I started with the question: "How can we know that 17 is generally the right number, and how can we know when it isn't?" But in reality, we can't really know for sure - none of these calculations have been super rigorous, as there have been many assumptions and approximations
The same user also notes that the card was only given to close friends and certain Wizards of the Coast employees so it was never in general circulation
Monkey.D.Luffy SEC-SP [OP11-118] (~US$469) (~US$469) The Monkey.D.Luffy SEC-SP [OP11-118] card is exceptionally valuable due to its status as a Special Secret Rare, coupled with its powerful effects and iconic character representation
And then there is Logan Pauls Pikachu Illustrator card, which sold in February 2026 for $16.5 millionsetting a Guinness World Record for the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction
How do I switch to Lifetime
Its one of the most understated cards in the entire set, especially compared to some of the other Alternative Art Scarlet and Violet cards, but thats what makes it so desirable
