how much are first edition pokemon cards worth 1st - Old - 100% Vintage - WOTC ONLY - 10 card Gen 1 & 2 The 5 Most Expensive Pokémon

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This trend has been ongoing in Japan for decades, but dwindled worldwide

The amazing array of valuable 2025 cards featuring Pokemon royalty paved the way for an enormous 30th anniversary celebration in 2026, as the Pokemon TCG confirmed that it's here to stay

However, after the set left the format, its price skyrocketed, and the price of a booster box of the set is now over $1300

Jump to: Top 5 Most Expensive Pokmon Cards Ever Sold Card Name / Grade / Sale Price / Date of Sale Pikachu Illustrator / PSA 10 / $16,500,000* / February 2026 Pikachu Illustrator / PSA 9 / $1,275,000 / 2021 Pikachu Illustrator / PSA 7 / $900,00 / 2022 Topsun Charizard Blue Back / PSA 10 / $493,230 / 2022 Trophy Pikachu Silver / PSA 10 / $444,000 / 2021 * All prices reflect verified auction sales