Vintage Pokémon promos, sealed boxes, and a rare One Piece prize card headline a historic night for trading card collectibles
May 18, 2026 – Goldin, an internationally renowned auction house known for rare and record-breaking collectible sales, closed its 2026 Spring TCG & Manga Elite Auction on Sunday, May 17.
Headlining the auction was the 1998 Pokémon Japanese Promo Bronze 3rd Place 3rd Tournament Trophy Pikachu card, which realized $1,769,000 to become the highest public sale ever for the card. Additional top results include the 2024 One Piece Korean Serialised Top Prize Monkey D. Luffy card at $440,420; the 1996 Pokémon Club Part 1 Charizard at $294,021; and the 2024 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Paldean Fates SIR Mew ex at $236,543.
Record-Breaking Sales:
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1998 Pokémon Japanese Promo Bronze 3rd Place 3rd Tournament Trophy Pikachu (PSA GEM MT 10 MBA Gold Diamond Pop 1) – Sold for $1,769,000 – All-Time Highest Public Sale for the Card
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2024 One Piece Korean Serialized Top Prize #ST01-001 Monkey D. Luffy (#001/077) In Original Display Box – Sold for $440,420 – Highest Public Sale for the Card
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1996 Pokémon Club Part 1 Charizard (PSA MINT 9 Pop 1) – Sold for $294,021 – All-Time Highest Public Sale for Any Pokémon Club Card
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2024 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Paldean Fates SIR #232 Mew ex (BGS PRISTINE/Black Label 10 Pop 2) – Sold for $236,543 – Highest Public Sale for a Standalone Mew Card
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2006 Pokémon EX Dragon Frontiers Holo #100 Gold Star Charizard (PSA GEM MT 10) – Sold for $195,200 – All-Time Highest Public Sale for the Card
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2002 Pokémon Legendary Collection Factory-Sealed Blister Store Display (24 Blister Packs) – Sold for $147,635 – Highest Public Sale for the Box
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2000 Pokémon Team Rocket 1st Edition PSA GEM MT 10 Complete Set (83) – Featuring Holo Dark Charizard, Dark Blastoise, Dark Dragonite, Dark Raichu – Sold for $135,420 – Highest Public Sale for the Set
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2006 Pokémon EX Holon Phantoms Factory-Sealed Booster Box (36 Packs) – Sold for $123,294 – Highest Public Sale for the Box
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2021 Baccarat LE (#12/25) Pokémon Pikachu Fragment Crystal Figurine with Original Box, (Packaging – 7.5 x 3.5 x 12 Baccarat COA) – Sold for $85,400 – Highest Public Sale for the Item
The auction’s results reinforce continued demand for elite trading card game collectibles, from ultra-rare tournament trophies and serialized modern releases to factory-sealed products and premium Pokémon memorabilia, further establishing Goldin as the premier destination for high-end collectibles.
Additional ongoing and upcoming auctions include the Vintage Star Wars Auction, open through June 3, the May Elite Auction, open through June 6, the Global Football Auction, open through June 13, and the Combat Sports Auction, open through June 15. Looking ahead, Goldin continues its Summer of Greatness, opening the Spring Pop Culture Auction on May 21, the highly anticipated Goldin 100 on May 27, and the eagerly awaited USA 250th Anniversary Historical Auction, including an original Declaration of Independence Broadside, scheduled for June.
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About Goldin:
Founded in 2012 by Ken Goldin—star of the hit Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch—Goldin is a globally recognised leader in trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia. Now an eBay company, Goldin is the premier destination for high-end items across sports, pop culture, entertainment, and history. The company has surpassed $1 billion in total sales, with Ken Goldin personally responsible for more than $2 billion over his decades-long career. Trusted by both seasoned collectors and new hobbyists, Goldin routinely breaks records for the most valuable memorabilia ever sold. It is the official auction partner of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, and Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. To consign items, visit sell@goldin.co. Learn more at Goldin.com, and on Instagram and X.
