6 Most Undervalued Pokémon Cards Worth Buying in Singapore Right Now (April 2026)
Low risk, genuine potential — here are six cards the market isn't paying enough attention to.
Here's what most collectors miss: when you focus exclusively on chase cards and big-ticket items, you take on a lot of downside risk. A SGD $675 chase card has a lot of room to fall. A SGD $16 illustration rare? How much lower can it really go?
A 30% price drop on a SGD $675 card costs you over SGD $200. A 30% drop on a SGD $16 card costs you less than SGD $5. The asymmetry matters — especially in a market that's become as expensive as Singapore's has.
That's the logic behind undervalued cards. Lower floor, meaningful upside if the community catches on. Below are six cards that fit this profile right now.
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6. Piplup Illustration Rare — 098/094 (Fantasmal Flames)
Current price: ~USD $12 (~SGD $16)
Starter Pokémon have a proven track record of price appreciation — but not all generations get equal attention at the same time. Right now, the market is fixated on Gen 1 starters.
Look at what's happening in Stella Crown: the Bulbasaur and Squirtle illustration rares are going through significant price spikes. The Pokémon 151 starter SIRs have had massive bumps. But what about starters from later generations?
The Piplup illustration rare from Fantasmal Flames is sitting at a price that genuinely looks discounted given what it is: a first-stage starter from Gen 4, with a beautiful piece of artwork, in a set that's been climbing in price and becoming increasingly difficult to get.
The artwork is genuinely gorgeous. And as Fantasmal Flames becomes harder to find on shelves, the singles market should reflect that scarcity more than it currently does.
This isn't a card that's going to moon overnight — Piplup doesn't have the Gen 1 nostalgia factor. But at SGD $16 for an illustration rare from a premium set, the downside is minimal and the ceiling is meaningful if Gen 4 starters get their moment (which, given how the nostalgia cycle works, they will eventually).
Why it's undervalued: Affordable entry on a starter IR from a set with rising demand. Low floor, solid potential.
For Singapore collectors: Check Carousell for raw near-mint copies — they should be available at or near the SGD $16 benchmark. Worth picking up one or two as a low-cost speculative position.
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5. Sandaconda V Alternate Art — 252/264 (Fusion Strike)
Current raw price: ~USD $5.44 (~SGD $7.35)
PSA 10 price: ~USD $47 (~SGD $63)
This one is genuinely surprising, and it's the kind of card that makes you do a double-take.
New collectors sometimes assume that alternate arts are similar in rarity to illustration rares. They're not. Most alt arts have pull rates around 1 in 180 packs — significantly harder to pull than most SIRs. They are genuinely rare cards.
Yet the Sandaconda V alt art from Fusion Strike is sitting at a raw price of around USD $5.44 (~SGD $7.35). At that price, you're not even risking much money — the question is purely whether there's upside. The PSA 10 copy at USD $47 (~SGD $63) still looks very affordable for a legitimately rare alternate art.
Sandaconda isn't the most popular Pokémon. That's part of why it's here rather than at a much higher price. But the alt art format, the rarity, and the Sword and Shield era positioning all point to a card that's undervalued relative to what it actually is.
As the Sword and Shield era matures and collectors start building retroactive sets from that period, the alt arts are going to get more attention. Many of them have been overlooked simply because the SIR format dominated the Scarlet and Violet era in terms of collector psychology.
Why it's undervalued: Genuinely rare card at an absurdly low price point. PSA 10 at SGD $63 for an alt art is compelling.
For Singapore collectors: At SGD $7–8 raw, this is the lowest-risk pick on this list. Even a modest rerating toward what the rarity actually deserves could produce meaningful percentage gains. Look for raw near-mint copies locally.
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4. Scorbunny Illustration Rare — 225/217 (Ascended Heroes)
Current price: ~USD $12 (~SGD $16)
Same thesis as the Piplup, with a slightly different wrinkle.
Scorbunny is a Gen 8 starter, and Gen 8 starters are probably the least popular generation of starters overall — that's not controversial. But "least popular generation" doesn't mean zero collector interest, and the price reflects that negative sentiment more than the card's actual quality.
The artwork on this Scorbunny IR from Ascended Heroes is excellent. It's a first-stage starter illustration rare from a set that's still relatively new. And importantly, it sits alongside a broader trend: as we see Mega Evolution Pokémon get renewed attention, Gen 8 connections to that era are being reassessed.
If this was a Charmander or a Cyndaquil — completely different story, different price. But at SGD $16 for a starter illustration rare from a premium set, the ratio of what you're paying to what you're getting looks favourable.
Long-term, as Sword and Shield kids grow up and feel nostalgia for their era, Gen 8 starters will have their moment. It's the same pattern that's played out with every previous generation.
Why it's undervalued: Low-priced starter IR with solid artwork and strong generational nostalgia potential down the line.
For Singapore collectors: Pair this with the Piplup as a Gen 4/Gen 8 starter position. Combined cost under SGD $35 for two illustration rares with real upside.
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3. Lucario V-Star Promo — SWSH291 (Crown Zenith ETB Promo)
Current price: ~USD $10 (~SGD $13.50)
If you've been watching the market, you'll know that Crown Zenith has been going through a significant rerating recently. The set was somewhat underappreciated when it released, but with 151 climbing, collector attention has spilled over to Crown Zenith in a meaningful way.
The Lucario V-Star promo from the Crown Zenith Elite Trainer Box is sitting at USD $10 (~SGD $13.50). Lucario is a deeply popular Pokémon with a loyal fanbase — it's not a fringe character. And this is a promo card, which means limited acquisition window and all the dynamics that come with that.
The card had a market high of USD $14 (~SGD $19), so it's come down from there. But at USD $10, you're buying a well-loved Pokémon in a promo format from a set that the market is actively reassessing upward.
The promo card dynamics discussed earlier apply here: perceived abundance at launch, limited actual supply, and a growing realisation of scarcity as the product ages. Crown Zenith ETBs aren't in production anymore, and the number of these promos that will ever be graded or sold is finite.
Why it's undervalued: Popular Pokémon, promo format, from a set with rising market sentiment — all at a price that barely registers.
For Singapore collectors: At SGD $13.50, this is a genuinely affordable entry into a Crown Zenith promo that fits the profile of cards that have historically moved. Check Carousell for local listings, and consider grading potential if you can find near-mint copies.
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2. Shadow Rider Calyrex V Alternate Art — 172/198 (Chilling Reign)
Current price: ~USD $21 (~SGD $28)
Chilling Reign is one of the forgotten sets of the Sword and Shield era. That's exactly the kind of positioning that creates undervalued opportunities.
The Shadow Rider Calyrex V alternate art is sitting at USD $21 (~SGD $28). Chilling Reign is now a five-year-old set — and like the Sandaconda, this is a genuine alternate art with pull rates around 1 in 180 packs. These are hard to pull. The card's total supply is not large.
Yet the price has barely moved in a year. Literally stagnant — it was selling for USD $25 (~SGD $34) this time last year, and it's drifted down to USD $21 since. That stagnation isn't necessarily a red flag; it can also mean a floor is forming before a move.
The artwork is striking, and Calyrex (particularly Shadow Rider Calyrex) has a dedicated collector following from the Sword and Shield era. The set's overall profile is low — "forgotten" sets tend to get their reassessment when collector attention eventually cycles back.
For the rarity and artwork quality, USD $21 (~SGD $28) for this alternate art is objectively strong value compared to how other alt arts from the same era have priced.
Why it's undervalued: Genuinely rare alternate art from a sleeping set, priced lower than comparable cards from the same era.
For Singapore collectors: Carousell and Facebook marketplace listings for Chilling Reign cards tend to be sparse — which is part of the appeal. Lower local competition for purchase. If you can source a near-mint copy at or below SGD $30, that's a solid entry.
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1. Eevee EX SIR Promo (Prismatic Evolution Super Premium Collection)
Current price: ~USD $28 (~SGD $38)
Previous market high: ~USD $52 (~SGD $70)
The top pick is the Eevee EX Special Illustration Rare promo from the Prismatic Evolution Super Premium Collection.
This card has the most compelling profile of the six:
- Eevee — one of the most universally loved Pokémon ever. Massive fan following across every demographic.
- Promo format — only one way to obtain it: as a guaranteed promo in the Prismatic Super Premium Collection.
- The SPC is expensive and difficult to get — supply is already constrained.
- The precedent is powerful — the Mew SIR promo from the 151 Ultra Premium Collection was selling for USD $4 (~SGD $5.40) and is now above USD $75 (~SGD $101). The Charizard UPC promos also started very affordable before climbing significantly.
The Eevee SIR promo hit a market high of USD $52 (~SGD $70) before pulling back to its current USD $28 (~SGD $38). That correction is the buying opportunity.
This card is still early in its story. The Prismatic Evolution set is still being processed by the market — its full significance as a collectible era is still being established. The SPC's scarcity is real. And Eevee as a character is one of the most durable in terms of long-term collector demand.
If the Mew promo trajectory is any guide, the current price of SGD $38 could look very cheap in 18–24 months.
Why it's undervalued: Iconic Pokémon, promo from scarce premium product, strong historical precedent for similar promos, currently down from its high.
For Singapore collectors: This is the highest-priced card on the list at SGD $38, but it's also the one with arguably the strongest fundamental case. The Prismatic Super Premium Collection doesn't show up frequently on Carousell — when you do see the promo listed at or below SGD $40, it's worth serious consideration.
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Quick Reference Table
| Card | Set | Price (USD) | Price (SGD) | Key Reason |
|------|-----|------------|-------------|------------|
| Eevee EX SIR Promo | Prismatic SPC | ~$28 | ~SGD $38 | Iconic Pokémon, promo, strong precedent |
| Calyrex V Alt Art | Chilling Reign | ~$21 | ~SGD $28 | Rare alt art, sleeping set |
| Lucario V-Star Promo | Crown Zenith ETB | ~$10 | ~SGD $13.50 | Popular Pokémon, promo, rising set |
| Scorbunny IR | Ascended Heroes | ~$12 | ~SGD $16 | Starter IR, strong artwork |
| Sandaconda V Alt Art | Fusion Strike | ~$5.44 | ~SGD $7.35 | Absurdly cheap for an alt art |
| Piplup IR | Fantasmal Flames | ~$12 | ~SGD $16 | Starter IR from rising-demand set |
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Final Thoughts
None of these cards are guaranteed to spike. Undervalued cards can stay undervalued for a long time, and some never get their moment at all. The thesis here is about risk-adjusted opportunity — these are cards where the downside is genuinely small and the upside scenarios are credible.
The Singapore market has historically been a few weeks behind global price movements, which can create brief windows to buy at prices that have already moved internationally. Use tcgTalk's /price-comparison to monitor when Singapore local listings diverge from global benchmarks.
If even one or two of these six cards get their moment over the next two years, the positions will have been well worth taking.
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Prices sourced from global TCG market data as of early April 2026. SGD conversions approximate at current exchange rates. Always verify current market conditions before purchasing.