My dad and I were returning from the temple today and chatting about different things and the question came up as to what is the most expensive Pokemon card?
I am pretty sure that the most expensive Pokemon card is Pikachu Illustrator.
Apparently, only 6 of these were produced. CoroCoro magazine ran a competition for children to design a Pokemon Card. The six winners received one of these superb Holofoil trophy cards.
Cost — Tum-dudum-dum-dum
$20,000.00
The card text says:
We certify that your illustration is an excellent entry in the Pokémon Card Game Illustration Contest. Therefore, we state that you are an Officially Authorized Pokémon Card Illustrator and admire your skill.
The next most expensive card:
The rarest Pokemon card, but it is not the most expensive Pokemon card (I don’t know why) is Pikachu Tournament No 1 Gold Trophy.
The cost of this card, according to Greylight is:
$12,000.00
There are two other trophy cards (only 3 of each were produced) also sell for $10,000+
By the way, you can’t take these numbers too seriously (like everything else on the internet). Bulbopedia says that there were about 30 Pikachu Illustrator cards issued and I saw somewhere else that in 2002, the trophy cards had a book price of $1,500.
I have also heard about the Raichu PreRelease card that is supposed to be the rarest of them all.
The reason this card is rare is because it is an “error” card. The pre-release stamp on this card was placed by mistake.
There are either 8 or 11 of these cards and it hasn’t come up for sale as yet, but if it did, it might be the most expensive pokemon card.
Price: probably between $10,000 and $30,000.
The story behind this card can be found at PokeGym.
Pl. leave a comment if you know of any other expensive Pokemon Card and what is the most expensive Pokemon card you have purchased? The most expensive card I have purchased is Double Rainbow Energy for $6 each (I needed them for my Wailord Deck). I almost bought a Lv.X card for $15 but it didn’t fit in my deck.
justin
August 28th, 2008
i had that last riachu card and my mom gave it away to goodwill.
i feel like i have to throw up!!!!!!
Penguin
September 1st, 2008
hey justin was it a Prerelease like in the picture? If so, yeah I would throw up too. But if not, I would guess it would still sell for a lot.
Arosea
September 24th, 2008
These pokemons that are supposidly rare are not really that good of cards i mean 80hp? there are way better cards out there with 200hp and instead of only 60 damage 200damage. These cardsa are rare but when it comes to battleing they are useless. They are only usless collector cards.
me
September 28th, 2008
Arosea, do you really think people care if a card has better hp and power? I mean, I’d rather have a weak collector’s card that sells for $10,000 than a stupid card with 200 attack and 200 damage thats only worth like $10.
David
November 1st, 2008
It has to be the very first pokemon ex card they created,ranging at about 50,000$-100,000$ it’s Raichu ex with 200 HP and an attack of 150 damage,It as well has an attack that does 10+ and CAN do 100.This card was a messup,they didd’nt try to make it how it turned out,my pokegym book says they tried to make it to have 100 HP and a 50 attack, but they only made one card and it’s in the hans of Kile Ghetti,who wont sell it for less than 75,000$.
He lives in Texas Garland.
Hunter
November 10th, 2008
hi Kile
can you send pic of your card tome
thank you so much
Hunter
joe
January 20th, 2009
Hey I have a card that looks just likethat pikachu trophy how much can I get for it
Lori
February 14th, 2009
I always wanted to know what ever happened to the Mew Egyptian card the real one that everyone was looking for years ago … if anyone came across it how much is that card really worth? and why hasnt anyone come foward to solve the mystery of Mew!
Zian Yano
February 17th, 2009
I remember WAY back in the day when that contest was run, I actually have the Corocoro mag/comic the contest ran in lol. And as for the one complaining about “how crappy the old cards are” back in the day nothin had over 100 hp, and nothing did over an average of 40-50 damage, granted some did 120 and some did 80, but back then was when the game was good. I played in the pokemon league back when i was 13 and I’m 20 now. I don’t play card game anymore but I keep updated. But I play the DS games! I’ll sit my 8 month son in my lap and we’ll play some pearl for hours lol. Anywho, these card bring back some old old memories and brought a smile to my face. But I think new series and trainers/players have lost some of the old values and love for the game we had when it launched. I will be selling some of my old old old school cards online soon. I have almost all the original promos message me at ssj4vegeta32000@hotmail.com for a list, I just, I mean just typed a list of my cards and I’d more than happy send a list of my cards for sale. Finally, for all those with the love of the game still, keep the old legacy going, do your best in tournaments, and just maybe, maybe I would send someone some old rare promos as a gift. Passing down the playing spirit of the #1 ranked pokemon player in the 1998 and 1999 pokemon league in Tennessee and 3 other states :) It truely has been a journey…
Kong_zilla
March 7th, 2009
I have the pre release raichu
k9
March 14th, 2009
Hey i bet u none of u have the raichu with prerelease on it im a serious pokemon carc collecter i have over 700 holo foil and reverse holos i have got an error chimchar with its attack costing no energys just a black smudge is it an error
guzaybatzu
March 14th, 2009
i have one of the original illustrator cards
Sierra
March 29th, 2009
I actually have the Raichu. But it isn’t a mess up one. I don’t even like pokemon anymore. I used to play it and love it alot when I was like, 9. All I bought were pokemon cards. Now I have a lot of other rare ones. I think I might put them on ebay. But I would like to know how much my Mew Egyptian, Raichu (not mess up), irachi, and Entei cards are worth. I’ve been doing some research to see which of my cards I can sell for good money, and from what I’ve read, those ones are pretty rare.
Email me how much I could sell them for at: punkash1234@gmail.com
Jooma
April 6th, 2009
I also played when I was 8-12 and I am 16 now. I saw the new decks the other week and I am freaking appalled. This game used to be so good now its a piece of s***. As for rare cards I own I have 5 full sets in complete first edition from base set. and about 12 sets that are missing only charizard. what do u reckon theyre worth. (let me tell you when i was 12 i was OBSESSED)
Stutter
April 14th, 2009
Mew Egyptian, Entei and Jirachi. Really are not worth that much! Mew Egyptian $3,Entei $20-60 and Jirachi $15-20 and $30-40. GET LUGIA EX AND CHARIZARD* THOSE ARE $112!!!
*Shining
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iauralucario
April 25th, 2009
oh wow am soo luckeh! i got the error card of the raichu! 8D
max
April 27th, 2009
I know where the egyptian mew card is.
ElitePokeLord
May 30th, 2009
I have two of the egyptian mew cards plus many more rare ones(latios and latias star, etc.). And the chimchar with the smudge on it that’s normal, many low level basic pokemon cards have that (turtwig, piplup etc.).An honor to have seen text written by you zian, awesome that you were the champion in 1998 and 1999. Nice job :)
gardevoir_person
June 13th, 2009
I am freaking out right now after reading this! I have this exact card. Is there anyone that can direct me to a reputable person or organization that I may be able to sell or at least get an appraisal on my card.
Thanks
wewt
June 18th, 2009
well I guess I made a right move, when pokemon first launched I bought a bunch regulars/holo’s/trainers all out of about 300 packs and put them away only touched once. It may actually pay off one day.
Shawn Dennis
June 22nd, 2009
Hey David, could you tell me where I can find that Kile kids card 4 sale or tell me how I can contact him. Also, Zian how can I get into the Pokemon Leagues. It’s an honor to see things written by the Champion of the first or one of the first Pokemon Champions. Contact me @ shawndogd at rocketmail.com
LaurenOrSatan
June 24th, 2009
About 10 years ago I had a Golem error card. I forget what HP it was supposed to have but it had 150 insted. Does anyone know haw much it was worth? mansonschick121@yahoo.com
Poképerson
September 19th, 2009
Dude I have a rare holographic lv.52 Giratina and I only paid $5 for it.
Darkrai
September 28th, 2009
One of the previous posts stated that they pulled a Chimchar with a black smudge where the energy cost should be and believed it was a misprint. Unfortunately that is not the case. In the new Diamond and Pearl/Platinum sets they now have Pokemon who do not require energy to use certain abilities. This is just another addition to the Poke-Power/Poke-Body saga. Like another poster stated, the way Pokemon used to play back in the day has been lost. Now players can deal hundreds of damage with the least amount of cards in play. I am 21 and my fiance and I have started playing the game again and actually played in a tournament. The gameplay has changed as well. There are no more hand limitations to how many cards you have, but the deck amount still stays at 60. However, now you can store more than just 4 of the same Pokemon. For instance if you have 4 Bulbasaurs in the deck, you may also store 4 more Bulbasaurs who have a trainer icon in their name. (Ex. Bulbasaur ‘G’ the ‘G’ standing for ‘Galactic’)
As for the promo cards, collector’s may be willing to pay top dollar for some of them, but more often than not people would rather pay for cards that can help them in gameplay. It would be nice to get some hands-on with those limited release cards, but there are newer cards that people are willing to do just about anything for.
~Dark
Poke'mon Lover
November 21st, 2009
Dude are you gonna sell it or what???
Moonbeam 587
November 23rd, 2009
Oh CRAP!!!!
I have that card right here in my hand!! It is here as sure you have a heart!! I am SOOO LUCKY! I GOT IT OFF EBAY FOR ABOUT ONE BUCK!! IT HAS A PRE RELEASE STAMP ON IT TOO! GOSH! ;-) AHHH! I aam soooo happy!
Moonbeam587
November 23rd, 2009
Then why are you even on this site Jooma? I am about 15 and I still collect the cards!
pokemonstar5x5
December 18th, 2009
Jesus christmas my mommy gave away all my collectible rare pokemon cards they were worth so much now i cry everyday i sit in a corner i feel like i lost my best friend i think i might die.
Mokkaa
December 30th, 2009
This guys is an idiot! NO pokemon card sells for 10k! there isnt even one out there that will sell for 100 bucks! pokemon cards are out they arent in any more i got a stack of cards with 3 of these cards for 5 bucks! 300 cards total! idiot
Samwell
January 5th, 2010
Oh my god I have the exact same one maybe we can meet and look at them
Athrey
January 6th, 2010
WOOOOO RIACHU!!! I CHOOOOSE YOU!!!! I love the new Anilash card…it needs for faggot energies
Giratina
January 10th, 2010
hi i have a pikachu card signed in gold by WB and its in perfect condition. my friend joey told me that its worth around $22 but i dunno if the card is worth more or less.
ps: my friend Joey also has a mew fossil, which is the other name for the egyptian mew.It hasnt been touched except on the edges and u have to pay $2 to hold it. He watches you like a hawk when you do hold it, and if you touch the picture on his, the fingerprint smears, one kid did that and Joey went insane.
:)
February 2nd, 2010
Yeah the gameplay is completely ruined now theyve given cards attacks and hp that make most other cards redundant, and yeah to those people who are getting all excited thinking you have the prerelease raichu you dont the only people who have them are the one who discovered the mistake and none have being sold or anything.
DropDeadChico
March 4th, 2010
I have a Charizard EX Fire Red Leaf Green. with 160 HP and Burn Down-200 Damage.its holofoil. so how much do you think this is worth??
crap
March 10th, 2010
the prices here are 1500$ you could get them at a store for $2.00 ( prices are crap)
mrcrappyman
March 10th, 2010
rrrrrrrrrrrrr
mrcrappyman
March 10th, 2010
(these prices a crap)
mrcrappyman
March 10th, 2010
i have all those cards
mrcrappyman
March 10th, 2010
your telling me that the cards were worth up to $1500 !!!!!!!!!!
HApppp
March 30th, 2010
Is’nt there a pikachu with red cheeks that ment to be worth alot ?
jon joe
April 5th, 2010
dude im so happy now that i know how much my Riachu i got from good will is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
me
April 6th, 2010
OMG! I have that last Riouchu card! LOL! I gave it to my sis and she shoved it in an air duct! oh well! XD
malina
April 17th, 2010
I started collecting cards about 2 years ago and if i ever get old i will never sell my cards. I say wait 40 years before selling because in 40 years it will be worth more. If you have a kid or might have in the future dont give it away give it to your kid they will be so happy to have rare cards and pokemon dosent look like its dieng out.
Dayne
April 18th, 2010
I have one of the Prerelease Raichu cards!! It says Prerelease on it and everything. When I found out about this just a moment ago, I went to go look and make sure. And when I saw it had it, I put it in my “SafeBook”, a book I use to keep cards in Mint condition and safe from wetness. I’m happy I have one of these; there’s no way I’m giving it away.
Darkrai
April 19th, 2010
Cards do sell for way more than $100. For instance, a PSA-grade 9 1st Edition Charizard from Base Set went for around $900 on ebay. A card I obtained called Luxray ‘GL’ Lv.X went for around $60 on ebay. The difference? Charizard is a collectable card now and doesn’t see much play in unlimited format. Luxray ‘GL’ Lv.X is a highly wanted card and goes for anywhere between $40-$90 on ebay and buying it is very expensive. The odds of getting it in a booster are slim to none as you can only get 2 Level-X cards in each booster box of Platinum: Rising Rivals which is the set it comes in and ironically is the exact same set that has the most Level-X cards to date.
I have yet to see any old collector cards (other than Charizard) on ebay or any other card selling website, but I did just buy a shining Pikachu card from Holon Phantoms for about $20.
Just because a card isn’t good doesn’t mean it’s not valuable. Another crappy card that had no play-value went for a ton of money as well. Here are a few of the crappy-play, high valued collector cards that are actually obtainable:
Shining Charizard
Lugia EX
Shining Pikachu
Pikachu ‘M’ Lv.X
Charizard from FireRed LeafGreen series
Charizard from Base Set
Wailord EX from Sandstorm series
Again this is just a small list of the number of cards that are highly sought for in collectors. They sell for a lot, but get no respect in competitve play.
Rawrrrrrrr
April 29th, 2010
Wow. You guys are retarded for looking at Pokemon Card prices. I’m just on here to look at the ridiculous prices, but I bet you guys care. Thats retarded. Your retarded. Wow.
JOSH
May 4th, 2010
POKEMON RULES
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May 20th, 2010
probably the ppl that say they got the lil mouse thingy aciident card are lying
if only 8-11 were made i doubt that 10 ppl here have them why do they even pretend they got them? so quit saying you have it when you dont
Jorden
June 6th, 2010
i have a old lv. 5 pikachu promo card it has 30hp and the moves it knows is agility and thundershock i just want to know if its worth money
XXwindiaXX
June 9th, 2010
resently i found my old cards stored in my closet gathering dust so im selling them but i thought i had one of these but i was mistakin i used to love the pokemon games but the battle system got old and the pokemon moves ect got real old but i always loved the old pokemon games (blue,yellow,ect)gota love the oringanls but im sellen them to get some money cause of the economy and i got not money XD sometimes ill go into the card section in the store and i laugh at the new and completly different cards its like its not even pokemon anymore! but i wish for pokemon to continue the joy it brought to us all when we were all young and into it let pokemon live on!!!!!
kit cat
June 15th, 2010
hey guys and girls im like almost 13 and welp u all are insane for saying you have them couse idk if they exsist really and im looking for someone for buying these stupid cards that i have from like ages ago so … i need helps selling them couse noone wants 2 buys them.. i have holo graphic cards to so some of them go for 45$
sheetheadhater
June 22nd, 2010
I have a raichu it looks almost identical to the one above exept the corrner of the picture has an endented PR instead of prerelese…..how much is that worth?
ya rite
June 30th, 2010
Are you guys seriously talkin about pokemon cards grow up
7or8
July 5th, 2010
shoot i have the illistrator i sold it for 10,000 DOLARS hehe
rovert
July 14th, 2010
I have a 2005 world championship medicham ex. can someone tell me how much it’s worth? (95/106 110hp)