1. “Charizard No Rarity” – This card is a highly sought-after lost Pokemon card with no rarity symbol. It is estimated that only 39 of these cards exist.
2. “Pikachu Illustrator” – Released in Japan in 1998, this card was given to winners of a design contest for the Pokemon Trading Card Game. It is considered the holy grail of Pokemon cards and can go for thousands of dollars in auctions.
3. “Master’s Key Trophy Card” – Given to winners of the 2010 Pokemon World Championships, this card was never released to the public and only around 36 exist.
4. “Kabutops Holographic Prototype” – This is a test print of the Kabutops card from the Fossil expansion. It features a rare holographic pattern and was never officially released.
5. “Tropical Mega Battle No. 2 Trainer Card” – One of the rarest and most valuable Pokemon cards, this card was given to attendees of the 1999 Tropical Mega Battle tournament in Hawaii.
6. “Hiroshi Trophy” – Awarded to the winner of the “Hiroshi Urashima’s Pikachu” Illustration Contest in 1997, this card is extremely rare, with only 4 copies known to exist.
7. “Shining Magikarp” – Originally intended for release in the Neo Revelations expansion, this card was replaced by Shining Gyarados. Only a few cards were accidentally released before being recalled, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item.
8. “Pikachu Mega Battle Pattern” – Another promotional card given to participants of the 1997 Pokemon Mega Battle tournament in Japan. Its unique artwork and rarity make it a valuable card for collectors.
9. “Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo Trophy Pikachu” – This card was given to the winner of a Pokemon tournament held at the Pokemon Center in Tokyo. It is speculated that only 20 cards were made.
10. “Espeon GOLD STAR” – One of the Gold Star cards from the EX series, this particular card was never officially released and was likely given out as a promotional item. Its rarity and beautiful design make it a highly sought-after collector’s item.
