The complete history of the Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 The journey of this specific card, from its first appearance on the market to the 2026 record-breaking auction, is a fascinating story that encapsulates the evolution of Pokmon card collecting
The big value in this card actually comes when it's paired with the next card on our list, but other artifacts from the TMNT set, like Hard-Won Jitte or Spicy Oatmeal Pizza, work well too
TL;DR: The Pokmon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 is available for preorder at Target for $15.99 or Amazon for $69.99 with a March 20, 2026 release date
Having been influenced by Cube content on Channel Fireball that may be familiar to a few of you, Gravecrawler was one of a handful of cards I broke singleton for, as it emphasized a combination of themes that I was eager for -- the 'Crawler made recursive graveyard decks shine, it was a favorite card to sacrifice, it helped me integrate aggro into black (which was somewhat supported in all five colors at the time, a silly approach but an approach all the same) -- it was the kind of card I played Cube to see shine
