Top-tier vintage scarcity. Pikachu Illustrator, Tropical Mega Battle, Trophy Pikachus, presentation cards. Almost all six-figure+.
Vintage Promos & Trophies — investment outlook (1998)
vintage wotc★★★★★ Investment score: 5/5
Trophy cards, Burger King promos, presentation cards. Some of the rarest Pokémon cards ever.
| Release | 1998-2003 various distributions |
|---|---|
| Era | Vintage Wotc |
| Investment outlook | Top-tier vintage scarcity. Pikachu Illustrator, Tropical Mega Battle, Trophy Pikachus, presentation cards. Almost all six-figure+. |
Chase cards from Vintage Promos & Trophies
Pikachu Illustrator
The single most valuable Pokémon card ever made. Awarded to winners of a 1998 CoroCoro Comic illustration contest in Japan. Estimated 39 cop…
Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind
Awarded to top finishers at the 1999 Tropical Mega Battle in Hawaii. Print run estimated under 50 copies. One of the rarest playable Pokémon…
Trophy Pikachu No. 1 Trainer
Awarded to the champion of the 1997 Japanese Pokémon Card Tournament. Only 1 known to exist. The other Trophy Pikachus (No. 2 silver, No. 3 …
All tracked cards in Vintage Promos & Trophies
| Card | PSA 10 band | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Pikachu Illustrator | $1,000,000-$6,000,000 | 5/5 |
| Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind | $25,000-$80,000 | 5/5 |
| Trophy Pikachu No. 1 Trainer | $200,000-$500,000 | 5/5 |
| Blastoise Presentation Card | $300,000-$700,000 | 5/5 |
| Charizard Stadium Promo | $1,500-$4,500 | 4/5 |
| Charizard Burger King Promo (Gold-Foil) | $300-$900 | 3/5 |