

At time, these winners may have felt little underwhelmed. Twenty years ago, top three finishers in their respective divisions at First Official Pokemon Tournament in Japan were awarded limited Edition Pikachu cards for their standout performances. * Please keep in mind that all text is machine-generated, we do not bear any responsibility, and you should always get advice from professionals before taking any actions * Please keep in mind that all text is machine-generated, we do not bear any responsibility, and you should always get advice from professionals before taking any actions. One of seven such cards known to exist, collectors consider Trainer Promo Card highly desirable and arguably one of rarest cards in entire Pokemon Trading Card Game. 1 Trainer Trainer Promo Hologram Trading Card for - breaking $90 000 for that Card. Speaking of Heritage, Dallas - Base auction company sold exceedingly rare Pokemon Super Secret Battle No. To illustrate how rapidly collectible Pokemon card market is growing, just four years ago Pikachu Illustrator Card sold for $54 970 at Heritage Auctions. At time, - nine such cards were award, but only ten are believed to still exist. Originally, promotional Pikachu Illustrator Card was given out to winners of Illustration Contest held in Japan in 1997 - 98.

It is considered most iconic and valuable card to Pokemon collectors.

Featuring illustration by Atsuko Nishida, one of chief Pokemon graphic illustrators, card depicts Pikachu holding what appear to be drawing tools. What began as simple card trading game has quickly evolved into serious collectors ' game. Psa - grade Mint - 9rated Pikachu Illustrator Card shatter previous record for such card, $195 000, set last year. Ultra - Rare Pokemon Card Given Out As Prize In 1998 Has Sold At Auction For $233 578, Establishing New World Record For White - Hot Pokemon Card Secondary Market.
