Global interest sees Pokémon cards sell for thousands at auction in Lichfield

Hammer prices total £17,220

POKEMON fans from across the world focussed on Lichfield as  a collection of rare cards went under the hammer for thousands of pounds.

Catalogued across 17 lots with Richard Winterton Auctioneers on Monday, June 9, the collection included 10 complete or near-complete sets.

There was also a single Pokémon card – a Shining Charizard 107/105 1st edition from the Neo Destiny set – which sold for £1,250.

Other highlights included a complete 1st edition Neo Revelation set including Shining Magikarp and Shining Gyarados, pictured top of page, sold at £3,400; a collection of rare 1st edition Pokémon Base Set cards, sold at £2,000; a complete 1st edition Team Rocket set, sold at £1,700; and a complete 1st edition Fossil set, sold at £1,200.

Hammer prices for all 17 lots totalled £17,220.

The collection was consigned at The Lichfield Auction Centre following a routine valuation with Richard Winterton Auctioneers.

To arrange a free valuation of Pokémon, call 01543 251081 or email office@richardwinterton.co.uk.