---
title: "Most Expensive Pokémon Cards Ever Sold (Verified Sales) | CardVolume"
url: https://cardvolume.com/records/pokemon/
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

> 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.

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](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/promo/pikachu-illustrator/)  
CoroCoro Comic Illustration Contest promo

Japanese promo · PSA 10

**$16,492,000**  
incl. premium

Feb 16, 2026

Goldin

[Open](https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2026/2/logan-pauls-rare-pokemon-card-becomes-most-expensive-ever-sold-in-record-setting-auction)

2

[Torchic ☆ 108/109](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/ex-team-rocket-returns/torchic-star-108-109/)  
EX Team Rocket Returns

Gold Star holo · PSA 10

**$2,700,000**  
incl. premium

Sep 9, 2026

Alt

[Open](https://www.luckyeggreport.com/report/sep-7-sep-13-2026)

3

[Rayquaza Star 107/107](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/ex-deoxys/rayquaza-star-107-107/)  
EX Deoxys

Gold Star holo · CGC Pristine 10

**$1,020,000**  
incl. premium

Aug 28, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.cgccards.uk/news/article/15580/rayquaza-gold-star-record/)

4

[Kangaskhan 115](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-trophy-promo/kangaskhan-family-event-trophy-japanese/)  
Family Event Parent/Child Mega Battle Promo

Trophy promo holo · CGC Pristine 10

**$640,507**  
incl. premium

Mar 8, 2026

Goldin

[Open](https://www.cgccards.uk/news/article/15019/cgc-pristine-10-kangaskhan/)

5

[Charizard ☆ δ 100/101](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/ex-dragon-frontiers/charizard-star-100-101/)  
EX Dragon Frontiers

Gold Star holo, Delta Species · PSA 10

**$475,000**  
incl. premium

Sep 18, 2026

Heritage Auctions

[Open](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/pokemon-gold-star-charizard-100-ex-dragon-frontiers-psa-trading-card-game-gem-mint-10-the-pokemon-company-2006-ultra-rare-/a/7459-36061.s?type=DA-DMC-AltPlatform-TradingCardGames-7459-09182026)

6

[Lugia 9/111](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/neo-genesis/lugia-9-111/)  
Neo Genesis

1st Edition · PSA 10

**$382,918**

Mar 17, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/63437557/psa)

7

[Charizard 006](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-base-set/charizard-no-rarity-006-japanese/)  
Japanese Base Set

No Rarity Symbol holo · PSA 10

**$300,000**  
incl. premium

Dec 17, 2023

Heritage Auctions

[Open](https://comics.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&dept=1938&ic3=ViewItem-Auction-Archive-PreviousPricesHeritageExpanded-081514&mode=archive&si=2&sold_status=1526~1524&term=539801)

8

[Charizard 4/102](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/charizard-4-102/)  
Base Set

1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 10

**$270,100**

Aug 4, 2025

eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/charizard-holo-1st-edition-4/605253)

9

[No.1 Trainer](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-trophy-promo/no-1-trainer-japanese/)  
Secret Super Battle Promo

Secret Super Battle holo trophy · PSA 8

**$231,800**

Mar 9, 2026

Goldin

[Open](https://figoca.com/news/1999-secret-super-battle-no-1-trainer-psa-8-sells)

10

[Umbreon ☆ 17/17](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/pop-series-5/umbreon-star-17-17/)  
POP Series 5

Gold Star holo · PSA 10

**$216,000**

Aug 10, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/65877386/psa)

11

[Espeon ☆ 16/17](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/pop-series-5/espeon-star-16-17/)  
POP Series 5

Gold Star holo · PSA 10

**$204,000**

Sep 7, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26384803/psa)

12

[Charizard 146/144](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/skyridge/charizard-crystal-type-146-144/)  
Skyridge

Holo Crystal Type · PSA 10

**$192,000**

Sep 21, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/45800052/psa)

13

[Lugia 149/147](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/aquapolis/lugia-crystal-type-149-147/)  
Aquapolis

English Aquapolis holo Crystal Type · PSA 10

**$148,511**

Aug 25, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/588a03a9-661e-4eae-95c0-bd6239b50424)

14

[Blastoise 2/102](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/blastoise-2-102/)  
Base Set

1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 10

**$138,880**

Feb 16, 2026

Goldin

[Open](https://figoca.com/news/1999-pok-mon-1st-edition-blastoise-psa-10-sells-for-138k)

15

[Tropical Wind](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-trophy-promo/tropical-wind-japanese/)  
Tropical Mega Battle Promo

Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo · PSA 9

**$104,920**

Sep 21, 2026

Goldin Auctions

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/52033388/psa)

16

[Venusaur 15/102](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/venusaur-15-102/)  
Base Set

1st Edition Shadowless · PSA 10

**$78,000**

Sep 21, 2026

Fanatics Collect via PSA cert page

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/23530534/psa)

17

[Mewtwo 10/102](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/mewtwo-10-102/)  
Base Set

1st Edition holo · PSA 10

**$66,435**  
incl. premium

Aug 10, 2026

Goldin Auctions

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/21350497/psa)

18

[Shining Charizard 107/105](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/neo-destiny/shining-charizard-107-105/)  
Neo Destiny

1st Edition holo · PSA 10

**$62,500**

Sep 17, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27160325/psa)

19

[Gyarados 6/102](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/)  
Base Set

1st Edition · PSA 10

**$56,000**

Sep 18, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/22859120/psa)

20

[Lugia V 186/195](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/silver-tempest/lugia-v-186-195/)  
Silver Tempest

Alternate Full Art · BGS 10 Black Label

**$13,900**

Oct 8, 2025

eBay via PriceCharting

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-silver-tempest/lugia-v-186)

21

[Umbreon VMAX “Moonbreon” 215/203](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/evolving-skies/umbreon-vmax-215-203/)  
Evolving Skies

English Alternate Art Secret, 215/203 · BGS 10

**$7,000**

Apr 12, 2026

eBay via PriceCharting

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-evolving-skies/umbreon-vmax-215)

22

[Charizard 006](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-cd-promo/charizard-006-japanese/)  
Japanese CD Promo

CD Promo holo · CGC 10 Pristine

**$6,050**

Jul 9, 2026

eBay via PriceCharting

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-japanese-cd-promo/charizard-6)

23

[Umbreon ex SIR 161/131](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/prismatic-evolutions/umbreon-ex-161-131/)  
Prismatic Evolutions

English Special Illustration Rare, 161/131 · PSA 10

**$5,900**

Sep 17, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://cardtrack.com/pokemon/card/prismatic-evolutions/umbreon-ex-161/psa-10)

24

[Mew ex 232/91](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldean-fates/mew-ex-232-091/)  
Paldean Fates

Special Illustration Rare · TAG 10

**$4,700**

Jul 10, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-paldean-fates/mew-ex-232)

25

[Ancient Mew II unnumbered](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-promo/ancient-mew-ii-japanese/)  
Japanese Promo

Pokemon 2000 movie promo · PSA 10

**$4,250**

Jul 19, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/0163083a-1f4c-4010-974c-979aaf88ea31/1999-pokemon-japanese-movie-promo-ancient-mew-ii-psa-10-gem-mint)

26

[Magikarp 203/193](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/)  
Paldea Evolved

Illustration Rare · CGC 10 Pristine

**$4,250**

Aug 18, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-paldea-evolved/magikarp-203?q=pokemon+paldea)

27

[Rayquaza VMAX 218/203](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/evolving-skies/rayquaza-vmax-218-203/)  
Evolving Skies

Alternate Secret Art · BGS 10

**$3,500**

Jul 3, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-evolving-skies/rayquaza-vmax-218)

28

[Pikachu 020/M-P](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/mcdonalds-promo/pikachu-020-m-p-japanese/)  
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](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-japanese-promo/pikachu-20m-p)

29

[Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat 085/225](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/black-star-promos/pikachu-with-grey-felt-hat-085/)  
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos

Pokemon x Van Gogh Museum promo · PSA 10

**$3,100**

Aug 23, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/92605517/psa)

30

[Mega Charizard X ex 125/94](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/phantasmal-flames/mega-charizard-x-ex-125/)  
Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames

Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$2,800**

May 29, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/82eb3ad8-6ddb-432e-b580-5c850bb4b701/2025-pokemon-mega-evolution-phantasmal-flames-sir-mega-charizard-x-ex-125-psa-10-gem-mint)

31

[Pikachu 160/159](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/crown-zenith/pikachu-160-159/)  
Crown Zenith

English Secret Rare · BGS 10

**$2,500**

Aug 21, 2025

eBay via PriceCharting

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-crown-zenith/pikachu-160)

32

[Greninja Star SWSH144/307](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/swsh-black-star-promos/greninja-star-swsh144/)  
SWSH Black Star Promos

English Celebrations Elite Trainer Box promo · PSA 10

**$1,975**

Sep 24, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/110360885/psa)

33

[Charizard VSTAR SWSH262/307](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/swsh-black-star-promos/charizard-vstar-swsh262/)  
SWSH Black Star Promos

English Sword & Shield Ultra-Premium Collection promo · PSA 10

**$1,750**

Aug 16, 2026

eBay via PriceCharting

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-promo/charizard-vstar-swsh262)

34

[Charizard ex 199/165](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/charizard-ex-199-165/)  
Scarlet & Violet 151

Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$1,500**

Sep 19, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://cardtrack.com/pokemon/card/151/charizard-ex-199/psa-10)

35

[Mew ex 053/225](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/black-star-promos/mew-ex-053/)  
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos

English 151 Ultra-Premium Collection promo · CGC 10 Pristine

**$1,425**

Jun 22, 2026

eBay via PriceCharting

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-promo/mew-ex-53)

36

[Pikachu ex SIR 238/191](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/surging-sparks/pikachu-ex-238-191/)  
Surging Sparks

English Special Illustration Rare, 238/191 · PSA 10

**$1,384**

Apr 25, 2026

Pikavest / eBay sold history

[Open](https://pikavest.com/sets/sv08-surging-sparks/pikachu-ex-238191-238191)

37

[Gengar VMAX 271/264](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/fusion-strike/gengar-vmax-271-264/)  
Fusion Strike

Alternate Secret Art · PSA 9

**$930.00**

Sep 22, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/126421680/psa)

38

[Charizard ex 234/91](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldean-fates/charizard-ex-234-091/)  
Paldean Fates

Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$810.00**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay via PSA Sales of Similar Items

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/97187496/psa)

39

[Mewtwo 052/225](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/black-star-promos/mewtwo-052/)  
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](https://www.psacard.com/cert/120434699/psa)

40

[Charizard V 154/172](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/brilliant-stars/charizard-v-154-172/)  
Brilliant Stars

Alternate Full Art Charizard V 154/172 · PSA 10

**$750.00**

Sep 23, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/73452240/psa)

41

[Charizard ex SIR 223/197](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/obsidian-flames/charizard-ex-223-197/)  
Obsidian Flames

English Special Illustration Rare, 223/197 · PSA 10

**$714.00**

Sep 24, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95873190/psa)

42

[Greninja ex 214/167](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/twilight-masquerade/greninja-ex-214-167/)  
Twilight Masquerade

Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$700.00**

Sep 23, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/100785877/psa)

43

[Charmander 168/198](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/charmander-168-165/)  
Scarlet & Violet - 151

Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$625.00**

Sep 25, 2026

Fanatics Collect

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/100174580/psa)

44

[Blastoise ex 200/198](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/blastoise-ex-200-165/)  
Scarlet & Violet-151

English Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$608.81**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/109554182/psa)

45

[Pikachu 173/198](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/pikachu-173-165/)  
151

Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$569.99**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94117814/psa)

46

[Mewtwo VSTAR GG44/70](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/crown-zenith-galarian-gallery/mewtwo-vstar-gg44-gg70/)  
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery

Galarian Gallery · PSA 10

**$539.00**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/151743922/psa)

47

[Squirtle 170/198](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/squirtle-170-165/)  
151

Scarlet & Violet—151 Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$510.00**

Sep 24, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/112208838/psa)

48

[Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX SM210/248](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/sm-black-star-promos/moltres-and-zapdos-and-articuno-gx-sm210/)  
SM Black Star Promos

Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box full-art promo · PSA 10

**$465.00**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/119911872/psa)

49

[Venusaur ex 198/198](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/venusaur-ex-198-165/)  
Scarlet & Violet-151

English Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$425.00**

Sep 9, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/92109972/psa)

50

[Greninja ex 132/225](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/black-star-promos/greninja-ex-132/)  
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](https://www.psacard.com/cert/125743621/psa)

51

[Squirtle 148/142](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/stellar-crown/squirtle-148-142/)  
Stellar Crown

Stellar Crown Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$409.99**

Sep 16, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/108202354/psa)

52

[Umbreon Star 17/17](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/celebrations-classic-collection/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](https://www.psacard.com/cert/155448771/psa)

53

[Arceus VSTAR GG70/70](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/crown-zenith-galarian-gallery/arceus-vstar-gg70-gg70/)  
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery

Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery gold · PSA 10

**$380.00**

Sep 23, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/139012047/psa)

54

[Alakazam ex 201/198](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/alakazam-ex-201-165/)  
Scarlet & Violet - 151

Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$339.99**

Sep 22, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/100750728/psa)

55

[Bulbasaur 143/142](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/stellar-crown/bulbasaur-143-142/)  
Stellar Crown

Stellar Crown Illustration Rare · PSA 10

**$305.00**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/102077063/psa)

56

[Giratina VSTAR GG69/70](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/crown-zenith-galarian-gallery/giratina-vstar-gg69-gg70/)  
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery

Galarian Gallery gold · PSA 8

**$290.00**

Sep 6, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/142260554/psa)

57

[Mega Charizard X ex 023/132](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/mega-evolution-black-star-promos/mega-charizard-x-ex-023/)  
Mega Evolution Promo Cards

Ultra-Premium Collection foil promo · TAG 10

**$275.00**

Jun 25, 2026

PriceCharting / eBay sold history

[Open](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-promo/mega-charizard-x-ex-23)

58

[Shiny Charizard VMAX SV107/122](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/shining-fates/charizard-vmax-sv107/)  
Shining Fates Shiny Vault

English Shiny Vault, SV107/SV122 · PSA 10

**$242.50**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/95177250/psa)

59

[Mew 025/025](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/celebrations/mew-025-025/)  
Celebrations

Secret Rare gold Mew 025/025 · PSA 10

**$215.00**

Sep 23, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/91059916/psa)

60

[Radiant Charizard 020/159](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/crown-zenith/radiant-charizard-020-159/)  
Crown Zenith

Radiant Rare Radiant Charizard 020/159 · PSA 10

**$157.50**

Aug 20, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/73589928/psa)

61

[Charizard VMAX 020/189](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/darkness-ablaze/charizard-vmax-020-189/)  
Darkness Ablaze

Standard Charizard VMAX 020/189 · PSA 10

**$152.50**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/53450515/psa)

62

[Zapdos ex 202/198](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/zapdos-ex-202-165/)  
151

Special Illustration Rare · PSA 9

**$129.99**

Sep 24, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/114294728/psa)

63

[Charizard V SWSH050/307](https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/swsh-black-star-promos/charizard-v-swsh050/)  
SWSH Black Star Promos

Champion's Path Elite Trainer Box promo · PSA 10

**$95.00**

Sep 25, 2026

eBay

[Open](https://www.psacard.com/cert/167556784/psa)

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