Set market cap
18 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Southern Islands
The top 10 cards are 84% of the set’s $2,499.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mew | #1 | — | $649.13 | $2,100.00 |
| 2 |  Slowking | #14 | — | $451.89 | $3,800.00 |
| 3 |  Togepi | #4 | — | $285.98 | $14,000.00 |
| 4 |  Marill | #11 | — | $225.57 | $72,300.00 |
| 5 |  Vileplume | #17 | — | $106.17 | $22,500.00 |
| 6 |  Wartortle | #15 | — | $83.99 | $1,049.66 |
| 7 |  Lapras | #12 | — | $80.48 | $1,085.00 |
| 8 |  Jigglypuff | #8 | — | $79.03 | $1,229.23 |
| 9 |  Ledyba | #7 | — | $73.65 | $12,500.00 |
| 10 |  Ivysaur | #5 | — | $67.10 | $704.44 |
How Southern Islands is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which Southern Islands cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Slowking #14raw $451.89 → PSA 10 $3,800.00 8.4×EV +$3,308.34Marill #11raw $225.57 → PSA 10 $72,300.00 320.5×EV +$2,275.21Wartortle #15raw $83.99 → PSA 10 $1,049.66 12.5×EV +$335.31Lapras #12raw $80.48 → PSA 10 $1,085.00 13.5×EV +$338.79Jigglypuff #8raw $79.03 → PSA 10 $1,229.23 15.6×EV +$280.67Ledyba #7raw $73.65 → PSA 10 $12,500.00 169.7×EV +$536.12Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Southern Islands
Creators on Southern Islands
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Southern Islands cards
This set has 5 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
All cards 18
Most valuable cards in Southern Islands
- Mew #1 — $649.13
- Slowking #14 — $451.89
- Togepi #4 — $285.98
- Marill #11 — $225.57
- Vileplume #17 — $106.17
- Wartortle #15 — $83.99
- Lapras #12 — $80.48
- Jigglypuff #8 — $79.03
- Ledyba #7 — $73.65
- Ivysaur #5 — $67.10
About Southern Islands
Southern Islands is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Other series, released on 2001-07-31. The set contains 18 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $2,499.49, with Mew #1 as the most valuable card at $649.13. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Southern Islands — FAQ
How many cards are in Southern Islands?
Southern Islands contains 18 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Southern Islands?
Mew #1 at $649.13, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Southern Islands set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,499.49 at market prices.
When was Southern Islands released?
Southern Islands was released on 2001-07-31.