The 10 Most Expensive Pokémon Cards Ever Sold (2025 Update)

Pokémon cards have been coveted by collectors worldwide since the 1990s. While some cards are worth only a few euros, other rare examples fetch astronomical prices. In this article, we list the most expensive Pokémon cards ever sold .

1. Pikachu Illustrator – PSA 10

Source: Card Journeys

Sold for: $5,275,000 (2022)
Why so expensive? Prize card from a Japanese drawing contest, only 39 copies.

2. Shadowless Charizard 1st Edition – PSA 10

Source: Etsy

Sold for: $420,000 (2021)
Why so expensive? Iconic Charizard without a shadow border, extremely popular.

3. Tropical Mega Battle No. 2 Trainer

Source: PSAcard

Sold for: $200,000+
Why so expensive? Awarded only to finalists in 1999, very rare.

4. Kangaskhan Family Event Trophy Card

Source: PSAcard

Sold for: $150,000+
Why so expensive? Only for participants of a parent-child tournament in Japan.

5. No. 1 Trainer Cards

Sold for: $150,000 – $250,000
Why so expensive? Winner's card from official Pokémon tournaments, with unique artwork.

6. Pre-Release Raichu

Sold for: $10,000 – $15,000
Why so expensive? A mythical misprint that rarely surfaces.

7. Master's Key

Sold for: $25,000 – $30,000
Why so expensive? Given to finalists at the 2010 World Championships in Japan.

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