If you thought Pokémon card prices were cooling off — think again. July 17, 2025 brought four major eBay sales that sent shockwaves through the collector world, proving once again: grails don’t sleep.
Let’s break down the top cards that sold yesterday (and what makes them worth those wallet-melting prices):
🔥 Charizard 2003 (Skyridge) – PSA 10 – $27,250
Yes, again.
This Crystal Charizard from Skyridge just sold for $27,250, solidifying its place as one of the most elite cards in the hobby. With only 223 PSA 10s in existence, it’s basically a museum piece — and the market is treating it like one.
Want the full story on this beast? We wrote about it right here.
💎 Mew ex 2025 (Chinese Pokémon Card Membership Promo) – PSA 10 – $16,800
Wait… a 2025 card?
Yep. This Chinese-exclusive Membership Promo Mew ex just sold for $16,800 in PSA 10. Why so high?
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Insanely low print run
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Exclusive to Pokémon Center China members
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Absolutely gorgeous art
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And it’s Mew — one of the most beloved legendaries of all time
This is one of the first modern Chinese promos to really break through on the global market. Eyes are now locked on future releases.
⚡ Poncho Pikachu (JPN XY #207) – PSA 10 – $12,300
⚡ Poncho Pikachu (JPN XY #208) – PSA 10 – $10,100
The Poncho Pikachu Twins are back.
These two fan-favorite Japanese XY promos — where Pikachu dresses up as Mega Charizard X (#207) and Mega Charizard Y (#208) — continue to slay at auction.
With iconic cosplay artwork and limited Pokémon Center Japan releases, these promos are elite-tier Pikachu collectibles — especially in PSA 10. Expect these to continue creeping up as sealed boxes dry up.
💬 Final Thought:
Four cards. One day. Over $66,000 in combined sales.
Whether it’s vintage fire, modern exclusives, or cosplay mascots, the Pokémon market in mid-2025 is anything but quiet.
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