作者：Online Games VIP Editorial
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IGN’s analysis of Delta Reign finds Mega Rayquaza ex leading early prices, while several Illustration Rares remain far more affordable.
The Pokémon TCG’s new Delta Reign expansion has entered the secondary market with Mega Rayquaza ex leading its early price rankings. In an analysis published on November 6, 2026, IGN identified the most expensive cards reported through TCGplayer and eBay, with the top Mega Rayquaza ex listed at a $500 average on eBay.
IGN reports that Delta Reign contains 141 cards and brings Mega Rayquaza back to a prominent tabletop role after a five-year absence from the Pokémon TCG. Its early pricing picture is sharply divided: some Illustration Rares are available below $20, while the set’s most desirable Rayquaza cards have already moved well above the rest of the list.
The figures are an early market snapshot rather than a permanent ranking. IGN says several cards have already moved from their launch prices, and its analysis recommends waiting for the market to settle if collectors want a specific card. The source does not provide a complete card-by-card table in the supplied report, so some names and prices in the overall top 10 remain unconfirmed here.
IGN’s analysis identifies the Mega Ultra Rare Mega Rayquaza ex as the most expensive card it found in Delta Reign. The report says one copy had sold for $349.34 on TCGplayer, while the average price on eBay was $500. IGN attributes the card’s artwork to takuyoa and notes that it is one of three Rayquaza cards in the expansion.
The second-place card in IGN’s ranking is a Mega Rayquaza ex Special Illustration Rare illustrated by Kozuki Minami. IGN places its market average at $334.82. The article also notes that Minami won the 2024 Pokémon TCG Illustration contest for a Pikachu design, adding context to why collectors may be paying attention to the artist as well as the Pokémon.
Raikou takes the third position in the ranking described by IGN. The Special Illustration Rare, credited to aky CG Works, shows Raikou moving through a jagged canyon landscape. IGN compares the setting to Mt. Thunder from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue, but the supplied source does not state Raikou’s exact market price.
Zinnia’s Trust is next in the list, according to IGN. The Special Illustration Rare was illustrated by GIDORA and is priced at $49.49 in the report. IGN connects the character to the Draconid people, Rayquaza, and the events surrounding the Grand Meteor Delta in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
IGN also highlights a Mega Golurk card from 5ban Graphics. The source says it launched at $23.24 and had risen to $43.99 by the time of the analysis. That movement makes it one of the clearest examples in the report of an early price increase rather than a card simply declining after release.
An Eevee Illustration Rare illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa is listed at $30.37 by IGN. The article describes the artwork as a picnic scene. The report presents the card as one of the more accessible options among the named cards in the upper half of the ranking, although its exact position is not stated directly in the supplied text.
IGN also discusses a card priced at $28.43 that features the continent Pokémon and can deal an additional 170 damage when a Stadium with “Legendary” in its name is active. The supplied source does not identify the Pokémon by name. It separately mentions that Kyogre is available for $0.44 and describes it as a similarly attractive option, but does not make clear whether Kyogre is the $28.43 card or a comparison card outside that price point.
Two lower-priced entries are named clearly. A Growlithe Illustration Rare from Yoshimoto Yoshimon is listed at $17.67, down from $18.92. IGN describes the artwork as a sunlit indoor scene with a sticker-like outline. A Kecleon card illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya is listed at $16.93, down from an initial launch price of $25.17.
The supplied IGN text also refers to an Illustration Rare from 5ban Graphics with a $22.12 market average, down from $23.24. However, it does not identify the Pokémon on that card. That omission means a fully verified ranking of all 10 entries cannot be reconstructed from the available source alone.
IGN frames Delta Reign’s Rayquaza cards against the reputation of Rayquaza VMAX’s Alternate Art Secret from Evolving Skies. The source says that older chase card is currently listed as high as $1,044.19 on TCGplayer. That comparison does not establish where the new Delta Reign cards will settle, but it explains why collectors are watching the expansion’s Rayquaza variants closely.
The connection is also built into the expansion’s character focus. IGN says Delta Reign brings Mega Rayquaza back to the Pokémon TCG after a five-year absence, making the Pokémon central to both the set’s identity and its early collector demand. The source identifies three Rayquaza cards in the expansion: the 084/103 Double Rare and the two premium versions included in the top of the ranking.
From a player perspective, that concentration creates an obvious split between collecting and competition. A collector chasing the highest-rarity Rayquaza cards is dealing with a narrow supply of premium variants and strong launch interest. A player who mainly wants to use the cards may care more about availability, deck function, and later market movement than about artwork or rarity.
That distinction is analysis rather than a confirmed market trend. IGN reports current prices and recent changes, but the supplied source does not include sales volume, print quantities, tournament results, pull-rate testing, or evidence that competitive play is driving demand for any specific card. The early premium could therefore reflect collector enthusiasm, limited initial availability, or a combination of factors.
The cards below $50 give Delta Reign a different profile from the attention surrounding its Rayquaza chase cards. IGN’s figures place Kecleon at $16.93 and Growlithe at $17.67, while the unnamed 5ban Graphics card sits at $22.12. Eevee is listed at $30.37, and the Mega Golurk card has reached $43.99 after launching lower.
For collectors, those prices create several entry points without requiring a purchase of a sealed product. Someone interested in a particular illustration can potentially buy that single card instead of opening packs in search of it. This is a practical observation based on the prices reported by IGN, not a guarantee that any card will remain at its current level.
IGN’s discussion of Kyogre is especially relevant to budget-minded buyers. The article describes it as a similarly gorgeous card available for $0.44. Because the supplied source does not clearly identify every card in the top 10, readers should treat that figure as a separate comparison price rather than assume Kyogre occupies a specific confirmed ranking position.
The movement in the reported prices also shows why timing matters. Kecleon, Growlithe, and the unidentified 5ban Graphics card had fallen from their stated launch figures, while Mega Golurk had risen from $23.24 to $43.99. Those changes show that early listings are not moving in a single direction across the set.
IGN recommends booster boxes and Elite Trainer Boxes for collectors who want to open Delta Reign packs. The article presents local game stores and online retailers as places to look and says those products offer the most consistent pull rates for the price. The supplied source does not provide specific pull-rate data or compare the products using test results, so that recommendation should be understood as IGN’s purchasing guidance rather than independently verified testing.
For a specific card, IGN recommends waiting for the market to settle before buying. That approach is particularly relevant to the two Mega Rayquaza ex cards, where the gap between the reported TCGplayer and eBay figures is already substantial. The Mega Ultra Rare is listed at $349.34 from a TCGplayer sale and a $500 eBay average, while the Special Illustration Rare is reported at a $334.82 market average.
Players should also separate asking prices from completed sales when comparing listings. The source gives a TCGplayer sale for the Mega Ultra Rare, but it describes the eBay figure as an average. Those are different kinds of market evidence and should not be treated as identical measures of value.
What remains unknown and worth watching
The next useful evidence will be whether the premium Rayquaza prices hold as more Delta Reign product reaches collectors. IGN’s report captures an early point in the expansion’s market, but it does not include a follow-up trend line, sales volume, supply information, or a forecast for the cards.
It is also not yet possible from the supplied source to verify the complete order and prices of all 10 cards. The report names several entries but leaves one $22.12 Illustration Rare unidentified, does not state Raikou’s price, and discusses Kyogre in a way that does not establish its exact ranking position. Those gaps matter because a market list is only as precise as the data behind each entry.
Competitive results are another open question. IGN’s source mentions the extra 170 damage available to the unidentified continent Pokémon when a qualifying Stadium is active, but it does not report tournament finishes or broader deck adoption. Future tournament results, updated marketplace averages, and clearer sales data will show whether Delta Reign’s most expensive cards are being sustained by competitive demand or primarily by collectors pursuing scarce artwork and Mega Rayquaza.
For now, IGN’s analysis establishes a clear early pattern: Mega Rayquaza ex dominates Delta Reign’s premium market, while cards such as Kecleon, Growlithe, Eevee, and the named Mega Golurk entry offer less expensive routes into the set. The sensible next step for buyers is to compare completed sales, watch prices over time, and avoid treating launch-week values as settled.