The most valuable Ace spec card in the Pokemon TCG

Ace Spec cards in the Pokemon TCG are some of the most powerful additions to the format. This card is so good that you can only have one in each deck. But did you know that the concept of Ace Spec cards is much older?

Ace Spec cards have been around for quite some time. The newer Ace Spec cards feature a silver trainer, but the newer versions of the cards have a unique pink card design. Nonetheless, Ace Spec cards have some interesting effects that can enhance any deck they're in. These are the 8 most valuable Ace Spec cards in the Pokemon TCG.

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8 Dowsing Machine $13.04

Detected Items

There are discarded items on the floor ready for immediate use. This is the entire premise of the Dowsing Machine in the Pokémon games. This handy core item is printed in the Pokemon TCG Plasma Storm set and allows you to take a Trainer card from the discard pile and add it back to your hand.

The only downside to this effect is that you have to discard two cards to use it, but it's worth it just to get value from your discard pile. Since this is a non-support item, it does not consume 1 supporter usage per turn.

7 Neo Upper Energy Prize Pack $15.47

influx of energy

Neo Upper Energy debuted in the Temporal Forces set in the Pokemon TCG. However, while those cards may not be worth that much, the prints you find in prize packs are worth a lot more. Again, this card has the Pokémon League logo on the card art and has limited opportunities to actually draw it, which helps increase its value.

Neo Upper Energy may not be of much help to basic Pokémon, but it provides a lot of energy to Tier 2 Pokémon. Provides all types of energy, but only two at a time. So, assuming you need one fire energy and one grass energy to move, this card will do the trick.

6 Scoop Up Cyclone $22.00

classical performance

The original version of Scoop Up Cyclone can be found in the Plasma Blast set in the Pokemon TCG. Because of this, cards are much harder to find as they age, and cards that are in good condition can fetch full price.

This card features a different design than the newer versions and also features a classic metal card body. This card is essentially a better version of Penny since it can scoop up any non-basic Pokemon. It also brings all attached cards back to your hand, making it great for tactical play and resource recycling.

5 Hero's Cloak $23.07

Strengthen your Pokemon

Just like in the Pokemon video games, hitting a Pokemon more than once can change the game. It gives you another opportunity to counterattack and take out the opposing Pokemon. If your Pokemon is already a heavy hitter, the extra sustain will allow you to knock out several Pokemon before they're sent to the discard pile.

The Heroes Cape gives you an extra 100HP to work with. This card allows Charizard EX to become a 430HP card. This print is valuable because it can only be found in prize packs. So if you want this card, you'd better pay or compete.

4 Master Ball $24.98

Get all your Pokemon at no cost

Importing Pokemon is one of the best ways to start playing. Sometimes you need a specific Pokemon on your bench, or you want to find evolution cards to combine with rare candies. Master Ball allows you to get the Pokemon you need without the cost of discarding a card.

Originally printed in the Plasma Blast set from the Pokemon TCG, this card will increase your deck's consistency, giving you everything you need. Older designs are another reason why cards are so expensive. When in doubt, Master Ball will bail you out.

3 Prime Catcher Temporary Strength $25.00

One of the best competitive Ace specs

Prime Catcher is one of the most popular Ace Spec cards that first appeared in Temporal Forces. This card is fantastic for drawing out your opponent's weaker Pokemon and bringing out one of their stronger Pokemon for a quick knockout. Cards that allow you to personally switch your opponent's Pokemon are always an advantage.

Unlike many other expensive cards in the TCG, Prime Catcher isn't as expensive as it looks. First of all, the Ace Spec rules say you can only use one per deck, so you only really need one copy. In addition to this, the card has been reprinted in the Charizard EX deck, making it more accessible to new users at a much lower price.

2 Computer Search $34.98

Search all cards

Many cards allow you to find another card from your deck instead of discarding another card from your hand. Computer Search is an Ace spec that allows you to discard two cards and search everything in your deck. This can be a Pokemon, item, supporter, etc.

This basically gives you the same search as Pidgeot EX without the whole process of setting up Bench. This card printing may not have any modern updates yet, but the classic print comes at a much better price than other promotional prints. This is a card that once saw competitive play.

1 Prime Catcher $71.56

most expensive ace spec

Prime Catcher is the most valuable Ace spec card in the Pokémon TCG, and for good reason. However, this particular card print is a bit rarer due to how it was obtained. This card is only available as part of a prize pack. So you have to compete and get it from very limited packs.

The main difference from the card art is the addition of a Pokemon League symbol inside the box. So, unlike the versions available in Charizard EX decks or regular packs, the extra symbols add value to one of the best meta cards.