The most prized card in Pokémon has sold once again for a record-breaking price. A PSA Mint 9-graded Pokémon Illustrator, also known as Illustrator Pikachu, sold for $224,500 back in October 2019 through Weiss Auctions. In June of this…
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1999 Pokémon PSA 10 Super Secret Battle ‘No. 1 Trainer’ Holo Promo Card Sells for $90,000!
Earlier this month, on July 9, Heritage Auctions sold a Pokémon Super Secret Battle “No. 1 Trainer” Holographic Promo Card, graded PSA Gem Mint 10, for $90,000 (including the buyer’s premium). This is a Holy Grail TCG promo card that…
Rare PSA 10 Ishihara GX Pokémon Card Sells for Record $50,000
Pokémon has been the source of many amazing cards over the years and some boast the most unique presentations you’ve ever seen. The Ishihara GX card is no different, giving Pokémon fans a representation of the CEO of The…
The Rise and Shine of Pokémon
Special thanks goes to the late Daniel Chuong who provided key contributions to this entry. Just when you thought you caught them all, a new challenge to complete your Pokédex arises. Shiny Pokémon were first introduced in the Generation…
Closing in on 1 Millionth PSA-Graded Pokémon Card; Contest Now Open
PSA has reached a number of significant milestones since its inception in 1991. Over the past 28 years, we have certified more than 34 million different trading cards, autographs and sports collectibles. On March 22, 2018, we announced that…
Second PSA Gem Mint 10 Set of 1999 Pokémon 1st Edition Sells for $107,010
Pokémon card sales continue to take the hobby by storm The coveted 103-card Pokémon 1st Edition English Base Set from 1999 sold last month for $107,010 through Goldin Auctions. The last time we saw this collection of Pokémon cards, it…
Set Registry Starter Kit: Charizard Master Set
Before the cardboard was even printed for the first run of Pokémon cards, Charizard adorned the cover of the franchise’s original GameBoy release. The powerful, dragon-like Pokémon became an early favorite among gamers in part because its stunning artwork…
The Collectability of Pokémon Cards
Note: This entry was updated on January 7, 2020. Pokémon has been around for many years and, with its roots stemming from Japan, it’s enjoyed a successful transition to the West. Since the very beginning, Pokémon has pushed its…
PSA Presents the VG3 Show – Episode 4, Comic-Con Edition
Once again, PSA has big plans for the biggest comic book and entertainment show of the year: Comic-Con. Collectors, comic book fans and movie buffs from around the world will be in attendance to enjoy the sights, giveaways, celebrity…
How to Spot a 1st Edition Pokémon Card From Shadowless and Unlimited
Though the history of Pokémon stems back only about 20 years, and we’re nearly two years removed from the Pokémon Go craze of July 2016, collectors are still clamoring for vintage Pokémon cards. If the term vintage incurs scoffs…