Here Are the Top 10 Most Expensive Pokémon Trading Cards Ever Auctioned
The 1999 Pokémon Game Charizard Holo First Edition reigns supreme.
In the past couple of years, trading cards, particularly Pokémon TCGs have seen a resurgence in the resale market. Memorabilia auction companies including Heritage Auctions, Goldin Auctions and PWCC Auctions have all had record-breaking sales of various Pokémon cards including a first edition Holo Charizard which last fetched approximately $420,000 USD and remains one of the most expensive Pokémon card to date.
The Pokémon frenzy continued when YouTube turned wrestler Logan Paul showed off his recently acquired $5,275,000 USD PSA Grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator Card at WrestleMania 38. Paul set a new Guinness World Record for the most expensive Pokémon trading cards sold at a private sale. Due to its sale conditions, Paul’s card is not included in this list.
When it comes to auctioned Pokémon cards, the numbers are not a small feat either. Fans have gone through extensive efforts to obtain Pokémon cards. Back in March, a man was caught using COVID relief funds to obtain $57,000 USD worth of Pokémon cards. As Pokémon cards continue to transcend generations, it is evident that their value will continue to rise over time. Take a look at the top 10 most expensive Pokémon trading card ever auctioned below.
1. 1999 Pokemon Game Charizard Holo 1st Edition Gem mt 10 ($420,000 USD)
2. 1998 Pocket Monsters Japanese Promo “Illustrator” Pikachu Holo PSA NM 7 ($900,000 USD)
3. Pokémon Blastoise # 009 / 165R Commissioned Presentation Galaxy Star Hologram (Wizards of the Coast, 1998) CGC NM Mint 8.5 ($360,000 USD)
4. 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Family Event Trophy Card Holo Kangaskhan #115 PSA 10 ($150,000 USD)
5. 2006 Pokemon World Championships Promo No. 2 Trainer PSA 9 MINT ($110,000 USD)
6. 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo No.1 Trainer super secret battle gem mt 10 ($90,000 USD)
7. 2005 Pokemon Japanese Play Promo 70,000 Pts. Holo Gold Star Umbreon #026 PSA 10 ($78,000 USD)
8. 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Tamamushi University Prize Magikarp #129 PSA 10 GEM ($66,100 USD)
9. 2012 Pokemon World Championships Promo World Championships No. 1 Trainer PSA 9 ($55,000 USD)
10. 2000 Pokemon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia # 9 BGS 10 PRISTINE ($47,970 USD)
In other trading card news, a rare autographed Kobe Bryant Precious Metal Gems card could sell for over $1 million USD.
