Hi guys. So recently I’ve been selling off some of my sealed collection in an attempt to save up for some rare singles. Coro Coro cards really interest me, so I’ve been looking around, but… which ones are actually rare?
There seem to be MANY of them, and to be honest, I’m not sure how to even start researching each and every one. I know here on efour, lots of people have the absolute most rare cards. Cards where 1000 or less were printed, for example. I don’t have that kind of money, however, I’d still like to collect something more rare than standard set cards.
My only current “rare” coro coro promo is the Ken Sugimori Glossy Pikachu which I managed to get for $15 not too long ago off ebay. It’s in bad shape, but knowing how few are around, it’s still cool to own. I’m looking for stuff like that, cards that are generally hard to find… but not prize/trophy card hard to find.
If anyone could point me in some sort of direction I’d appreciate it! I honestly don’t know all that much outside of set cards, so I’d like to branch out.
I suppose hard to grade would work too. Just something hard to hunt for, although, if its low pop psa 10s, it might get out of price range quickly lmao.
Any other rare Japanese promos out there would be cool too, I’m really just looking to branch out from set cards, to other obscure rarer cards if that makes sense
If you’re looking for hardest to grade Coro Coro, checkout the Haxorus holo
121/BW-P…only 3 have been graded by PSA. A PSA 6,7 & 10. Released in 2012, the cards have slight damage across the front. The cards look fine but when tilted in the light you can see the horizontal wear. I was told it was created by rubber bands being too tight on the magazines, not sure if that’s true.
You can find a few played copies between $15 to $25, but haven’t seen anything that would grade very high.
It sounds to me like you’re after something different that is more unique and since your open to Japanese, promos are your gateway into a new world of cards.
Although raising in price more recently like most cards, I’d absolutely recommend taking a look at the Masaki promos. They offer such a kick from the art, history, distribution, rarity. These things I think you are looking for over a regular set card.
The cards come under “Evolution Campaign Communication” on Bulbapedia.
Also if you go onto Bulbapedia, the section “Unnumbered Promotional cards (TCG)/1996-2005” is where you will find every card you’re looking for.
They’re not particularly rare though, remember that these magazines were printed in the millions. If you want truly rare cards they are going to be expensive, no real way around that. Here’s a list of cards that have somewhat-known
Basically it was a mail in lottery back in 2011 and 1000 is winners got 2 sets of these three promos. So, only 2000 cards have been distributed in total. On top of that, the artwork is unique to these cards. You can go an Mercari Japan and find some sellers offering the entire set for $200-$300. I literally got all three of these cards for $300 this week.
Coros we’re released by the 10s of thousands in magazines. I’ve always liked them a lot. Condition issues arise if your grading them though.
I’m actually going to be giving out hundreds of them all sealed or on card for donations at an upcoming collectacon. Like a 10-15.00 donation gets one. Nothing higher.
Pictured are the ones that I’ll sign for those who’d like.
Perhaps try and find a card still unpeeled in the magazine.
Although you’d need about 25 storage containers if you wanted to collect every corocoro promo this way
I picked one up for 30$ a few years ago, im assuming prices have increased but you might be able to find them still!
I’m sure Quuador will pop up here soon with his encyclopedic knowledge of all things Pikachu. If not though, there are so many different versions of that card it seems. I’ve been unable to locate a single copy of the Keiji Kinebuchi Glossy version. I don’t believe Quuador has yet to find it either. The non glossy Keiji isn’t crazy rare, but I see Ken Sugimori versions more than anything. Can’t say much for official numbers, but my impression is that keiji versions are overall rarer than sugimori. Combining all versions, maybe like 30% Keiji, 70% Sugimori? Being conservative with that, but I’m also 100% pulling those numbers out of my butt. Simply general impressions.
