The famous Pokémon card of Pikachu Illustrator, considered one of the most elusive, and expensive, cards in the history of the collectible card game, has re-emerged into the spotlight. After ayears of speculation about its whereabouts and the mystery surrounding its number of original printsthis iconic card has made an appearance that has left many in the community speechless.
Originally launched in 1998 As part of an illustration contest in Japanese video game magazine CoroCoro, Illustrator Pikachu has captivated Pokémon collectors and enthusiasts for decades. With earlier copies selling at auction for staggering figures, it is often reaching up to $800,000, This card has become a real treasure for the most passionate collectors.
News of its resurgence came via a Reddit post shared by user u/Internal_Level_6828, who reported that A copy of the very expensive Pikachu Pokémon card had been sold in JapanWhile specific details regarding the sale price have yet to be revealed, both the buyer and the store have confirmed the transaction.
★This is not an April Fool’s joke★
Dream card “Pokemon Illustrator” (real thing)
I got it!
Even though it’s a card from about 30 years ago, I’m very grateful that it’s in perfect condition…
This was the final hurdle in the old Pokemon card game series, which is also listed in the Guinness World Records. I was overwhelmed with emotion! pic.twitter.com/8UcLB1fSuQ— K (@k_avatar_k) April 1, 2024
As fans discuss the exact number of cards that were originally producedestimates vary widely. From early beliefs that Only 4 letters were producedwith the most recent figures suggesting around 41 copies found so far, the debate over its rarity continues.
With uncertainty surrounding the total number of cards in circulation, each appearance of this card on the market becomes even more exciting and hotly contested.
