Pig Pokémon cards prove that the Pokémon TCG has room for every kind of oink, from the snack-hunting Lechonk to the fiery Mega Emboar ex. There are four pig families to collect: Swinub from Gen 2, Spoink from Gen 3, Tepig from Gen 5 and Lechonk from Gen 9.
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New sets keep giving these chubby cuties gorgeous full art cards, while older sets hide shiny holo gems that won’t break the bank. So grab your binder, because here are the 10 best pig Pokémon cards worth bringing home!
10. Mamoswine GL 27/111
Swinub grows up into this big, woolly Mamoswine, and its Rare card from Rising Rivals (2009) is a cozy throwback that’s easy on your wallet. It was drawn by Atsuko Nishida, the artist who designed Pikachu, and shows Mamoswine stomping through the snow like it owns winter.
9. Emboar 100/99
Emboar was the fire pig starter of Black & White, and its Secret Rare from Next Destinies is one of the hardest Unova-era pig cards to find. As a secret rare, it hides outside the set’s normal numbering, which makes it a sweet treasure for anyone who picked Tepig back in the day.
8. Grumpig 6/97
Grumpig is what happens when the bouncy Spoink grows up, and its Holo Rare from EX Dragon (2003) is a fun, affordable ticket into the classic EX era. Midori Harada drew this one, and it comes in both holo and reverse holo, so you get two shiny ways to collect it.
7. Swinub 165/159
Swinub is literally called the Pig Pokémon in the Pokédex, and buyers can’t stop calling its Journey Together Illustration Rare adorable. It’s a modern full art card that won’t empty your piggy bank, which makes it a perfect first pick for any pig binder.
6. Oinkologne 208/091
Paldean Fates gave the sweet-smelling Oinkologne a glow-up with this Shiny Rare, showing off its rare shiny colors. Misa Tsutsui illustrated this version of the female form, and it looks great sitting right next to the regular Obsidian Flames print.
5. Oinkologne ex 234/198
Oinkologne ex was one of the first pig Pokémon to get the full art treatment in the Scarlet & Violet era, showing up as an Ultra Rare in the Scarlet & Violet base set. The art by aky CG Works shows the male form, and the regular print even starred in its very own Oinkologne ex Box in 2023.
4. Lechonk 209/197
Lechonk stole everyone’s heart (and probably their snacks) when Scarlet & Violet were revealed, and its Obsidian Flames Illustration Rare is one of the most loved budget IRs around. Narumi Sato illustrated this one, while the regular print by HYOGONOSUKE links up with eight other Scarlet & Violet cards to form one big picture.
3. Tepig 096/086
White Flare brought the Unova starters back for a victory lap, and Tepig’s Illustration Rare is one of the cutest pulls in the whole set. The art is by Orca, and lots of collectors grab it with the Pignite and Emboar Illustration Rares to complete the full evolution line.
2. Emboar 098/086
Emboar’s Illustration Rare from White Flare wraps up the Tepig family and gave this fire pig its very first Illustration Rare. If you already have the Tepig IR, this is the one to hunt next, because the full trio makes one seriously good-looking binder page.
1. Mega Emboar ex 273/217
Mega Emboar ex is the big boss of pig Pokémon cards, and its Special Illustration Rare from Ascended Heroes is the most valuable modern card on this list. The art is by nagimiso, and if you want a different look, there’s also an alternate art promo by Keisuke Azuma in the Mega Emboar ex Box.
Still hungry for more oinks? Keep an eye out for Spoink, the Psychic pig that bounces on its tail to keep its heart beating, plus Pignite and Piloswine, the middle stages of the Tepig and Swinub families. Fun fact: Mankey and Primeape are officially called the Pig Monkey Pokémon, so they sneak into the pig club too! And if pig Pokémon stole your heart, try other cute themes like sleeping, food, pink, beach or mouse Pokémon cards for your next binder page.
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