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Trophy Pikachu No. 1 Trainer vs Blastoise Presentation Card: which is the better Pokémon TCG investment?
Comparing Trophy Pikachu No. 1 Trainer (Vintage Promos & Trophies, 1997) and Blastoise Presentation Card (Vintage Promos & Trophies, 1998) as Pokémon TCG investments. PSA 10 bands, risk, and upside compared.
| Trophy Pikachu No. 1 Trainer | Blastoise Presentation Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Set | Vintage Promos & Trophies (1997) | Vintage Promos & Trophies (1998) |
| Rarity | Trophy Promo | Trophy / Pre-Production |
| PSA 10 band | $200,000-$500,000 | $300,000-$700,000 |
| Raw band | $50,000-$150,000 | n/a (only 2 known) |
| Risk level | Low | Low |
| Investment score | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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 bronze) are less rare but still six-figure cards.
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Pre-production trophy card given to Magic the Gathering parent company Wizards of the Coast as a presentation piece. Only 2 known copies. Sold at Heritage Auction for $360,000 in 2021.
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