THE Pokemon TCG honors its incredible array of legendary and mythical creatures with extraordinary cards in the most important vintage sets. Mew is no exception and is one of the most beloved Mythical Pokemon to ever exist, debuting as the first ever in Kanto.
Mewtwo makes a guest appearance alongside the inspiration for its creation, Mew, as the pair's shared voice is one of the most valuable Mewtwo cards. Given Mew's long history in the Pokemon TCG, there are many valuable Mew cards in sets like Dragon Frontiers, Legend Maker, Holon Phantoms, and other top-tier expansions.
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8 Mew EX: Dragons Exalted (full art) – $107.48
A colorful start
Mew's first entry gets us off to a great start a bold depiction of Mew surrounded by a vivid color wheel in the background while its pink color palette shines as the focal point.
Despite the cacophony of colors swirling behind it, Mew remains the absolute star of the show, illustrating the excellent composition of this card.
Turning our attention towards dollars and cents, this Mew sells in a wide range, making it an affordable option if you don't mind settling for a damaged copy for just $25. Played moderately (MP) cards will more than double the price of entry, averaging around $50 with sales on both sides. Played lightly (LP) jumps into the $90+ range, finally followed by near mint (NM) cards worth approximately $110.
7 Mew: Pop Series 5 (Delta Species) – $110.00
Looking ahead
While you may have a hard time finding this card in a pack, it's not hard to see why this art is among the most valuable Mew cards of all time. boasting a beautiful, bright scene on a clear day.
Pop Series 5 is exceptionally rare and contains only two cards per pack, with the Umbreon Star standing as the most desirable hunting card of the limited edition set.
Just like the previous model, this Mew is affordable even when damaged, but quickly reaches $55 and up when it comes to MP copies, although you may be able to find one for less. LP cards are close to the market price of $110, while NM copies remain rare, with a single selling for $140.
The perfect promotion
The Southern Islands promotional set is undoubtedly one of the most iconic of all time, showing off a fantastic roster of Pokemon frolicking adorably on a tropical island. Mew appears alongside parts of Pidgeot AND Charizardlike those Pokemon make a guest appearanceand in this rainbow scene.
This card continues to increase in value, as it was once near the $100 mark, but has steadily risen from that plateau into the $110 range, creating a ladder pattern with its price chart as the value of this card increases. Mew's popularity and rarity will keep this card on an upward trajectory.
5 Mew Ex: Holon Phantoms (Ultra Rare) – $135.73
A charming meow
The art of Mew Holon Phantoms offers one of the most unusual Mew illustrations in the Pokemon TCG, focusing on the Pokemon's body as the center of the image. a hypnotic swirling pattern created by its tail. This paper does its job well, as the bright patterns stretched across the background make it difficult to look away.
You'll find NM copies of this card up to 100, as better copies can sell for around $140, with an LP selling for $145 to support it. Examining the card is much more important than trusting the categorization of its condition as a TCG player, so sometimes LP cards can be in better condition than you might think.
4 Mew: Shipping (Holo Rare) – $147.70
Simple and cute
This Mew card perfectly encapsulates the simple and cute beauty of this mythical Pokemon's bubbly and mischievous personality.
This card also boasts a reverse foil version that sells for a little less than the foil version. For comparison, LP copies of the Hologram can cost up to $174 while the reverse version comes in below the $120 mark, leaving a significant gap between the two versions.
3 Mew Ex: Legend Maker (Ultra Rare) – $160.48
A well-deserved inclusion
This Mew features stunning Legend Maker artwork, one of the best sets of the EX era. While close-ups of this Pokemon aren't as rare as others, this version focuses on the bold and beautiful pink color chosen for Mew's design.
The dark green background presents the perfect contrast for this stunning card.
The value of this card continues to rise, with MP copies reaching highs of $65, while LP and NM cards firmly command prices between $150 and $170. With a market price representing the highest sales on average, this card is likely to remain in the top three most expensive Mew cards for the foreseeable future.
2 Mewtwo & Mew GX: Unified Minds (Secret Rare) – $163.03
Two for one
While Mew doesn't need any help to cover the price of its most valuable cards, Mewtwo's appearance alongside Mew makes this amazing Secret Rare one of the most expensive cards in Unified Minds.
These Pokemon each boast simple color palettes that provide the perfect canvas for rainbow recoloring.
The NM price of this card is back on the rise, as it started 2024 on a haywire, falling from its previous value above $150, before bouncing back into the $160 range. This card is much newer than the others, so the NM copies are the only ones that will be priced close to the entire market.
1 Mew Star: Dragon Frontiers (Delta Species) – $578.98
It deserves a blue ribbon
This gorgeous blue Mew is the perfect bright color for this Pokemon, as it instead swaps out its classic cotton candy pink palette for the cottony candy blue. As one of the most valuable cards in Dragon Frontiers, Mew Star can be difficult to find, causing huge changes in TCG player sales figures.
HP copies have sold for as low as $349 and as high as $450 in 2024, leaving plenty of room for price changes based on the condition of the card you're considering. If you want a clean copy that you can proofread, it will cost a lot of money, with LP sales totaled $500 with no recent sales in New Mexico to confirm the current valuation.
