The most famous case is of controversial YouTube influencer Logan Paul, who in 2022 reportedly paid $5.275 million (£4.1m) for a 1998 Pikachu card. Only 39 of the cards were released.

So, with this in mind, we absolutely do not recommend spending $500 for a Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare. However, that’s the price currently reported by reliable tracking site, TCG Player.