The High-Stakes World of Collectible Trading Cards.
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A rare 1999 Pokémon trading card featuring the character Pikachu sold for $233,000 at an auction, making it one of the most expensive Pokémon cards ever sold. The card, known as the "Pikachu Illustrator," was given to winners of a Japanese illustration contest in 1998 and only 39 copies are known to exist. The card's high value is due to its rarity and historical significance in the world of trading cards and sports memorabilia. The buyer also received a dinner with the president of the Pokémon Company in Spain.
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