Gotta catch 'em all takes on a whole new meaning when the line is this big. Pokemon is one of the deepest and most popular Funko Pop franchises in the world, spanning everything from a six-dollar Bulbasaur to a metallic convention Charizard that now sells for more than seven hundred dollars. Whether you want a cheap shelf of the Kanto crew or you're hunting legendary grails, there's a Pop for you.
Here's a guide to the Pokemon Funko Pops worth catching, from the iconic commons to the convention grails. Click any figure to open its page in the GrailNest Pokemon catalog and check its current value. Let's head to Route 1.
Pokemon is one of the most variant-heavy lines Funko makes: flocked, metallic, pearlescent, diamond, 10-inch, and store exclusives from Target, Amazon and the Pokemon Center. The same character can range from a few dollars to a few hundred. Add yours to a free Nest so you always know exactly which version you have.
⚡ The Kanto starters (and Pikachu)
This is where almost every Pokemon collection begins. The original starters plus Pikachu and Eevee are cheap, endlessly restocked, and instantly recognizable, which makes them the perfect low-cost core for any shelf.
👻 Fan favorites beyond the starters
Once the starters are on the shelf, this is where collectors go next. Gengar is one of the most sought-after regular releases in the whole line, and psychic heavyweight Mewtwo and the perpetually confused Psyduck are fan-favorite sculpts.
This is where Pokemon gets seriously expensive. The line's crown jewel is the Metallic Charizard (Convention) #843, which trades north of $700. Right behind it: the NYCC legendary beasts Raikou, Entei and Suicune, the NYCC Dialga, the Target Gengar, and the ECCC Diamond Vaporeon. A metallic or flocked variant can look almost identical to the common in a photo, so always check the sticker before you pay grail money.
The Pokemon Funko Pop checklist
Catch these first
- Pikachu #1127
- Charmander #456
- Bulbasaur #453
- Squirtle #504
- Charizard #843
- Eevee #577
- Gengar, Target #1049
- Mewtwo #583
- Psyduck #781
- Metallic Charizard, Convention (grail)
- Raikou / Entei / Suicune NYCC (grails)
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With hundreds of figures, endless variants, and grails that cost more than the rest of your shelf combined, Pokemon is a line you can enjoy on any budget and chase for a lifetime. Bookmark this guide or track the set in GrailNest, and you'll always know which figures are out there and what they're worth. Gotta catch 'em all. ⚡