Pokémon TCG’s Most Overvalued Cards

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The can become an expensive hobby, and there are a few cards in particular that cost more than they should. Almost all collectible card games have a habit of becoming pricey, particularly for competitive players and dedicated collectors, so this isn't unusual. Even so, some cards end up carrying prices far beyond what should be expected of them.

cards have been around for over two decades, and in that time, some cards have skyrocketed in value. For some, this is highly understandable. Ultra-rare promotional cards, specifically those that only had a limited print run or were only made available through special events, have expectedly become some of the most expensive cards in existence. Likewise, cards that are rarely if ever reprinted have a similar explanation as they become scarcer in the marketplace. A similar effect takes place for many cards that prove especially strong, as players are quick to snatch them up.

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Base Set Charizard may be the most famous card of all time. It was the subject of plenty of playground discussion in the early 2000s and achieved a near-mythical reputation. Even to this day, Base Set Charizard is highly prized by collectors, likely in part due to its fame in the early days of the game. It can easily go for hundreds of dollars, especially for the rarer shadowless version. Despite being so recognizable, it has not earned its substantial price tag.

Charizard may be the series' most overused Pokémon, but it was by far the most popular starter, so its first card was destined to be highly sought after. The fact that it was a rare, holographic card with the highest HP total and attack damage of any card in the initial set only made it a more