Current Prices
Raw
$900,000
PSA 8
$2,500,000
PSA 9
$4,500,000
PSA 10
$6,000,000
Prices updated May 2026. Based on recent eBay sold listings and market data.
Should You Grade This Card?
✅ Yes — potential profit of $5,099,970 at PSA 10
Raw value: $900,000
PSA 10 value: $6,000,000
Grading cost: $30
Potential profit at PSA 10: $5,099,970
Gem rate: 2.4% (1 out of 41 graded)
PSA 10 value: $6,000,000
Grading cost: $30
Potential profit at PSA 10: $5,099,970
Gem rate: 2.4% (1 out of 41 graded)
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About This Card
The rarest Pokémon card in existence. Only ~39 copies were awarded as prizes in a 1998 CoroCoro illustration contest. A PSA 10 copy sold for $5.275 million in 2021.
Grading Tips for Pikachu Illustrator
- Authentication is critical — fakes exist for cards this valuable
- Even PSA 7 copies sell for six figures
- Consult a specialist dealer before buying or selling
Grade Difficulty
hardWith only ~39 known copies, every example has decades of handling history. The card stock from 1998 Japanese promos is thin and shows wear easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Pikachu Illustrator worth?
A Pikachu Illustrator Promo from CoroCoro Promo (1998) is currently worth approximately $900,000 raw, $2,500,000 in PSA 8, $4,500,000 in PSA 9, and $6,000,000 in PSA 10. Prices vary based on condition, centering, and recent sales.
Is it worth grading Pikachu Illustrator?
Yes — a PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator Promo is worth $6,000,000, compared to $900,000 raw. After the $30 grading fee, the potential profit at PSA 10 is $5,099,970. However, the gem rate is only 2.4%, so use SlabReady to predict the grade before submitting.
What does PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator sell for?
A PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator Promo currently sells for approximately $6,000,000. There are 1 PSA 10 copies in the population out of 41 total graded, giving it a 2.4% gem rate.
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