PSA 10 Celebrations Gold Metal Pikachu sells for $7.8k

PSA 10 Celebrations Gold Metal Pikachu sells for $7.8k

The Celebrations Gold Metal Pikachu is one of the first officially manufactured metal Pokémon cards, released in October 2021 exclusively inside the Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection alongside a matching Gold Metal Charizard, both being metal replicas of their original Base Set artworks with gold-colored faces and blue-and-yellow backs.

PSA initially halted grading the Celebrations metal cards because the encapsulation process was causing the painted surfaces to chip, then later resumed accepting them after updating their holders with recessed designs and protective padding. Prices have risen steeply for both the Charizard and this Pikachu, with Pikachu specifically jumping from about $2.5k mid-year.