Pokémon cards hit an all-time high in popularity in 2020 with grading companies seeing mass numbers of submission, sale prices going through the roof and stock becoming nearly impossible to find anywhere. With the market settling down for the most part throughout 2022, we take a look at some of the Pokémon trading cards that have reached historic sales figures over the years.
Top 5 most valuable Pokémon to date
5. Kangaskhan Family Event Trophy
Release Date: 1998
Grading: PSA – Gem Mint 10
Pokémon card value at auction: $150,000
4. Ishihara GX Promo (Autographed)
Release Date: 2017
Grading: PSA – 7 / Autograph: 9
Pokémon card value at auction: $247, 230
3. Blastoise Wizards of the Coast Presentation Galaxy Star holo
Release Date: 1998
Grading: CGC – 8.5
Pokémon card value at auction: $360,000
2. Charizard 1st Edition Base Set
Release Date: 1998
Grading: CGC – 8.5
Pokémon card value at auction: $360,000
1. Illustrator CoroCoro Comics Promo (Pikachu illustrator card)
Release Date: 1998
Grading: PSA Gem Mint 10
Pokémon card value at auction: $6,000,000
