Best Monkeys, Chimps & Apes Pokémon Cards to Collect
Collector-focused roundup for Monkeys, Chimps & Apes: chase prints, artist lines, TCGPlayer prices, and card guides.
2026-02-20
If you are building a Monkeys, Chimps & Apes focused collection, start with the species collectors actually chase in the TCG. We surface Darumaka, Aipom, Primeape, Infernape, and Zarude 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.
- #1Darumaka#0554
We highlight Darumaka for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Darumaka
$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.
$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.
$12.28 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.
- #2
Aipom#0190Aipom 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 — Aipom
$32.45 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAipom #211 (Paradox Rift) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Aipom an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$0.37 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAipom #169 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Aipom binder page.
$1.61 NM market
View on TCGPlayerAipom #99 (Dragons Exalted) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #3
Primeape#0057We highlight Primeape for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Primeape
$3.73 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPrimeape #170 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Primeape page.
$1.40 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPrimeape #51 (Crimson Invasion) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Primeape an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
$1.05 NM market
View on TCGPlayerPrimeape #72 (Team Up) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Primeape binder page.
- #4
Infernape#0392Infernape 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 — Infernape
$80.85 NM market
View on TCGPlayerInfernape LV.X #DP10 (DP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Infernape binder page.
$8.82 NM market
View on TCGPlayerInfernape #17 (Plasma Storm) is a staple for Infernape fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
$125.84 NM market
View on TCGPlayerInfernape #121 (Diamond & Pearl) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
- #5
Zarude#0893Zarude 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 — Zarude
$0.27 NM market
View on TCGPlayerZarude #199 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Zarude binder page.
$0.23 NM market
View on TCGPlayerZarude #11 (Surging Sparks) is a staple for Zarude fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
$0.40 NM market
View on TCGPlayerZarude #16 (Crown Zenith) is a staple for Zarude fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #6
Chimchar#0390We highlight Chimchar for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Chimchar
$18.33 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChimchar #DP02 (DP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Chimchar binder page.
$2.62 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChimchar #15 (Plasma Storm) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
$4.10 NM market
View on TCGPlayerChimchar #76 (Diamond & Pearl) is a staple for Chimchar fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
- #7
Grookey#0810We highlight Grookey for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Grookey
$2.23 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGrookey #SV004 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Grookey page.
$2.56 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGrookey #SWSH001 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Grookey binder page.
Grookey on the Ball #3 (Pokémon Futsal Collection) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
- #8
Monferno#0391Monferno 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 — Monferno
$0.41 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMonferno #22 (Ultra Prism) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Monferno binder page.
$2.89 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMonferno #16 (Plasma Storm) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
$4.28 NM market
View on TCGPlayerMonferno #56 (Diamond & Pearl) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Monferno page.
- #9
Darmanitan#0555We highlight Darmanitan for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Darmanitan
$1.52 NM market
View on TCGPlayerGalarian Darmanitan #SV024 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Darmanitan page.
$0.35 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDarmanitan #24 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Darmanitan binder page.
$2.09 NM market
View on TCGPlayerDarmanitan #25 (Black & White) is a reliable choice for any Darmanitan binder — good value and classic artwork.
- #10
Thwackey#0811We highlight Thwackey for collector depth: standout print runs, display-worthy art, and enough singles variety to match different budgets.
Cards to collect — Thwackey
$2.67 NM market
View on TCGPlayerThwackey #SV005 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Thwackey page.
$25.74 NM market
View on TCGPlayerThwackey #115 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Thwackey binder page.
$0.42 NM market
View on TCGPlayerThwackey #15 (Twilight Masquerade) is a staple for Thwackey fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
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