First published in Japan in 1996, and in the USA in 2003, the Pokemon strategic card game is loved the world over, selling over 27 billion cards worldwide. Even Pokemon GO accounts have been sold for thousands!

So, what is the most expensive pokemon card? (and what is the most expansive pokemon card?) Is it the Pikachu card, the holographic pokemon card, or a pokemon misprint?

Here are the world’s most expensive pokemon cards, ever.

Pikachu Illustrator Cards

US$325,000. With only 39 ever made and an estimated 5 still in existence, you should probably check your collection to see if one is hiding there!

Pre-Release Raichu

Rumored to be a manufacturing error, only 15 are known to exist, and can fetch up to US$10,000,

Tropical Mega Battle

Manufactured for a tournament in Hawaii, only 12 exist, and in mint condition can fetch US$10,000.

Holographic Shadowless First Edition Charizard

Shadowless and of course, holographic, its rare and was recently sold for US$8000.

Shining Charizard

An awesome character and a powerful card that boasts a high price tag US$3500.

Japanese Shiny Espeon

Cuter than it is rare, it has been bought ( and sold) for more than US$1000.

More Information:

*Pokemon HQ

*Every Pokemon Trading Card set