Gold Star Pokémon Cards

Every Gold Star Pokémon card, ranked by value. Leading is Pikachu ☆ (Holon Phantoms) at $114,000. These 29 ☆ cards from the EX era (2004–2007) are among the rarest and most valuable modern Pokémon cards ever printed.

Prices last updated 25 July 2026 · How we price →

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Median value

$1,249

Since 2021

+339%

Past year

+109%

How Gold Star cards have performed

The median value of a Gold Star card, Jan 2021 to Jul 2026 — the type is +339% over that span. The standout riser is Mew ☆ δ (Dragon Frontiers), +264% in the last year. Hover the chart to read the value at any month. Based on ungraded prices; not investment advice.

#1 Pikachu ☆Holon Phantoms · #104 · Rare Holo Star

$114,000

#2 Umbreon ☆POP Series 5 · #17 · Rare

$106,514

#3 Charizard ☆ δDragon Frontiers · #100 · Rare Holo Star

$65,625

#4 Mewtwo ☆Holon Phantoms · #103 · Rare Holo Star

$58,560

#5 Espeon ☆POP Series 5 · #16 · Rare

$56,120

#6 Rayquaza ☆Deoxys · #107 · Rare Holo Star

$47,641

#7 Latios ☆Deoxys · #106 · Rare Holo Star

$32,800

#8 Treecko ☆Team Rocket Returns · #109 · Rare Holo Star

$32,790

#9 Jolteon ☆Power Keepers · #101 · Rare Holo Star

$31,086

#10 Mew ☆ δDragon Frontiers · #101 · Rare Holo Star

$27,118

#11 Metagross ☆Delta Species · #113 · Rare Holo Star

$25,650

#12 Vaporeon ☆Power Keepers · #102 · Rare Holo Star

$25,000

#13 Regice ☆Legend Maker · #90 · Rare Holo Star

$24,400

#14 Latias ☆Deoxys · #105 · Rare Holo Star

$19,318

#15 Registeel ☆Legend Maker · #92 · Rare Holo Star

$19,000

#16 Kyogre ☆Delta Species · #112 · Rare Holo Star

$19,000

#17 Alakazam ☆Crystal Guardians · #99 · Rare Holo Star

$17,462

#18 Celebi ☆Crystal Guardians · #100 · Rare Holo Star

$15,425

#19 Regirock ☆Legend Maker · #91 · Rare Holo Star

$15,000

#20 Mudkip ☆Team Rocket Returns · #107 · Rare Holo Star

$13,970

#21 Groudon ☆Delta Species · #111 · Rare Holo Star

$9,200

#22 Suicune ☆Unseen Forces · #115 · Rare Holo Star

$8,988

#23 Entei ☆Unseen Forces · #113 · Rare Holo Star

$7,000

#24 Raikou ☆Unseen Forces · #114 · Rare Holo Star

$6,000

#25 Greninja ☆SWSH Black Star Promos · #SWSH144 · Promo

$1,863

#26 Torchic ☆Team Rocket Returns · #108 · Rare Holo Star

$499

#27 Umbreon ☆Celebrations: Classic Collection · #17 · Classic Collection

$463

#28 Flareon ☆Power Keepers · #100 · Rare Holo Star

$245

#29 Gyarados ☆ δHolon Phantoms · #102 · Rare Holo Star

$48

What a Gold Star card is

Gold Star cards carry a gold ☆ beside the Pokémon's name and show it in an alternate shiny colour. Printed only from 2004–2007 across the EX-era sets, they were pulled at around 1 in 72 packs — a brutal rate that keeps supply tiny.

Why they're grails

The combination of shiny art, a short print window and low pull rates makes Gold Stars a blue-chip chase. Rayquaza, Charizard, Espeon and Umbreon Gold Stars reach four to five figures graded, and even lesser Pokémon hold strong value.

Gold Star Pokémon Cards — FAQ

What is a Gold Star Pokémon card?

Gold Star cards are ultra-rare cards from the EX era (2004–2007) marked with a gold ☆ next to the Pokémon's name, showing an alternate 'shiny' colour version. They were pulled at roughly 1 in 72 packs, making them some of the rarest and most valuable modern cards.

Why are Gold Star cards so valuable?

Extremely low pull rates, a short three-year print window, and shiny alternate artwork make them a top collector chase. Gold Star Rayquaza, Charizard, Espeon and Umbreon can reach five figures in high grades.

How do I identify a Gold Star card?

Look for a small gold star ☆ immediately after the Pokémon's name in the title bar, plus an unusual 'shiny' colouring of the Pokémon. They only appear in EX-era sets from 2004 to 2007.

Shining cards →Rarest cards →EX cards →Most expensive cards →

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