# Pokemon now holds the record for most expensive TCG card. Illustrator live auction is nearing 16 Million USD

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**Created:** [February 16, 2026, 3:37am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-now-holds-the-record-for-most-expensive-tcg-card-illustrator-live-auction-is-nearing-16-million-usd/60695 "2026-02-16T03:37:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-now-holds-the-record-for-most-expensive-tcg-card-illustrator-live-auction-is-nearing-16-million-usd/60695/247 "2026-02-20T10:04:09Z")

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in french leper actually spells lèpre from latin _lepra_  
we are not accustomed to the folkore of the leprechaun here, my only exposure to it is through south park

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