Best Gen II Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Gen II: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2026-01-05
If you are building a Gen II focused collection from Gen II, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Smoochum, Togepi, Cleffa, Blissey, and Igglybuff 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.
- #1Smoochum#0238
Smoochum is a smart chase target — Yuka Morii clay-art cards, 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 — Smoochum
Unseen Forces
Rare
$27.54 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSmoochum #31 (Unseen Forces) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Smoochum an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
HGSS Black Star Promos
Promo
$35.33 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSmoochum #HGSS13 (HGSS Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Smoochum binder page.
Secret Wonders
Uncommon
$3.28 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSmoochum #67 (Secret Wonders) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Aquapolis
Uncommon
$35.00 NM market
View on TCGPlayerSmoochum #61 (Aquapolis) is a reliable choice for any Smoochum binder — good value and classic artwork.
- #2
Togepi#0175We highlight Togepi for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Togepi
Neo Destiny
Uncommon
$50.67 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogepi #56 (Neo Destiny) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Togepi an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Cosmic Eclipse
Rare Ultra
$46.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogepi & Cleffa & Igglybuff-GX #143a (Cosmic Eclipse) (Rare Ultra) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
Unbroken Bonds
Common
$1.80 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogepi #136 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Togepi binder page.
Wizards Black Star Promos
Common
$22.44 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogepi #30 (Wizards Black Star Promos) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #3
Cleffa#0173We highlight Cleffa for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Cleffa
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$4.57 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCleffa #150 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Cleffa page.
Unseen Forces
Rare
$70.02 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCleffa #21 (Unseen Forces) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Cleffa an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Cosmic Eclipse
Rare Ultra
$46.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogepi & Cleffa & Igglybuff-GX #143a (Cosmic Eclipse) (Rare Ultra) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
HGSS Black Star Promos
Promo
$18.82 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCleffa #HGSS12 (HGSS Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Cleffa binder page.
- #4
Blissey#0242Blissey 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 — Blissey
Neo Revelation
Rare
$172.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBlissey #2 (Neo Revelation) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Blissey an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Guardians Rising
Rare
$1.48 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBlissey #102 (Guardians Rising) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Blissey binder page.
Dark Explorers
Rare
$1.23 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBlissey #82 (Dark Explorers) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Mysterious Treasures
Rare Holo
$7.36 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBlissey #5 (Mysterious Treasures) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #5
Igglybuff#0174Igglybuff 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 — Igglybuff
Cosmic Eclipse
Rare Ultra
$46.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogepi & Cleffa & Igglybuff-GX #143a (Cosmic Eclipse) (Rare Ultra) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
Cosmic Eclipse
Ultra Rare
$46.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTogepi & Cleffa & Igglybuff GX #143 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Igglybuff binder page.
Wizards Black Star Promos
Common
$11.79 NM market
View on TCGPlayerIgglybuff #36 (Wizards Black Star Promos) is a reliable choice for any Igglybuff binder — good value and classic artwork.
Great Encounters
Common
$9.38 NM market
View on TCGPlayerIgglybuff #70 (Great Encounters) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
- #6
Pichu#0172Pichu is a smart chase target — Yuka Morii clay-art cards, 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 — Pichu
Mysterious Treasures
Common
$40.87 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPichu #93 (Mysterious Treasures) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Pichu an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Wizards Black Star Promos
Common
$53.40 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPichu #35 (Wizards Black Star Promos) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Pichu page.
Stormfront
Uncommon
$13.70 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPichu #45 (Stormfront) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Expedition Base Set
Rare
$299.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPichu #22 (Expedition Base Set) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #7
Corsola#0222We highlight Corsola for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Corsola
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$2.06 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGalarian 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
View on TCGPlayerCorsola #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
View on TCGPlayerCorsola #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
View on TCGPlayerCorsola #84 (Secret Wonders) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #8
Elekid#0239We highlight Elekid for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Elekid
Unseen Forces
Rare
$58.43 NM market
View on TCGPlayerElekid #23 (Unseen Forces) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Elekid an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
$10.25 NM market
View on TCGPlayerElekid #48 (Diamond & Pearl) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Aquapolis
Rare
$39.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerElekid #9 (Aquapolis) is a reliable choice for any Elekid binder — good value and classic artwork.
Dragon Frontiers
Common
$21.67 NM market
View on TCGPlayerElekid δ #48 (Dragon Frontiers) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #9
Magby#0240Magby is a smart chase target — Yuka Morii clay-art cards, 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 — Magby
Legend Maker
Common
$17.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMagby #58 (Legend Maker) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Magby an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Call of Legends
Uncommon
$3.85 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMagby #46 (Call of Legends) is a reliable choice for any Magby binder — good value and classic artwork.
Mysterious Treasures
Common
$3.93 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMagby #88 (Mysterious Treasures) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Expedition Base Set
Rare
$89.20 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMagby #17 (Expedition Base Set) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #10
Tyrogue#0236Tyrogue 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 — Tyrogue
Unseen Forces
Rare
$36.75 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTyrogue #33 (Unseen Forces) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Tyrogue an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unbroken Bonds
Uncommon
$1.19 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTyrogue #100 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tyrogue binder page.
Call of Legends
Rare
$5.71 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTyrogue #36 (Call of Legends) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Legends Awakened
Common
$4.75 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTyrogue #126 (Legends Awakened) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
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