pokemon trading card game: paldean fates booster bundle Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Paldean

Synergy is not required - just brute strength

In October 2020, a PSA 10 mint condition first-edition shadowless holographic Charizard was bought by ex-rapper Logic at auction for a sizeable $220,000 (173,000), only to be surpassed a month later when another Charizard of the same specifications sold for $295,000 (210,000)

Its unique Illustrator title instead of Trainer further distinguishes it from standard cards, making it the legendary centerpiece of many discussions about the most expensive Pokemon card illustrator

Not only does the card feature an amazing illustration in the same art style as old Pokmon concept art and the first Pokmon movie, but it is also a holographic rare, making it one of the more collectable pieces of Base Set