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2016 Pokemon Promo Pokemon World Championships '16 PWC San Francisco Semi-Finalist Prize No. 3 Trainer #NNO
Pokemon Cards
BGS9
This 2016 Pokémon World Championships No. 3 Trainer promo card represents one of the most exclusive trophy awards in the trading card game's history, issued specifically to semi-finalists at the 2016 event in San Francisco. Graded a Mint 9 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS), the card features exceptional subgrades of 9.5 for Centering, 9.5 for Corners, and 9.5 for Surface, with an 8 for Edges. Given its immense rarity and direct connection to premier competitive play, this trophy card stands as a blue-chip TCG asset and a cornerstone piece for any serious collection.
Awarded exclusively to the top finishers in San Francisco, this card features artwork by 5ban Graphics depicting Pikachu triumphantly holding a bronze trophy cup. The text grants the recipient a direct invitation to battle at the following year's World Championships in 2017, alongside the classic deck-legality restriction limiting players to one No. 3 Trainer card per year. Trophy cards from this era of the Pokémon World Championships are exceptionally scarce due to their restricted distribution, with only a small handful awarded across the tournament's age divisions, making this certified example a pinnacle piece of competitive history.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026