Most Valuable Pokemon TCG Promo Cards Of All Time

Summary

• Some Pokemon promo cards, like the Tropical Beach BW28, can be worth up to $660.
• A rare Dragonite National Championships card can fetch up to $1,260.
• The Pikachu Mario crossover promo card’s value can reach a high of $6,200.

The world of Pokemon TCG is a big one. There are thousands of cards for fans to collect. There’s a little something for everyone, from sets to limited-timed promo cards. When it comes to Pokemon card prices, they vary wildly. Some cards are only worth a few cents, while others are almost priceless. As for promo cards, there are a select few that are worth a lot of money.

From a flying Dragonite card that was only available during a tournament to a highly sought-after Japanese Charizard promo card, some Pokemon promo cards are worth keeping an eye out for.

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Tropical Beach BW28

Black & White Promos (Staff Pre-Release)

Similar to the previous entry, this card was handed out to staff members who helped out with a Pokemon event. Since this is a Staff card, there are only a handful of these in existence. Unfortunately, getting solid prices is a bit of a challenge. However, some recent sales saw copies of this Tropical Beach card go for between $500.00 and $660.00.

The card itself depicts a beachside celebration with a Pikachu upfront and a Psyduck hiding in the background.

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Dragonite

National Championships (Staff Card)

There are a couple of Staff cards on this list. A Staff card is one that is handed out to staff members and volunteers during certain events. This card was given out to those who worked and helped out during the 2008-2009 National Championships.

The card features Dragonite flying through the clouds. Dragonite has always been a fan favorite, so it won’t come as much of a surprise to learn that this card is worth a few hundred dollars. Ungraded, this card can sell for a little over $280.00. However, a PSA 10 copy of this card can sell for well over $1,000.00.

A Pokemon Art Fusion

This card was available for a short period back in 2018. It was sold in certain Pokemon Centers. This Mimikyu card is unique as it is one of only a handful of cards that are based on real-world paintings. This particular card was designed to mimic the style of the iconic Scream Painting by Edvard Munch.

Ungraded, this card fetches almost two thousand dollars. It has one of the highest ungraded values on the market. There are lots of collectors who are more than willing to spend top dollar to get their hands on a copy of this unique card.

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Charizard #14/P

A Fan Favorite

Charizard cards are usually pretty valuable in general. As for promo cards, it’s hard to find a more sought-after Charizard promo than Charizard #14/P. This card is an old one. It was released back in 2002. Because of its age, there aren’t a lot of copies of this card on the market, which has helped to push up its value.

Collectors are willing to spend upwards of $3,000.00 to get their hands on a copy of this card in pristine condition. The holographic finish makes Charizard really stand out, and its overall artwork is different from most of the other Charizard cards out there.

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Pretend Pikachu Cards

More Than 10 Pretend Pikachu Promo Cards To Collect

Pretend Pikachu cards are very popular among hardcore collectors. There are a handful of cards that depict Pikachu masquerading as other Pokemon. These fun Japanese cards were obtainable mostly through limited-time events, making them pretty rare and often hard to track down.

The values of these cards vary from a hundred bucks all the way up to $2,750.00. Since these cards are no longer being handed out, their value is only going to increase as time goes on. Even if more pretend cards are released further down the road, the existing cards will still retain their value.

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Poncho-Wearing Pikachu Cards

Available Throughout Various Promotions

There are lots of great Pikachu promo cards out there. From collabs with other franchises to special event cards, collectors and fans can get their hands on countless Pikachu promo cards. While a fair few are worth a lot of money, there’s one series of themed cards that really does sell for a lot of money.

All of the Poncho-Wearing Pikachu cards are highly sought after. From a card that depicts Pikachu in a Charizard poncho to one where Pikachu is dressed as Rayquaza, there is plenty to collect. These vary wildly in value, with some fetching upwards of $5,000.00.

Two Very Valuable Cards

Fans always enjoy a good crossover. Pokemon teamed up with Mario to create Pikachu Mario and Luigi cards. These cards are funny, adorable, and very valuable. Depending on the card, collectors are willing to pay up to a whopping $6,200.00 to get their hands on a copy of one of these cards in pristine condition.

They were available for a brief period in October 2016. There were two variants of each card, a regular print and a full art print. The full art print is where the real value lies. However, the regular print versions of these cards still fetch a decent price.

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Pikachu 20th Anniversary Festa #279/XY-P

A 20th Anniversary Promo Card

In 2016, Pokemon celebrated its 20th anniversary. This was a huge year for Pokemon fans everywhere. Many great limited-time cards were released. This includes the Pikachu 20th Anniversary Festa card. This card was given out to those who participated in the 20th Anniversary Festa at Toki, Messa, Niigata. It was also handed out at the Nagoya Trade & Industry Center in Nagoya for a short while.

Since it was only available in Japan, these cards are very hard to come by. An ungraded card can sell for as much as $2,580.00. However, a pristine copy of this card can sell for more than $8,600.00.