1996 Pokémon Collection Sells at Auction for This Record-Breaking Sum

Some of us might still have binders full of Pokémon cards from back in the day. Or maybe our kids do. If the collectibles are finally out of the house, that might mean they're being sold.

Goldin, an internationally renowned auction house known for rare and record-breaking collectible sales, recently closed its Spring Pop Culture Auction. Spanning trading cards, sealed video games, comic books, vintage toys and entertainment memorabilia, the auction showcased the continued strength of the pop culture collectibles market, with numerous record-setting results and six-figure sales across multiple categories.

The auction was led by a 1996 Pokémon Japanese Base Set PSA GEM MT 10 Complete Set, which sold for $178,120. Additional highlights included:

• a 2002 Pokémon Legendary Collection Reverse Holo Charizard - at $122,000
• a 1996 Pokémon Japanese Base Set Factory-Sealed Booster Box - at $118,340
• a 2003 Pokémon Skyridge Crystal Charizard - at $109,800
• a 1989 Game Boy Super Mario Land Sealed Video Game - at $85,400.

The auction's results highlight sustained demand for premier pop culture collectibles across Pokémon, comics, video games, toys, and entertainment memorabilia. From record-setting Pokémon cards and sealed Nintendo games to landmark Marvel comic books and iconic collectibles tied to beloved franchises, the sale underscores Goldin's position as the premier destination for high-end pop culture collectibles.

Goldin has other auctions currently underway, such as the 2026 YouTubers Exclusive Auction, open through June 24; the Spring Goldin 100 auction, open through June 28; the USA 250th Anniversary Historical Auction, open through July 8.

In other Pokémon news, Parade recently got a sneak peek of the all-new adult LEGO sets to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. Also new to the 2026 lineup are new SMART Play Pokémon sets, whose LEGO SMART Play delivers open-ended physical play through responsive technology that reacts in real-time. This allows kids to still explore with imaginative play, while also incorporating a bit of tech into their creations to make them reactive to their play. Find out more here.

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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM.