Other TCG collectibles such as the infamous Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card, were only given out in promotional events. Most never even owned the rare 1st edition print run, which was released before the unlimited set that many fans grew up with. When the TCG launched in 1999, many kids played with their cards and traded them on school playgrounds. As a result, the gold Pokémon cards have an incredibly high population. Making matters worse, is that everyone collected them believing they would be worth something someday and purposely set them aside in storage.

Unlike many rare Pokémon TCG Collectors Editions that were limited, the gold Burger King collectibles were mass-manufactured. If the collectible isn't sealed, they are worth even less at around ten dollars. This led to Hasbro putting air holes in their Poké Ball toys.According to sales data from auction sites like eBay, the gold Pokémon cards sell on average for $18, with some selling for as high as $30. Two infants suffocated to death when half of the outer portion of the Poké Ball covered their mouth and nose cutting off their air supply. In December of that very same year, the Poké Balls that the toys came in were recalled.

Pikachu C says ' Pika-chu' when pressed.

Pikachu B says ' Pika Pika Pika' when pressed.

Pikachu A says ' Pikachu' when pressed.

Information on Togepi unknown at this time!! Evolution: ? Evolution: Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy. Evolution: Pikachu → RaichuĬapable of living in and out of water. When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments. When its huge eyes light up, it sings a mysteriously soothing melody that lulls its enemies to sleep. Evolution: Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard Known to cause forest fires unintentionally. Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It also came with a certificate of authenticity signed by the Chairman of NoA at the time.īoth the card and the certificate are contained in a plastic Poké Ball with a shiny red top, with a button for opening and closing. The card is a thick piece of 23 karat gold plated metal in a plastic cover, with a picture on the front and back, and Pokédex data on the back.

The gold cards came in either a blue or red box with images of the Pokémon, the card, and the whole set of trading cards. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Pokemon 23k gold plated trading cards