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One example graded CGC 8 realized $27,500 in a Heritage Auctions sale in April 2023, becoming the current highest-selling example

But not these guys

Note that Pikachu is wearing a hat, which is in itself a nod to Niantic's popular habit of releasing species with costumes for special events

It was pretty obvious they were just throwing a number out there

These three won't be the only new cards in the decks, and it does make sense to put the emphasis when marketing a new product on the Pokmon which fans like best

Final Thought The trading card market is moving fast, with sharp pumps often followed by steep corrections