2025 Pokémon Gift Guide

A collection of the best Pokémon card gifts for this holiday season.

The holidays are just around the corner! Collecting Pokémon cards is a popular hobby for both kids and adults, but non-collectors may need help figuring out which products make the best gifts. Use this Pokémon gift guide to help you pick out something for every Pokémon collector in your family!

The products in this 2025 Pokémon gift guide are available at our South Florida store, but quantities are limited. If we sell out by the time you get there, our Pokémon experts can help you pick out a similar product in your price range. If you’d prefer to shop online, we have some of these products and more available on our online store.

What To Know Before Shopping for a Pokémon Gift

Buying a gift for someone with a hobby you don’t know much about can be difficult. When it comes to Pokemon cards, the learning curve can be pretty steep. There are many different characters, different types of card rarities, and even cards that come in different languages. Even if you can’t read Japanese Pokémon cards or don’t know the difference between Umbreon and Flareon, you can still use this Pokémon gift guide to buy a gift your friend or family member will love!

For the first part of this Pokémon gift guide, we recommend figuring out what types of Pokémon cards they like to collect. There are multiple ways to collect Pokémon, so don’t be afraid to ask what they like!

Some of the most popular Pokémon are Pikachu, Charizard, and Mew. Knowing which Pokémon they like can help narrow down your search. Celebrations has a bunch of great Pikachu cards. Obsidian Flames is a good set for Charizard fans. Paldean Fates is a favorite for Mew collectors looking to pull the iconic Bubble Mew.

Other collectors prefer to build complete sets or competition decks, with some preferring graded or ungraded cards. Ask the person you’re buying for if there are any specific cards they’re still searching for, or if they collect cards that are graded, ungraded, or both.

One more thing to know is whether your friend or family member collects vintage or modern Pokémon cards. Most collectors love both, but some prefer to stick to one or the other. Some vintage favorites are Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Pikachu, Lugia, and Gengar from original sets like the Base Set, Fossil, Jungle, Neo Era, Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Team Rocket.

Some of the biggest chases for modern collectors are Umbreon ex from Prismatic Evolutions, Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex from Mega Evolutions, and Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex from Destined Rivals. While these cards can get expensive, modern Pokémon collectors will appreciate a pack or box from these sets.

A Pokémon Gift Guide for Every Budget

You can buy some Pokémon cards and packs for just a few dollars, but others sell for hundreds or even thousands. A high price tag doesn’t automatically mean it’s a better gift. There will be plenty of great Pokémon gifts your collector will love that are within your budget. Here’s our Pokémon gift guide for different-sized budgets!

Pokémon Gifts Under $50

Pokémon Surging Sparks Booster Bundle

  • Good for beginners or collectors on a budget.
  • The big chase card is Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare.
  • 6 packs per bundle, 10 cards per pack.

Pokémon Mega Symphonia Japanese Booster Pack

  • The Japanese version of the English Mega Evolution release.
  • Chase cards include Mega Gardevoir ex, Acerola’s Mischief, and Mega Latias ex.
  • 5 cards per pack.

Pokémon Play Series 1 Prize Pack

  • These packs were exclusively given out to participants in Pokémon tournaments or official events.
  • Cards featured are from the Sword and Shield expansion through Evolving Skies, and have a Play! Pokémon logo.
  • The chase card is the Ultra Rare Charizard Vmax.
  • 6 cards per pack.

Pokémon Gifts Under $100

Pokémon Twilight Masquerade Elite Trainer Box

  • Great for people getting into the hobby and for seasoned collectors.
  • Chase cards include Greninja ex and Eevee Illustration Rare.
  • 9 packs per box, 10 cards per pack, and 1 promo card.

Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare Elite Trainer Boxes

  • A phenomenal set for Gen 5 lovers that’s also perfect for master set collectors.
  • It’s the first time in Pokémon’s history that every Pokeon in the checklist has an Alt Art (IR or SIR), over 100 in total.
  • Top chase cards are Zekrom ex, Reshiram ex, and Victini.
  • 9 packs per box, 10 cards per pack, and 1 promo card.

Pokémon Gifts Under $250

Pokémon Mega Evolutions ETB

  • One of the best sets of 2025 thanks to the official return of the beloved Mega Evolutions cards.
  • The box has a good hit rate on chase cards, and there’s also a new textured Gold card that Pokémon fans are loving, making this a strong set for all collectors.
  • Chase cards include Mega Venusaur ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, and Mega Lucario ex.
  • 9 packs per box, 10 cards per pack, and 1 stamped Bulbasaur box topper promo.

Pokémon Inferno X Japanese Booster Box

  • This is the latest Japanese set of 2025, and it’s already proven to be one of the strongest!
  • Chase cards include Gold Mega Charizard ex, Mega Charizard ex SAR, and Oricorio ex.
  • 30 packs per box, 5 cards per pack.

Pokémon 151 Japanese Booster Box

  • Still considered one of the best sets to collect because it focuses on all the original 151 Pokémon.
  • A minimum of 8-10 hits per box, including one Master Ball Reverse and one Secret Rare card.
  • Filled with nostalgia and many cards to chase, including Special Art Rare Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur cards.
  • 20 packs per box, 7 cards per pack.

Pokémon Journey Together Enhanced Booster Box

  • Stamped promo collectors can rejoice because this box is the first since the early 2000s to feature a box topper promo in a booster box, and this one includes a stamp.
  • Journey Together is also the big return of trainer-owned Pokémon, something we haven’t seen in nearly 20 years.
  • Chase cards include Lillie’s Clefairy ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and Iono’s Bellibolt ex.
  • 36 packs per box, 10 cards per pack, and 1 stamped N’s Reshiram promo.

Pokémon Gifts Under $500

Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection

  • This is the best item for true Eeveelution fans because it offers the most packs.
  • The main chase card is the Umbreon ex Special Illustration Rare.
  • 15 packs per box, 10 cards per pack, 1 exclusive Eevee ex promo, 1 playmat, and 1 plush Eevee deck box.

Pokémon Destined Rivals Booster Box

  • A great buy for trainer-owned Pokémon cards and Team Rocket collectors.
  • Good for collectors who want a large volume of packs and more chances to hit the best cards.
  • Chase cards include Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex, Team Rocket’s Moltres ex, Cynthia’s Garchomp ex, and Ethan’s Ho-oh ex.
  • 36 cards per pack, 10 packs per box.

Shop This Pokémon Gift Guide

Ready to put this Pokémon gift guide to use? Head over to the AA Mint Cards online store for some of these Pokémon gifts and more! If you’re located in South Florida, stop by to get even more recommendations from our Pokémon experts.