Iconic Pokémon card sells for $217,500 on eBay

In case you have a spare $217,000 burning a hole in your pocket, I’m sorry to announce that you will not be able to spend your money on an iconic 1st Edition Charizard Holo Gem Mint Pokémon card on eBay. In a recent purchase, dubbed on of the top ten most expensive Pokemon card sales on eBay, someone walked away with the rare 1st Edition Charizard Holo Gem Mint card for the price of only $217,500. The sale further solidifies the legendary status of Charizard, a Pokémon that holds a special place in the hearts of collectors and fans alike.

Pokémon 1st Edition Charizard Holo Gem Mint card sells for $217,500

Calling all Pokémon fans! If you’re trying to get your hands on a 1st Edition Charizard Holo Gem Mint card, you may want to get your hands on $200K first. The iconic card recently sold on eBay for $217,500 which allowed the sale to break into the top ten most expensive single Pokémon cards ever sold on eBay. In fact, of the top ten most expensive sales, half are Charizard cards!

If you’re wondering why the Charizard Shadowless Pokémon (#4) is so valuable, it’s because it comes from the 1999 Pokémon 1st Edition set, which had a very limited print run of fewer than 10,000 copies per card. The card is fully equipped with a stunning holographic image and was, of course, fully verified by eBay Authenticity Guarantee prior to the sale. Whether it’s the striking design, the limited print run, or the overall nostalgia associated with the 1st Edition set, collectors are willing to pay a premium to own a piece of Pokémon history.

The surge in value and demand for Pokémon cards is not limited to Charizard alone. In 2021 and 2022, Charizard emerged as the second most popular Pokémon sold on eBay, trailing only behind the iconic Pikachu. This trend underscores the enduring appeal of Pokémon cards, which continue to capture the imagination of fans and collectors worldwide.

The broader interest in Pokémon cards is reflected in the staggering search statistics on eBay. In 2022 alone, Pokémon cards were searched more than 3,000 times every hour globally. Sounds like it’s about time you start your collection or risk the prices soaring even more!