pokemon first edition card prices I Never Thought I'd See This Most valuable 1st Edition Pokemon

The old-school sketch-style drawing of Aerodactyl flying over an ancient city is truly eye-catching

Packaged with hot dogs, the folks at Stahl Meyer were smart to include a wax coating to add a layer of protection

Hardly any copies of this card have ever been professionally graded, so their rare auction appearances command a high price, regardless of how well preserved they are

My parents laughed when I said my Pokmon cards would be worth something someday, but now in 2022, original, pristine sets of cards are indeed being sold for a ton of money, part of a recent gold rush trend on Pokmon cards that has culminated in the biggest sale yet of an OG Charizard

Perfect graded examples can fetch $75-$100