The Most Valuable Pokemon Cards from the Late 1990s and Early 2000s: Pikachu, Charizard, Lugia and More
The late 1990s and early 2000s marked the beginning of the Pokémon trading card game phenomenon, introducing some of the most valuable and sought-after cards in the hobby’s history.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the rarest and most expensive Pokemon cards from the late 1990s and early 2000s, including well-known characters like Pikachu, Charizard, Lugia, and more!
The Only Real Metal Pokemon Cards: How to Avoid Fake Cards and Where to Buy
Despite what many sellers on eBay, Whatnot, TikTok, and elsewhere would like you to believe, there are actually only 5 (yes, 5!) real metal Pokémon cards that have ever been released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).
Let’s take a closer look at each of these 5 real metal Pokémon cards to see which set each one comes from, how much they cost (as of July, 2025, at a PSA 10 grade via recent eBay sold listings), and where you can buy them!
And even better, each of the card images you see below are from actual eBay sold listings in our eBay Store at Kendall Square Collectibles!