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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.
The 336-page hardcover covers all 1,025 known Pokémon and includes cross-franchise bonus items plus a certificate of authenticity; preorders are open ahead of its Aug. 25 release.
The ranked list highlights Surging Sparks Pikachu ex at about $330, Mega Venusaur ex at $154, and Milotic ex as modern showcases of full-art design and playability.
IGN staff mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary by sharing personal collections spanning graded cards, vintage Gen 1 items, Pikachu pens, plush and memorabilia.
For Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, IGN staff spotlight personal collections spanning vintage cards, Pikachu plush, retro games and rarities such as the Grey Felt Hat Pikachu.
PSA recorded a 407% increase in altered Pokémon card submissions during 2025, with modern Japanese cards dominating its 10 most-counterfeited list.
PSA intercepted over $200 million in fraudulent collectibles in 2025 as Pokémon TCG counterfeit submissions jumped more than 125% year over year and comprised 56.3% of counterfeit cards encountered.
The ranking spans Gold Star Pikachu above $77,000, a $450,000 No. 1 Trainer trophy card and a 151 chase card with graded 10 copies near $500.
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.
PSA intercepted over $200 million in potentially fraudulent cards in 2025 as counterfeit and altered cards rose 45.3%; six of the 10 most-counterfeited cards were Pokémon.
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.