Evolving Skies was a skyrocketing success for the Pokemon Company when it debuted back in 2021. Since then, it’s only exceeded everyone’s expectations, establishing itself as one of the best Pokemon packs of all time, and certainly the best of its era.

Indeed, the popularity and mass appeal of this legendary set is still impacting the Pokemon TCG today. More current sets like the famous Prismatic Evolutions, for example drew close comparisons to Evolving Skies, going on to achieve even greater heights in value than its forebear.

But how is Evolving Skies fairing today? Have the cards held up in value, or are they declining with age?

Below, we’ll get into what cards are selling the best today, and sharing that how even after several years of being around, these cards are still some of the hottest Pokemon cards of them all.

#12 Leafeon V Alt Art

Why is Leafeon VMAX one of the most expensive Evolving Skies cards while Leafeon V doesn’t make top ten? While I really couldn’t say, I for one have highly fond memories of Leafeon V after pulling it at Pokemon League from a few prize packs I’ve won. While not the most popular of all Eeveelutions (that title goes to Umbreon), Leafeon remains a very well-loved evolution, adding some serious staying power to this card’s value.

#11 Glaceon V Alt Art

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Of the many extraordinary Pokemon V Alt Arts in this expansion, Glaceon V is the most gorgeous. The beauty factor alone is enough to propel this card up so high on a list with plenty of other valuable cards. There’s something so serene about this artwork with Glaceon resting on a bench in a winter wonderland.

#10 Sylveon V (Alternate Full Art)

Evolving Skies was virtually guaranteed to be a set that would deliver on nostalgia from the get-go. Delivering on that promise was a host of incredibly beautiful alternate art cards. Sylveon V is no exception. Apart from gorgeous artwork that finds this Pokemon working casually at a bakery, Sylveon V is noteworthy for its Dream Gift ability which played a significant role in the Pokemon TCG game at one point in time.

#9 Espeon V Alt Art

In this stellar alternate art, Espeon can be seen psychically moving books around the library. Whether it is using its powers to study, or just to cause mischief, who knows? And with a price tag like that, who cares? What we do know is that this card is still worth plenty of cash on the Pokemon singles card market.

#8 Rayquaza V Alt Art

Moving on briefly from the Eevee evolutions, we’re now at another nostalgic addition to this set – Rayquaza V. Rayquaza is one of Pokemon’s most bankable characters. And while this archetype never saw a lot of competitive play, the collectors don’t really care. They just love Raqyuaza. This is a pretty epic artwork, too, foreshadowing the trainer gallery cards that came out in later Sword and Shield era sets.

#7 Umbreon V Alt Art

Of course, there is no Eevee evolution more popular than Umbreon. We’re not really sure exactly what makes Umbreon so well liked, but it is. And Umbreon V is the most valuable of all the Eevee evolution V cards. As expensive as it is, it’s nothing compared to just how pricy the rest of the cards in this legendary set are fetching. Hold onto your seats.

#6 Dragonite V Alt Art

People love Dragons. And Dragons were a big part of this era’s set, marking their return to the Pokemon TCG game. Among dragon type Pokemon, few are as iconic as Dragonite. This card certainly does it justice with a sleepy Dragonite seeming to take a nap mid-flight above a crowd of Spearows. Perhaps they are drifting above Pallet Town where Ash famously ran afoul of those very same Pokemon? Regardless, Dragonite’s artwork here has the perfect combination of cuteness with artistry that the best Pokemon cards have.

#5Glaceon VMAX Alt Art

Whoever drew these Glaceon alt arts really must have loved Glaceon. As beautiful as Glaceon V’s art was, this card boasts similar beauty, and even broader appeal thanks to the host of characters you can see in its art (one of those being none other than Pikachu). I have this card in my collection so I especially keep track of its value and am happy to see that it’s almost doubled in value over the course of the last year. To me, this card is easily one of the most bankable of the set and certainly worth holding onto.

#4 Sylveon VMAX Alt Art

Just to let you know, your odds of pulling any given VMAX alt art card are absurdly low, leading in part (along with the popularity of these characters) the high price tag associated with them. Sylveon currently is pulling ahead of its fellow Eeveelutions in the popularity race with an exceptionally high value. Perhaps trainers out there have a soft spot for this heart-warming Pokemon. Being surrounded by a pack of cute Pokemon from different generations doesn’t hurt its potential, either.

#3 Leafeon VMAX Alt Art

Next up we have a Pokemon whose V form didn’t quite make the top 10 most valuable cards in Evolving Skies. In the VMAX form, however, Leafeon VMAX is the third most valuable card in Evolving Skies. In general, Leafeon seems to be a pretty popular Pokemon. Just what is the reason this card has such significant value? I can’t really tell you other than it is Leafeon. To me, however, I think Glaceon will hold up better overtime. Still, this card’s track record is hard to argue with. Maybe people just like the pastoral setting we find Leafeon in?

#2 Rayquaza VMAX Alt Art

Rayquaza VMAX Alt Art has to be one of the coolest cards in all of Sword and Shield. This artwork seems especially fitting for this legendary Pokemon, recalling the remote, distant places that it was originally found in the games. Artwork aside, Rayquaza will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the first Sword and Shield era deck I acquired, and if you can manage to get it set up, its attack is absolutely deadly.

#1 Umbreon VMAX Alt Art

Umbreon VMAX – Evolving Skies — **Umbreon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) - Evolving Skies**

Market price: $1,500

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Finally – the card you’ve all been waiting for. Umbreon VMAX Alt Art is the single defining card of the Pokemon TCG Sword and Shield era, and its incredible price tag shows it. Umbreon VMAX Alt Art is the chase card of all chase cards. If you or your kids pull it, get that card in a sleeve, lock it in a vault, and don’t look back (or sell it).

Perhaps thanks in part to the hype the Umbreon ex SIR got in Prismatic Evolutions, Umbreon VMAX has only continued to increase in value. Near Mint condition cards have been selling for well over $1000, while a plethora of damaged condition cards seem to be flooding the market. Know your Pokemon card conditions before you buy!

This card is so popular and iconic that it actually has its own moniker assigned to it: Moonbreon due to the way Umbreon is haphazardly booping the moon. Cause that’s just what mega Pokemon do on evenings off of training.

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