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The Pikachu Illustrator card is considered the rarest and most expensive Pokémon card in the world because it was awarded only to winners of a Japanese illustration contest held by CoroCoro Comic in 1998, making its distribution extremely limited with only around 39 copies believed to exist. Unlike regular Pokémon cards, it uniquely features the word “Illustrator” at the top instead of “Trainer,” which makes it historically special among collectors. The card was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, one of the original creators of Pikachu, and its rarity, historical importance, and connection to early Pokémon history have made it a legendary item in the trading card community, with high-grade versions selling for millions of dollars at auctions and private sales.