Chase card: Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer (Extended Art) at $79.71
The French version followed later that year, with considerably smaller print runs
Release Date: 1999 Grading: CGC NM/MINT 8 Pokemon card value at auction: $113,880 When Wizards of the Coast launched the Pokemon TCG in 1999, they reworked names, card designs, and even swapped Japans Cosmos holofoil for the English Starlight. But before deciding, they tested and printed several foil patterns and stocks
As mentioned, this is the first time we've seen a card from a Universes Beyond set like Spider-Man have its type line changed when being reprinted for an in-Magic-setting release
Several factors are driving the sudden rise in promo card prices: Low initial value: Many of these promos were undervalued and overlooked at launch Nostalgia and fan appeal: Celebrations and popular Pokmon always generate interest Low PSA 10 population for certain cards Influencer and social media attention Rising interest in graded Pokmon cards as collectibles and investments Buyers are looking for affordable, under-the-radar cards to grade or hold, and promos are now seen as one of the best entry points into Pokmon card investing
