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The Most Valuable Collectors' Items in History

31. Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon Card

Manufacturer: Nintendo 
Original Price: Free
Worth Today: $54,970*

The so-called “Grail Journey” of the Pokémon world, Pikachu Illustrator is the most valuable card in the Poké universe. The Pokémon card costs millions, which is ironic considering the recipient didn't pay a dime. The Illustrator card was awarded as a prize in a contest for artists who created the best Pokémon fan art.

Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon Card @TCGCardSearch / Twitter.com

The text printed on the card translates to a congratulatory message for the winners. The Pikachu Illustrator Card is priced due to its rarity; only a few dozen were printed. ChoirChoir, a Japanese magazine, hosted the contest that produced them in 1998.  

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