Pikachu (Illustration Rare) $85.86 Card Number: #173/165 Rarity: Illustration Rare This adorable Pikachu is pictured strolling through town alongside other familiar Pokmon & characters, which gives this an incredible amount of personality
This large gap between raw and graded value makes it a strong candidate for collectors interested in long-term investment
The non-Secret Rare version of M Charizard EX (X) had an incredible run in 2025, going from $120 at the start of the year to over $300 by the end
One of the most significant aspects of the franchise is the trading card game, which has been around since 1996 in Japan and 1999 in other parts of the world
Pros and Cons of Trading Card Investing Who the Trading Card Market Is Best Suited For Pokmon: collectors who want stability + nostalgia Sports: collectors who enjoy research, timing, and volatility The Forever Collection Verdict If the goal is pure upside speculation, sports cards will always offer the biggest swings in the trading card market
Paul later turned the Pokmon card into a piece of jewelry, which he wore to WrestleMania 38
