The art is doing the heavy lifting this week, as Pokémon fans chase the beautifully illustrated versions of Growlithe, Chansey, and Tatsugiri from Twilight Masquerade. These cards have seen major price spikes over the past few months—specifically from December 15, 2024 to April 5, 2025—and demand is only heating up.
🔼 Top Climbers at a Glance
Below are the top trending Illustration Rares from Twilight Masquerade based on loose card market prices between December 15, 2024 and April 5, 2025.
| Card Name | Set | Last Week’s Price | Current Price | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisuian Growlithe #181 | Twilight Masquerade | $8.75 | $19.99 | 📈 +128.5% |
| Chansey #187 | Twilight Masquerade | $10.98 | $25.00 | 📈 +127.7% |
| Tatsugiri #186 | Twilight Masquerade | $10.75 | $23.99 | 📈 +123.2% |
| Pinsir #168 | Twilight Masquerade | $6.90 | $13.88 | 📈 +101.2% |
🔍 Featured Climbers – Analysis
1. Hisuian Growlithe #181 – Twilight Masquerade
This pup’s been gaining steam since mid-December! The cozy-cool vibes of Hisuian Growlithe have captured the hearts of collectors everywhere. With fan-favorite status, an Illustration Rare treatment, and art that practically radiates warmth, this card has more than doubled in value over the past few months—from $8.75 on 12/15/24 to $19.99 as of 4/5/25. Whether you're collecting for aesthetic or investment, Growlithe’s on fire.
2. Chansey #187 – Twilight Masquerade
Nostalgia is a powerful market force—and this dreamy pastel Chansey is proof. Since December 2024, it’s gone from under $11 to a clean $25. Its soft colors, sparkly setting, and a design that taps deep into Gen 1 memories make it an easy favorite for collectors who grew up with the franchise. That pink power is climbing fast—and shows no signs of slowing.
3. Tatsugiri #186 – Twilight Masquerade
Tatsugiri has quietly cooked up one of the biggest gains of the past quarter. From $10.75 in December 2024 to nearly $24 in early April 2025, this card proves that a mix of popularity, storytelling relevance, and unique design can drive collector interest in a big way.
🌟 Wild Card Pick: Pinsir #168 – Twilight Masquerade
Pinsir may have flown under the radar early, but it’s more than doubled since December. Its Illustration Rare art feels like a page out of a fantasy picture book, and savvy collectors are starting to take notice. From $6.90 to $13.88 over 3–4 months, this bug-type might just sneak up on the rest of the market.
📊 Market Watch Takeaways
Twilight Masquerade’s Illustration Rares have experienced notable price growth between December 15, 2024 and April 5, 2025. This reflects a collector trend prioritizing beautiful, nostalgic artwork with emotional pull. As we approach the next wave of Scarlet & Violet releases, keeping an eye on art-forward cards may be your best move.
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