Best Gen IV Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Gen IV: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2026-05-15
If you are building a Gen IV focused collection from Gen IV, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Happiny, Cherubi, Budew, Lickilicky, and Mime Jr 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.
- #1Happiny#0440
We highlight Happiny for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Happiny
Mysterious Treasures
Uncommon
$24.97 NM market
View on TCGPlayerHappiny #52 (Mysterious Treasures) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Happiny an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unbroken Bonds
Uncommon
$3.59 NM market
View on TCGPlayerHappiny #161 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Happiny binder page.
Platinum
Common
$8.57 NM market
View on TCGPlayerHappiny #76 (Platinum) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
POP Series 8
Common
$10.17 NM market
View on TCGPlayerHappiny #14 (POP Series 8) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Happiny an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
- #2
Cherubi#0420We highlight Cherubi for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Cherubi
Arceus
Common
$9.87 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCherubi #60 (Arceus) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Cherubi an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Ultra Prism
Common
$6.74 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCherubi #10 (Ultra Prism) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Cherubi feel like fine art.
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
$0.69 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCherubi #4 (Legendary Treasures) is a staple for Cherubi fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Plasma Storm
Common
$0.55 NM market
View on TCGPlayerCherubi #6 (Plasma Storm) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #3
Budew#0406We highlight Budew for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Budew
Stormfront
Uncommon
$20.07 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBudew #33 (Stormfront) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Budew an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
$13.80 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBudew #43 (Diamond & Pearl) is a reliable choice for any Budew binder — good value and classic artwork.
Ascended Heroes
Common
$0.25 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBudew #16 (Ascended Heroes) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Prismatic Evolutions
Common
$3.26 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBudew #4 (Prismatic Evolutions) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #4
Lickilicky#0463We highlight Lickilicky for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Lickilicky
Unbroken Bonds
Rare
$0.54 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLickilicky #153 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Lickilicky binder page.
Secret Wonders
Rare Holo
$13.90 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLickilicky #12 (Secret Wonders) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Triumphant
Uncommon
$6.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLickilicky #38 (Triumphant) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Platinum
Rare
$4.14 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLickilicky #33 (Platinum) is a staple for Lickilicky fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #5
Mime Jr#0439Mime Jr 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 — Mime Jr
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$4.00 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMime Jr. #157 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Mime Jr page.
DP Black Star Promos
Promo
$12.57 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMime Jr. #DP22 (DP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Mime Jr binder page.
Call of Legends
Uncommon
$5.06 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMime Jr. #47 (Call of Legends) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Mime Jr page.
Diamond & Pearl
Common
$9.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMime Jr. #90 (Diamond & Pearl) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Mime Jr page.
- #6
Munchlax#0446Munchlax 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 — Munchlax
Unified Minds
Uncommon
$16.83 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunchlax #173 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Munchlax binder page.
Diamond & Pearl
Rare
$32.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunchlax #33 (Diamond & Pearl) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Majestic Dawn
Common
$34.08 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunchlax #68 (Majestic Dawn) is a staple for Munchlax fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Rising Rivals
Common
$48.90 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunchlax #69 (Rising Rivals) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #7
Bonsly#0438We highlight Bonsly for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Bonsly
Diamond & Pearl
Common
$75.49 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBonsly #71 (Diamond & Pearl) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Obsidian Flames
Common
$0.29 NM market
View on TCGPlayerBonsly #110 (Obsidian Flames) is a staple for Bonsly fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #8
Chingling#0433We highlight Chingling for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Chingling
Mysterious Treasures
Uncommon
$14.73 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChingling #42 (Mysterious Treasures) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Majestic Dawn
Common
$8.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChingling #58 (Majestic Dawn) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Supreme Victors
Common
$11.08 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChingling #98 (Supreme Victors) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Destined Rivals
Common
$0.22 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTeam Rocket's Chingling #85 (Destined Rivals) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #9
Mantyke#0458Mantyke 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 — Mantyke
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
$24.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMantyke #55 (Diamond & Pearl) is a reliable choice for any Mantyke binder — good value and classic artwork.
Paradox Rift
Common
$0.28 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMantyke #39 (Paradox Rift) is a reliable choice for any Mantyke binder — good value and classic artwork.
Paradox Rift
Illustration rare
$37.88 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMantyke #189 (Paradox Rift) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Mantyke page.
- #10
Mesprit#0481Mesprit is a smart chase target — premium rare slots, 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 — Mesprit
Unified Minds
Uncommon
$0.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMesprit #84 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Mesprit binder page.
Plasma Blast
Rare
$1.67 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMesprit #37 (Plasma Blast) is a reliable choice for any Mesprit binder — good value and classic artwork.
Mysterious Treasures
Rare Holo
$13.76 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMesprit #14 (Mysterious Treasures) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Legends Awakened
Rare Holo LV.X
$70.03 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMesprit #143 (Legends Awakened) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
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