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Some have gone so far as to call it the holy grail of Pokemon.

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As there are so many Pokemon cards available, its important to be able to identify the valuable ones.

That means your original $1,000 investment could have secured about 404 sets.

And even just one Charizard card from a $1,000 investment wouldve yielded an astonishing return.

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Still, if you had 404 sets of that card, it would be worth almost $68 million.

In a Fanatics Collect sale in April 2022, this card sold for $324,000, per CGC Cards.

But even unsigned no-rarity Base Set cards can go for staggering prices.

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If so, you couldve seen some hefty returns.

Why Are Some Pokemon Cards So Valuable?

Collectors value items that are rare, unique, hard-to-find and in top condition.

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However, that doesnt mean it wont surge to new highs again in the future.

But thats what makes a market, whether its for stocks or Pokemon cards.

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