The Lion King is one of Disney's most collected lines in the Funko Pop catalog, and it is an easy franchise to start with: the core cast is affordable, the variants are genuinely fun, and there is one true chase to hunt. This guide walks through every major figure, what makes each one worth owning, and where current values sit.
All values below are pulled live from the GrailNest catalog. Browse the full, always-current lineup on the Lion King franchise hub.
The most valuable Lion King Funko Pops
Here are the top figures by current tracked value. The single chase sits well clear of everything else, with the hyena 3-pack and the standard Scar close behind.
| Rank | Figure | Pop # | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scar with Flames [Chase] | #544 | ~$48 |
| 2 | Hyenas: Banzai, Shenzi and Ed | 3-pack | ~$30 |
| 3 | Scar | #89 | ~$30 |
| 4 | Timon | #86 | ~$29 |
| 5 | Mufasa [Starry Skies] | #495 | ~$28 |
| 6 | Zazu | #499 | ~$21 |
| 7 | Scar with Flames | #544 | ~$20 |
| 8 | Rafiki | #88 | ~$18 |
| 9 | Simba | #302 | ~$17 |
| 10 | Nala | #497 | ~$17 |
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The Pride Lands core: Simba, Mufasa and Nala
Simba is the anchor of the line and appears in several forms across different Pop numbers (#302, #496, #85), so it is worth checking the number on the box before you buy. Standard Simbas run from about $8 to $17 depending on the release.
Mufasa (#495) is a warm $12 common in his standard form, but the Starry Skies version, a nod to the "we are all connected" scene, jumps to around $28 and is one of the most striking figures in the set. Nala (#497) rounds out the family at about $17.
The villains: Scar and the hyenas
Scar carries the most collector weight in this franchise. The standard Scar (#89) already commands around $30, and the Scar with Flames (#544) common sits near $20. Its chase variant is the grail of the line at roughly $48, so if you pull one, protect it.
The Banzai, Shenzi and Ed 3-pack is the other standout at about $30. Multi-character packs tend to hold value well because they are produced in smaller numbers than single Pops.
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The sidekicks: Timon, Pumbaa, Zazu and Rafiki
Timon (#86) punches above his size at around $29, while Pumbaa (#87) is a $17 pull. The pair also show up as tie-in "Luau" versions (Luau Pumbaa #498 and Luau Timon #500) in the $11 to $13 range.
Zazu (#499) is a sleeper at about $21, and Rafiki (#88) sits near $18. Rafiki also appears in a popular Rafiki and Simba presentation figure (#301) that recreates the opening scene.
Variants worth knowing
Beyond the standard releases, The Lion King has a healthy set of special deco variants that are easy to overlook:
- Flocked: fuzzy-textured versions exist for Simba and Mufasa, usually a small premium over the standard figure.
- Diamond: the Rafiki and Simba [Diamond] glitter finish is a common store exclusive.
- Metallic Gold: the Metallic Gold Simba (#302) is a scarcer convention-style deco.
- Starry Skies: the Mufasa night-sky variant covered above is the pick of the bunch.
The 2019 live-action line
The photorealistic 2019 remake got its own wave of Pops, tracked separately on the Lion King (Live Action) hub. If you are building a themed shelf, it is worth deciding up front whether you are collecting the animated look, the live-action look, or both, since the two lines reuse the same characters at different Pop numbers.
How to collect Lion King Pops
This is a beginner-friendly franchise. A solid starter shelf is Simba, Scar, Timon, Pumbaa, Nala and Rafiki, which you can usually assemble for well under $100. From there, the natural upgrades are the Starry Skies Mufasa, the hyena 3-pack, and eventually the Scar with Flames chase. Watch Pop numbers carefully, because several characters were released more than once at different values.
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