Trophy Card
Quick Specifications
Prize cards awarded to winners and finalists of official tournaments — most famously Pokémon's Pikachu Illustrator and Worlds trophy cards. Trophy cards are among the rarest cards in existence with print runs in the dozens, and they trade privately or at auction for six and seven figures.
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 Trophy Card serves as a critical data point for the iconic cards index. Based on our current data (Seed: 1648355372), verified listings for this item show a high variation in pricing."
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Metric Data LIVE
"This topic is currently active in 13 upcoming major auction houses."