How do you tell if a Pokemon card is a first edition?

How do you tell if a Pokemon card is a first edition?

On the card, usually on the left of the Pokémon information, there should be a label that says “1st edition.” In some other sets, there can also be a little sphere with a “1” and the letters above it. If you see that information, then the card you own is a first edition version. If not, it's unlimited.

What was the very first Pokemon card?

1. PIKACHU ILLUSTRATOR. One of the earliest cards to come out of the Pokemon franchise was this promotional card of Pikachu that was given out to winners of an illustration contest in 1998. An estimated 20 to 39 copies were issued.

Are 1st Edition Pokemon cards worth anything?

Expectantly, first edition cards (1999-2000) are worth the most, as some of the rarer ones may even equate to as much as you make in a year, if not more. For example, if you're the proud owner of a Pikachu Illustrator Card — well — that one is currently worth a cool $100,000 USD.

How many 1st Edition Pokemon cards are there?

Of course, it isn't nostalgia alone bumping these values, it is scarcity. Only 1,071 '1st Edition Charizards' have been submitted to the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Registry, with only 95 of those being in 'mint-gem' condition.