The Pokémon TCG collectible card market continues to impress with astronomical records. Private brokerage firm Nostalgix completed the sale of an incredibly rare 1996 Marketing Variation Pikachu card, fetching an incredible 3.3 million US dollars.
Why is this card worth a fortune?
This item is linked to a 1996 promotional campaign by the Japanese magazine CoroCoro Comics. That was when the very first Pokémon cards appeared, which literally had to be torn out and peeled off from special magazine inserts. The sold Marketing Variation is a prototype of the officially printed cards, making it one of the rarest artifacts in the entire history of the franchise.
Who became the new owner?
The lucky owner of the relic is John Nelson — creator of the documentary film Cardbound, dedicated to the world of Pokémon card games. Thus, the card ended up in the hands of a true enthusiast who understands its historical value.
- Year of release: 1996
- Rarity: prototype version of the CoroCoro promo card
- Sale price: $3,300,000
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