How Much Are My Pokemon Cards Worth? Show
If you own any of the cards listed here, condition is the biggest factor in
figuring out what your cards are worth. The prices shown illustrate what these cards are worth as 1. Squirtle First Edition $370 - $1175PSA Pop: 1418 - (10) 600 - (9) 633 2. Charmander 1st Edition $330 - $1186PSA Pop: 1521 - (10) 652 - (9) 661 3. Bulbasaur 1st Edition $450 - $3200PSA Pop: 783 - (10) 237 - (9) 416 4. Pikachu Red Cheeks $1300 - $3336PSA Pop: 890 - (10) 215 - (9) 545 5. Pikachu Yellow Cheeks $355 - $1525PSA Pop: 886 - (10) 338 - (9) 361 6. Onix 1st Edition $80 - $202.50PSA Pop: 923 - (10) 376 - (9) 433 7. Blastoise Holo 1st Edition $4727 - $31.334PSA Pop: 1484 - (10) 98 - (9) 507 8. Charizard Holo 1st Edition $30,100 - $399,750PSA Pop: 2475 - (10) 120 - (9) 645 9. Venusaur Holo 1st Edition $3,827 - $20,100PSA Pop: 1310 - (10) 133 - (9) 469 10. Mewtwo Holo 1st Edition $2,226 - $13,100PSA Pop: 990 - (10) 80 - (9) 379 TIKTOKDISCORDONE37pm.comFollow ONE37pm for morepopular culture  Jason Koeppel/ONE37pm The explosive recent rise in the Pokemon card value has opened the eyes of investors and former collectors looking to get back in the game. The original Pokemon base set (1999 1st Edition Shadowless) is the most collectible, with record breaking single card sales happening frequently across all of the auction houses. “Every generation defines what is nostalgic to them,” says former Collectors Universe President Joe Orlando. “Pokémon started its rise in the U.S. during the late 1990s. Today, the young people who were playing the classic game then are now well into adulthood. As a result, the game has enjoyed a kind of rebirth in the hobby.” This list of 16 cards from the iconic original set breaks down the total population of each card graded by PSA, as well as their most recent sales to illustrate their current value. What Makes a Pokemon Card Valuable?eBay Identify type and assess rarityThe first step to identify Pokemon card value is to check its type and rarity. In other words, how likely the card is to come across from any given booster pack or special event, and if it has any special characteristics, such as card material or Pokemon types. There are a few indicators of rarity on any given card, though they’re quite subject to change depending on when said card was printed. A marker near the bottom of the card or near its name will indicate rarity: a circle means the card is common, a diamond means it’s less common, and stars mean it’s rare. More stars or with combinations of letters or symbols mean extra rare, including if those symbols are in the name or elsewhere on the card. Other characteristics that can up the rarity include: a higher printed number than there should be in a given printed set (e.g., 66/65); holographic artwork or reverse holographic, in which everything but the artwork is holographic; artwork that takes up the full card; artwork wherein the creature doesn’t cast a shadow; and any shining characteristics, not to be confused with holographic. There are also special types of cards, like the aforementioned special events that sometimes award cards to tournament winners. For example, one of the most coveted cards, the Trophy Pikachu Trainer Card, was only given out to competition winners in Japan and is so rare that it is considered priceless due to the lack of sellers. And a Pikachu Illustrator card, awarded for a Pokemon award competition, allegedly sold for a cool $90,000 USD. While rarity isn’t the only factor in appraising value, it’s certainly a major factor: Some of the highest-selling cards worth tens of thousands of dollars, or considered “priceless” from lack of supply, are only so because of small rarities like misprints or typos. As for the more common cards that don’t match any of these characteristics, the consensus advice online is to sell those in bulk. Though the individual cards may only be worth a few dollars at most, a complete collection of them can likely fetch a little higher of a price. That’s not a terrible idea for someone wanting to get rid of a bunch of common cards and turn a profit. How to Find Out Pokemon Card ValueJason Koeppel // ONE37pm Taking your old cards out of the closet and researching to find their current value is the most common way people are getting back into Pokémon. When trying to figure out your Pokemon card value, make sure to follow these steps: Step 1. Find the year your Pokemon card was madeJason Koeppel // ONE37pm Look at the bottom of the card and find the year it was printed. That’s the first key indicator when identifying your card. For example, the Base Set Pokémon Cards have 4 different print runs while looking almost identical each time. Of those sets, the UK 4th Print Base Set identifies as 1999-2000, which is the key indicator to separate those cards from the rest. Step 2. Find the set the card belongs toJason Koeppel // ONE37pm If there is no logo on the right side, it’s Base. Every other set has an indicator. When looking into what set a card belongs to, make sure to see if there is any logo on the right side, just underneath and to the right of the illustration. If there is no symbol, the likelihood is that it’s a Base set card. There have been error cards that do not have a symbol, so make sure the year matches with the set. Step 3. Identify the card with the name and number in the seteBay Finally, identify the card by looking up its name and card number on eBay. The name will be located above the illustration of the card and the number is on the bottom right of the card. After checking all three of these steps, you should easily be able to identify every card, even if you don’t know exactly what set it is in. 1. 1st Edition BaseJason Koeppel // ONE37pm The 1st Edition base set is the grail set of the Pokemon world, with 1st Edition Charizard becoming a mainstream status symbol of sorts. The card has become so iconic that Logan Paul sported his on a necklace to the ring of his mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather. With the recent sale of a PSA 10 Charizard at Heritage Auctions for $192,000, the market remains as hot as the fire he is breathing, even if it is down a bit from its peak. The graded population on this set is low, and the demand is astronomical, making any sealed packs and boxes extremely valuable. The last confirmed sealed box auction ended at $408,000.00. 2. Shadowless Base SetJason Koeppel // ONE37pm These cards are identical to the 1st Edition cards, except they don’t have the 1st Edition Stamp. The Shadowless set is just as rare, or even more rare than the 1st Edition set. Gem mint Charizards in the Shadowless set have a much lower population than the 1st Edition set, and the price hovers around $80,000.00. Also of note, Shadowless is the only other set with the Red Cheeks Pikachu Error card. Finding sealed box of the Shadowless set is near impossible to guarantee unless you open a case, and open one of the boxes in a case. There is a chance you can pull 1st Edition cards in Shadowless boxes because they threw the extras in to those boxes, but you can not find 1st Edition Shadowless holos. These boxes can be confusing due to uncertainty, but a guaranteed Shadowless box is worth over $70,000. 3. Base UnlimitedJason Koeppel // ONE37pm These boxes were mass produced in 1999. The Unlimited Set boxes are over $15,000. For perspective, these boxes were around $3,000 in 2019, and have 5x'd in value since. This set had 6-8 times the print runs compared to 1 print run each for 1st Edition and Shadowless. Gem Mint Charizards in this set sell for around $8,500.00, so while they are down in value from their peak earlier in 2021, they are over 8x in the last 3 years, selling for just over $1000 at the start of 2019. 4. Jungle SetJason Koeppel // ONE37pm This is the second expansion set with 1st edition boxes selling for around $13,000. Each holographic card has a non-holo version. These boxes seem to be undervalued due to low graded populations and potential to pull rare error cards. You can pull a 1st Edition Black Star Pikachu in these boxes, with a PSA 10 value of over $10,000, making it the ultimate Easter egg in the Pokemon space. 5. Fossil SetJason Koeppel // ONE37pm Fossil is the third expansion set. 1st Edition Boxes sell for over $10,700.00 currently. Fossil holograms, in my opinion, are edgier than the Jungle set. This set has gotten extremely hot in recent months. Each holographic card has a non-holographic version. Dragonite and Gengar are two of the most valuable cards in this set, with PSA 10 prices hovering between $2000-4500. 6. Base Set 2Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm Base Set 2 is a combination of the Base and Jungle sets. It is the fourth main expansion. You can pull up to 20 different holograms in a set of 130 different cards. Having the original Charizard artwork will always keep this set in demand. Sealed boxes of this set sell for over $8,000. PSA 10 Charizards are currently valued over $6,500. 7. Team RocketJason Koeppel // ONE37pm Team Rocket is the 5th set and pays homage to the villains of Pokémon: Jesse, James & Meowth. 1st Edition Boxes currently sell for over $10,500. This is the first expansion set to have Charizard in it. Team Rocket is amongst the hottest Generation 1 set to collect. 8. Gym HeroesJason Koeppel // ONE37pm The Gym Heroes set focuses on 1st four Gym Leaders: Brock, Misty, Lt. Surge & Erika. 1st Edition Boxes are currently valued at around $8,000.00. The PSA 10 1st Edition Moltres from this set is currently valued over $800. 9. Gym ChallengeJason Koeppel // ONE37pm
Gym Challenge focuses on the final four gym leaders: Sabrina, Koga, Blaine & Giovanni. 1st Edition boxes are currently valued over $11,869. The PSA 10 Charizard from this set is valued around $5,000. 10. Promo CardsJason Koeppel // ONE37pm Pokémon had numerous promo cards: E3 promos, Black Star Promos and Prerelease promos. They were available at events, in magazines, by mail request and one was available with a VHS film. Due to scarcity, some have skyrocketed and the demand is increasing rapidly. You can read more about Black Star Promos in this article. What Are My Pokemon 1st Edition Base Set Cards Worth?Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm If you own any of the cards listed below, condition is the biggest factor in figuring out your Pokemon card value. The prices below illustrate what these cards are worth after grading in mint condition as PSA 9's & 10's. Important to note: It is very unlikely that your cards will grade this high if they have been played with. If you have these cards laying around in less than mint condition, it still may be worth getting them graded as long as they are in pretty good shape. 1. Squirtle First Edition $222 - $1225Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm Squirtle is the first evolution of Blastoise and carries the 2nd most Pokemon card value of any of the big three pre-evolutions. Although grading has slowed down drastically, prices have dipped in the Pokemon market. That said, Squirtle is one of the essential characters of the show and is a must have for any collector. Be sure to assemble your Squirtle-Squad by acquiring his English Rookie card. PSA Pop: (10) 822 - (9) 1386 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $1225 PSA 9 $222 2. Charmander 1st Edition $300 - $979Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm Charmander's value has been all over the place in the last 12 months. After the 2020 summer of record sale after record sale, baby Zard's value has taken a dip recently, but don't be surprised if Charmander rebounds due to the power Charizard yields on the market. PSA Pop: (10) 652 - (9) 661 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $979 PSA 9 $300 3. Bulbasaur 1st Edition $258.80 - $1800Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm One of the most popular Pokemon, Bulbasaur delivers long term. Previously third in the pecking order for PSA 9's, Bulbasaur is currently higher than Squirtle and Charmander. With low populations, be sure to make Bulbasaur a top priority. PSA Pop: (10) 309 - (9) 814 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $1800 PSA 9 $258.80 4. PikachuPikachu is the most well known Pokemon out there and considered to be a mascot of sorts. There are two versions of Pikachu in this set - with a red cheeked and a yellow cheeked variant. The red cheek is the more rare and valuable of the two, while both have similar population reports. Pikachu prices have dropped drastically, which is great for collectors looking to acquire the grail non holo. Pikachu Red Cheeks $565.55 - $4150Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm PSA Pop: (10) 241 - (9) 864 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $4150 PSA 9 $565.55 Pikachu Yellow Cheeks $294.73 - $1478.23Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm PSA Pop: (10) 460 - (9) 783 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $1478.23 PSA 9 $294.73 5. Onix 1st Edition $60 - $230.50Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm Onix was introduced in the TV show as Brock's main Pokemon when Battling Ash. The massive Rock Snake, Onix, is deserving of more attention due to this, and with card prices steadily climbing, Onix's english Rookie card is a solid addition to any collection. PSA Pop: (10) 511 - (9) 828 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $230.50 PSA 9 $60 6. Blastoise Holo 1st Edition $4150 - $31,334Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm Blastoise is the final evolution of Squirtle. The 2nd most valuable card in the set, Blastoise is also the most powerful card in the game. When looking at the price difference between Charizard and Blastoise, and knowing they are both going to be 1 & 2 moving forward, Blastoise will be undervalued until investors decide the 2nd most valuable card is worth much more than 10-15% of the top card, while having a lower graded population. PSA Pop: (10) 100 - (9) 622 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $31,334 PSA 9 $4150 7. Charizard Holo 1st Edition $20,000 - $192,000Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm This card is the pinnacle of Pokemon collecting. The 1st Edition Charizard has been setting massive records for close to a year. The rarest card in the set, Charizard is also the most graded hologram of any 1st Edition Shadowless holo. Even non-collectors know that the Charizard holo will make you the king of the playground, in any condition. PSA Pop: (10) 121 - (9) 704 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $192,000 PSA 9 $20,000 8. Venusaur Holo 1st Edition $2595.37 - $12,299Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm Venusaur is the final evolution of Bulbasaur, and has consistently been the 3rd most valuable card in the set. When the prices rise again, Venusaur will be very difficult to obtain. This is a must have card for all Pokemon collectors. PSA Pop: (10) 142 - (9) 603 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $12,299 PSA 9 $2595.37 9. Mewtwo Holo 1st Edition $1841 - $13,100Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm Mewtwo is by far the most underrated hologram in the set. The most powerful original Pokemon, Mewtwo is also the smartest. Evolved from the Ancient Mew, Mewtwo was engineered in a lab. Mewtwo is currently the 4th most Valuable card in the set, which is a no brainer considering abilities and being the 1st major Poke-villain in the Pokemon Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back. PSA Pop: 990 - (10) 81 - (9) 476 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $13,100 PSA 9 $2226 10. Lass $147.50 - $1690Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm The first female Pokemon card, Lass, is also one of the rarest trainer cards to pull. On top of that, the graded population is very low. Lass has been in demand for years, with sales for PSA 10's being tops of any trainer cards in the set for over 5 years. Lass is also a must have card for collectors. PSA Pop: (10) 111 - (9) 366 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $1690 PSA 9 $147.50 11. Raichu $982.41 - $9,577Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm The evolution of Pikachu, Raichu is mighty undervalued. First introduced in the show as a top Pokemon for Lt. Surge, Raichu was dominant until Ash's Pikachu had the last laugh. The only way for Raichu to evolve from Pikachu is with the Thunder Stone. Also, Raichu is capable of storing 100,000 plus volts of electricity. PSA Pop: (10) 88 - (9) 438 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $9577 PSA 9 $982.41 12. Chansey $1905 - $27,412Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm Originally known as Lucky, Chansey is known for assisting nurse Joy in the Pokemon Centers in the show and video games. A very popular card amongst gamers, combined with issues during production, Chansey is one of the toughest cards to receive PSA 10 grades, with only 47 current examples. PSA Pop: (10) 48 - (9) 417 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $27,412 PSA 9 $1905 13. Dugtrio $107.50 - $250Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm The evolution of Diglett, Dugtrio is the triple headed angry Mole. Dugtrio is also one of the most valuable non holo cards in the set. With only 137 PSA 10 examples, Dugtrio is a relative bargain, considering it's the rookie card to own. This mole Pokemon is capable of creating tunnels at 60 MPH, which sometimes can cause earthquakes. PSA Pop: (10) 155 - (9) 416 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $250 PSA 9 $107.50 14. Dratini $102.50 - $631Jason Koeppel This adorable dragon Pokemon is highly desirable in the card community, topping $4,000 in PSA 10 early in 2020. Although that was a hefty overpay given the current market, Dratini will rebound over time. Low population PSA 10 rookie cards will always rise over time. Dratini is the original form of Dragonair & later Dragonite. PSA Pop: (10) 170 - (9) 561 Current Pokemon Card Value: PSA 10 $631 PSA 9 $102.50 15. Machamp $422 - $7500Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm This is where things get hairy. Although Machamp is finally being properly labeled, most listed as 1st Edition are really the Unlimited version. Make sure to check the font, year(s) listed on the card or just check out our Ultimate Pokemon Guide for more information. Also, check out where Machamp lands in our Most Powerful Pokemon. 1st Edition: PSA Pop: (10) 373 - (9) 4054 1st Edition Shadowless: PSA Pop: 181 - (10) 8 - (9) 191 Current Shadowless Value: PSA 10 $7500 PSA 9 $422 Pokemon Just Had Their 25th Anniversary!Pokemon February 27th, 2021 marked the 25th Anniversary of the launch of the Pokémon franchise. With that milestone in mind, Pokemon had major new releases including Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, which launched in late 2021, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which launched in early 2022. All three games are available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system. New Pokemon Snap launched on April 30, 2021, also on Nintendo Switch, in which players act as Pokemon photographers in the Lental region, working with Professor Mirror on an ecological survey. These photos receive a score of one to four stars based on how rare the behavior displayed in the photo is. Players are able to share the photos with others around the world and compete through ranking systems. What's Ahead for Pokemon?Pokemon / NetFlix The current Pokémon sets available at your local stores are Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars and The Pokémon Go Set. The Brilliant stars set boasts top VStar Holos Arceus and Charizard. The Pokémon Go set has Radiant Charizard, Venusaur & Blastoise along with Dragonite VStar and Mewtwo VStar. Coming mid September is Pokémon Sword & Shield - Lost Origin. The Pokémon Center Elite trainer boxes contain 10 booster packs plus 10 booster packs, 65 card sleeves with Giratina on the back, 45 energy cards, players guide, dice and more. The top pulls are VSTAR Giratina & Aerodactyl. The next Trading card set to be released is Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest. The Elite trainer boxes will be available in mid-November for around $50.00. You will able to pull VStar holograms such as Lugia, Alolan Vulpix and many more. Each Trainer Box comes with 10 booster packs, 130 card sleeves with Lugia or Alolan Vulpix on the back, 45 energy cards, players guide, dice and much more. For the avid gamer, Pokémon Scarlett & Violet hits shelves on November 18th, 2022. Both games are available on Nintendo Switch for $60 each. There is also a new Netflix show coming out on September 23rd, Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles. It is set to premier at the 2022 Pokemon World Championships in London, and will be available to stream shortly afterwards. Did you like this article? Liked Disliked Are 1999 Pokémon cards worth anything?Rare Mint Condition 1999 Pokemon Card Fetches $420,000 at Auction.
What does 1 edition mean on a Pokémon card?The English symbol. 1st Edition cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game refer to those that are printed in the first print run of a particular set.
What Pokémon editions are worth money?What Pokémon Cards Are Worth The Most Money In 2022. #10 - University Magikarp: $78,000. ... . #8 - No. ... . #6 - Neo Genesis 1st Edition Lugia: $144,300. ... . #4 - Ishihara GX (Autographed): $247,230. ... . #2 - Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Charizard: $420,000.. How many 1st Edition Pokémon cards are there?How many 1st Edition cards are there? If we just consider the WOTC era from 1999 to 2003 there are 940 first edition cards.
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