List of Most Expensive Pokemon Cards in 2023

“There are many people who collect Pokè cards for fun and for memories. However, there are some that would collect the rarest cards, which in turn would make them very expensive. Know the most expensive cards available in the world in 2023”

We all know how popular collecting Pokemon cards are, but some cards are worth more than others. Since Pokemon cards first came out, for some, these cards have been their life. Some of the cards are worth millions of dollars. Currently, the most expensive Pokemon card in the world is Professional Sports Authenticator grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator card which is worth $5.275 million. If you are into collecting rare cards then this blog will tell you all about the most expensive cards in the world.

If you are into trading cards, whether it’s Pokemon cards, Baseball Cards or something else, then you already know of the most expensive Pokemon cards in the world. These Pokemon cards are so rare, even just one card in a set would set you back tens of thousands of dollars.  Go through the following list to check the 10 most expensive pokemon cards in the world in 2023.

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Details of 10 Most Expensive Cards in the World in 2023

Pikachu Illustrator (PSA Authenticator card) – $5.275 million

A professional Sports Authenticator grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card is a collectable item that is highly sought after. This card is rare and has a very limited number of cards in existence. It has a unique design and high quality. The card features a high grade of 10, which is the highest grade of authenticity for sports cards. The card is not only worth a lot because of its rarity but also because of its uniqueness. Please note that Illustrator cards were given to only 39 winners of the Pokemon Illustrator contest. Only 23 are certified by PSA and only one card has a rating of grade 10.

1999 First Edition Shadowless Holographic Charizard  – $420,000

This card broke numerous records when it got sold for $420,000 in March 2022. As per the reports of Dicebreaker, only 121 copies of the card have been rated as Gem Mint 10 by the Professional Sports Authenticator.

Pokémon Blastoise #009/165R Commissioned Presentation Galaxy Star Hologram – $350,000

In January 2021, when this card was sold at an auction for $350,000, it was the most expensive pokemon card in the world. There are only two such cards available in the world. This card was created in the year 1998 by Wizards of the Coast. This company was seeking a contract for the Pokemon game in the English language. This card was part of their sales pitch to Nintendo executives from Japan.

Black Star Ishihara Signed GX Promo Card – $247,230

This is one of the most popular Pokemon cards in the world. It was released in the year 2017. In fact, Tsunekazu Ishihara himself gave this card to a Pokemon employee to celebrate his 60th birthday. This card is one of the most sought-after cards to complete your collection. In April 2021, A copy of this special card signed by Tsuzekazu Ishihara was sold for $247,230. 

Kangaskhan-Holo #115 Family Event Trophy Card – $150,100

Kangaskhan is an adorable Pokemon with a very sweet personality. In the Pokemon world, Kangaskhan is a Normal type of Pokemon and its ability is Scrappy. The Pokemon card was released in 1998 and features a picture of Kangaskhan on the front with the text “Kangaskhan” on the back. These cards were given to families who participated in a Japanese parent/child tournament. One of these rare cards was sold for $150,100 in October 2020.

2000 Pokémon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia – $144,300

The Pokémon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia is a super rare and hard-to-find Pokémon card. The Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia card was printed with a holographic foil which makes it look like an actual hologram. Only three of these cards are present with the legendary cover Pokemon from the Pokémon SoulSilver game. This card also has a 10 rating from PSA.

2006 Pokémon World Championships Promo No. 2 Trainer – $110,100

This special card also gathered a lot of eyeballs when it got sold for $110,100 in the month of February 2021. There is a valid reason why this card is so expensive. In August 2006, this card was given as a trophy to the finalists of the Pokemon World Championship. Today, only three such cards exist.

1999 Super Secret Battle No. 1 Trainer –  $90000

In 1999, a new card was released and given to the finalists of the Pokemon Elite Battle in a secret location. The card was a rare card that came with a special illustration. This card is now considered to be the rarest card in the Pokemon series. In July 2020, a buyer bought one of these cards for $90000.

1999 Pokémon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind – $65,100

In 1999, the Pokémon Company held a Pokémon Promotional Tropical Mega Battle. The winner of these battles got special cards as their prizes. Only 12 such cards were produced. A copy of these cards was sold for $65,100 in October 2020.

1996 Pokémon Japanese Base Set No Rarity Symbol Holo Venusaur – $55,000

In November 2021, this pokemon card was sold at a staggering $55000. This is a beautiful card in the Japanese language. The interesting fact about this card is that it is missing a stamp in its bottom-right corner. So, it is an extremely rare kind of pokemon card.

“It’s no secret that Pokemon cards are some of the most popular trading cards in the world. It’s also no secret that they can be very expensive. Through our post, we tried to give you some great insight into the Pokemon cards that are currently being sold at the moment, with information about the most expensive ones. If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to reach out to us in the comment section.”