Verified record sales
Most expensive Pokémon cards ever sold
Ranked by the highest verified sale of each card. Every price links to the page where the sale is recorded, and the grade is always stated: a PSA 10 record says nothing about a PSA 9. Updated Sep 27, 2026.
Key facts
- The most expensive verified Pokémon card sale tracked by CardVolume is $16,492,000 for the Pikachu Illustrator no number (Japanese promo, PSA 10) on Feb 16, 2026 at Goldin.
- The second highest is $2,700,000 for the Torchic ☆ 108/109 (PSA 10, Sep 9, 2026).
- This list covers 63 Pokémon cards with at least one verified sale, as of Sep 27, 2026. Private sales without a public record are not included.
| # | Card | Version · grade | Price | Date | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pikachu Illustrator no number CoroCoro Comic Illustration Contest promo | Japanese promo · PSA 10 | $16,492,000 incl. premium | Feb 16, 2026 | Goldin | Open |
| 2 | Torchic ☆ 108/109 EX Team Rocket Returns | Gold Star holo · PSA 10 | $2,700,000 incl. premium | Sep 9, 2026 | Alt | Open |
| 3 | Rayquaza Star 107/107 EX Deoxys | Gold Star holo · CGC Pristine 10 | $1,020,000 incl. premium | Aug 28, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 4 | Kangaskhan 115 Family Event Parent/Child Mega Battle Promo | Trophy promo holo · CGC Pristine 10 | $640,507 incl. premium | Mar 8, 2026 | Goldin | Open |
| 5 | Charizard ☆ δ 100/101 EX Dragon Frontiers | Gold Star holo, Delta Species · PSA 10 | $475,000 incl. premium | Sep 18, 2026 | Heritage Auctions | Open |
| 6 | Lugia 9/111 Neo Genesis | 1st Edition · PSA 10 | $382,918 | Mar 17, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 7 | Charizard 006 Japanese Base Set | No Rarity Symbol holo · PSA 10 | $300,000 incl. premium | Dec 17, 2023 | Heritage Auctions | Open |
| 8 | Charizard 4/102 Base Set | 1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 10 | $270,100 | Aug 4, 2025 | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | Open |
| 9 | No.1 Trainer Secret Super Battle Promo | Secret Super Battle holo trophy · PSA 8 | $231,800 | Mar 9, 2026 | Goldin | Open |
| 10 | Umbreon ☆ 17/17 POP Series 5 | Gold Star holo · PSA 10 | $216,000 | Aug 10, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 11 | Espeon ☆ 16/17 POP Series 5 | Gold Star holo · PSA 10 | $204,000 | Sep 7, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 12 | Charizard 146/144 Skyridge | Holo Crystal Type · PSA 10 | $192,000 | Sep 21, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 13 | Lugia 149/147 Aquapolis | English Aquapolis holo Crystal Type · PSA 10 | $148,511 | Aug 25, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 14 | Blastoise 2/102 Base Set | 1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 10 | $138,880 | Feb 16, 2026 | Goldin | Open |
| 15 | Tropical Wind Tropical Mega Battle Promo | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo · PSA 9 | $104,920 | Sep 21, 2026 | Goldin Auctions | Open |
| 16 | Venusaur 15/102 Base Set | 1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 10 | $78,000 | Sep 21, 2026 | Fanatics Collect via PSA cert page | Open |
| 17 | Mewtwo 10/102 Base Set | 1st Edition holo · PSA 10 | $66,435 incl. premium | Aug 10, 2026 | Goldin Auctions | Open |
| 18 | Shining Charizard 107/105 Neo Destiny | 1st Edition holo · PSA 10 | $62,500 | Sep 17, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 19 | Gyarados 6/102 Base Set | 1st Edition · PSA 10 | $56,000 | Sep 18, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 20 | Lugia V 186/195 Silver Tempest | Alternate Full Art · BGS 10 Black Label | $13,900 | Oct 8, 2025 | eBay via PriceCharting | Open |
| 21 | Umbreon VMAX “Moonbreon” 215/203 Evolving Skies | English Alternate Art Secret, 215/203 · BGS 10 | $7,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | eBay via PriceCharting | Open |
| 22 | Charizard 006 Japanese CD Promo | CD Promo holo · CGC 10 Pristine | $6,050 | Jul 9, 2026 | eBay via PriceCharting | Open |
| 23 | Umbreon ex SIR 161/131 Prismatic Evolutions | English Special Illustration Rare, 161/131 · PSA 10 | $5,900 | Sep 17, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 24 | Mew ex 232/91 Paldean Fates | Special Illustration Rare · TAG 10 | $4,700 | Jul 10, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 25 | Ancient Mew II unnumbered Japanese Promo | Pokemon 2000 movie promo · PSA 10 | $4,250 | Jul 19, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 26 | Magikarp 203/193 Paldea Evolved | Illustration Rare · CGC 10 Pristine | $4,250 | Aug 18, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 27 | Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 Evolving Skies | Alternate Secret Art · BGS 10 | $3,500 | Jul 3, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 28 | Pikachu 020/M-P Japanese M-P Promo - McDonald's Happy Set 2025 | McDonald's Happy Set 2025 promotional Pikachu · BGS 10 Black | $3,450 | Aug 2, 2026 | PriceCharting / eBay sold history | Open |
| 29 | Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat 085/225 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos | Pokemon x Van Gogh Museum promo · PSA 10 | $3,100 | Aug 23, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 30 | Mega Charizard X ex 125/94 Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames | Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $2,800 | May 29, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 31 | Pikachu 160/159 Crown Zenith | English Secret Rare · BGS 10 | $2,500 | Aug 21, 2025 | eBay via PriceCharting | Open |
| 32 | Greninja Star SWSH144/307 SWSH Black Star Promos | English Celebrations Elite Trainer Box promo · PSA 10 | $1,975 | Sep 24, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 33 | Charizard VSTAR SWSH262/307 SWSH Black Star Promos | English Sword & Shield Ultra-Premium Collection promo · PSA 10 | $1,750 | Aug 16, 2026 | eBay via PriceCharting | Open |
| 34 | Charizard ex 199/165 Scarlet & Violet 151 | Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $1,500 | Sep 19, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 35 | Mew ex 053/225 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos | English 151 Ultra-Premium Collection promo · CGC 10 Pristine | $1,425 | Jun 22, 2026 | eBay via PriceCharting | Open |
| 36 | Pikachu ex SIR 238/191 Surging Sparks | English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 · PSA 10 | $1,384 | Apr 25, 2026 | Pikavest / eBay sold history | Open |
| 37 | Gengar VMAX 271/264 Fusion Strike | Alternate Secret Art · PSA 9 | $930.00 | Sep 22, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 38 | Charizard ex 234/91 Paldean Fates | Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $810.00 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items | Open |
| 39 | Mewtwo 052/225 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos | 151 Ultra-Premium Collection full-art foil promo · PSA 10 | $793.99 | Sep 14, 2026 | eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items | Open |
| 40 | Charizard V 154/172 Brilliant Stars | Alternate Full Art Charizard V 154/172 · PSA 10 | $750.00 | Sep 23, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 41 | Charizard ex SIR 223/197 Obsidian Flames | English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 · PSA 10 | $714.00 | Sep 24, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 42 | Greninja ex 214/167 Twilight Masquerade | Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $700.00 | Sep 23, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 43 | Charmander 168/198 Scarlet & Violet - 151 | Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $625.00 | Sep 25, 2026 | Fanatics Collect | Open |
| 44 | Blastoise ex 200/198 Scarlet & Violet-151 | English Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $608.81 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 45 | Pikachu 173/198 151 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $569.99 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 46 | Mewtwo VSTAR GG44/70 Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | Galarian Gallery · PSA 10 | $539.00 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 47 | Squirtle 170/198 151 | Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $510.00 | Sep 24, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 48 | Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX SM210/248 SM Black Star Promos | Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box full-art promo · PSA 10 | $465.00 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 49 | Venusaur ex 198/198 Scarlet & Violet-151 | English Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $425.00 | Sep 9, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 50 | Greninja ex 132/225 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos | Shrouded Fable Special Illustration Collection promo · PSA 10 | $410.00 | Sep 24, 2026 | eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items | Open |
| 51 | Squirtle 148/142 Stellar Crown | Stellar Crown Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $409.99 | Sep 16, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 52 | Umbreon Star 17/17 Celebrations: Classic Collection | Celebrations Classic Collection reprint of POP Series 5 Umbreon Star · PSA 10 | $385.00 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 53 | Arceus VSTAR GG70/70 Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery gold · PSA 10 | $380.00 | Sep 23, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 54 | Alakazam ex 201/198 Scarlet & Violet - 151 | Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $339.99 | Sep 22, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 55 | Bulbasaur 143/142 Stellar Crown | Stellar Crown Illustration Rare · PSA 10 | $305.00 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 56 | Giratina VSTAR GG69/70 Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | Galarian Gallery gold · PSA 8 | $290.00 | Sep 6, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 57 | Mega Charizard X ex 023/132 Mega Evolution Promo Cards | Ultra-Premium Collection foil promo · TAG 10 | $275.00 | Jun 25, 2026 | PriceCharting / eBay sold history | Open |
| 58 | Shiny Charizard VMAX SV107/122 Shining Fates Shiny Vault | English Shiny Vault, SV107/SV122 · PSA 10 | $242.50 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 59 | Mew 025/025 Celebrations | Secret Rare gold Mew 025/025 · PSA 10 | $215.00 | Sep 23, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 60 | Radiant Charizard 020/159 Crown Zenith | Radiant Rare Radiant Charizard 020/159 · PSA 10 | $157.50 | Aug 20, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 61 | Charizard VMAX 020/189 Darkness Ablaze | Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 · PSA 10 | $152.50 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 62 | Zapdos ex 202/198 151 | Special Illustration Rare · PSA 9 | $129.99 | Sep 24, 2026 | eBay | Open |
| 63 | Charizard V SWSH050/307 SWSH Black Star Promos | Champion's Path Elite Trainer Box promo · PSA 10 | $95.00 | Sep 25, 2026 | eBay | Open |
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