The most expensive Pokemon cards

People can pay fortunes for a Pokémon TCG card. And, fortunately, we are talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars. This frenzy over the most expensive Pokemon cards is one of the factors why several influencers have turned to this niche, which was born as a trading card game that simulates battles classic Pokemon Red And Pokemon Green. When we talk about the most expensive Pokemon cards, we’re entering into a discussion that is constantly changing because new cards are constantly being released. However, if you’re an old-school gamer, check your collection, you might have a fortune in your parents’ attic.

Holo Shiny Rayquaza – Former Deoxys

A shiny Rayquaza in pristine condition from the 2005 Ex Deoxys expansion sold in December 2020 for $45,100. You’d jump with excitement when you opened additional package and find collection card 107/107, but the excitement will reach the same level as Rayquaza if you get the holographic version.

Promo Tropical Meta Battle #2 Trainer

Pokémon TCG promo cards are often some of the most sought after, and this promo card, released back in 1999, is one of the hardest cards to find. Cause? It was awarded to only a small portion of the winners of duels played at a tournament in Japan in 1999. Up to $50,000 was paid for this card.

Holo Charizard – Ex Dragon Frontiers

Of course, thousands of beloved Pokemon will be among the most expensive Pokemon cards. Card number 100/101 of the Ex Dragon Frontiers expansion features a shiny Charizard with dark attacks. It sold for $60,000.

Promo Tropical Mega Battle – Tropical Wind

This promotional card was the prize for the legendary Tropical Mega Battle in 1999, which eventually became the Pokémon TCG World Championship, or simply World Cup. Those invited to the tournament received this promotion. It sold for $65,000.

Tamamushi University Magikarp Promotional Trophy – 1998

The most worthless Pokemon stars on this card, paying up to $66,000. To get it, you had to be part of the Pokémon phenomenon from the very beginning, answer a questionnaire called the Tamamushi University Hypertest, which was published in several magazines, and wait until you became one of the test subjects with the highest score. Then you took part in a tournament held in Osaka; If you win at least one battle, you will receive this legendary card, illustrated by Ken Sugimori himself.

Trainer of promoter No. 2 of the World Championship – 2006

This promotional card was given out during the 2006 Pokémon World Championships, and according to urban legend, only three were given out. One of them sold in February 2021 for $110,000.

Promo of Holo Kangaskhan – Family Event 1998

To obtain this card, you had to take part in a tournament held in Japan in 1998, in which you had to play with your father, mother or child. If a family duo achieved a certain number of victories, they received this letter. Trading card auction company PWCC estimates that only 46 cards were delivered. That’s why some of them sell for up to $150,000.

“Without Back” Blastoise – 1998

This card, which really shouldn’t have been sold, was part of a test print released by Wizards of the Coast. This is rare because, in addition to not being officially sold, it does not have a stamp on the back. If you have it, you can sell it for $360,000.

Charizard “Bessen” – 1998

The legendary “core” collection of the Pokemon TCG has one of the most sought-after cards (Charizard #4). The first impression is very valuable because there are no shadows in the illustration. So one in immaculate condition sold for $369,000.