Pokemon cards have created a huge number of cards each cards have its own value and features. Over the years there have been some extraordinary cards which have extraordinary prices and they are sold in many private auctions.
Here are some of the most Rare cards
Pikachu Illustrator(1998)
![Pikachu Illustrator](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/maxresdefault-3-1024x576.jpg)
This card is an award winner of illustration contests by CoroCoroComicc in Japan. This card is considered a top-notch card in whole Pokemon cards. In the year 2021, well-known YouTuber Logan Paul purchased a PSA of 10 graded copies at $5.275 million.
1st Edition Shadowless Holographic Charizard(1999)
![1st Edition Shadowless Holographic Charizard](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hq720-3.jpg)
This is one of the rarest cards to get. Wizards of the Coast made this card. $350,000 was the prize were this card was sold in January 2021. The copies of these cards were sold for around $400,000 at auction.
Blastoise Commissioned Presentation Galaxy Star-Hologram(1998)
![Blastoise Commissioned Presentation Galaxy Star-Hologram](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-11-most-expensive-pokemon-cards-of-all-time_497c-1024x699.png)
There are only two which makes the rarest cards of all the Pokemon cards. This was also sold for around $350,000 in January 2021. The Unique thing is Galaxy star holofoil Blastoise card front and CGC authenticated and graded
Kangaskhan-Holo Family Trope card(1998)
![Kangaskhan-Holo Family Trope card](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rare-pokemon-cards-kangaskhan-family-event-trophy-1024x576.jpg)
This card was awarded in the participation of the Parent-child tournament in Japan in 1998. This card was sold for around $150,100 in October 2020. The artwork of the card is done by illustrator and foundational Pokemon designer Ken Sugimori.
Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia(2000)
![Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/s-l1600-960x1024.jpg)
This card is difficult to find. This is a PSA 10-graded copy which was sold for around $144,300. This card is called a “crown jewel” it is always highlighted because of its Beautiful artwork. This is ranked the most expensive Pokemon Card 4. Grade is PSA 9this card was last sold in December 2023 for prizing around $200,000.
Super Secret Battle no.1 Trainer(1999)
![Super Secret Battle no.1 Trainer](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rare-pokemon-cards-no-1-trainer-1999-1024x576.jpg)
This card was awarded at the regional tournament in Japan where later it was allowed to compete in “Super Secret Battle’. The one who holds the card is said to be the official Pokemon card game champion. This card is ranked at 6 with a PSA of 9, last it was sold on December 2023 in the PWCC auction at the prizing of $2000,000.
Pokemon World Championships no.2 Trainer(2006)
![Pokemon World Championships no.2 Trainer](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/most-expensive-pokemon-cards-no-2-trainer-550x309-1.jpg)
This card was given as a runner-up in the World Championships. Which made this card an exclusive. There were few cards which were made. In the recent auction, this card was speculated to be sold for around $100,000 depending on the condition. It has a PSa grade 9 last sold on November 2023 at Heritage Auctions for around $110,000.
Neo Revelation Shining Gyarados(2001)
This card has Gyarados in a shiny red form which makes it a popular choice among collectors. Sales show a perfect PSA 10 which were sold between $10,000 to $15,000. Last it was sold in August 2023 on eBay Auction for a prize of $20,000
Pokemon Game 1st Edition Blastoise(1999)
![Pokemon Game 1st Edition Blastoise](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1600.jpg)
This is one of the most expensive cards. This card also has flawless sales as it has PSA 10. This card is sold between $40,000 to $80,000.the last it was sold in September 2023 in PWCC Auction for a prize of $30,000
EX Deoxys Gold Star Rayquaza
![EX Deoxys Gold Star Rayquaza](https://community.battlexo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/exdeo107.jpg)
This car has a special Gold Star Symbol, which makes it a rare card to collect. Even this card was graded PSA 10 where the last selling was over $40,000. The last card was sold in October 2023 at Heritage Auctions for around $45.000
Here is the list of the top 40 expensive cards
- Pikachu Illustrator
- Topsun Charizard
- Tropy Pkachu no2. Trainer
- First edition Charizard
- Presentation Blastoise
- Base Set Holo Charizard with no rarity symbol
- Tropy Pikachu No 3 Trainer
- Ishihara GX Promo
- Snap Pikachu
- Test Print Gold Border Blastoise
- 2005 Play Gold Border Blastoise
- KangasKhan Family Event Trophy
- Secret Super Battle No1 trainer
- Holographic Lugia Neo Genesis First Edition
- Super Secret Battle no .2 Trainer
- Snp Magikarp
- 2006 World Championships No.2
- Japanese Extra BAttle Day Full Art Lillie
- Japanese Beta Presentation Charizard
- Gyarados Pokemon Sanp contest
- CoroCoro Bulbasaur
- 64 Mario Stadium cCharmander64 Mario Stadium Squirtle
- Magikarp Tamamushi University Promo
- Master key
- Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind 1999
- Ex Dragon Frontiers Holo Charizard Gold Star
- Mario Stadium Chansey
- Summer Batlle Road Mew Victory Orb
- Tropical Mega Battle Billingual Exeggutor
- Mario Stadium Snap Articuno
- The base set No Rarity Venusaur
- The base set 1st Edition Shadowless Holo Chanesy
- Wonder Platinum Japan National Championship Promo
- Tropical Mega Battle No.2
- Holographic Gold Star Rayquaza
- Master scroll
- 2000 No 1 Trainer Tropical Mega Battle
- Holographic Gold star Torchic
- Holographic Crystal Charizard first edition.
- Topps Chrome Charizard Tekno 06
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