu
Neo Destiny
Rare
$595.00 NM market
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Shining Raichu #111 (Neo Destiny) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Raichu page.
Skyridge
Rare
$90.62 NM market
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Raichu #27 (Skyridge) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Raichu an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
BW Black Star Promos
Promo
Raichu #BW78 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Raichu binder page.
Base Set
Rare
$70.98 NM market
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Raichu #14 (Base Set) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
#7
Sandshrew#0027
Ground
Sandshrew rewards focused hunting — check the card picks below for the prints worth sleeving first, then dive into our full species guide for set history.
Full Sandshrew card guide →
Cards to collect — Sandshrew
Fusion Strike
Common
$0.43 NM market
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Sandshrew #131 (Fusion Strike) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Sandshrew an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unbroken Bonds
Common
$0.40 NM market
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Sandshrew #83 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Sandshrew binder page.
Base Set
Common
$0.84 NM market
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Sandshrew #62 (Base Set) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Base Set 2
Common
$0.54 NM market
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Sandshrew #91 (Base Set 2) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
#8
Goodra#0706
Dragon
Goodra rewards focused hunting — check the card picks below for the prints worth sleeving first, then dive into our full species guide for set history.
Full Goodra card guide →
Cards to collect — Goodra
Guardians Rising
Rare
$0.67 NM market
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Goodra #96 (Guardians Rising) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Goodra binder page.
Chaos Rising
Rare
$0.34 NM market
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Goodra #68 (Chaos Rising) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Forbidden Light
Rare
$1.24 NM market
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Goodra #94 (Forbidden Light) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Goodra binder page.
Lost Origin
Holo Rare
$0.30 NM market
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Hisuian Goodra #134 (Lost Origin) is a reliable choice for any Goodra binder — good value and classic artwork.
#9
Rattata#0019
Normal
We highlight Rattata for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Full Rattata card guide →
Cards to collect — Rattata
Expedition Base Set
Common
$36.00 NM market
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Rattata #128 (Expedition Base Set) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Rattata an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Sun & Moon
Common
$0.35 NM market
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Alolan Rattata #76 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Rattata binder page.
Base Set
Common
$0.82 NM market
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Rattata #61 (Base Set) is a staple for Rattata fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Base Set 2
Common
$0.50 NM market
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Rattata #89 (Base Set 2) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
#10
Ninetales#0038
Fire
Ninetales 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.
Full Ninetales card guide →
Cards to collect — Ninetales
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny GX
$49.58 NM market
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Alolan Ninetales-GX #SV53 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Ninetales page.
BW Black Star Promos
Promo
$31.33 NM market
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Ninetales #BW66 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Ninetales binder page.
Base Set
Rare
$38.22 NM market
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Ninetales #12 (Base Set) is a reliable choice for any Ninetales binder — good value and classic artwork.
Base Set 2
Rare
$26.96 NM market
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Ninetales #13 (Base Set 2) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.

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Best cards to hunt down

Chase prints with TCGPlayer prices when available — open each species guide for full galleries.

Slowpoke#0079

Water Psychic

Slowpoke 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.

Full Slowpoke card guide →

Cards to collect — Slowpoke

Paldean Fates

Shiny rare

$20.30 NM market

Best cards to hunt down

Cards to collect — Slowpoke

Cards to collect — Slowbro

Cards to collect — Corsola

Cards to collect — Slowking

Cards to collect — Vulpix

Cards to collect — Raichu

Cards to collect — Sandshrew

Cards to collect — Goodra

Cards to collect — Rattata

Cards to collect — Ninetales

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Best cards to hunt down

Cards to collect — Slowpoke

Cards to collect — Slowbro

Cards to collect — Corsola

Cards to collect — Slowking

Cards to collect — Vulpix

Cards to collect — Raichu

Cards to collect — Sandshrew

Cards to collect — Goodra

Cards to collect — Rattata

Cards to collect — Ninetales

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