ThePokemon TCG’slegacy continues to grow with each new set release, asmodern booster boxes, like some of the most valuable from Sword & Shield, are beginning to command more attention and thus, higher prices. Aging sets, like those from the Diamond & Pearl era, are becoming increasingly desirable, but are very difficult to find.
Given the high demand and low supply, the most valuable booster boxes from the Diamond & Pearl era have increased dramatically in value, reaching heights that few would have ever imagined during their debuts. While this era is noticeably lighter on booster box releases, it certainly boasts some outstanding cards.
Due to a lack of pricing data, the box prices areestimatedaccording to each pack’s market price onTCGplayermultiplied by 36 and are subject to change once more sales are recorded.
7Great Encounters – $3,168
Off To A Great Start
Great Encounters starts the most valuable booster boxes from Diamond & Pearl with a bang, featuring a large price tag to go along with the larger-than-life Pokemon you’ll find in the set. Great Encounters pays homage to a simpler time when legendary Pokemon ruled the TCG as completely as they ruled the VGC.
Some of the most expensive sets from the Diamond & Pearl era feature a cast of legendary Pokemon at the top of the list for the most expensive cards. Great Encounters sets the tone for this generation with fantasticDialga, Palkia, Darkrai, and Cresselia LV. X cards to chasein this set.
6Mysterious Treasures – $3,996
Shrouded In The Darkness Of Space
Mysterious Treasures isn’t headlined by any blockbuster Pokemon or expensive chase cards, but features a solid cast of Pokemon and Trainer cards to enjoy.
Expected value(the probable value of the cards you will get in the box) isn’t the determining factor for every set’s value, so some rare booster boxes like Mysterious Treasures may eclipse sets that have more valuable chase cards.
Generation One favorites like Alakazam appear alongside Pokemon like Magmortar and Typhlosion, offering a decent variety if you don’t love the Pokemon you’ll find in Sinnoh. This set features packs readily available on the market, sothis estimate should be closer to the booster box’s valuethan others with fewer sales.
5Diamond & Pearl Base – $5,580
Laughing Straight To The Bank
The Diamond & Pearl base set is easily the least exciting set from the era in terms of valuable chase cards to hunt. Opening these packs likely won’t offer much excitement in terms of recouping your investment, but some very popular Pokemon are featured among the headliners.
The Sinnoh starters, Torterra, Infernape, and Empoleon star as the most valuable cards from the Diamond & Pearl base set, but don’t neglect the Gengar that makes a sneaky appearance among some of the most popular Pokemon from Sinnoh.
With the most valuable card capping out at about $50, this booster box is another onevalued for its rarity, rather than its contents.
4Secret Wonders – $6,550
Charizard Is No Secret
On the flipside from the base set, Secret Wonders features one of the most beloved Pokemon ever: Charizard. Any set with Charizard typically features this titan among themost valuable cards, whether it’s Champion’s Pathor the base set.
Aside from Charizard, Secret Wonders boasts two other incredible features that boost its value: excellent box art and a selection ofincredible Pokemon depicted in amazing artwork.Blastoise, Mew, Lugia, and some of the most popular Pokemon to ever appear in the TCG are in Secret Wonders.
3Majestic Dawn – $6,660
Sublime Eeveelution Art
Majestic Dawn barely squeaks by Secret Wonders' estimated value, to claim a top-three finish among the most valuable Diamond & Pearl era booster boxes. Majestic Dawn is a paradise for some ofthe most valuable Eeveelutions cards, featuring multiple versions of Glaceon, Leafeon, Vaporeon, Espeon, and Umbreon to collect.
In addition to the array of Eeveelutions, legendary Pokemon like Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres make appearances among the most valuable cards in the set, giving Majestic Dawn plenty of incredible Pokemon to chase. In terms of value, Leafeon and Glaceon lead the way, commanding over $200 each.
2Stormfront – $6,948
Charizard At The Helm
Stormfront leaps ahead of Majestic Dawn on the back of some of the best redesigns of the original cards from thebase set, one of the most valuable Pokemon sets of all time.
The Stormfront Charizard is one ofthe most valuable Charizard cardsever, though it faces stiff competition from some incredibly sought-after cards.
While Stormfront storms up the charts as one of the most expensive booster boxes from the Diamond & Pearl era, there’seven less pricing data from recent sales currently availablefor this set, relative to the others on this list. Therefore, its placement andcurrent estimate could change dramatically.
1Legends Awakened – $8,028
Leading A Legendary Lineup
Legends Awakened lives up to its legendary namesake asthe most valuable Diamond & Pearl era booster boxin the Pokemon TCG. Headlined by legendary Pokemon like Mewtwo, Rayquaza, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, this set features several cards worth chasing.
In addition, you’ll also find popular pseudo-legendary Pokemon like Metagross and Dragonite among the best cards in Legends Awakened. With such a star-studded lineup of cards, ranging in value from $20 to over $100, this set features an incredible variety of cards to collect, cementing its place as the best Diamond & Pearl era set.
