Finding your niche in the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Pokemon TCG can be a challenge at first, but there are so many varieties of cards to collect that you're bound to find something that interests you. Whether you're one of those people 🎀who like to comment 'first' on everything, or you just like exclusive items, prerelease Pokemon TCG cards might offer some♓ appeal to you.

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Prerelease promo cards, as the name implies, are special edition cards that are distributed prior to the release of a new Pokemon TCG set to generate excitement. These valuable prerelease promos top the Pokemon TCG value charts as the mꦿost valuable.

There are two varieties of pre﷽release cards: regular prerelease cards and staff promos, the latter of which is only distributed to s𒆙taff members working at designated events. All cards are ordered according to their market price, which is subject to change.

8 Milotic 70/147: Nintendo Pro🅠mos (St♛aff) – $190.00

Beauty Never Goes Out Of Style

The Prerelease Milotic Nintendo Promo from the Pokemon TCG.

Milotic makes a splash as one of the most valuable prerelease promos of all time, with a card that's so beautiful, it even makes the list of 168澳洲幸෴运5开奖网:the most expensive Nintendo 🅺Pokemon TCG promos. Whether you're a fan of prereleas🀅e promos or only the staff version, this card will ✅tickle your fancy.

Even though Milotic is far fro𝓰m the most valuable prerelease promo, it still commands a nearly $200 value, setting an incredibly high standard for what you can expect from the other cards to come. Even though Milotic's roster of cards isn't particularly big, this is a perfect depiction of its very best.

7 ♏ Lugia SWSH069: Sword & Shield Promos (Staff) – $190.53

An Old Favorite Joins The Modern Era

The Prerelease Lugia from Vivid Voltage in the Pokemon TCG.

Speaking of being the very best, Lugia's prerelease staff promo card was released ahead of Vivid Voltage during the Sword and Shield era. While this product is far from 168澳洲幸运5开🅷奖网:the best set in the Sword and Shield era, its Lugia promo card still commands an exception꧙ally high price.

Lugia ✅has been a maℱinstay in the Pokemon TCG since Neo Genesis, and with modern releases that include this card and the expensive Lugia V from Silver Tempest, this Pokemon won't be going away anytime soon. Expect this card to appreciate very well as time goes on.

6 ꩲ Arcaꦓnine 12/99: Black & White Promos (Staff) – $193.50

Living Up To Its Legendary Status

The Prerelease Arcanine BW Promo in the Pokemon TCG.

While Arcanine can't quite crack the top spots for 168澳洲幸运5开🤡奖网:the most valuable Black & White promo cards, it still earns a respectable fin🌠ish here as a standout staff promo. This card was used to promote Next Destinies, and while it's not the best set from this era, this card is gorgeous.

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Arcanine raꦗrely gets many modern artworks, so this mid-vintage staff prerelease promo is likely to♑ be one of its rarest appearances. While it's a bit difficult to find, expect this to be a fine addition to your Arcanine collection for years to come.

5 🍸 Snorlax 33/95: Nintendo Promos (Staff) – $276.32

The Dark Side

The Prerelease Snorlax Call Of Legends from the Pokemon TCG.

Snorlax raises its arms high in the air, but it's to gather energy for a terrifying Shadow Ball rather than to celebrate its placement as one of the most expensive prerelease promos in the Pokemon TCG. This Call of Legends Staff Prerelease Snorlax offers an unusual depiction of this Pokemon that feels even darker than its 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:appearance in ex Team Rocket Returns.

Snorlax is usually depꦍicted in carefree, lighthearted scenes, so this rare moment that subve꧙rts those expectations is a standout among its fellow prerelease promos. It's unlikely we'll ever get an interpretation of Snorlax like this one, so collect this card while you can.

4 Mewtwo 51/108: XY Promos (S💙taff) – $325.00

A Living Legend

The Prerelease Mewtwo XY Promo from the Pokemon TCG.

You might recognize the artwork for this desirable Mewtwo prerelease staff promo, as it was also used in the Base Set as the first ever depiction of Mewtwo in an English set. However, Mewtwo wasn't satisfied with remaining in the past, as 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:this valuable XY promo stands outꦅ thanks to its staജmps and updated design.

Mewtwo will always be oneꦛ of the most recognizable Pokemon in the history of the series, and its popularity is likely to remain as high as Charizard, and Pikachu, as some of the most iconic characters ever.

3 ๊ Charizard: XꦐY Promos (Promo) – $332.50

A Familiar Face

The Prerelease XY Evolutions Charizard in the Pokemon TCG.

Much like Mewtwo, Charizard appreciates its past without being stuck in it, as this card is visually similar to its Base Set version, save for the XY Evolutions prerelease stamp 🌱that distinguishes this version as the promo card used to promote the set. Other than that stamp, this card shares the same visuals as the iconic original design.

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It's no 𒊎surprise that the only prerelease card to💞 appear that wasn't also a staff promo belongs to Charizard, cementing the fact that most cards featuring this Pokemon are inherently more valuable due to the subject. While not every Charizard card is valuable, special versions like this promo always command high prices.

2 Gyarados XY60: XY Promos (Staff) 🐬– $360.55 ꦰ

Up For A Ferocious Fight

The Prerelease Gyarados Ancient Origins from the Pokemon TCG.

Gyarados is right up there with Charizard as one of the most recognizable Pokemon from the original 151, but this card featuring the Kantonian classic is from the XY era. While it's a long way from🌜 the vintage days, this Gyarados maintains the Pokemo🍷n's iconic ferocity.

Gyarados is known as one of the most intimidating Pokemon ever, and this depiction helps to support that claim, as the s🌠hadows and sharp details accentuate this card's cool factor. With Ancient Origins continuing to rise, expect this card to explode in value.

1 C🐭harizard SWSH066: Sword & Shield Promos (Staff) – $422.50 💃

The OGs Reign Supreme

The Prerelease Charizard from Vivid Voltage in the Pokemon TCG.

Charizard has a laundry list of valuablꦇe cards to fawn over, and this stunning Sword & Shield promo is just another one on the ever-growing list. The darker ba🤪ckground provides the perfect canvas for Charizard, as this card's design makes Charizard appear as if it's popping out from the background.

Charizard bookends this list with yet another Vivid Voltage prerelease staff promo, as it 🍬takes the baton from Lugia as the most valuable. This expensive prerelease staff promo Charizard clears Gyarados by a significant m🌠argin, and should safely remain at the top for the foreseeable future.

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🤡 October 20, 1996
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