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A BGS Black Label 10 Mega Gengar ex SIR sold on eBay for $85,000 on May 9, topping Ascended Heroes' previous record by nearly $34,000; another copy fetched $49,460 at Goldin.
GameStop’s Power Packs range from $25 to $5,000; in a 60-pack sponsored opening, most pulls were worth under $100, while the top Rayquaza was valued at $7,000.
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator reportedly sold for $16 million in 2026, while a PSA 10 Boundaries Crossed Squirtle reached $15,000 after a 5,900% rise from 2023.
Mega Festa 2026 was suspended after crowds reportedly reached up to 40,000; its exclusive Magikarp promo drew $500–$800 presale listings before Pokémon Korea promised online distribution.
PSA’s 2025 fraud report ranks Pokémon as its most-counterfeited card category, led by Charizard; Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat and the 1999 1st Edition Charizard Holo were the top card targets.
PSA says counterfeit submissions rose more than 45% in 2025, with six Pokémon among the 10 most-faked characters and Charizard and Pikachu cards prominent targets.
GameStop's $5,000 Neutronium Power Pack offers a 0.4% chance of exceeding $40,000 in value, while 44% are estimated at just $3,000–$4,000.
Umbreon #86 from 2010's Undaunted sold as a PSA 10 for $25,000 on May 4, up 238% since September 2025; only 83 PSA 10 copies exist.