If you’ve been playing the TCG for a while, you probably remember when Fairy Pokémon cards were a thing. These rare and elusive Pokémon used to have their own Basic Energy, as well as a vibrant pink color scheme for their cards. But those days are long gone – in 2020, Pokémon Fairy cards were officially discontinued. No more pretty in pink.
Since the Sword and Shield Pokémon TCG expansions phased out Fairy cards, these Pokémon don’t see much play anymore. However, there’s still plenty of reason for Fairy fans to keep up their Pokémon card collecting. Some of the cutest Pokémon cards are in this category, and there’s still plenty of sentimental value. And hey, who knows? Maybe one day, these will be rare Pokémon cards that are worth a heap of cash.
We’ve put together a guide to the best Fairy Pokémon cards for anyone still interested in collecting them. Because they’re not legal in the Standard Pokémon TCG format, we’ve picked our favorites based on their value to collectors rather than players.
Gardevoir and Sylveon GX
The best Fairy Pokémon card overall.
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| TCG expansion | Unbroken Bonds |
| Card number | 225/214 |
| Estimated value | $170 – $520 |
- Adorable art of two iconic Pokémon
- Reasonably high value
- Only the alternate art versions are worth money
Gardevoir and Sylveon GX gives you two Fairy Pokémon for the price of one. This adorable pair look twee and joyful in their full art depictions, with smiles and sparkles that seem to leap off the paper. There are multiple full art versions of the card to collect, but if you’re looking for financial value, the alternate art versions are the only ones worth opening your wallet for.
Sylveon GX
The Fairy Pokémon card with the rarest promos.
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| TCG expansion | Guardians Rising |
| Card number | 158/145 |
| Estimated value | $60 – $560 |
- Lovely art of a popular Eeveelution
- A range of rare and beautiful copies to collect
- Can have high financial value
- Value of different copies varies greatly
There are many different versions of Sylveon GX, and each comes with stunning full art of the beloved Fairy Pokémon. As well as a regular card, a full art card, a Secret Rainbow Rare, a shiny reprint, and another alternate art reprint, there are plenty of promotional versions of the card to hunt down. For Sylveon lovers who want to ‘catch ‘em all’, this card is the best place to start.
Togepi and Cleffa and Igglybuff GX
The most adorable Fairy Pokémon card.
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| TCG expansion | Cosmic Eclipse |
| Card number | 143a/236 |
| Estimated value | $60 – $350 |
- Colorful art that stands out
- Decent financial value for collectors
- Value not as impressive as rare, non-Fairy cards of the same Pokémon
- Regular art version isn’t worth nearly as much
It was tough to pick our favorite art on a Fairy Pokémon card, but we managed. Togepi and Cleffa and Igglybuff GX will completely capture your heart. The full art promo shows the three tiniest, roundest, sweetest ‘lil guys. The trio are frolicking in a pile of equally round, equally colorful objects – berries, Pokéballs, and so on.
Fairy Energy
The most unique Fairy Pokémon card to collect.
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| TCG expansion | Burning Shadows |
| Card number | 169/147 |
| Estimated value | $50 – $130 |
- Historical and sentimental value
- May become rarer and more valuable over time
- No pretty art of Fairy Pokémon
Most Basic Energy cards are dime-a-dozen, but that’s no longer the case for Fairy Energy. This sparkly pink card is no longer in production, making it a relic of Pokémon days gone by. It may not have gorgeous art or the most financial value, but it’s historically important enough that we think it’s worth collecting. Just make sure to grab the Secret Rare version if you want the best bang for your buck.
Mimikyu GX
The best Mimikyu Fairy Pokémon card.
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| TCG expansion | Lost Thunder |
| Card number | 226/214 |
| Estimated value | $60 – $300 |
- Some financial value for collectors
- Rainbow art of a popular Pokémon
- Non-fairy versions are far more valuable
- Not our favorite Fairy Pokémon card art
Mimikyu is adorable in its own odd way, so Fairy Pokémon fans will want to see it represented in their collection. In this case, we think Mimikyu GX takes the top spot. It doesn’t have the most impressive art of our favorite Fairy Pokémon cards, but it’s still a lovely rainbow rendition of the sweet ‘lil creature. This is also the Fairy version of Mimikyu which holds the best value.
For reference, here’s every Pokémon card type explained. Or, for more top collecting recommendations, here are the best Pikachu Pokémon cards and Charizard Pokémon cards.
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