What Pokémon are in this Gen IX Pokémon cards roundup?

Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Tinkaton, Flamigo, Maushold, and Tandemaus anchor this list — open each card for full TCG galleries, rarity notes, and binder-friendly ideas.

Where should I start collecting Gen IX Pokémon cards?

Pick a favorite from the ranking, read its dedicated guide for Illustration Rares and set history, then plan a binder page or want list before you shop singles sealed product.

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Best Gen IX Pokémon Cards to Collect

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

2025-03-30

Best Cards to Collect Gen IX #tinkatink #tinkatuff #tinkaton #flamigo #maushold #tandemaus #smoliv #clodsire #pawmi #tatsugiri

If you are building a Gen IX focused collection from Gen IX, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Tinkaton, Flamigo, and Maushold 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.

#1
Tinkatink#0957
Fairy Steel
Tinkatink 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 Tinkatink card guide →
Cards to collect — Tinkatink
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$7.16 NM market
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Tinkatink #165 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tinkatink page.
SVP Black Star Promos
None
$0.39 NM market
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Tinkatink #25 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tinkatink binder page.
Mega Evolution
Common
$0.21 NM market
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Tinkatink #96 (Mega Evolution) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Paldea Evolved
Common
$0.21 NM market
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Tinkatink #100 (Paldea Evolved) is a staple for Tinkatink fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
#2
Tinkatuff#0958
Fairy Steel
We highlight Tinkatuff for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Full Tinkatuff card guide →
Cards to collect — Tinkatuff
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$6.34 NM market
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Tinkatuff #166 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tinkatuff page.
Mega Evolution
Common
$0.24 NM market
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Tinkatuff #97 (Mega Evolution) is a staple for Tinkatuff fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Paldea Evolved
Uncommon
$0.19 NM market
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Tinkatuff #103 (Paldea Evolved) is a reliable choice for any Tinkatuff binder — good value and classic artwork.
Paradox Rift
Common
$0.23 NM market
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Tinkatuff #84 (Paradox Rift) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
#3
Tinkaton#0959
Fairy Steel
Tinkaton 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 Tinkaton card guide →
Cards to collect — Tinkaton
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$9.20 NM market
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Tinkaton #167 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tinkaton page.
SVP Black Star Promos
None
$1.40 NM market
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Tinkaton #140 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tinkaton binder page.
Mega Evolution
Uncommon
$0.21 NM market
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Tinkaton #98 (Mega Evolution) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Paldea Evolved
Rare
$0.23 NM market
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Tinkaton #105 (Paldea Evolved) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
#4
Flamigo#0973
Flying Fighting
We highlight Flamigo for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Full Flamigo card guide →
Cards to collect — Flamigo
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$3.32 NM market
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Flamigo #211 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Flamigo page.
Scarlet & Violet
Uncommon
$0.20 NM market
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Flamigo #165 (Scarlet & Violet) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Paldea Evolved
Uncommon
$0.22 NM market
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Flamigo #170 (Paldea Evolved) is a staple for Flamigo fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Obsidian Flames
Uncommon
$0.23 NM market
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Flamigo #185 (Obsidian Flames) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
#5
Maushold#0925
Normal
Maushold 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 Maushold card guide →
Cards to collect — Maushold
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$37.16 NM market
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Maushold #210 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Maushold page.
Scarlet & Violet
Uncommon
$0.29 NM market
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Maushold #161 (Scarlet & Violet) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Paldea Evolved
Uncommon
$0.27 NM market
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Maushold #168 (Paldea Evolved) is a reliable choice for any Maushold binder — good value and classic artwork.
Paradox Rift
Double rare
$1.36 NM market
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Maushold ex #155 (Paradox Rift) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
#6
Tandemaus#0924
Normal
Tandemaus 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 Tandemaus card guide →
Cards to collect — Tandemaus
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$35.01 NM market
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Tandemaus #209 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tandemaus page.
Scarlet & Violet
Common
$0.31 NM market
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Tandemaus #159 (Scarlet & Violet) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Tandemaus page.
Paldea Evolved
Common
$0.27 NM market
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Tandemaus #166 (Paldea Evolved) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Paradox Rift
Common
$0.29 NM market
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Tandemaus #153 (Paradox Rift) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Tandemaus page.
#7
Smoliv#0928
Grass Normal
Smoliv 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 Smoliv card guide →
Cards to collect — Smoliv
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$4.46 NM market
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Smoliv #102 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Smoliv page.
Destined Rivals
Common
$0.26 NM market
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Smoliv #21 (Destined Rivals) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Smoliv an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
SVP Black Star Promos
None
$0.40 NM market
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Smoliv #23 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Smoliv binder page.
Scarlet & Violet
Common
$0.18 NM market
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Smoliv #20 (Scarlet & Violet) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Smoliv page.
#8
Clodsire#0980
Poison Ground
We highlight Clodsire for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Full Clodsire card guide →
Cards to collect — Clodsire
Paldean Fates
Shiny Ultra Rare
$2.20 NM market
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Paldean Clodsire ex #219 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Clodsire page.
Paldea Evolved
Double rare
$0.90 NM market
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Paldean Clodsire ex #130 (Paldea Evolved) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Obsidian Flames
Uncommon
$0.41 NM market
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Paldean Clodsire #128 (Obsidian Flames) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Journey Together
Double rare
$0.68 NM market
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Paldean Clodsire ex #94 (Journey Together) is a reliable choice for any Clodsire binder — good value and classic artwork.
#9
Pawmi#0921
Electric
Pawmi 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 Pawmi card guide →
Cards to collect — Pawmi
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$4.69 NM market
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Pawmi #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
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Pawmi #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
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Pawmi #32 (Phantasmal Flames) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Scarlet & Violet
Common
$0.24 NM market
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Pawmi #73 (Scarlet & Violet) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Pawmi page.
#10
Tatsugiri#0978
Dragon Water
Tatsugiri 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 Tatsugiri card guide →
Cards to collect — Tatsugiri
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
$6.35 NM market
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Tatsugiri #127 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Tatsugiri page.
SVP Black Star Promos
None
$56.78 NM market
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Tatsugiri #118 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tatsugiri binder page.
Scarlet & Violet
Uncommon
$0.22 NM market
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Tatsugiri #62 (Scarlet & Violet) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Paradox Rift
Uncommon
$0.29 NM market
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Tatsugiri #141 (Paradox Rift) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Tatsugiri page.

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Best cards to hunt down

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

Tinkatink#0957

Fairy Steel

Tinkatink 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 Tinkatink card guide →

Cards to collect — Tinkatink

Paldean Fates

Shiny rare

$7.16 NM market

Best cards to hunt down

Cards to collect — Tinkatink

Cards to collect — Tinkatuff

Cards to collect — Tinkaton

Cards to collect — Flamigo

Cards to collect — Maushold

Cards to collect — Tandemaus

Cards to collect — Smoliv

Cards to collect — Clodsire

Cards to collect — Pawmi

Cards to collect — Tatsugiri

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Best cards to hunt down

Cards to collect — Tinkatink

Cards to collect — Tinkatuff

Cards to collect — Tinkaton

Cards to collect — Flamigo

Cards to collect — Maushold

Cards to collect — Tandemaus

Cards to collect — Smoliv

Cards to collect — Clodsire

Cards to collect — Pawmi

Cards to collect — Tatsugiri

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