1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Family Event Trophy Card Holo Kangaskhan #115 PSA 10

Few Pokémon cards ever released ignite as much excitement as this iconic prize card. Many collectors consider this prize card one of the most beloved Pokémon cards, as it holds a certain lure and virtually unmatched desirability. At the 1998 Lizardon Mega Battle Tournament in Japan, the second official Pokémon tournament, one of the most anticipated side events was the Kangaskhan Parent/Child Tournament. The event saw thousands of families compete in a two vs. two format comprised of adults and children. After four rounds of familial combat, the top eight teams advanced to the finals. The winning team received two of these highly prestigious Kangaskhan trophy cards, while the rest in the top eight received a single Kangaskhan card. Later that year, at the Kamex Mega Battle tournament, more Kangaskahn Parent/Child events were held at each venue. This trophy card currently ranks highly on many collectors’ Pokémon wish lists because it was instantly retired after the competition and never received mass production. The card features the kangaroo-like Pokémon character, Kangaskhan, carrying its infant in its stomach pouch, giving legendary illustrator Ken Sugimori a chance to pay homage to the tournament’s format with his artwork. Adding further intrigue, the card’s flip side features the Pocket Monsters Trading Card Game logo instead of the standard Pokémon set symbol. When in hand, the overall aesthetics take full stage. Showcasing an instantly recognizable nostalgic Pokémon design, this museum-worthy, fine-art equivalent will serve as the centerpiece of any collection. While many families fought nail and tooth for a shot at owning this card, one lucky winner will be able to add this prestigious card bestowed with a PSA 10 classification into their family. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 3/05/2024.

This item was flash inserted on Mar 1, 2024.