Pokémon TCG: Celebrations has many valuable cards, including classic reprints and new unique cards, which record the iconic moments of the franchise.

The Pokémon TCG: Celebrations expansion pack was released on October 8, 2021. It contains a series of celebration cards that have won high prices among traders and collectors. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of this iconic card game, Celebrations commemorates the most popular, important and interesting cards in the history of Pokémon TCG.

The celebration gives long-time fans and newcomers the opportunity to collect 25th Anniversary Edition cards, which mark some of the most important milestones in the franchise. In addition, new prints and versions that have been updated to the current TCG standards have been released to make them playable when the expansion is released. However, some cards retain their original art and abilities, and if the original card is illegal, it cannot be used.

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The Celebrations Classic Collection contains 25 cards from the past franchise, which quickly became one of the most valuable cards in the expansion during the pre-sale and initial release. These classic cards are not guaranteed to be attractive in the four card packs of the expansion pack, making them rare and popular products that players are willing to spend some extra money on. However, as part of the Pokémon TCG 25th Anniversary Expansion Pack, some new unique cards in the series have also been added to the most valuable list with their commemorative value.

Unsurprisingly, since the release of Celebrations, Charizard's Classic reprint has remained at the top of the pricing charts. To commemorate this iconic basic set of Pokémon, Celebrations reprinted TCG’s most expensive card to date, making it more widely applicable to players who don’t have thousands of dollars to purchase the original basic set of cards. Charizard Pokémon cards are very popular in every series they belong to. The popularity of this classic Pokémon as one of the mascots of the franchise has not diminished in its 25-year history, which is reflected in the cost of reprints and releases for its celebrations.

Although the price of the Golden Poke Ball of Celebrations has been fluctuating since its release, its price is still as high as $130, but it can also be as low as $20. This promotional card is included in the Ultra-Premium Collection box along with the commemorative metal prints of Base Set Pikachu and Base Set Charizard and the golden Pikachu V prints.

This shiny golden Pokémon Mew card is Celebrations’ only secret rare card, making it one of the most popular cards in the expansion. Gold Shiny Mew is only available in the Celebrations series, and does not appear in the 25th Anniversary series in Japan.

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Although Mew is another favorite of the veteran series, this Gold Shiny Mew is to celebrate the introduction of a new card in the expansion, not a reprint. Due to its extreme rarity, it reached a peak of nearly $120 when the expansion was released, making it one of the more valuable cards in the expansion.

Together with the golden poke ball included in the Ultra-Premium Collection box, the golden print of Pikachu V is added to the game as another playable promotional card. These gold cards are exclusive prints of Celebrations and are highly sought after by collectors.

Gold Star Umbreon is another most coveted card in the expansion, to commemorate the release of Gold Star Umbreon in 2007. The card is exclusively available in the special package of POP Series 5 released at certain Pokémon Organized Play events . Together with Gold Star Espeon, these two Eeveelutions from Pokémon are part of the last Japanese promotional card offered in English.

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As we all know, the gold star card is difficult to obtain, so the gold star Umbreon received a celebration reprint. The release of Celebrations’ Gold Star Umbreon made this famous rare card more widely used for the first time in the history of TCG, reaching a price tag of $200 during the pre-sale of the game.

The original Shining Magikarp was one of the first shiny Pokémon to be introduced to TCG, marking an exciting addition to the game, and its celebration was reprinted to commemorate. Red Gyarados was the first shiny Pokémon to be introduced into the series in Pokémon: Gold & Silver. Shining Magikarp followed in 2001 with an unnumbered promotional card. The Shining Pokémon is an extremely rare secret card. Originally, each deck was limited to one card, which was highly sought after by players and collectors.

M Rayquaza EX has another popular Pokémon in Rayquaza, and its Mega EX form introduces Pokémon: X&Y’s Mega Evolution mechanism. This card can be used in an extended format, making it popular with players seeking M Rayquaza EX's powerful statistics and abilities to cause damage.

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Since its prototype deck allows players to cause up to 240 damage in the first round, it was very popular in competitive competitions in 2015 and 2016.

Several other all-art Pikachu VMAX cards released as part of Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Premium Figure Collection-Pikachu VMAX set. With its huge statue of Gigantamax Pikachu, this set has a huge appeal to collectors. The Pikachu VMAX card is very collectible as the etched foil promotional card of this series.

Another fan's favorite Pokémon, Mewtwo's card appeared in the classic series of Mewtwo EX. This is a reprint of the complete art card in the 2012 Pokémon TCG Next Destinies expansion pack. Since its original print is from the Pokémon: Black Star promotional film of the Black and White series expansion, the reprinted version has joined the ranks of the highly sought-after Super Dream cards. Like M Rayquaza EX, Mewtwo EX can be played in extended formats.

Another iconic Pikachu card, ______ Pikachu was originally released as one of the original 53 Wizards Black Star promotional cards. The Wizards Coast Wizards had stopped producing Pokémon cards in 2003. Commonly known as Happy Birthday Pikachu in Pokémon TCG, this card has a special ability that allows players to cause 50 additional damage on their birthday and will soon be banned from participating in competitive competitions.

It was printed in Japan as part of the "Create Your Own Pokémon Card" campaign initiated by Wizards of the Coast and is available in English in the Pikachu World Collection and can be purchased exclusively at Pokémon Park 2000 in Sydney, Australia . The rarity and history of this card make its Pokémon TCG: Celebration Reprint valuable to collectors and fans.

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