Even if you're new to the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Pokemon TCG, you won't be surprised to know that Pikachu cards are globally beloved, commanding some of the highest prices ever recorded. While there are hundreds of expensive English Pikachu cards to enjoy, the Japanese side of the TCG boasts one of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the most impressive Pika🔯c꧑hu card rosters you'll ever see.

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Promo cards stand out as a highly represented subset of the most ♍expensi🧔ve Pikachu cards, thanks to the wildly growing popularity of the Poncho-wearing Pikachu series. This set of cards predominantly appears across the XY and Sun & Moon generations, and features Pikachu dressed in dozens of different outfits.

Cards are ordered according to their market prices, which are subject to change. Any cards without a market price were not included. Due to a lack of stock, expect market prices to s꧋hift dramatically in the future.

8 🥀 Easter’s Pikachu: Sun & Moon Promos (Promo) – $200.00

On A Hunt

The Japanese Pikachu Cards Easter's Pikachu from the Pokemon TCG.

Easter's Pikachu boasts probably the most unusual artwork of all the most expe👍nsive Japanese Pikachu cards, as the mascot is decked out in Easter-themed attire. Pikachu's Easter basket, light pastel color palette, and heart-shaped tail all contribute to a scene that radiates serenity and sweetness.

The flower crown on Pikachu's head is the finishing touch for this unique take on Pikachu and puts this card in a class all its own. It's arguably the biggest standout of the group, as every other Japanes𝓰e Pikachu card features bolder color choices, while this one takes a lighter approach.

7 Pikachu ex 132/106: Super Electric Breaker (Special Art Rare)ജ – $213.ꦕ38

Those Terrifying Eyes

The Japanese Pikachu Cards Super Electric Breaker Pikachu ex from the Pokemon TCG.

If you haven't seen the Pikachu from Super Electric Breaker, then you've been missing out on perhaps one of the most unsettling Pokemon cards in existence. Whiಌle the design intentionally highlights Pikachu's black iris, the holo pattern and texturing make it feel like this card is staring into your soul.

If Pikachu were a cult leader, this would be its calling car🌊d, and it would probably possess some strange hypnotic powers. As things stand, it's just a very scary-looking interpretation of an iconic Pokemon, so avoid staring into its eyes for too long.

6 Mega Tokyo’s Pikachu 98: XY Promos (Promo) &ndas🎃h; $21🍰9.63

A Mega Price

The Japanese Pikachu Cards Mega Tokyo's Pikachu from the Pokemon TCG.

Tokyo's Pokemon Center is one of the most famous real-world Pokemon locations, and this commemorative card is the perfect representation of this iconic center. As arguably the mos♏t iconic Pokemon alongside Pikachu, Charizard stands out with a great poncho featuring its Mega Charizard Y form.

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While it's far from the only representation of a Pikachu wearing a poncho themed after Charizard, this card stands out as one of the best poncho combinations avaℱilable. Unfortunately, this c🎐ard is often overshadowed by its full art version, which sells for thousands of dollars.

5 Tohoku’s Pikachu 88: ౠSM Promos (Promo) – $299.99

A Pokemon Center Exclusive

The Sun & Moon Era Promo Cards Tohoku's Pikachu from the Pokemon TCG.

Tohoku's Pikachu follows in the footsteps of the Mega Tokyo poncho-wearing Pikachu, as an exclusive offering at the ꧂Tohoku Pokemon Center location. This particular promo was distributed in June 2🔯017 to anyone who purchased five packs or more at the location during its grand reopening.

While there's no gᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚuarantee that these types of poncho promos will remain exclusive to these cards, it's likely that most of that stock has disappeared into private collections and will be more difficult to find as time goes on.

4 🐓 Poncho-wearing Pikachu 203: XY Promos (Promo) – $361.89 🃏

A Full House

The Japanese Pikachu Cards XY Promos Poncho-wearing Pikachu 203 from the Pokemon TCG.

Pikachu is joined by two friends, with the pals wearing ponchos designed to look like Pokemon such as Mega Lucario and Mega Slowbro. While each version is dඣistinct, they all work together as these colors combine to offer a perfect trio of Pikachu and their beloved ponchos.

The XY era 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:introduced Mega Eꦛvolutions to the Pokemon TCG, and this card is a great representation of some of the era's moও♛st beloved Pokemon and forms.

3 𒐪 Poncho-wearing Pikachu 38: SM Promos (Promo) – $450.00

A Budding Rivalry

The Sun & Moon Era Promo Cards Poncho-wearing Pikachu 38 from the Pokemon TCG.

This regular Vulpix vies for a spot among the best as its fellow poncho-wearing Pikachu friends are offering plenty of competition on the quest to be the best. This rare card is nearly impossible to find on TCGplayer, and 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:you'll nee💦d to check its price elsewh💛ere once its market price is no longer available.

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While the price tag is due to move soon, this cute combin🐻ation isn't💟 leaving our hearts and minds anytime soon.

2 🃏 Poncho-wearing Pikachu 37: SM P༒romos (Promo) – $450.00

A Game Of Fire And Ice

The Sun & Moon Era Promo Cards Poncho-Wearing Pikachu 37 from the Pokemon TCG.

Alolan Vulpix follows up with the same valuation as its cousin from Kanto, though, as stated, both of these prices are hi💮ghly volatile and due to change. Despite the lack of available listings on TCGplayer, these cards are often traded at card shows as some of the most desirable treasures.

If you're looking for a card that you can enjoy and won't have to w♕orry about losing value, then this Poncho-wearing Pikachu is an excellent choice to add to 🌠your collection.

1 Pikachu 227/S-P: S♉word & Shield Promo Cards (Promo) – $675.49

A Redemption Story

The Pikachu 227 Stamp Promo from the Pokemon TCG.

This fantastic promo card claims the top spot as the most valuable Japanese Pikachu card, and is worthy of a spot among 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Pikachu's best cards ever. While this card previously dipped below the $300 price, it experienced a significant rebound as Pikachu cards coꩵntinue to gain popularity in the Pokemon TCG.

While Pikachu is still the star of the show, this card pays homage to the ukiyo-e style, popularized dꦺuring the 17th century in Japan. With such a rich history behind it, expect this card's future to remain ﷽bright for years to come.

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