first edition machamp card Pokemon Shadowless 1st Set - Base - Sealed GRAY THIN THICK Stamp Stage 2 Machamp Holo Rare 1st Edition

So, given that cards which date way back to the beginning of the game retain their practical use within the game, its quite often the case that they can hold their value not just from a collectors perspective, but also with players intending to use them in-game too

This 2 ink-cost soldier secures her place in many steel-based decks as her affordability is surpassed by her capabilities

There are a few things that drive up the value in a big way

Last October, rapper Logic purchased a 1999 Charizard card for $220,574 - the most ever paid for the specific card at the time, and among the most expensive Pokmon cards ever sold at auction

Trophy Pikachu Sold for $100,000 In 1997 the first-ever TCG tournament was held where the winner, the runner-up, and the third-place finisher were awarded a Pikachu Trophy Card