Iconic Cards ID: PGC-ccbb62

1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Illustrator

Quick Specifications

Classification Iconic Cards

Market Volatility 70% (High)

Est. Auction Freq 9 / month

The rarest Pokemon card in existence, given to winners of a CoroCoro comic illustration contest. Only 39 were ever officially released. A PSA 10 sold for over $5 million.

Condition & Grading Challenges

Standard Condition Check: Inspect all four corners under 10x magnification. Ensure surface is free of wax stains and gum residue (vintage) or print lines (modern).

Investment Profile

General Market: Tracks with the broader sports card index (SCI-500).

Expert Context

"The 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Illustrator serves as a critical data point for the iconic cards index. Based on our current data (Seed: 3875766744), verified listings for this item show a high variation in pricing."

Cite This Entry

                        "1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Illustrator." PreGradeCards Institutional Wiki, 2026, http://pregradecards.com/wiki/1998-pokemon-illustrator. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
                    

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Category Volatility

A Reliability

853 Trend Score

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