Jungle Set Price Guide (2026)

Jungle Set — Complete Price Guide (2026)

64 cards · Released June 1999 · WotC Original Series

The Jungle set arrived in June 1999 as the second English Pokémon TCG expansion from Wizards of the Coast, following Base Set by just a few months. It introduced 16 new holo rares built around the creatures of the Safari Zone — most notably a trio of Eeveelution holos (Jolteon, Vaporeon, Flareon) that remain fan and collector staples to this day. 1st Edition copies carry a meaningful premium over Unlimited, and raw NM examples of the rarest holos still command triple-digit prices in mid-2026. This guide covers every top card, current market values, what to watch for when grading, and why the Jungle set continues to hold its collector floor.

01 Set Overview

Released	June 16, 1999 (US)
Publisher	Wizards of the Coast
Total cards	64 (16 holo rares, 16 non-holo rares, 32 commons/uncommons)
Era	WotC Original Series
Most valuable card	Scyther #10 — ~$200 raw (1st Edition NM)
Key feature	First set with Eeveelution holo rares; second WotC English expansion
Set code	JU

Jungle is often underestimated compared to Base Set, but for serious WotC-era collectors it is an essential piece of the puzzle. The 16 holo rares feature a broad roster of well-loved Pokémon, and the three Eeveelutions — Jolteon, Vaporeon, and Flareon — hold persistent demand from both Eevee fans and original-series completionists. The absence of any Pokémon-ex or GX mechanics keeps focus squarely on the holo rare foil treatment, which ages well and photographs beautifully for graded slabs. The 1st Edition stamp is printed on the centre-left of the card and is the single most important value driver in the set.

02 Top 10 Most Valuable Jungle Cards

Values are NM raw unless noted. Verified against recent market data (May–June 2026).

Scyther #10 — Holo Rare

~$120–$200 (1st Edition NM raw) · ~$25–$50 (Unlimited NM raw)

Scyther is the undisputed king of the Jungle set. Its clean green artwork, Grass typing, and status as a fan-favourite without a Basic evolution combine to give it enduring appeal. PSA 9 and 10 slabs of the 1st Edition version regularly outperform comparable holo rares from this set. The gap between 1st Edition and Unlimited pricing is among the steepest in Jungle. View Scyther price history →
Clefable #1 — Holo Rare

~$100–$160 (1st Edition NM raw)

As the first card in the Jungle set by number, Clefable carries a symbolic weight for collectors pursuing full set runs. Its Fairy-adjacent pink aesthetic and the Clefairy line’s nostalgic pull keep demand steady. The pink artwork shows wear and scratches less readily than darker holos, making raw NM copies slightly easier to source in presentable condition. View Clefable price history →
Wigglytuff #16 — Holo Rare

~$80–$130 (1st Edition NM raw)

Wigglytuff rounds out a trio of high-demand Normal-type holos alongside Clefable and Snorlax. As the final numbered holo rare in Jungle (#16 of 16), it is a natural bookend card for set collectors. Its playability in early competitive formats contributed to healthy circulation, but 1st Edition NM examples are still scarce relative to demand. View Wigglytuff price history →
Jolteon #4 — Holo Rare

~$80–$120 (1st Edition NM raw)

The first of the Jungle Eeveelution holos by card number, Jolteon commands a consistent premium driven by the Eevee collector community. All three Eeveelution holos tend to move together in the market, but Jolteon typically leads the trio. Its electric-yellow artwork is vibrant and shows well in graded slabs. View Jolteon price history →
Vaporeon #12 — Holo Rare

~$60–$100 (1st Edition NM raw)

Vaporeon’s blue watercolour artwork is widely considered among the most attractive in the Jungle set. Water-type collector demand adds a secondary layer of interest beyond the Eeveelution angle. Raw 1st Edition copies in NM condition fetch solid prices, and PSA 10 examples have strong upside at auction. View Vaporeon price history →
Flareon #3 — Holo Rare

~$50–$90 (1st Edition NM raw)

Flareon completes the Jungle Eeveelution trio and is the most modestly priced of the three, though it still commands a meaningful 1st Edition premium. Fire-type collector demand adds a marginal boost. All three Eeveelution holos are recommended targets for any WotC-era collection building toward completeness. View Flareon price history →
Scyther #10 — Unlimited

~$25–$50 (NM raw)

Unlimited Scyther is included here to illustrate the 1st Edition premium clearly: a card worth $120–200 in 1st Edition NM raw drops to $25–50 in Unlimited — a 4–8x differential. For buyers who want Scyther in their collection without paying 1st Edition prices, the Unlimited version is an accessible and still-attractive entry point. View Scyther Unlimited price history →
Snorlax #11 — Holo Rare

~$40–$70 (1st Edition NM raw)

Snorlax has one of the most recognisable silhouettes in all of Pokémon, and its Jungle holo is among the earliest printed versions of the character. Collector demand is driven by Snorlax fans and original-series completionists alike. Unlimited copies are widely available, making 1st Edition condition all the more important for meaningful value. View Snorlax price history →
Pinsir #9 — Holo Rare

~$30–$60 (1st Edition NM raw)

Pinsir is a sleeper among Jungle holos — it lacks the volume of cross-set reprints that dilute collector identity for some Pokémon, which means the Jungle holo retains stronger status as the definitive holo version. Bug-type collector demand is modest but consistent. A solid mid-tier target for set completionists. View Pinsir price history →
Mr. Mime #6 — Holo Rare

~$30–$55 (1st Edition NM raw)

Mr. Mime rounds out the Jungle top 10 with steady mid-tier demand. Its competitive playability in the early WotC era contributed to wide circulation, but 1st Edition NM examples remain meaningful in the market. A common target for budget-oriented collectors building toward a full Jungle holo set. View Mr. Mime price history →

03 Understanding Jungle Rarity Tiers

Holo Rare (16 cards): The most desirable tier. Foil background with full artwork illustration. Cards #1–16 in the set. 1st Edition copies carry the stamp on the centre-left and are worth 3–8x the Unlimited equivalent in NM condition.
Non-Holo Rare (16 cards): Same Rare symbol but no foil treatment. Values are significantly lower than holo counterparts, though 1st Edition non-holos still command a modest premium over Unlimited.
Uncommon / Common (32 cards combined): Diamond and circle symbols respectively. Minimal individual value but important for full-set completionists and PSA set registry entries.
1st Edition vs. Unlimited: The 1st Edition print run was smaller. The oval “Edition 1” stamp appears below the left side of the artwork window. Unlike Base Set, Jungle has no Shadowless variant — it went straight from 1st Edition to the standard Unlimited shadowed border.

04 Grading Guide: Jungle

Corner and edge whitening: Jungle cards use black borders standard to WotC-era prints. Corner whitening from white card fibres is the most common grade deduction and is visible under natural light and a loupe.
Centering: 1st Edition Jungle cards are notorious for off-centre printing. PSA uses a 60/40 front standard for PSA 9 and roughly 55/45 for PSA 10. Check both horizontal and vertical axes before submitting. Cards worse than 60/40 on either axis typically grade PSA 7 or lower.
Holo scratching: The foil layer picks up fine scratches easily, especially across the background gradient. Examine at a 45-degree angle under direct light before raw purchase or grading submission.
Print lines: Thin parallel lines running across the card face from the printing press are common in WotC-era stock. Light print lines are typically absorbed within a PSA 8 or 9 grade; prominent ones will deduct.
Yellowing and age: Cards stored without sleeves or in humid conditions may show yellowing on the card back or borders. This is permanent and will cap a grade at PSA 6 or lower depending on severity.
PSA population: Jungle 1st Edition holo PSA populations are well-established. PSA 10 copies of most holos number in the single to low double digits, making high-grade slabs genuinely scarce. Review the PSA pop report before buying any graded slab to understand true rarity at each tier.

05 Why Jungle Holds Value in 2026

The WotC Original Series — Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket — represents the irreproducible origin of the Pokémon TCG in English. These cards cannot be reprinted, restamped, or reissued in any way that would dilute their 1st Edition status. That scarcity is structural and permanent. As long as the Pokémon brand remains culturally relevant — and with over 25 years of franchise history and continued media output there is no sign of that changing — the original WotC sets retain a collector floor that modern sets cannot guarantee.

The Jungle Eeveelutions are a specific and durable value driver worth highlighting. Jolteon, Vaporeon, and Flareon have since received dozens of card treatments across hundreds of sets. Yet the Jungle holos remain the originals — the first time these three Eeveelutions appeared as holo rares in the English TCG. For dedicated Eevee collectors (a substantial and active community), these three cards are essential pieces that no newer print can replicate. That kind of community anchor supports floor prices through market cycles in a way that general nostalgia alone does not.

Jungle also benefits from being the second English expansion ever printed, giving it historical significance beyond its individual card values. A collector building a foundational WotC-era portfolio moves naturally from Base Set into Jungle. The set is accessible enough that entry-level collectors can participate with Unlimited copies, while the 1st Edition holo tier provides meaningful upside for more serious buyers. That broad collector appeal across budget levels sustains ongoing liquidity and makes Jungle one of the more resilient WotC sets to hold long-term.

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