Ace Spec Pokemon cards were initially introduced into the Pokemon TCG with the Japanese set Black & White – Boundaries Crossed expansion set. They’re exceptionally powerful cards that often feature striking artwork.
They were removed from the game years ago, but were added back with Temporal Forces. Since then, they’ve been causing waves in the competitive community, with some promising additions set to join the line-up with Stellar Crown’s release.
To help you keep an eye on the most important Ace Spec cards as a collector, we’ve picked out the most valuable Ace Spec to keep an eye on. Some are tournament-legal and some are not, so watch out for the set names. We’ve used data from eBay, Collectr, and TCGPlayer to create our list.
Computer Search (137/149)
At the time of writing, the Computer Search card is the most expensive Ace Spec in the game. It’s an older piece, from Boundaries Crossed, but the eye-catching artwork and interesting ability have helped to keep it at the front of the community’s collective mind.
While this card is no longer in Standard Rotation, it was originally a useful addition to plenty of different decks and saw a lot of play back in its day. Currently, you can find this card for around $35-40, depending on the platform and card quality.
Computer Search required a 2 card discard in order to be used. It then allowed the user to search their deck for a card, put it in their hand, then shuffle the deck. It’s not the flashiest Ace Spec around, but it offered bags of utility.
Master Ball (94/101)
Prices vary for this iconic Ace Spec, but you’ll be able to find a good quality copy of the Plasma Blast Master Ball in the realm of $19-23, depending on your platform of choice.
It’s a powerful card that allows players to search their deck for any Pokemon, reveal it, and add it into their deck. It doesn’t have the same restrictions that other Poke Ball-related cards have, hence why it’s an Ace Spec card and limited to 1 per deck.
Plasma Blast is a much older set (and no longer in Rotation) but it still has some fantastic aesthetics. This is a great collector’s piece to add to your collection, especially if you’re a fan of the Black & White era.
Prime Catcher (157/162)
In November 2024, the Prime Catcher Ace Spec is set to see a huge boost in popularity thanks to it being reprinted and featured in a Charizard ex League Battle Deck.
The Prime Catcher allows you to swap one of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon with their active ‘mon, requiring you to do the same with one of yours. As you might imagine, this card can be incredibly powerful (and annoying) in a match.
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Currently, good quality copies of Prime Catcher sell for around $17-19, which makes the upcoming Charizard deck worth keeping an eye out for.
Dowsing Machine (128/135)
This card comes from the Pokemon Black & White – Plasma Storm expansion set. It’s not currently tournament legal but it’s still a great card to have as a collector.
You can find a copy of this card for around $8-12, with lower quality iterations selling for much cheaper. There’s also a World Championship version of this card kicking around which sells for roughly the same price.
When this card was legal, being able to discard 2 cards in return for a Trainer from your discard pile was a handy ability. Any sort of card-recycling ability can come in handy in a pinch.
Maximum Belt (154/162)
Ever wanted to make your Pokemon hit even harder in a match? This Pokemon card applies a 50+ damage buff to attacks against your opponent’s Active Pokemon ex, excluding Weaknesses and Resistances.
It’s a powerful card and it’s fairly popular amongst competitive players right now. You can find a copy of this card selling for around $6-10 right now, depending on quality, with some much lower prices for worse quality iterations.
Aside from the competitive value, this card also arguably has value for collectors who appreciate futuristic, vibrant designs. It’s a great-looking card and could hold value down the line, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for if you’re opening Temporal Forces Booster Packs.
In general, Ace Specs cards are great to have on hand. They’re relatively valuable and can be solid collector’s pieces, and they’re fun to build unique decks around.
It’ll be interesting to see how the upcoming sets Stellar Crown and Paradise Dragona add to the list of the most valuable Ace Specs, as both of these expansion set releases are going to introduce some new Ace Spec cards into the mix.
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