pokemon card best The 18 Pokémon cards in the world 10 Best and Most Expensive

Following Paul's record purchase of the Pikachu Illustrator, another copy of the card sold for $672,000 in October 2022, after being listed by Pokmon fan and NFL star, Blake Martinez

A Special Illustration Rare with soft corners and surface scratches can still grade low and sell for less than a clean version of a lesser card

Keep in mind, card values can fluctuate depending on demand, availability, and condition

Its one of the most instantly recognizable Kanto cards you can still buy without a treasure hunt, and it pairs perfectly on a shelf right beside that Base Set Venusaur

If sending just one or two cards, consider taping the card-holding top-loader(s) between two more empty top-loaders, for extra rigidity and peace of mind (ensure tape is applied at the sides, so there is no way for the card(s) to come in contact with the tape)

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