It's hard to imagine that some Pokémon cards are worth several hundred thousand dollars today. From limited editions, old tournaments, or special programs, they have become a real business for some collectors. After ranking the ten most expensive cards, here is the second part with 15 other Pokémon cards worth a fortune!
#15 Ancient Mew (Movie Promo, 2000) – ~€400
This card was distributed during the release of the film Pokémon: The Movie. A PSA10 version recently sold for around €400.
#14 Tropical Wind CGC10 (1999) – ~€12,000
A perfect variant (CGC10) of Tropical Wind, it sold for €12,000 on eBay in 2024.
#13 Pre-Release Raichu – €8,000 to €16,000
Officially never released, this "Pre-Release" Raichu card was apparently accidentally printed. A few copies are said to exist, with a “Pre-Release” stamp on a Jungle background.
#12 Master’s Key – €8,000 to €25,000
Given in 2010 during a world championship in Hawaii, this card was given to very few finalist players. It remains almost impossible to find.
#11 Shining Charizard (Neo Destiny) – €20,000
This is the first shiny Charizard. Released in 2002 in Neo Destiny, it is an intimidating and rare illustration of the famous silver dragon. If kept in perfect condition (PSA 10), its value exceeds 20,000 euros.
#10 Charizard (Charizard) EX Dragon Frontiers – 25,000 €
Here, Charizard completely changes its appearance by becoming darker. Released in 2006 in EX Dragon Frontiers, this Gold Star version is highly sought after, especially in mint condition.
#9 Tropical Mega Battle No.2 Trainer (1999) – ~€40,000
This trainer was awarded to the 2nd runner-up in a Japanese championship in 2005. A PSA 10 copy fetched €40,000 at auction in late 2020.
#8 Rayquaza Gold Star – €35,000 to €45,000
Appeared in EX Deoxys (2005), this Rayquaza Gold Star is a very popular illustration with players. It is extremely rare at PSA grade 10, which makes it very expensive.
#7 Summer Battle Road Mew Victory Orb Trophy (2005) – ~€50,000
This card was also awarded to the winners of the same Japanese championship in 2005. In fact, a PSA gem mint version fetched €50,000.
#6 Espeon Gold Star (Play Promo) – €50,000
Distributed via the Japanese Pokémon Club, this card was part of an elite loyalty program. You had to accumulate 50,000 points to get it. This system limited its circulation. This is what makes it a highly sought-after gem today.
#5 Tropical Mega Battle – Tropical Wind (1999) – ~€56,336
This is a trophy card awarded to the finalists of a world tournament (Tropical Mega Battle). A sale for ~€56,336 (PSA or CGC) was reported in 2020.
#4 Umbreon Gold Star (Play Promo) – €60,000
Even rarer than Espeon, Umbreon Gold Star required 70,000 points to earn. It is one of the most sought-after cards in the Play Promo program. It easily fetches €60,000 at auction.
#3 Lugia 1st Edition (Neo Genesis) – €120,000
The majestic and legendary Lugia saw its first holographic card release in Neo Genesis (2000). In fact, it often suffered from printing defects. This is what made perfect copies (PSA 10) extremely rare and expensive.
#2 Kangaskhan Family Event Trophy – €130,000
Distributed in 1998 during a father-child family tournament in Japan, this card with the “Pokémon Card Game” logo is a true relic. Few copies were produced and even fewer have survived to this day.
#1 No. 1 Trainer (Super Secret Battle) – €75,000 to €130,000
This card was only awarded to regional champions of top-secret Japanese tournaments. The coded message written on it and the presence of Mewtwo make it a unique piece.
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