Earlier this week, a longtime collector quietly submitted what may be one of the most significant cards the hobby has ever seen. After years off the market, this piece resurfaced and was brought in for grading under strict confidentiality. Following a full evaluation, it received the highest possible designation.. a BGS Black Label. Pieces at this level almost never surface, and when they do, they tend to reshape the conversation around what’s possible in the hobby. You can find this pop 1 and other graded examples of the Illustrator Pikachu in the pop report.

Earlier this week, a longtime collector quietly submitted what may be one of the most significant cards the hobby has ever seen. After years off the market, this piece resurfaced and was brought in for grading under strict confidentiality.

Following a full evaluation, it received the highest possible designation.. a BGS Black Label. Pieces at this level almost never surface, and when they do, they tend to reshape the conversation around what’s possible in the hobby.

You can find this pop 1 and other graded examples of the Illustrator Pikachu in the pop report.

— Beckett Collectibles (@beckettcollect) Apr 1, 2026