Best Gen V Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Gen V: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2025-03-26
If you are building a Gen V focused collection from Gen V, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Audino, Munna, Litwick, Tynamo, and Joltik 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.
- #1Audino#0531
We highlight Audino for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Audino
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
$40.08 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAudino #151 (Black Bolt) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Audino feel like fine art.
Unified Minds
Uncommon
$0.42 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAudino #177 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Audino binder page.
Black & White
Uncommon
$1.91 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAudino #87 (Black & White) is a staple for Audino fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Legendary Treasures
Common
$4.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAudino #RC17 (Legendary Treasures) is a reliable choice for any Audino binder — good value and classic artwork.
- #2
Munna#0517Munna 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 — Munna
Sword & Shield
Common
$0.61 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunna #87 (Sword & Shield) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Munna feel like fine art.
Unified Minds
Common
$9.15 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunna #88 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Munna binder page.
Black & White
Uncommon
$1.59 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunna #48 (Black & White) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Plasma Blast
Common
$0.57 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMunna #39 (Plasma Blast) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
- #3
Litwick#0607Litwick 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 — Litwick
Lost Origin
Common
$0.33 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLitwick #24 (Lost Origin) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Litwick an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Lost Thunder
Common
$7.74 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLitwick #101 (Lost Thunder) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Litwick feel like fine art.
BW Black Star Promos
Promo
$20.47 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLitwick #BW27 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Litwick binder page.
Noble Victories
Common
$5.74 NM market
View on TCGPlayerLitwick #57 (Noble Victories) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Litwick page.
- #4
Tynamo#0602Tynamo is a smart chase target — Yuka Morii clay-art cards, Asako Ito textile-style 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 — Tynamo
Fusion Strike
Common
$0.28 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTynamo #95 (Fusion Strike) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Tynamo an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Burning Shadows
Common
$0.99 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTynamo #44 (Burning Shadows) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Tynamo feel like fine art.
Unified Minds
Common
$0.25 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTynamo #63 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tynamo binder page.
Plasma Blast
Common
$0.43 NM market
View on TCGPlayerTynamo #31 (Plasma Blast) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Tynamo page.
- #5
Joltik#0595Joltik 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 — Joltik
Team Up
Common
$1.31 NM market
View on TCGPlayerJoltik #47 (Team Up) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Joltik an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unified Minds
Common
$0.44 NM market
View on TCGPlayerJoltik #61 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Joltik binder page.
Black & White
Common
$4.10 NM market
View on TCGPlayerJoltik #44 (Black & White) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Emerging Powers
Common
$7.11 NM market
View on TCGPlayerJoltik #33 (Emerging Powers) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
- #6
Alomomola#0594Alomomola 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 — Alomomola
Guardians Rising
Uncommon
$0.33 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAlomomola #36 (Guardians Rising) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Alomomola binder page.
Black & White
Uncommon
$0.76 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAlomomola #38 (Black & White) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Alomomola page.
Dragons Exalted
Rare
$1.41 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAlomomola #37 (Dragons Exalted) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Scarlet & Violet
Common
$0.22 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAlomomola #48 (Scarlet & Violet) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #7
Darumaka#0554We highlight Darumaka for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Darumaka
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$1.92 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGalarian Darumaka #SV023 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Darumaka page.
Unbroken Bonds
Common
$0.61 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDarumaka #23 (Unbroken Bonds) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Darumaka an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
BW Black Star Promos
Promo
$12.16 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDarumaka #BW18 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Darumaka binder page.
Black & White
Common
$1.11 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDarumaka #23 (Black & White) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #8
Musharna#0518Musharna 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.
Cards to collect — Musharna
Unified Minds
Uncommon
$0.44 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMusharna #89 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Musharna binder page.
Black & White
Rare
$0.70 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMusharna #49 (Black & White) is a reliable choice for any Musharna binder — good value and classic artwork.
Plasma Blast
Uncommon
$0.48 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMusharna #40 (Plasma Blast) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Next Destinies
Rare
$5.09 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMusharna #59 (Next Destinies) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
- #9
Stunfisk#0618Stunfisk 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 — Stunfisk
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
$1.67 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGalarian Stunfisk #SV088 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Stunfisk page.
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
$7.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerStunfisk #83 (Legendary Treasures) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Stunfisk an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Unbroken Bonds
Rare
$0.56 NM market
View on TCGPlayerStunfisk #56 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Stunfisk binder page.
Noble Victories
Common
$0.50 NM market
View on TCGPlayerStunfisk #42 (Noble Victories) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
- #10
Vullaby#0629Vullaby 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 — 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.
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