Vivid Voltage - Celebi Amazing Rare \#009

PSA 10 - 7496 pop / 12113 total - $77 average
Ungraded - $9 average for near mint condition

Amazing Rare cards are a special ultra-rare rarity type in the Pokémon TCG that feature a distinctive and colorful graphic styling that comes out of the art frame of the Pokémon as well as a unique “A” rarity icon styled in a similar fashion. What makes Amazing Rares interesting on top of their unique style, is that they were limited to Vivid Voltage and Shining Fates resulting in a set of 9 cards total of this rarity. It’s unlikely yet not clear cut as to whether or not Amazing Rare cards will make a comeback given the current trend of the TCG.

Although the Amazing Rares are not impossible to pull they have been spiking in popularity. This Celebi card in particular stands out amongst Amazing Rares. For the past few years the value has hovered around $23 (it peaked around $180 shortly after release in 2021) but has recently started trending up to its current price point at close to $80 since July. It’s difficult to attribute this to any particular event but given where it’s been over the past few years the growth comes across as relatively organic despite the current Pokemon card market boom.