10 Pokémon Cards Worth Over $10K (USA)

1st Edition Shadowless Charizard (PSA 10)

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Pikachu Illustrator Card

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1999 Tropical Mega Battle Trainer Card

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No. 1 Trainer Card

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Pre-Release Raichu

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Gold Star Espeon & Umbreon (Japanese)

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1st Edition Blastoise (PSA 10)

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