Released during the sixth generation of the Pokémon TCG, the Poncho-wearing Pikachu series of promotional cards was a resounding success. Launched between December 2015 and August 2016, every single one of these cards—including this Mega Charizard X version of the card—has gone on to accumulate impressive price tags and lofty reputations within the Pokémon TCG community.

First off, the fact that the card not only depicts Pikachu—the face of the Pokémon franchise—but also Pikachu in a “gimmicky” form gives the card an inherent level of demand. Adding to this, the Pokémon featured on Pikachu’s poncho is Mega Charizard X. Charizard is not only one of the most popular Pokémon of them all; both of its Mega Evolutions also have immense appeal among Pokémon fans as a whole.

Additionally, the Mega Evolution from Pokémon X is even more popular than its counterpart from Y, likely due to its color scheme. The black Shiny form of Charizard is among the most iconic Shiny forms of any Pokémon. Mega Charizard X somewhat resembles this, being mostly black while its flames burn blue. Topping it all off is the fact that this is a limited-edition card which will never be reprinted.

The card alludes to one of the most iconic Gen 6 cards—the Mega Charizard ex card from Wild Blaze [XY2]. The attack with the name that serves as the set’s title is referenced here, but this time as “Wild Blaze?” to refer to the fact that this isn’t the real Mega Charizard X.

This card was never released in English.

A copy of a Poncho-wearing Pikachu (XY-P Promotional Cards 207/XY-P) card goes for a massive figure—a whopping 550,000 JPY (~US$3,757)!

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