The Most Valuable Ace Spec Cards in the Pokemon TCG

The Ace Spec cards in the Pokemon TCG are some of the most powerful additions to the format. These cards are 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. While newer Ace Spec cards have the silver Trainer look, the modern versions of the cards have a distinctive pink card design. Regardless, the Ace Spec cards have come with interesting effects that can charge up any deck they are in. These are the eight most valuable Ace Spec cards in the Pokemon TCG.

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8 Dowsing Machine $13.04

Item discovered

There are discarded items on the ground just ready for you to use. That's the whole premise of the Dowsing Machine in the Pokemon games. This handy key item is printed in the Pokemon TCG Plasma Storm set and allows you to take any trainer card from your discard pile and put it back into 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 an item and not a supporter, it doesn't use your only supporter use in the turn.

7 Neo Upper Energy Prize Pack $15.47

An influx of energy

Neo Upper Energy made its debut in the Pokemon TCG's Temporal Forces set. But while that card might not be worth as much, the print you can find in the prize packs is worth a lot more. Again, this card has the Pokemon League logo on the card art, and the limited chances to actually draw it helps it gain value.

Neo Upper Energy might not do much for Basic Pokemon, but it gives several energy to Stage 2 Pokemon. It gives any type of energy but only two at a time. So say your Move needs a fire and a grass energy, then this card will do the trick.

6 Scoop Up Cyclone $22.00

A classic interpretation

The original version of Scoop Up Cyclone can be found in the Plasma Blast set of the Pokemon TCG. Because of this the card is much harder to find due to its age and those kept in good condition will fetch full price.

This card has different art than the more modern version and even has a classic metallic card body. This card is basically a better version of Penny as it can scoop up all Pokémon rather than just Basic. You also get back any cards you attach to them, which is great for tactical games and recycling resources.

5 Heroes Cape $23.07

Beef up your Pokemon

Just like the Pokemon video games, having your Pokemon last more than one hit can be game-changing. It gives you another chance to fight back and take out your opponent's Pokemon. If your Pokemon is already a heavy hitter, the extra stamina power will allow it to knock out multiple Pokemon before sending it to the discard pile.

The Heroes Cape gives you an extra 100 HP to work with. This card can turn your Charizard EX into a 430HP card. This print is valuable as it can only be found in prize packs. So if you want these cards, you better cough up the dough or go racing.

4 Master Ball $24.98

Download any Pokemon for free

Collecting Pokemon is one of the best ways to get your plays started. Sometimes you need a specific Pokémon on your bench, while other times you want to find an Evolution card to combine with your Rare Candy. Master Ball allows you to retrieve all the Pokemon you need without the cost of discarding cards.

Originally printed in the Plasma Blast set of the Pokemon TCG, this card can add consistency to your deck so you can get everything where you need it. The older design is also another reason why the card costs as much as it does. When in doubt, Master Ball will solve your problem.

3 Prime Catcher Temporal Forces $25.00

One of the best competing Ace specs

Prime Catcher is one of the most sought after Ace Spec cards first seen in Temporal Forces. This card is great for drawing out your opponent's weaker Pokemon and bringing out one of your stronger Pokemon for a quick knockout. Any card that can allow you to personally switch around your opponent's Pokemon is always a plus.

Unlike other expensive cards across multiple TCGs, Prime Catcher is not as expensive as it seems. For starters, you only really need one copy as the Ace Spec rules dictate that only one can be used per deck. In addition to this, the card is being reprinted in the Charizard EX deck, making it more accessible to newcomers at a much more affordable price.

2 Computer Search $34.98

Search for any card

Many cards allow you to search for other cards in your deck at the cost of discarding others from your hand. Computer Search is an Ace Spec that allows you to discard two cards to search for anything in your deck. This could be a Pokemon, an item, a supporter, you name it.

This basically gives you the same search as Pidgeot EX without the whole process of setting up your bench. This print of the card may not have a modern update yet, but the classic print goes for an even better price than some of the other promotional offers. This is a card that once saw competitive play.

1 Prime Catcher $71.56

The most expensive Ace Spec

Prime Catcher is the most valuable Ace Spec card in the Pokémon TCG and for good reason. However, this particular printing of the card is a bit rarer because of how you can get it. This card is only available as part of prize packages. So you have to compete and pull it from a very limited pack.

The main difference from the card art is the addition of the Pokemon League symbol on the box. So, unlike the version available in the Charizard EX deck or the regular packs, the extra symbol adds value to one of the best meta cards.