PSA 7 Near Mint COROCORO PIKACHU ILLUSTRATOR - The Most Legendary Pokémon Card Ever Produced!
Condition
PSA 7
Description
Offered here is an authentic Pikachu Illustrator, graded PSA 7 (Near Mint)—universally regarded as the single most important and iconic card in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Originally issued in 1998 as a prize for winners of the CoroCoro Comic illustration contests in Japan, the Pikachu Illustrator was never sold commercially and was produced in an exceptionally limited quantity. Fewer than 40 copies are known to exist worldwide, with significantly fewer surviving in graded condition. Often referred to as the “Pokémon Mona Lisa,” the Illustrator occupies a category entirely its own. This card is not merely rare—it is foundational, representing the intersection of early Pokémon history, original artwork, and elite collector prestige. It is the card against which all other Pokémon collectibles are measured. This PSA 7 example presents with strong eye appeal for the grade and sits in an ideal tier for serious collectors and long-term investors seeking genuine blue-chip Pokémon assets. High-grade Illustrators almost never trade publicly, and opportunities to acquire any certified example continue to diminish as they are absorbed into permanent private collections. Cards of this stature are not subject to market cycles in the way typical Pokémon cards are. They exist in the realm of museum-quality collectibles, private transactions, and institutional-grade holdings—alongside historic sports cards, fine art, and cultural artifacts. This offering is available exclusively through DGW Private Client Services, with discreet handling, insured logistics, and white-glove transaction support provided. Serious inquiries only.
Provenance
Private Collector; Acquired Directly From a Verified Authentic Source
