Best Squirrels & Hamsters Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Squirrels & Hamsters: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2025-12-30
If you are building a Squirrels & Hamsters focused collection, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Sandshrew, Pachirisu, Sentret, Plusle, and Minun 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.
- #1Sandshrew#0027
We highlight Sandshrew for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Sandshrew
Fusion Strike
Common
$0.43 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSandshrew #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
View on TCGPlayerSandshrew #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
View on TCGPlayerSandshrew #62 (Base Set) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Base Set 2
Common
$0.54 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSandshrew #91 (Base Set 2) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #2
Pachirisu#0417Pachirisu 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 — Pachirisu
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$9.61 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPachirisu #138 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Pachirisu page.
Lost Thunder
Common
$2.64 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPachirisu #80 (Lost Thunder) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Pachirisu an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
DP Black Star Promos
Promo
$20.51 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPachirisu #DP04 (DP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Pachirisu binder page.
Plasma Freeze
Common
$1.10 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPachirisu #37 (Plasma Freeze) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #3
Sentret#0161Sentret 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 — Sentret
Team Rocket Returns
Common
$45.00 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSentret #75 (Team Rocket Returns) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Sentret an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Secret Wonders
Common
$1.63 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSentret #104 (Secret Wonders) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Aquapolis
Common
$36.22 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSentret #107 (Aquapolis) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Legend Maker
Common
$18.98 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSentret #62 (Legend Maker) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #4
Plusle#0311Plusle 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 — Plusle
Supreme Victors
Uncommon
$21.00 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPlusle #76 (Supreme Victors) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Plusle an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
HGSS Black Star Promos
Promo
$20.35 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPlusle #HGSS16 (HGSS Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Plusle binder page.
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
$2.11 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPlusle #47 (Legendary Treasures) is a staple for Plusle fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Dark Explorers
Common
$18.33 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPlusle #39 (Dark Explorers) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #5
Minun#0312Minun 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 — Minun
Supreme Victors
Uncommon
$49.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMinun #71 (Supreme Victors) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Minun an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
HGSS Black Star Promos
Promo
$26.90 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMinun #HGSS17 (HGSS Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Minun binder page.
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
$5.72 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMinun #48 (Legendary Treasures) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Dark Explorers
Common
$18.66 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMinun #40 (Dark Explorers) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Minun page.
- #6
Minccino#0572We highlight Minccino for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Minccino
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$8.24 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMinccino #SV093 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Minccino page.
Temporal Forces
Common
$0.29 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMinccino #136 (Temporal Forces) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Minccino an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
BW Black Star Promos
Promo
$23.26 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMinccino #BW13 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Minccino binder page.
Black & White
Common
$0.65 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMinccino #88 (Black & White) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #7
Dedenne#0702Dedenne 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 — Dedenne
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$4.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDedenne #SV051 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Dedenne page.
Vivid Voltage
Common
$0.51 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDedenne #77 (Vivid Voltage) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Dedenne an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unbroken Bonds
Rare Ultra
$19.05 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDedenne-GX #195a (Unbroken Bonds) (Rare Ultra) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
Unbroken Bonds
Ultra Rare
$19.05 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDedenne GX #195 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Dedenne binder page.
- #8
Morpeko#0877Morpeko 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 — Morpeko
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$12.37 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMorpeko #SV044 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Morpeko page.
SVP Black Star Promos
None
$46.05 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMarnie's Morpeko #206 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Morpeko binder page.
Paradox Rift
Rare
$0.25 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMorpeko #121 (Paradox Rift) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Twilight Masquerade
Uncommon
$0.17 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMorpeko #72 (Twilight Masquerade) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #9
Togedemaru#0777We highlight Togedemaru for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Togedemaru
Sun & Moon
Common
$0.31 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogedemaru #53 (Sun & Moon) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Togedemaru binder page.
Phantasmal Flames
Common
$0.12 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogedemaru #73 (Phantasmal Flames) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Ascended Heroes
Double rare
$0.58 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogedemaru ex #149 (Ascended Heroes) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Cosmic Eclipse
Uncommon
$0.82 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogedemaru #73 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Togedemaru binder page.
- #10
Pawmi#0921Pawmi 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 — Pawmi
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$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.
SVP Black Star Promos
None
$0.39 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.
Phantasmal Flames
Common
$0.11 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPawmi #32 (Phantasmal Flames) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Scarlet & Violet
Common
$0.24 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPawmi #73 (Scarlet & Violet) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Pawmi page.
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