Pokémon Card PROMO

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We no longer present them, the Pokémon Promo cards are the ones that have attracted the most attention, particularly with auctions that can reach a price of 6 figures!

Their rarity can be explained by the fact that they are quite difficult to obtain (limited quantity and released during special events), which makes them very popular with the biggest fans of the Japanese license.

We will gradually enrich our collection to allow you to easily obtain the card of your dreams without having to fly to the land of the rising sun!

How are promotional Pokémon cards distributed?

The rarity of these cards is explained by the fact that they are not obtained in boosters / displays like the majority of rare Pokémon cards. They are distributed or sold most of the time during special events for a limited time (and since they are very popular you generally have to hurry since stock is quite limited!).

These cards can, for example, be given out when certain stores open (such as the Pikachu Shibuya offered at the opening of the Shibuya Pokémon Center in Tokyo), as a reward during certain official tournaments (such as the very famous card No.2 trainer given to participants of the 2006 world championship sold for the modest sum of €97,100 in 2021).

During the release of certain video games (like the magnificent Arceus V given to those who pre-ordered the game Pokémon Legend Arceus), during competitions organized by the Japanese license (like the famous illustrator Pikachu corocoro given to the winners of a competition of illustration) or when new displays are released in promotional boxes (like the very recent Mentali Promo 189/SP).

How to spot a promotional card from a normal card?

On the most recent models it is very easy to know if the card is promo or not, in fact a frame with the word: PROMO will be present at the bottom left of the serial number (or sometimes at the bottom right). Promo cards can also be blatant when it comes to collaboration with a different brand or artist since the style of the illustration will be unique (like for the Pikachu Mario / Luigi as well as the recent Pikachu Yu Nagaba). 

On older models the difference is less obvious, sometimes only the logo of the extension will change (as for the Illustrator Corocoro card where the symbol is a brush).

What are the reasons for the popularity of promotional Pokémon cards?

The fact that they are difficult to access makes them very attractive to the most loyal collectors of the TCG license. Who has never dreamed of having a rare and unique card in their binder to show off in front of their friends? In addition, most of these cards have a unique design making them very visually attractive, like the Munch cards based on the theme of the famous painting by Edvard Munch: The Scream, which are my favorites!

In addition to all this, there can be a financial/investment side: promotional cards have a limited quantity which increases their value over time.

In short, you will quickly understand, these cards will have and continue to mark the history of the TCG which allows our favorite license to gain popularity making our passion more famous in the world.

If you want to get your hands on a promo card, we advise you to check out our Pokémon Boxes, most of which have one, or to go to the Single Cards section, which we update regularly to allow you to come across the map of your dreams.

How do we send your PROMO Pokémon cards from Tokyo to your home?

Like you, we collect Pokémon cards, and we are well aware of the value of these cards. All cards will be sent in a sleeve (card protector), enclosed in a top loader (plastic box). In addition they will be wrapped in bubble wrap, all shipped in a bubble envelope or special cardboard.

Discover the Pokémon VMAX cards in our different sealed products such as our Pokémon Booster , Display , Boxes and our Deck! So if you're looking for gift ideas, rare Pokémon V or 1st Edition cards , trying to complete your binders, or just trying to update your Pokémon card collection , we'll strive to be your #1 source online for Pokémon.

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