Rare and valuable Pokemon cards have been known to make people millionaires in the blink of an eye.
Some players who sold some of these cards over the last few years made quite a fortune.
The game looks promising because the cards' value is continuously increasing.
Pokémon cards. Photo: pixabay.com, @federicoghediniSource: UGC
So, what are the most expensive Pokemon cards, and how much are they worth?
The answer is the 1998 Pikachu Promo Holo Illustrator.
The card was sold for a whopping $5.275 million in April 2022.
Pikachu Holo Promo Illustrator. Photo: @JoeOrlandoPSASource: Twitter
This effectively made it thepriciest Pokemon cardof all time.
Art contestants in Japan only made 39 of these in 1998.
Only 12 of those are known to be in good condition.
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1999 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard #4 - $399,750
The Shadowless Holographic Charizard card was released in 1999.
The shiny Charizard’s uniqueness is not having a shadow underneath the dragon.
It is the most expensivePokemon Charizard card.
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The Blastoise #009/165R Commissioned Presentation Galaxy Star Hologram isthe only onethe public has ever seen.
Ishihara is the company’s founder.
Pikachu Illustrator Promo - $195,000
Pikachu Illustrator Promohas original artthat Atsuko Nishida made.
Blastoise Galaxy Holo. Photo: @TheGatheringNCSource: Facebook
There are 39 copies, but PSA certified only ten.
eBay disposed of one in 2016 at $54,970.
Since then, the priciest one has sold for $195,000.
Black Star Ishihara GX. Photo: @PokeGuardianSource: Twitter
PWCC described the Kangaskhan as thethird-rarest card.
For more than 20 years, only three copies have been sold.
A BGS 10Pristine copywas sold for $144,300 in May 2021.
Pikachu Illustrator Promo. Photo: @getFANDOMSource: Twitter
The rareHolo Lugiacard was sold for $129,000 in November 2020.
Only three copies were issued that year, and PWCC sold it for $110,100 in February 2021.
To date, this is one of the most expensive trainer Pokemon cards.
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Therefore, it fetched a hefty prize this year.
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It has a Japanese Pocket Monsters Trading Game’s logo and Hideki Kazama’sunique artwork.
Kangaskhan Holo #115. Photo: @followbacksenSource: Twitter
It was awarded to the winner of the 1999 Secret Super Battle tournament in Tokyo.
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Gamers who had accumulated over 70,000 XP points were the only ones who qualified to place bids.
Neo Holo Lugia #9. Photo: @Legenday Poker NetworkSource: Facebook
In February 2020, the Magikarpwas soldfor $66,100 at the PWCC sale.
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Holo Lugia #9. Photo: @TCGCardSearchSource: Facebook
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Still, all four semi-finalists were American.
Since then, the value of the card has skyrocketed.
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In November 2020, a PSA grade 9 copy was sold at auction for $60,100.
The first Mew Victory Orb winner played in the 1998 battle.
PWCC traded them for $50,300 in October 2020.
World Championships Trainer No. 2. Photo: @TCGCardSearchSource: Twitter
The priciest one so far hassold for$60,000.
This makes them highly desirable among Pokemon collectors.
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Japanese Topsun Charizard. Photo: @PokeGuardianSource: Twitter
This is one of the most expensivePokemon EX cardsof all time.
1995 Topsun Holofoil Charizard No.6 - $37,600
Pokemon curators are nostalgic about the 1999 Topsun Holofoil Charizard No.6.
After PSA grading it,Topsun Holofoilwas sold towards the end of 2020 at $37,600.
Super Secret Battle No. 1 Trainer. Photo: @toyzntechSource: Facebook
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The firstShadowless version’s valueshot from $20,000 in 2019 to $36,877 in November 2020.
The only way to obtain it was through the Pokemon Daisuki Club in 2010.
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Summer Battle Road 2002 - No.
2 Trainer - $34,100
This one was awarded to winners of the KantoSummer Battle Roadtournament held in 2002.
The card came in male and female variants.
Umbreon Gold Star Holo. Photo: @TCGCardSearchSource: Twitter
Since their production, only two have ever been graded by the PSA.
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What Pokemon packs have the most expensive cards?
Japanese Promo Magikarp. Photo: @HighEndVGSearchSource: Twitter
The Skyridge set is one of the rarest Pokemon sets there is.
Unopened packs typically go for around $260.
What are some of the most expensive Pokemon cards?
Japanese Tropical Mega Battle. Photo: @bargainplaceukSource: Facebook
What Pokemon set has the most expensive cards?
At slightly over $45,000, the Blastoise 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set has the priciest cards.
These cards' prices are often dictated by rarity, condition, and numerous other factors.
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READ ALSO:Where are the best places to sell Pokemon cards in 2022?
Briefly.co.zarecently explored a collection of the best places one can sell theirPokemon cardstoday.
The Pokemon phenomenon took the world by storm and created a collectables market worth billions of dollars.
The World Championship Trainer No.2. Photo: @ludkinsmediaSource: Instagram
Today, there are numerous platforms where one can sell their cards.
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