Pokémon has become one of the most important geek culture movements in the world since its launch in 1996, reaching many more fans in 1999, when they launched the TCG or TCG trading card game. The first-edition cards in this game have become collectibles of extraordinary value, with many fans paying huge amounts to get them at some auctions.
Motivated by the increase in the price that the original first edition Pokémon cards have experienced in recent years, it has become customary to sell some pieces of this type for thousands of dollars. However, these prices are nothing compared to a sealed package that was sold this year.
On January 15, during an auction on the Heritage Auctions site, an unopened first edition (1999) Pokémon Booster Box was sold for $ 408,000, making it the first box of its kind to achieve this. price.