Top 10 Best Pokemon Cards

Some cards are cool to look at, some can swing the tide of a match, and a few are straight-up legendary in collecting circles. Maybe it's the artwork, maybe it's the rarity, or maybe it's the way a certain card completely wrecked your team back in the day. Either way, the best cards have that thing that makes them unforgettable, for better or worse.

Pokémon cards mean different things to different people. Some chase the ultra rares, some care about battle strength, and others just want that one shiny card they never pulled as a kid. There's no right or wrong way to rank these. That's part of the fun. This isn't just about dollar value or how many YouTubers freaked out when they unboxed one. It's about the cards that stuck with you because they mattered to you.

So go ahead and scroll through the list. Vote for the cards you think deserve the top spots.

The Top Ten

Arceus

Arceus is a Legendary Pokémon that first appeared in the 18th Pokémon movie, "Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life," where it was featured alongside other Legendary Pokémon. In the Pokémon universe, Arceus is referred to as "The Original One" and is believed to have created the entire Pokémon world... read more

It's completely awesome, does 200 damage, and looks so cool. I also like the name. It sounds cool. Arceus! Awesome. I love it so much I have 8 of them!
It's crazy, and whenever I scan it to do Pokemon, it always wins! Let's go, Arceus! It probably should do 2,000 damage, not 200! LET'S GO, ARCEUS!

Yeah, Rayquaza C LV. X does Final Blowup, which does 200. That's about the highest you can get without having a Mega EX card. Arceus is the best, but in my opinion, Charizard has the best HP to attack damage ratio.

It rocks! I have him, he is super strong. Who could beat him? He is awesome! He is totally awesome, man! You are so right!
Shadow Lugia

Probably the best that it can get with the Pokémon cards anywhere, any place, any time. That is a real Pokémon, except Shadow Pikachu, which is awesome also.

1000 damage is quite a lot for a Pokemon! I thought it was fake!

He has at least the second best attack with 1000 damage.
Lucario

Lucario was created by Ken Sugimori and first appeared as a central character in the film Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. It was later introduced in the main series games with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Lucario has since appeared in numerous sequels, spinoff titles, and a wide range of merchandise... read more

He is totally awesome! He's my best card, and every time I use him, I've won almost without fail! By the way, he's 220.

Everybody ought to love Lucario. He is the best Pokemon ever, and I wish that he was real!

Why is Arceus number one? It's way too overrated, I think. Lucario, on the other hand, is carefully balanced.
Rayquaza G LV.X

Everyone should know by now that Rayquaza is the coolest Pokémon EVER. He is cool, powerful, and AWESOME. Come on, everybody, vote for Rayquaza.

"200 damage. That says it all!"
- Source: That Pokémon magazine featuring Arceus

I just got this Pokemon today and it rocks!
Mewtwo

Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon. Designed by Ken Sugimori, it first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue in 1996.
Created by Dr. Fuji through gene splicing to clone Mew, Mewtwo is known in game lore as one of the most powerful Pokémon. In later games, it can undergo Mega Evolution into... read more

In the origins, Mewtwo defeated the three legendary Pokémon, Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos, as well as Charizard, alone, in one battle.

Mewtwo's old design card was horrible, but the two new Mewtwo EX cards are outstanding and perform very well. The only thing that sucks is the EX rule.

I have a Mewtwo EX card, and it literally SMASHED my opponent to bits! My Dragonite EX crumpled! My Keldeo EX torn! The only thing better than Mewtwo EX is Mega Charizard X.
Darkrai

Darkrai, known by the same name in Japan, is a Dark-type Legendary Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It is known for its signature ability to induce nightmares in others. Darkrai was also featured in the movie Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai, where it played a central role.

Darkrai cannot be beaten by anything, so who would vote for Arceus?

I think Darkrai is amazing by itself. But put it in the hands of LV X, and you get such a strong attack it's better than Yveltal EX.

Darkrai's best move is an instant K.O.
Dialga

I have a Dialga EX, and he is AMAZING! Any other Pokémon that is an EX that he faces he makes them paralyzed and just uses Full Metal Impact, and it totally knocks out the other Pokémon!

Dialga can beat anything. It can freeze time and then destroy the whole world.

Dialga GX rules! Its Timeless move is so awesome you can take infinite turns in a row!
Charizard G LV.X

Charizard is the best Pokémon ever! I made a mistake of trading the 8th rarest Charizard card for a Kyogre. It sounds good, but not so much.

Always been my fave. Plus, someone put Ancient Mew, but isn't he banned from competitions?

Charizard is the best card ever. Period.
Black Kyurem EX

I say it's the best card. I mean, seriously, one of them can do 200 damage!
Giratina

Giratina is a Legendary Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It became the mascot of Pokémon Platinum, where it plays a central role in the game's story. Giratina is associated with the Distortion World and represents antimatter in the Pokémon lore.

Giratina looks awesome and also is awesome. It is the only Ghost legend and my favorite. Giratina Level X allows you to combine as many Giratinas as you have! That is one of the reasons I like it much better than Arceus.

Hidden Tentacles ability. Do I have to say anything else?

I have Giratina. His move "Hex" does 90 damage!

The Newcomers

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Shaymin EX

This is the card I believe is the best. As long as you have two or more in play, you can cycle them with Sky Return, slowly damaging your opponent, healing, and keeping your hand at six cards all at the same time.
As long as Shaymin EX isn't one-shotted, paralyzed, confused, or asleep, it's unstoppable.

Revenge Blast can turn the game around.
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Primal Groudon EX

Mine is really good. Plus Groudon is a legendary and primals are like megas which are also really good.

The Contenders

Zekrom EX

It's my strongest card. It has Strong Volt, which does 150 damage and 180 health. It defeated my friend's Seismitoad EX, Heracross EX, and Thundurus alone.

Zekrom EX is really not bad apart from the fact you've got to discard 2 energies when you do 150 damage. Zekrom EX Full Art is one of my most beautiful cards.

Zekrom EX is the best. It does 150 damage. I have him, and he is the best card.
Charizard EX

He is really strong and powerful. I would say better than a bunch of the top ten.

A giant, fire-breathing, awesome dragon. Who wouldn't vote for him?

He is great. In fact, he is one of my favorite and best Pokémon cards. Plus, he is blue and has lots of health and attack. In conclusion, he is a very good Pokémon.
Wailord

Wailord, known in Japan as Whaloh, is a Water-type Pokémon that evolves from Wailmer. It was introduced in Generation III and is the largest known Pokémon by size. Wailord can dive to depths of 10,000 feet in one breath and travels in pods to find food, often feeding on schools of Wishiwashi.... read more

It is really good. When you use Rely on Friends, it uses all Stage 1 Pokémon and does a big attack. It has 120 health.

Does 100 damage and can do 200 damage to fire Pokemon!

Wailord is awesome. I've said enough.
Charizard

Charizard, known in Japan as Lizardon, is a Pokémon species created by Ken Sugimori. It first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and has since appeared in merchandise, spinoff titles, and various adaptations. Shin-ichiro Miki, who voices James in the original Japanese anime, also voices... read more

When I was a kid, I could've sold him for $75. No other card has that power.

Come on, this was the best card. It made Pokemon cards famous!

Can deal 300 damage in GX form. Can anything else do that and not damage itself to death?
Feraligatr

Feraligatr, known in Japan as Ordile, is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It first appeared in Pokémon Gold and Silver, which were released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color. Feraligatr is the final evolution of Totodile and evolves from Croconaw starting at level 30.
Palkia

Palkia, known in Japan by the same name, is a Legendary Pokémon species that debuted in the 2006 games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It represents space and serves as the mascot for Pokémon Pearl. Palkia is part of the creation trio with Dialga and Giratina and is associated with spatial manipulation.

Dialga is steel, so not strong, and Giratina is ghost, so is weak to itself! But nothing's better than a water/dragon, and dragons cut grass moves in half, making it even stronger!

Level X controls the field and is in a great combination with Giratina Level X and Moonlight Stadium, set up with Spacial Rend.

My DPPromo Palkia is not as strong as my Wailord from Supreme Victors.
Celebi EX

I defeated Arceus and Rayquaza with this Pokémon, so it's my favorite. I found its hidden ability.
Torterra LV.X

I love Torterra. I want it to be the most popular Pokemon. That's my goal.
Ancient Mew

The card looks cool, but it only has 30 HP and does 40 damage. That sucks.
Arceus LV.X
Zekrom

Zekrom, known in Japan by the same name, is a Dragon and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It first appeared in Pokémon Black and White as the mascot of Pokémon White. Zekrom is part of the Tao Trio along with Reshiram and Kyurem.

Coolest Pokemon you could ever think of. Beats everything in the card game.

I used to have Zekrom. Too bad I traded it for 5 strong Pokemon.

I have him as a 120 HP promo card, shiny and full 2015 card XY76, with 90 attack damage plus 10, so 100. I will give it to someone for $13.00.
Mamoswine

Mamoswine is my favorite Pokémon, so I built a full deck using Swinubs, Piloswine, and Mamoswine (along with energy cards and trainers, of course).
Someone challenged me with their deck made entirely of EX cards. We agreed to remove the "EXs give 2 prize cards" rule and also removed the energy requirement for his team. I still had to use energy cards because I had them, which seemed unfair.
Even so, I still won. The other guy is a pro like I am. I also noticed that most people on here are not great at the card game, since every Arceus card I have ever used was pretty weak. Arceus is still the best in the video game, though.

Not my strongest card, but my strongest Fighting-type card. Has 160 HP and Primordial Boom does 80+ damage, 120 if you have a Stadium Card in play. Heal 40 if your opponent does.
White Kyurem EX

I just have the regular White Kyurem and Black Kyurem. I wonder why Black Kyurem is ranked in the top 15 or something.

White Kyurem is not only the best Pokémon, it also looks the coolest.
Wailord EX
Rhyperior LV.X