What are the most expensive Pokémon cards?

Pikachu Illustrator
Logan Paul holding his 6 million dollar Illustrator Pikachu card
Pikachu Illustrator

This rare card is the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold, fetching up to $5.275 million in a recent private sale, originally given to winners of a contest by CoroCoro magazine in the late 90s[7][8].

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1st Edition Shadowless Holographic Charizard
1st Edition Shadowless Holographic Charizard
1st Edition Shadowless Holographic Charizard

This iconic card sold for a record $420,000, making it one of the most sought-after Pokémon cards, especially in Gem Mint condition[3][8].

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Prototype Holographic Blastoise
Prototype Holographic Blastoise

One of four prototype cards designed to convince Nintendo to launch the Pokémon Trading Card Game, it sold for $360,000[7][8].

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Kangaskhan Holographic Trophy Card
Kangaskhan Holographic Trophy Card

A promotional card from a parent-child tournament in 1998, this card fetched $150,100 at auction, making it one of the rarest trophy cards[7][8].

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2006 Pokémon World Championships No. 2 Trainer Card
2006 Pokémon World Championships No. 2 Trainer Card
2006 Pokémon World Championships No. 2 Trainer Card

This ultra-rare card sold for $110,100, believed to have only three copies in existence[7][8].

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Super Secret Battle No. 1 Trainer Card
Super Secret Battle No. 1 Trainer Card

Known for its extreme rarity, only seven were made, and it sold for $90,000[7][8].

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Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind Card
Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind Card
Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind Card

A card issued to participants of a 1999 tournament, sold for $65,100; only a handful exist[7][8].

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Master’s Scroll Promo Card
Master’s Scroll Promo Card
Master’s Scroll Promo Card

Awarded to members of the Pokémon Daisuki Club who amassed a significant number of points, it sold for $35,200[7][8].

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1995 Topsun Charizard Blue Back No Number Error
1995 Topsun Charizard Blue Back No Number Error
1995 Topsun Charizard Blue Back No Number Error

Sold for $493,230, this unique card is highly sought after by collectors for its rarity and printing errors[3][7].

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2000-Pokemon-Neo-Genesis-1st-Edition-Holographic-Lugia
Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holographic Lugia
1st Edition Holographic Lugia

A card from the Neo Genesis set that sold for $144,300; its rarity stems from print issues[7][8].

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1998 Japanese Promo Family Event Holo Kangaskhan
1998 Japanese Promo Family Event Holo Kangaskhan
1998 Japanese Promo Family Event Holo Kangaskhan

Sold for $78,000, it was awarded to winners of a family tournament, making it highly collectible[7][8].

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2005 Pokemon Japanese Play Promo 70,000 Pts. Holo Gold Star Umbreon #026
2007 Pokemon Pop Series 5 Gold Star Umbreon #17
Gold Star Umbreon

A sought-after card from the Pokémon Player's Club, sold for $78,000 due to its rarity and artwork appeal[7][8].

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Gold Star Rayquaza population
Gold Star Rayquaza (Pokemon Card)
EX Deoxys Gold Star Rayquaza Holographic
Gold Star Rayquaza

A card from the EX Deoxys set, it sold for $44,400, making it one of the more valuable modern Pokémon cards[7][8].

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1999 First Edition Holographic Blastoise
1999 First Edition Holographic Blastoise
1999 First Edition Holographic Blastoise

This card reached sales around $45,000, making it a staple in any serious collector's collection[3][8].

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1st Edition Holo Chansey
1st Edition Holo Chansey
1st Edition Holo Chansey

Sold for $36,877, this card is rare due to its limited print run, especially in Gem Mint condition[7].

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The EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Charizard Pokemon card
EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Charizard Pokemon card population
Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Charizard

This card set a sales record of $60,066 due to its limited availability and collector interest[7][8].

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1998 Pokémon Japanese Promo Tamamushi University Magikarp
1998 Pokémon Japanese Promo Tamamushi University Magikarp
1998 Pokémon Japanese Promo Tamamushi University Magikarp

This card sold for $67,000; it's one of the more valuable Magikarp cards due to its tournament ties[7][8].

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1998 Backless Blastoise
1998 Backless Blastoise
1998 Backless Blastoise

Created as a presentation piece in a test run, it sold for $360,000[7][8].

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1999 Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle No. 2 Trainer
1999 Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle No. 2 Trainer
1999 Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle No. 2 Trainer

This card sold for an impressive amount, reflecting its limited distribution and desirability among collectors[7][8].

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2021 Pokémon Master’s Key
2021 Pokémon Master’s Key
2021 Pokémon Master’s Key

A card from the 2010 World Championships, which sold for over $66,000 due to its rarity[7][8].

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1999 Pokémon Base Set Shadowless Holo Gyarados
1999 Pokémon Base Set Shadowless Holo Gyarados
1999 Pokémon Base Set Shadowless Holo Gyarados

Noted for its scarcity, it has fetched considerable auction prices of around $20,000[7].

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1998 Pokémon Gold Star Torchic
1998 Pokémon Gold Star Torchic
1998 Pokémon Gold Star Torchic

Sold for $50,000 at auction; its value is attributed to its rarity and desirability among collectors[7].

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