The 8 Most Valuable Crown Zenith Cards in October 2026, Ranked

The 8 Most Valuable Crown Zenith Cards in October 2026

The most valuable Crown Zenith card is the Giratina VSTAR GG69/GG70 at $295.39 raw in our catalog on October 5, 2026. Crown Zenith released on January 20, 2023, and the money in it sits almost entirely in the 70 card Galarian Gallery subset, not the main set. This ranking prices the top eight and says which ones are worth a grading fee.

Crown Zenith Prices on October 5, 2026

Seven Galarian Gallery cards sit between $66 and $296 raw, while the best main set card, the Pikachu 160/159, is $43.15. Prices are TCGplayer market prices from the ZeroPop catalog, pulled October 5, 2026. Serebii lists the set at 230 cards: 159 normal, 1 secret and 70 in the subset.

We did not pull PSA 10 sale prices for this post, so the grading column weighs the raw price against the fee, not a quoted graded comp. Current fees are in our PSA grading cost breakdown.

#1 Giratina VSTAR GG69/GG70: The Gold Grail

Giratina VSTAR GG69/GG70 is the top card at $295.39, and it is the one with the clearest case for grading. It is the set's chase for Lost Zone players and collectors alike: 280 HP, the Lost Impact attack at 280 and the Star Requiem VSTAR Power, with Akira Egawa's art in gold.

The three best Giratina scans in our community feed all graded 9.5, none a 10. Full gold foil on a dark, busy illustration is hard to read for surface lines, so check the glare angle before you trust a clean look. The thin gold border also means the print centering decides the grade before anyone touches the card.

#2 Mewtwo VSTAR GG44/GG70: The Only 10 in Our Feed

Mewtwo VSTAR GG44/GG70 sits at $243.93, and it is the one chase here where our community scans include a 10. The art by GOSSAN pits Mewtwo against a Charizard in a burst of foil, so the card photographs well and sells on looks alone.

Our top scan graded 10 and the next one 9.5, so a clean copy exists. One catalog row lists a second Mewtwo listing at $300.20 under a slightly different set label. We quote the $243.93 row because it matches the set page we link.

#3 Arceus VSTAR GG70/GG70 and the Rest of the VSTAR Wall

Arceus VSTAR GG70/GG70 is $201.86 and the last card in the subset, a gold secret that closes the Galarian Gallery. The two Origin Forme cards follow: Dialga at $126.02 and Palkia at $108.35, a gap of $17.67 between them.

Skip-it call: do not grade the Dialga or the Palkia unless you can see a likely 10. A $126 card does not leave much room after a fee and shipping, and a 9 will not pay for itself.

#6 Leafeon VSTAR GG35/GG70: The Pretty One

At $87.75, Leafeon VSTAR GG35/GG70 is the cheapest card above $85 in the subset, and the art (Jiro Sasumo, an apothecary shelf of flowers and jars) is why people buy it.

Glaceon VSTAR runs $63.32 and Simisear VSTAR $36.22 if you want a cheaper Eeveelution. Both Leafeon scans we checked graded 9.5, and at $87.75 only a 10 makes the fee worthwhile.

What the Main Set Is Worth

The main set is a bulk set with two or three exceptions. Elesa's Sparkle full art is $16.09 and the Charizard VSTAR 019/159 is $11.19, a surprisingly low price for a Charizard. Rayquaza V is $2.08.

That makes Charizard VSTAR the clearest skip in the set. Compare it with our Charizard grading guide, where the real money lives in older prints.

Grading Crown Zenith: Where Cards Lose Points

Centering and surface decide Crown Zenith grades. The Galarian Gallery cards run full-bleed foil with a thin printed border, so a drifted print shows immediately. Read our centering explainer and scan both sides before you pay a fee.

Our community feed shows 9.5 as the common top grade for these cards, with a single 10 on the Mewtwo. Before submitting anything below $100, ask whether a 9.5 outcome still pays. For a broader rule of thumb, see is my card worth grading.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most valuable Crown Zenith card?

The Giratina VSTAR GG69/GG70 at $295.39 raw on October 5, 2026. Mewtwo VSTAR GG44 follows at $243.93 and Arceus VSTAR GG70 at $201.86.

When did Crown Zenith release and how many cards does it have?

Crown Zenith released on January 20, 2023. Serebii lists 230 cards: 159 normal, 1 secret and a 70 card Galarian Gallery subset.

Is the Crown Zenith Charizard VSTAR worth grading?

No. The Charizard VSTAR 019/159 is $11.19 raw in our catalog, which a grading fee would exceed several times over.

Do Crown Zenith cards get PSA 10s?

Some do. In our community feed the top Mewtwo VSTAR scan graded 10, while the Giratina and Leafeon scans topped out at 9.5, so a 10 is possible but not the default.

Is the Galarian Gallery worth more than the main set?

Yes, by a wide margin. Seven Galarian Gallery cards are priced from $66.37 to $295.39, while the top main set card is $43.15.

How does Crown Zenith compare to Evolving Skies?

Both are Sword and Shield era sets with prized Eeveelution art, but their price structures differ. See our Evolving Skies ranking for that set's numbers.