With each new set released for any trading card game, there are new, shiny cards for players to collect. While the most valuable of these cardboards are usually found in older, rarer sets, more recent additions can also become quite valuable. The Pokemon TCG is no exception to this.

The set Battle Styles of the Sword and Shield era introduced several gorgeous cards to the game. The set also introduced the new Single Strike and Rapid Strike Pokemon. While not as valuable as some other sets, Battle Styles also has some hidden gems, which are worth aiming for if you're interested in collecting.

Updated October 20, 2022 by Doruk Kaptan: With Generation 9 fast approaching, Pokemon is as popular as it's ever been, both with video games and other media, including the card game. As with any TCG, Pokemon cards also fluctuate in price throughout their lifespans. That holds true for both older cards and newer releases. Despite having been released only in 2021, valuable cards from the Battle Styles set have changed quite a lot. Many of these cards were sought after to begin with, but after a year or so in the market, their true market prices seem to have plateaued a bit. Of course, the cards on the lower end of this list are quite interchangeable and would swap places with each passing day. However, the cream of the crop is secure by now, with a considerable price jump when talking about the most valuable of the bunch.

15 Cheryl (Secret)

• $9.71

The Pokemon TCG is somewhat notorious for extremely high priced Supporter cards. That is both in part due to the emotional connection players have to these characters, and partly due to the gorgeous full arts. Cheryl checks both boxes.

This rainbow foil card pictures Cheryl in her full glory, in a sort of shy look. There isn't much text on this card, leaving space to the titular character. Speaking of text, the effect of healing an Evolution Pokemon fully is quite strong in a format with VSTAR and VMAX Pokemon.

14 Corviknight VMAX (Secret)

• $9.88

Corviknight was quite possibly one of the most beloved new additions to the Pokedex with the release of Sword and Shield. The recent years saw quite the change in design philosophy in terms of early route birds and their power levels.

That power luckily translates into the TCG as well. Being a Steel type and having protection from other Pokemon's abilities was a huge boon when Corviknight VMAX was released. While there were definetely better options for the type, Corviknight was anything but a pushover.

13 Cheryl (Full Art)

• $10.24

Cheryl appears twice on this list due to the beautiful art without a doubt. While a rainbow foil secret rare may sound like it should cost a ton more than a normal full art, Cheryl breaks the mold. Some cards just need their colors to pop.

Cheryl has a gorgeous card art, with bright lighting and vibrant green filling the cardboard. When combined with a decent effect as discussed before, full-art Cheryl becomes quite a valuable card.

12 Phoebe (Full Art)

• $11.03

The Pokemon TCG is famous for full-art Trainer cards and how their prices can shoot extremely high. Phoebe, unfortunately, does not hold a candle to other full-art Trainers, but it's still among the valuable cards of this set.

While it looks beautiful, the effect is lackluster. It prevents your VMAX Pokemon's attacks from being affected by anything. It is, unfortunately, not a good enough effect to add much value to this card.

11 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Secret)

• $11.35

The main inspiration behind the Battle Styles of Single Strike and Rapid Strike was the Legendary Pokemon Urshifu, which had two versions of matching names. This kung-fu master was a powerful Pokemon in-game, and its iconic look translated quite well to the TCG.

This card, in particular, is valuable due to looking great as a collection piece, being a secret rare. In addition, the rainbow foiling looks gorgeous and makes this one of the chase cards of the set.

10 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX (Secret)

• $13.15

The other side of the Urshifu VMAX coin is the Rapid Strike form, once again in all its rainbow foil glory. While looking similar to the aforementioned Single Strike form, this version is more useful as an attacker.

Both of Rapid Strike's attacks are more useful and flexible when compared to its alternate form. Of course, that makes it slightly more valuable, as it also has a fantastic look.

9 Single Strike Urshifu V (Alternate Full Art)

• $13.35

It might feel somewhat weird seeing how the base V form of Single Strike Urshifu is more valuable than the evolved, rainbow foil VMAX form. Well, it should be noted how all Urshifu cards are valuable and close to each other in price points in this set.

One thing that adds to the value of this card is the incredible art and the fact that it's an alternate full-art card. Urshifu is seen in all its glory, lifting a massive rock with complete focus. The colors and thick lines make the art pop out of the cardboard.

8 Rapid Strike Urshifu V (Alternate Full Art)

• $13.75

Following the trend of both V Pokemon being more valuable and Rapid Strike being of higher value, we get Rapid Strike Urshifu V. This card is once again drawn in a beautiful cartoon style and thus has a higher price tag than regular Urshifu V.

While still not incredible in terms of usability by itself, it serves as a step towards the VMAX form and thus saw some play for a while. This is definitely worthy of a full-art collection, though.

7 Empoleon V (Full Art)

• $13.98

Empoleon V is an interesting card. Its ability, Emperor's Eyes, feels almost broken at first glance, and while it is useful, it's far from exceptional. The ability negates basic Pokemon's abilities unless they have a rule box, meaning Pokemon V, GX, Prism Star, etc.

The ability is situationally useful, stopping the likes of Galarian Zigzagoon and Jirachi, but it fails to impact the meta significantly. Luckily for Empoleon, it has a fantastic pose and coloring on its art, adding to its value despite its shaky usability.

6 Houndoom (Secret)

• $14.58

Houndoom, the only non-V or VMAX Pokemon on this list, was one of the first cards revealed from this set and immediately captured the attention of competitive players.

This was primarily due to the ability Single Strike Roar, allowing you to accelerate energy onto your Single Strike Pokemon. That was a fantastic ability at the time, especially for dedicated Single Strike decks. Adding the gorgeous secret rare gold foiling to that, Houndoom becomes a chase card for sure.

5 Level Ball (Secret)

• $18.05

Level Ball is unique, sort of like Houndoom, as it is the only item card on this list. It's a handy item, to begin with, allowing you to add a Pokemon with 90 HP or less from deck to hand. That's an invaluable effect for single-prize decks, utilizing less beefy, smaller monsters.

Secret rare item cards have become one of the more valuable cards for many years. Some of these include Ultra Ball, Quick Ball, and Crushing Hammer. Secret rare Level Ball fits nicely into that group.

4 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)

• $29.32

Many forms and variations of Urshifu cards have already been mentioned. However, when it comes to the Kung Fu master legendary, Alternate Art Secret Rares are where it's at.

While not competitively dominating, this card makes up for that in its amazing full-art glory. Gigantamax Urshifu is framed in front of a red lightning storm, making the white body even more striking. Art is, for sure, the main thing that makes this card so valuable.

3 Empoleon V (Alternate Full Art)

• $48.52

Speaking of fantastic art and beautiful framing, Empoleon V Alternate Full Art is one of the best examples of it, without a doubt. The card is not amazing competitively, but it's one of, if not the best, card art for a starter Pokemon ever printed.

We see Empoleon training near a river, akin to any training montage in any martial art film. It's also accompanied by Falinks and Mienshoo, two Fighting-type Pokemon. This training scene was the perfect idea to make the card unique.

2 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)

• $55.84

Sitting at the top of the Urshifu bundle is Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX with the alternate art. That is a mouthful for sure, but it lives up to the hype. The card is the better of the two versions in terms of usability, but that's not all.

This Urshifu is seen sitting in a meditation pose, with water currents flowing and swirling around it. The legendary looks focused and determined. The colors, pose, and contrast makes this card art simply gorgeous.

1 Tyranitar V (Alternate Full Art)

• $80.48

While there are many reasons for cards to be worth a lot, one constant reason across various TCGs is the beloved card arts. Tyranitar V, with the alternate full art, exemplifies that the best.

We see a Tyranitar that just went through a gigantic meal and has fallen asleep after the feats. There is even a Pignite in the background that seems defeated after eating so much. First of all, relatable. Secondly, it's a great card to add to any collection, without a doubt.

Next: Pokemon TCG: Most Valuable Reverse Holo Cards