The value of Pokemon cards has skyrocketed over the last decade or so. Cards that were once worth a few dollars are now worth tens of thousands of dollars, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Over the previous four years, the record for the most expensive Pokemon card ever sold has been shattered multiple times, and its value has more than tripled. Many of these cards are now more valuable than the majority of people’s homes.
Few people could have predicted that Pokemon cards would one day be worth a lot of money in 1999. Rare artifacts What makes this even more incredible is that many of today’s most precious and rare Pokemon cards were formerly reasonably common and held by youngsters all around the world. Perhaps if they had known what we know today, they would have taken better care of them instead of stuffing them in their pockets and, God forbid, utilizing them to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game. After reading this list, readers should dig through their attics to see if they’re sitting on a goldmine.
The 31 rarest and most expensive Pokemon cards on the market today range from special tournament prizes to shadowless 1st Edition monsters from the Base Set.
#31 – 20th Anniversary 24-karat Gold Pikachu – $2,081
While many of the rarest Pokémon cards were created in the early years of the game, this card was released just a few years ago in 2016 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
The fact that the 20th Anniversary Pikachu card is made of real gold makes it much more remarkable. In actuality, it’s 11 grammes of 24-karat gold. Ginza Tanaka, a Japanese jeweler, created a limited quantity of solid gold cards based on the original Japanese Pikachu card, commonly known as ‘Fat Pikachu’ due to the electric mouse’s plump cheeks in the original design.
In 2016, the only option to obtain a copy of the golden Pikachu was to enter a lottery. If you won, you may purchase a copy of the limited-edition card for 216,000 yen (about $2,081/£1,700). Given the price tag and rarity, it came in a unique frame and box commemorating the anniversary, which you’d expect would keep it secure.
Despite the fact that the card looks exactly like the original Pikachu card, complete with the Pocket Monsters Card Game logo on the back and Japanese text on the front, it is not permitted to play in tournaments. Because it’s made of gold, of course. We wouldn’t recommend swapping it in the playground unless your friend has a Rolls-Royce to give you in exchange.
#30 – Prerelease Raichu – $10,500
Prerelease Raichu is perhaps the most controversial Pokémon card of all time, and it may also be the rarest Pokémon card ever manufactured – so rare, in fact, that pinpointing specific details is difficult.
Prerelease Raichu was long thought to be a printing error in the lead-up to the English-language release of the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s second expansion, Jungle, in 1999. According to the myth, a limited number of Raichu cards from the Base Set were unintentionally reprinted with the term “Prerelease” inscribed in the bottom-right corner of the card artwork. Wizards of the Coast, the game’s English publisher, apparently destroyed all but a handful of the copies, leaving only 10 or fewer in circulation. The few copies that survive are thought to have been handed to Wizards of the Coast employees.
Prerelease Raichu was only rumored to exist for years until a real copy was discovered in 2006 from a former Wizards of the Coast employee. The first and, so far, only known sale of a Prerelease Raichu was reported by fan site PokeGym in 2009, for the sum of $10,500. Given the completion date of April 1st, it’s unclear whether the sale was genuine or an elaborate April Fool’s joke.
Whether or not Prerelease Raichu exists is debatable; despite a number of apparent fakes appearing over the years, no copies of the card have been formally authenticated or sold at auction. If a genuine copy of the card becomes out, it might easily set a new record for the most precious and rare Pokémon card ever. It will remain a true Holy Grail till then.
#29 – Espeon and Umbreon Gold Star POP Series 5 – $22,000
Gold Star Pokémon cards are among the most valuable sets of Pokémon cards available, commanding an astronomically high price. The cards are named after the gold star that appears next to the Pokémon’s name at the top of the card, indicating that the card is distinct from the common version in terms of artwork. Between 2004 and 2007, just 27 Gold Star cards were released, making them among of the rarest Pokémon cards available.
While all Gold Star Pokémon cards are rare, appearing once every 88 booster packs (or two booster boxes) for specific Pokémon TCG expansions, the ‘Eeveelutions,’ which are the numerous evolutions into which basic Gen 1 Pokémon Eevee can evolve, are the most rare. The original Japanese-language versions of the cards supplied to members of the Pokémon Players Club, who may spend points gained through official organized play and tournaments to get exclusive cards, are the rarest of the rare.
While the Eeveelutions Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon could be obtained through the Pokémon online store in the EX Power Keepers set launched in 2007, their psychic and dark elemental siblings Espeon and Umbreon could only be obtained through the Pokémon Players Club. The Espeon 025/PLAY card required 40,000 EXP points to obtain, whereas the Umbreon 026/PLAY card required 70,000 points.
Despite the fact that the Japanese versions of the cards are the most valuable due to their scarcity, the English-language versions of the Espeon and Umbreon Gold Star cards command a high premium. In February 2021, a Gold Star Espeon graded PSA 10 Gem Mint sold for over $22,000, while an Umbreon classed PSA 10 Gem Mint sold for little over $20,000 at auction in December 2020. The two cards are valued at $194,209 and $187,277, respectively, making them two of the most costly Pokémon cards in existence.
#28 – Poliwrath No Rarity Symbol Base Set – $25,015
A Japanese copy of base set Poliwrath sold at auction for more than $25,000 in late 2020, despite not being a very rare card in and of itself. This wasn’t just any Poliwrath, either; it was one of only three GEM-MT 10 copies of the “No Rarity” version, which was created as a result of a printing error during the TCG’s early days.
As a result of the oversight, all Japanese base set cards were printed without a rarity symbol in the bottom right corner. The issue was swiftly corrected, but not before hundreds of packs of the impacted cards were distributed. As a result, affected cards are in high demand and frequently sell for exorbitant amounts.
#27 – Wonder Platinum Trophy – $25,100
The Wonder Platinum trophy card, which shows a Giratina with a platinum pendant as its artwork, was given out to the best contestants at the Japanese National Championship in 2009. According to estimates, just 36 copies of the card exist, but only eight have been graded by the PSA, and only six have achieved a perfect score.
A copy of the card sold for a little over $25,000 at auction in November 2020, despite the fact that it hadn’t been graded by the PSA. Beckett, on the other hand, evaluated the card and gave it a perfect score of 9.5. At the time of writing, a perfect 10 copy was listed on eBay for $200,000, but despite the fact that 90 individuals were following the listing, no one seemed eager to bite at that price.
#26 – Crystal Charizard Holo Skyridge – $25,100
Interest in Pokemon cards has begun to diminish among core enthusiasts who had been collecting since the game’s release in 1999 in 2003. As a result, compared to previous expansions, manufacturing of the Skyridge set was significantly lower.
This would also be Wizards of the Coast’s final print run, and it incorporates the classic e-reader graphics created as a tie-in for the Game Boy Advance. Due to its low production, the retro set is one of the most costly Pokemon cards from the era to find.
The expansion’s crown treasure is none other than Charizard. Even at launch, the Crystal Holo design variant was extremely restricted. A flawlessly graded replica of the item sold for $25,100 at auction in November 2020.
#25 – Torchic Gold Star Holo Team Rocket Returns – $25,400
TPC created “Gold Star” Pokemon cards in 2004 to rekindle interest in the hobby. The limited-edition souvenirs were released alongside the criminally underappreciated Team Rocket Returns expansion.
Torchic, a Hoenn Fire-type starter, became one of the most uncommon Pokemon cards produced that year because to its massive popularity. What’s not to love about it? It’s without a doubt one of the cutest artworks ever to grace a TCG release.
In 2020, the carefully designated collectible was auctioned and sold for $25,400. When you consider that the same item sold for roughly $300 in 2016, the Pokemon cards have increased in value by 8,000 percent in just four years!
#24 – Charizard Gold Star Holo Dragon Frontiers – $25,405
Prepare to see more Gold Stars in the top 20, as the specially marked Pokemon cards will continue to arrive in the top 20. The next character is Charizard, who first appeared in Dragon Frontiers in 2004.
Given that it has artwork portraying a Shiny Charizard, it should come as no surprise that the designated item would be a huge success with fans. With its artwork displaying scorching flames all around it, the uncommon version of the Kanto’mon looks magnificent.
One of these rare antiques was auctioned off in February 2021, according to PWCC. After all was said and done, the one-of-a-kind item sold for a whopping $25,405 on eBay, making it one of the most valuable Pokemon cards of that generation.
#23 – 2010 Pokemon World Championship Master’s Key – $26,900
The world’s greatest pokemon card players were flown to Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, for the World Championships in 2010. Contestants were given a Pokemon card by Master Key when they arrived.
Exclusively 36 of them were ever made because the item was only printed for tournament competitors, making it technically one of the most rare Pokemon cards in the hobby’s nearly 25-year existence.
Despite the fact that they were exclusively intended for attendees, one of these made its way to the public and was sold for an incredible $26,900 in August 2020. It’s a nice treat to get 11 years later.
#22 – 2002 Pokémon World Championships No. 1 Trainer – $31,200
This is the first of two rare and valuable Pokémon cards named No. 1 Trainer on this list, and it was given out to victors of regional Battle Road Spring tournaments held in Japan in early 2002. (Later that year, Battle Road Summer versions were distributed during tournaments.)
The regional tournaments served as qualifiers for the Pokémon World Championships, and the limited amount of No. 1 Trainer cards generated for the few victors made them some of the most valuable Pokémon cards ever.
The fact that each No. 1 Trainer card was customized with the name of the tournament winner printed on the card, making each card one-of-a-kind, adds to the card’s rarity. The customised nature of the cards, according to Heritage Auctions, means that they rarely appear at auction, making them even more unique in the world of Pokémon cards.
Ken Sugimori, best recognized as one of the original artists and designers for Pokémon’s initial generation of 151 Pokémon, illustrated the No. 1 Trainer card in 2002. “The Pokémon Card Game Official Tournament Battle Road Spring 2002 champion is recognized here, and his honor is praised,” reads the wording on it. Sugimori’s No. 1 Trainer artwork, which includes fan favorites like Pikachu, Chansey, and Marrill, is exclusive to the card, making it even more special.
In April 2021, a copy of the No. 1 Trainer card from the 2002 Pokémon World Championships, along with its original display folder and even the envelope it was mailed in, sold at auction for slightly over $31,000. Even though it isn’t the rarest of the No. 1 Trainer cards, it is still one of the most valuable Pokémon cards.
#21 – Battle Road Summer 2002 – No. 2 Trainer – $34,100
It’s not often that a card with a grade of less than a 9 sells for more than a few thousand dollars, but that’s exactly what happened in March of 2021 with one copy of the No.2 Trainer Battle Road Summer promo. The card in question, which Beckett had mislabeled, only garnered a 7.5 grade, but it still sold for a whopping $34,100.
The male and female versions of the card were given out to the champions of the Kanto Summer Battle Road tournament in 2002. In the two decades since then, only two of them have found their way west, with the PSA grading only two of them. One did, however, receive the elusive GEM-MT 10 rating, and if it ever goes to auction, it might fetch a lot more.
#20 – Master’s Scroll – $35,200
A GEM-MT 10 copy of the Japanese Master’s Scroll card sold for more than $35,000 on eBay in early 2021. It was never included in packs, and it was never made accessible outside of Japan. In 2010, the Pokemon Daisuki Club was the sole way to get it.
The official Japanese Pokemon fan group, the Pokemon Daisuki Club, regularly distributes limited edition cards. Members can earn Action Points by accomplishing particular actions, which they can subsequently exchange for such cards. The precise number of members who earned the 8,600 points required to receive the Master’s Scroll card is unknown, however there are only 26 GEM-MT 10 copies in existence, making it extremely rare.
#19 – Chansey #3 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set – $36,877
It doesn’t get any better for many Pokemon card collectors than the Base Set, which debuted in North America in 1999. It not only includes some of the most iconic artwork from the TCG series, but it also brings back a lot of memories for gamers.
As a result, the value of Pokemon cards from the initial release has skyrocketed over the previous decade. Despite not being a major player in the franchise, fans have flocked to the charming Chansey #3 Pokemon card. So much so that industry professionals were taken aback when it began fetching exorbitant prices.
The collectible’s value has risen steadily since 2019, staying around $20,000. A 1st Edition Shadowless version sold for $36,877 at a November 2020 auction, according to PWCC.
#18 – Blastoise 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set – $45,100
Blastoise is not only one of the most popular characters in the Game Freak RPG, but the Water-type starter has also become one of the most costly Pokemon cards available.
Those who grew up with the 1999 Base Set quickly associated the turtle to the highly sought-after Charizard, so it’s no surprise that many people are eager to part with their cash for the iconic’mon decades later.
While the 1999 1st Edition Shadowless Pokemon card has always been valuable, the beloved item has recently seen a tremendous increase in value. The rare Base Set Blastoise sold for $45,100 at a PWCC auction in November 2020.
#17 – Rayquaza Gold Star Holo Ex Deoxys – $45,100
Rayquaza, an early favorite of Ruby and Sapphire, has seen a surge in popularity in the recent decade. As a result, it’s only natural that its cards begin to appreciate in value over time. The Ex Deoxys TCG expansion, which featured the Flying / Dragon-type, was released in 2005 by The Pokemon Company.
The Japanese firm brought “Gold Star” Pokemon cards into the hobby as a gimmick to attract Pokemon card collectors interested in the set. As previously stated, the extremely rare Pokemon cards displayed a distinctive symbol next to the’mon’s name. Of course, the Hoenn Legendary is the king of these marked valuables.
A perfectly rated Gold Star Rayquaza sold at auction for $45,100 in December 2020. We believe this item to appreciate in value over time, given the Legendary’s continuous prominence in the franchise and how few gold Pokemon cards were actually made.
#16 – Tropical Mega Battle No. 2 Trainer – $50,300
Surprisingly, this is the first Pokemon card on our list to receive no rating because of its poor quality. PSA will still provide an official Authentication in these circumstances. Don’t be fooled by the grading; the Tropical No. 2 Trainer card is in excellent condition, with the exception of the back, which has faded and lost color due to the sun.
This Pokemon card was only given out to the top players at the 1999 Mega Battle competition in Japan. PSA has only seen five of these, making it one of the most sought-after Pokemon cards. It’s so rare that, despite its flaws in quality, it’s still worth a fortune – consider that.
According to PWCC, one of these green Exeggutor prizes was auctioned off for $50,300 in October 2020. It’s incredible to consider that even a damaged card can fetch the same amount as a sports car. And, because they don’t exist, the value of this Pokemon card will only increase.
#15 – Venusaur No Rarity Symbol Base Set (Autographed) – $55,000
While the English edition of the TCG Base Set included the coveted 1st Edition marked cards, the original Japanese release from 1996 had no such indication. The rare artificats, dubbed No Rarity, are the very first Pokemon cards ever manufactured.
On November 18th, 2021, a Venusaur from this first batch went up for auction at PWCC Auctions and sold for a whopping $55,000 – a new high for the popular Kanto beginning Pokemon. The PSA grade 10 collectible is one of only five in the world, according to PSA.
As if this collector’s item wasn’t already unique enough, the card’s original artist, Mitsuhiro Arita, signed the casing on the outside. Any Venusaur fan would kill to have this one-of-a-kind item in their collection.
#14 – Summer Battle Road Mew Victory Orb Trophy – $60,000
The Mew Victory Orb Trophy, the second tournament Trophy Pokemon card on the list, was awarded during the 1998 Summer Battle Road competition. Only the top three Trainers in each bracket received the rare Pokemon card, which was distributed across nine locations in Japan.
Only 16 of these have received the coveted Gem Mint 10 score, according to PSA. In December 2020, one of these immaculate antiques appeared at a PWCC auction and received 51 bids for a final price of $60,000. It even came with the real trophy from the finals.
Prepare to see more of these trophy Pokemon cards dominate the top spot as we go deeper into this list. They are intricately more scarce population-wise, and hence more valuable, because they were granted at contests.
#13 – EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Charizard – $60,066
Despite the fact that it was printed in 2006, a Gold Star Charizard just sold for $60,066 at auction. The Delta Species card was auctioned on eBay in October 2020, and it drew a lot of attention before the final sale price was set.
Only 59 of the 1,500 graded copies of the card survive, according to the PSA website, and only 59 of those have been earned the coveted GEM-MT 10 rating. Perhaps unsurprisingly, one of these 59 cards set the record for the most expensive card ever sold. Others sell for between $20,000 and $30,000 on a regular basis.
#12 – No Rarity Charizard – $65,100
The base set Charizard has always been one of the most valued Pokemon cards, but the ‘No Rarity’ Japanese version is unquestionably one of the more desirable varieties. A GEM-MT 10 copy of the card sold for just over $20,000 in September 2018, but its value has risen in the years thereafter.
A Mint 9 copy of the card sold at auction for more than $60,000 in November 2020, while another sold for about $58,000 less than two weeks later. Prices for 9-rated copies of the card have declined slightly since then, but many people are asking what a GEM-MT 10 is worth in today’s market. Because there are only six of them in existence, it wouldn’t be shocking to see one of them exceed the $100,000 threshold shortly.
#11 – Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind Promo – $65,100
The Tropical Mega Battle promo is an absolute holy grail for Psyduck lovers, despite not being the most spectacular Pokemon card on the list. The Water-type ‘mon playing the ukulele while resting in a hammock with Jigglypuff is the cutest thing ever.
Long before The Pokemon Company established the World Championships for the TCG in 2004, one of Japan’s first iterations of the competition was known as the Tropical Mega Battle. The event was place in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1999.
A total of 50 players from around the world were invited to compete against one another. The Tropical Wind edition is extremely unusual due to the fact that several Trophy Pokemon cards were given out at the event. In October 2020, the item reappeared in a PWCC auction, where it sold for a whopping $65,100.
#10 – Tamamushi University Magikarp Trophy Promo – $66,100
Shogakukan Magazines in Japan held a contest for school kids in 1998. Fans who completed the different exams presented in the newspaper might return them to the corporation for grading.
Those who were diligent enough to pass with excellent marks were invited to a special conference in Osaka later that year. The kids then got to take part in a one-of-a-kind Pokemon card battle tournament. The Magikarp Trophy Pokemon card promo was given to the winners of the rare contest.
It’s easily one of the rarest Pokemon cards on our list due to the sheer obscurity of how the TCG item was distributed. When the Trophy collectable went up for auction in February 2021 and sold for $66k at PWCC, it came as no surprise.
#9 – Gold Star Umbreon Play Promo – $70,000
The Gold Star Umbreon Pokemon Play promo was released in Japan in 2005 and has some very amazing artwork. Due to this, as well as the card’s rarity, a copy was auctioned for $70,000 in June of 2021. Beckett had given the card a 9.5, implying that a perfect 10 may lift the card’s worth even higher.
To obtain a copy of the card, users must first join the Pokemon Player’s Club and then earn 70,000 EXP points before the fourth season ends. Given that players only received 100 points for attending official events, not many of these were ever given out; the PSA has only assessed 24 of them to date.
#8 – World Championships 1999 – No.1 Trainer – $90,000
A copy of the No. 1 Trainer card, considered by some to be the rarest Pokemon card in existence, sold at auction for $90,000 in July of 2020. Given its alleged rarity, it’s surprising it didn’t sell for more, but $90,000 is still a good return for a card that was given away for free.
At the 1999 Pokemon World Championships in Tokyo, the card was given to each of the seven regional champions, with an extra card making its way into circulation. It’s part of the secret super battle promo package and features Hideki Kazama’s artwork. Only six of the eight copies of the card graded by PSA have received the ideal GEM-MT 10 rating.
#7 – World Championships 2006 – No.2 Trainer – $110,100
No.2 Trainer cards have always been highly sought after by collectors for whatever reason, and the 2006 Pokemon World Championships variant is no exception. PWCC sold a PSA 9 graded copy for little over $110,000 in February 2021, making it the most valuable No. 2 Trainer card ever.
Participants at the 2006 World Championships at the Anaheim Hilton were given the card, which entitled them to return the next year’s event. Winning one wasn’t simple, though, since participants had to make it to the finals of their respective divisions. It’s possible that this is why the card being auctioned is the only one ever graded by the PSA.
#6 – 1st Edition Neo Genesis Lugia – $144,300
For many youngsters who grew up with the series in the ’00s, Lugia was an iconic Legendary, similar to Mewtwo. It’s no surprise, then, that its debut as a Pokemon card was a huge success.
The Psychic bird has become a collector’s item over the years. As a result, the value of its expansion Neo Genesis has skyrocketed, as players scramble to find the legendary Johto Pokemon card.
A Beckett graded 10 edition of the item sold for $144,300 at a PWCC auction in May 2021, while a 1st Edition Lugia smashed records by selling for a mind-blowing $129,000 in 2020. Because BGS grades cards much more rigorously than PSA, this flawless Pokemon card is one of just three in the world.
#5 – Family Event Kangaskhan – $150,000
The only way to get this 1998 Trophy Pokemon card was to enter a special tournament in Japan. Kangaskhan with its infant in its pouch is depicted on the lovely object, which is surrounded by holo sparkles.
The contest required both a child and their parent to compete in TCG fights together, which was fitting. According to rumors, just 11 of these have been graded, making it one of the most sought-after Trophy Pokemon cards.
Two PSA 10s of the collectible sold for $150k in October 2020. We predict the value of this Pokemon card to rise steadily over the next few years due to its scarcity.
#4 – Ishihara GX Promo (Autographed) – $247,230
This rare promo card features the artwork of none other than Tsunekazu Ishihara, the CEO and President of The Pokemon Company. According to interviews, each employee who attended the executive’s birthday party in 2017 received a customized Pokemon card.
In April 2020, the exceedingly rare Pokemon card was auctioned off for $50,000. According to reports, only 30 to 60 of these TCG collectibles may exist, however it’s impossible to know for sure until more of them become available to the public.
Goldin Auctions sold a PSA 7 variant of the Pokemon card for $247,230 in 2021. Because the item was autographed by Ishihara personally, the value of this Pokemon card skyrocketed, truly making it a one-of-a-kind anomaly in the TCG.
#3 – Blastoise Wizards of the Coast Presentation Galaxy Star Holo – $360,000
When this extraordinarily rare Pokemon card was uncovered by the public for the first time in 2021, the Pokemon Trading Card Game community was startled. The Blastoise Presentation card was commissioned by Wizards of the Coast in 1998 to offer stores an idea of what the TCG line would look like in its final print run.
While there are conflicting accounts of its past, it is currently thought that just two exist, with only one currently accounted for. It’s effectively one of the first known Pokemon cards, at least as far as the North American distribution is concerned. Because it was so early, one copy had a Magic: The Gathering backside, while the other was blank.
In January 2021, Heritage Auctions put the historical Nintendo artifact up for sale, and it sold for a stunning $360,000, making it the third most expensive collectible — just an inch behind the Base Set Charizard. Given that just two of them exist, it has the potential to become the most valuable Pokemon card ever. If nothing else, it could be the world’s rarest Pokemon card.
#2 – Pikachu Illustrator – $375,000
On multiple occasions, the Pikachu Illustrator card held the record for the most expensive Pokemon card ever sold, however it is now in second place. A copy of the card was initially auctioned in late 2016 for $74,000, followed by another for $190,000 just a few years later. A third copy sold for a shocking $25 million on the Japanese marketplace ZenPlus in July 2020, before the current top sale price was recorded on eBay in early 2021.
In 1998, the winners of an illustration contest organized by the Japanese monthly manga CoroCoro Comics were given the card. Only 39 copies of the card were ever made, with only 12 reported to be in good condition. Interestingly, the $375,000 copy was only a PSA 7, so if the only remaining GEM-MT 10 copy were to ever show up for auction, it would almost certainly fetch an enormous sum and help the Pikachu Illustrator card recover the top spot.
#1 – 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard – $399,750
Controversial Logan Paul, a YouTuber, made waves in October 2020 when he purchased a 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard card for $150,000. However, it’s worth noting that this isn’t the most expensive copy of the card ever sold. In fact, it’s not even close. Goldin Auctions holds the current record, selling a copy of the card for well under $400,000 a few months later, making Shadowless Base Set Charizard the most expensive Pokemon card ever sold by a significant margin.
According to the PSA website, just 54 GEM-MT 10 copies of the card are known to exist, which helps to explain their high value. Given the enormous volume of base set Charizard created, it’s highly feasible that there are hundreds, if not thousands, more copies out there just waiting to be discovered!
FAQs
What is the most expensive Pokemon card in the world?
1st Edition Shadowless Base Set Charizard is the most expensive Pokemon card ever sold by quite some margin. The current record-holder, Goldin Auctions, sold a copy of the card for just shy of $400,000 in March of 2021. According to the PSA website, there are only 54 GEM-MT 10 copies of the Card in existence.
Top 31 Most Expensive Pokemon Cards in 2021
- 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard – $399,750
- Illustrator CoroCoro Comics Promo (Pikachu illustrator card) – $375,000
- Blastoise Wizards of the Coast Presentation Galaxy Star holo – $360,000
- Ishihara GX Promo (Autographed) – $247,230
- Family Event Kangaskhan – $150,000
- 1st Edition Neo Genesis Lugia – $144,300
- World Championships 2006 – No.2 Trainer – $110,100
- World Championships 1999 – No.1 Trainer – $90,000
- Gold Star Umbreon Play Promo – $70,000
- Tamamushi University Magikarp Trophy Promo – $66,100
- Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind Promo – $65,100
- No Rarity Charizard – $60,100
- EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Charizard – $60,066
- Summer Battle Road Mew Victory Orb Trophy – $60,000
- Venusaur No Rarity Symbol Base Set (Autographed) – $55,000
- Tropical Mega Battle No. 2 Trainer – $50,300
- Rayquaza Gold Star Holo Ex Deoxys – $45,100
- Blastoise 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set – $45,100
- Chansey #3 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set – $36,877
- Master’s Scroll – $35,200
- Battle Road Summer 2002 – No. 2 Trainer – $34,100
- 2002 Pokémon World Championships No. 1 Trainer – $31,200
- 2010 Pokemon World Championship Master’s Key – $26,900
- Charizard Gold Star Holo Dragon Frontiers – $25,405
- Torchic Gold Star Holo Team Rocket Returns – $25,400
- Crystal Charizard Holo Skyridge – $25,100
- Wonder Platinum Trophy – $25,100
- Poliwrath No Rarity Symbol Base Set – $25,015
- Espeon and Umbreon Gold Star POP Series 5 – $22,000
- Prerelease Raichu – $10,500
- 20th Anniversary 24-karat Gold Pikachu – $2,081
