The Alpha Black Lotus has sold for €27,000. Although this card has been banned from tournament play, having one commands respect from other traders. Given that it was released in the early days of Magic: The Gathering, only 1,100 cards were created. It is the most expensive card in the history of the game.
In 1954 Ted Williams was chosen to be the front and back covers of the set of Topps, putting this card firmly on the trading card map. The bold yellow background and the famous signature of the greatest hitter who ever lived is what make the 1954 Ted Williams card so special. Getting your hands on one of these will cost you upwards of €50,000.
Here we have an appearance from Pokémon. The Pikachu Illustrator, which was sold for around €54,000 is considered the ultimate Pokemon card among traders. As the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold, the Pikachu Illustrator is difficult to get your hands on. Only four are believed to be in circulation, which is why the value of the card is predicted to climb even further over the coming years.
The Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer Rookie card is considered to be one of the most popular sports trading cards out there. Despite the mass of memorabilia associated with Michael Jordan, the Fleer Rookie card is near the top. People often buy this card as a form of investment. Given the continued popularity, the interest of the card is bound to rise. This card has been known to sell for around €100,000.
The Honus Wagner 1909-1911 card is actually more famous than the man himself. This card of the greatest shortstop that ever lived sold for around €3.2 million, breaking all other trading card records. Very few are known to exist and given the price for which they sell, few are sold regularly either.