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The Pokémon card market since 2021

A data-driven snapshot of where Pokémon card prices have gone — the headline index, which types and sets have led, how grading premiums have shifted, and the biggest single-card moves. All from real sale data, updated as the underlying data refreshes.

4.8×
The CardTrack 100 since 2021
the 100 most valuable cards, indexed
+235%
Psychic-type leads by era
best-performing energy type since 2021
+512%
POP Series 6
strongest set over the period
11.8×
PSA 10 premium
vs 9.3× in 2021
+1700%
Grovyle
biggest 3-year single-card move
$528k
Record auction sale
Charizard · PSA 10 at auction
186k
Real auction sales tracked
completed Fanatics lots across 16.0k cards

Dig into any of these: the market index · values by type · biggest movers · grading ROI · most expensive cards · every set.

Frequently asked questions

How much have Pokémon cards gone up since 2021?

CardTrack's index of the 100 most valuable cards is up about 4.8× (+379%) since 2021, based on real PriceCharting and TCGplayer sales.

Which Pokémon card type has risen the most?

Psychic-type cards have appreciated most since 2021, up about +235% as a value-weighted group.

Is grading Pokémon cards worth more now?

The PSA 10 premium on gradeable cards (raw ≥ $20) is about 11.8× the raw price, up from 9.3× in 2021.

What's the biggest Pokémon card auction sale on record?

The highest completed auction sale we track is a PSA 10 Charizard at $528,000. Across 186k real Fanatics Collect lots, it tops the list — see the full ranking of the most expensive Pokémon cards.