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Trading cards get all the headlines. But for a franchise that has touched nearly every corner of consumer culture — video games, anime, toys, fine art, competitive gaming, and beyond — the world of non-card Pokémon collecting is vast, passionate, and full of surprises. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting to explore what's out there, these are ten items that serious fans keep coming back to.
10: Pokémon Center Exclusive Plush
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Category: Plush & Toys
Where to find them: Pokémon Center stores and official online shop
Pokémon Center Plushes are the entry point for millions of collectors, and for good reason. The quality, variety, and sheer charm of these officially licensed plush, sold exclusively through Pokémon Center storefronts in Japan, the U.S., and beyond, set them apart from mass-market alternatives. While common releases are affordable, limited regional exclusives, oversized versions, and retired designs can command high prices on the secondary market. A complete collection of all mainline starter Pokémon plush alone runs into the hundreds of entries. For many collectors, this is where the obsession begins!
9: Burger King Gold-Plated Pokémon Cards & Pokéballs (1999)
Fig.2 - Credit: Online Marketplace
Category: Fast Food Promotions
Where to find them: Online auctions & marketplaces and private sales
In 1999, Burger King ran one of the most beloved fast food promotions in history: gold-plated Pokémon cards packaged inside plastic Pokéballs, distributed with kids' meals across the U.S. There were 25 cards in total, one for each of the original 151 Pokémon that appeared in the set. Complete sets with all 25 cards, the Pokéballs, and the original packaging are genuinely difficult to assemble today. Beyond their nostalgic pull, they represent a fascinating snapshot of Pokémon-mania at its absolute peak, a moment when the franchise had infiltrated every corner of daily life, right down to what came with your Whopper.
##8: Pokémon Snap Station Kiosk
Fig.3 - Credit: Wired.com
Category: Retail & Arcade Artifact
Where to find them: Specialty game auctions and private sales
Before Pokémon Snap launched in 1999, Nintendo placed dedicated in-store kiosks across once legendary Blockbuster Video locations and major retailers across North America. Kids could play a short demo and, most excitingly, print out custom Pokémon Snap sticker sheets at the machine. The kiosks were enormous, branded with vivid Pokémon artwork, and built for heavy retail use. Almost none survived. Fully functional examples that surface today are among the most jaw-dropping pieces of Pokémon retail history a collector can own, and they price accordingly.
7: Vintage Pokémon Pikachu Tamagotchi
Fig.4 - Credit: Online Marketplace
Category: Electronic Toys
Where to find them: Online auctions & marketplaces, Japanese auction sites, private sales
Released in Japan in 1998 in partnership with Bandai, the Pokémon Pikachu Tamagotchi, known as Pocket Pikachu, was a virtual pet device shaped like a Pokéball that let players raise and bond with a digital Pikachu. It predated the main series games' arrival in the West and captured a specific moment in the franchise's early history. Sealed, boxed examples in excellent condition are increasingly hard to find, particularly the original 1998 Japanese release. Collectors prize them both for their rarity and for representing the earliest days of Pokémon as a global phenomenon.
6: Pokémon World Championship Competitor Merchandise
Fig.5 - Credit: Official Pokémon YouTube Channel
Category: Tournament Exclusives
Where to find them: Online auctions, marketplaces, and private sales
Every year, players who qualify for the Pokémon World Championships receive exclusive merchandise unavailable anywhere else — custom pins, bags, playmats, clothing, and accessories branded with that year's championship artwork. None of it is sold to the public. For collectors chasing items that are rare, scarce, and genuinely limited by competition rather than production runs, this category is endlessly compelling. Pieces from earlier championships, particularly the 2004 and 2005 events, when the competitive scene was still small, and merchandise runs were tiny, are especially sought after.
5: Daniel Arsham Eroded Pikachu Sculptures
Fig.6 - Credit: Christie's Auction House
Category: Fine Art & Sculptures
Where to find them: Christie's, Phillips, Heritage Auctions, Arsham Studio
When contemporary artist Daniel Arsham launched his "Relics of Kanto Through Time" series in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, he did something genuinely new: he brought Pokémon into the fine art world as a legitimate subject. His eroded sculptures depicting Pokémon like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Mewtwo as though they were ancient artifacts unearthed from archaeological digs, sold through major auction houses, and generated roughly $5 million across 55 lots. They occupy a unique space in Pokémon collecting, equally at home in a gallery and a collector's display case, and their value has only grown since the original release. And one of his most popular pieces, the Eroded Pikachu Sculptures, sells for between $3,000 and $6,000 at auction.
4: Giant Legendary Beast Plush Trio (Entei, Suicune & Raikou)
Fig.7 - Credit: Online Marketplace
Category: Plush & Toys
Where to find them: Online marketplaces and private sales
Released in 2001 at official Pokémon Center locations in Japan and the U.S., the Giant Legendary Beast Plush Trio, Entei, Suicune, and Raikou stand at a commanding 36 inches each. They were spectacular in stores, and they're spectacular now, for the handful of collectors fortunate enough to own them. Individual pieces from the trio regularly sell for $1,000 to $2,500. A complete matching set in good condition goes for around $6,000. They represent the high end of the plush market and a benchmark for what official Pokémon toys can become when rarity and desirability collide.
3: 2004 Pokémon World Championship First Place Trophy
Fig.8 - Credit: Mile High Card Company
Category: Trophies & Competitive Artifacts
Where to find them: Mile High Card Company, specialty auctions
One winner. One trophy. One per division, per year. The Pokémon World Championship First Place Trophy is about as exclusive as a collectible gets. It isn't manufactured for sale, it isn't distributed to runners-up, and it exists in a quantity that can be counted on one hand per championship event.
The 2014 trophy, one of the few to ever surface publicly, sold through Mile High Card Company for $40,162. That figure almost certainly understates the long-term value of these pieces as the competitive Pokémon scene grows and the historical significance of early championship hardware becomes more widely recognized.
2: Factory-Sealed Pokémon Game Boy Cartridges
Fig.9 - Credit: Heritage Action
Category: Video Gam
Where to find them: Heritage Auctions, Goldin Auctions
The sealed Pokémon game market has become one of the most dramatic in all of video game collecting. Original Game Boy and Game Boy Color packaging was fragile by design. Thin cardboard, holofoil elements, and stapled hangtabs that show every dent and crease. Finding a factory-sealed example that has survived 25+ years in top condition is genuinely rare. A sealed Pokémon Crystal graded Wata 9.8 A++ sold for $92,000 at Heritage Auctions. A sealed Pokémon Red sold for $124,000 at Goldin Auctions in February 2026. For collectors who want the intersection of gaming and Pokémon history, nothing else comes close.
1: 1996 Japanese Base Set Uncut Holo Sheet
Fig.10 - Credit: Random Facebook post
Category: Production Artifacts
Where to find them: If we knew, we wouldn’t tell anyone!
The single most collectible non-card Pokémon item ever sold. A 121-card factory sheet from the original 1996 Japanese Base Set. Never cut, never separated, featuring Charizard, Blastoise, and every other iconic holographic card from the set that started it all — sold for $613,801 at Goldin Auctions in February 2026. It is simultaneously a manufacturing artifact, a piece of pop culture history, and the origin point of one of the most valuable collectibles markets in the world. It belongs in a museum. It also belongs at the top of this list, and nothing else comes close.
Final Thoughts
Pokémon collecting has never been more exciting, diverse, and popular. Whether you're chasing a sealed Game Boy cartridge, hunting down a championship trophy, or simply building out your plush shelf —and yes, there are plenty of cards as well! — There's a corner of this hobby for everyone. While the items on this list represent some of the rarest and most valuable, the beauty of Pokémon collecting is that it offers fun entry points at every level.
As your collection grows, it’s important to manage what you have, knowing what it’s worth, tracking what you want, and connecting with a community that shares your passion!
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