From Shining Gyarados and vintage EX-era favorites to Japanese Charizard and a Gucci piece, here’s what collectors chose to HOLD instead of SWAP.

Wildcard Claw (Base)

2000 Animation Series 3 Moltres #146 PSA 8

An early Moltres featuring one of Pokémon’s original Legendary Birds. The vintage release and distinctive Animation Series design make this a fun hold outside of the traditional Pokémon TCG sets.

Current ALT value: $425

2002 Japanese Wind from the Sea 1st Edition Scizor #74 PSA 10

A Japanese 1st Edition Scizor from the e-Card era is already a strong combination. Add a Gem Mint PSA 10 grade, and this becomes an impressive early-2000s Pokémon hold.

Current ALT value: $485

Wildcard (Solana)

2019 Team Up Gengar & Mimikyu GX #53 PSA 9

Gengar. Mimikyu. One card. Team Up remains one of the most popular sets from the Sun & Moon era, and this Tag Team GX pairs two fan-favorite Ghost-type Pokémon.

Current ALT value: $488

Gucci Interlocking GG Patch Beige/Brown GG Supreme Canvas and Leather “Fake/Not Fake” Pouch

Luxury continues finding its way into the Claw. This Gucci pouch features the brand’s iconic GG Supreme canvas alongside its playful “Fake/Not Fake” design, giving last week’s holds something completely different from the usual trading card lineup.

Current ALT value: $555

Silver (Base)

2006 Legend Maker Arcanine EX #83 PSA 8

The EX era continues to attract collectors looking back at one of Pokémon’s most distinctive periods. Arcanine EX combines an original-generation favorite with the classic silver-border EX design.

Current ALT value: $896

2014 Japanese Wild Blaze 1st Edition M Charizard EX #88 PSA 10

Charizard is always going to get attention, especially in a PSA 10. This Japanese 1st Edition Mega Charizard comes from Wild Blaze, the Japanese counterpart to Flashfire, one of the defining Charizard-focused releases of the XY era.

Current ALT value: $1,545

Silver (Solana)

2001 Neo Revelation Shining Gyarados #65 BGS 7.5

One of the biggest holds of the week.

Shining Gyarados comes from the legendary Neo Revelation set and was part of Pokémon’s earliest introduction of Shining Pokémon. More than 25 years later, it remains one of the most recognizable vintage Pokémon chase cards.

Current ALT value: $1,329

2019 Black Star Promo Pikachu #SM162 PSA 10

Pikachu promos have become a collecting category all their own. This Sun & Moon Black Star Promo combines the franchise’s most recognizable character with a Gem Mint PSA 10 grade.

Current ALT value: $1,865

Gold

No featured Gold holds from last week.

Platinum

No featured Platinum Base or Solana holds from last week.

Another Week of Collectors Choosing to Hold

Vintage. Japanese exclusives. Charizard. Pikachu. Shining Gyarados. And even Gucci.

The range of collectibles inside the Claw keeps expanding, but every pull ultimately comes down to the same decision:

SWAP it or HOLD it?