"Found Three Cards": Some Worth Over 10 Million Won Each...Treasure Discovered in the Attic

Pokémon Rare Card Market Soars
Childhood Collectibles Reemerge as Investment Assets

A British teacher accidentally discovered a Pokémon card in the attic, which is reportedly worth tens of millions of won, becoming a hot topic.

On April 13 (local time), local media outlets including the BBC reported the story of a teacher who unexpectedly gained a financial windfall after discovering Pokémon cards while tidying up the house.

A British teacher accidentally discovered a Pokémon card in the attic, which is reportedly worth tens of millions of won, becoming a hot topic. The photo is unrelated to the specific content of the article. Pixabay

Recently, 37-year-old teacher Andrew Brown found three Pokémon cards he had collected as a child while cleaning out his attic. Some of the cards were still in their original packaging, but at first, he did not expect them to have significant value. After showing the cards to a friend who is a professional collector, he learned about their rarity and high worth.

Value confirmed late thanks to a friend’s appraisal…Hoping to cover wedding expenses

Among the cards discovered this time, the one with the highest value is the "Sky Ridge Charizard Holo" card. In top condition, this card is expected to fetch between 8,000 and 12,000 pounds (about 16 million to 24 million won) at auction. Even a near-mint copy of the same card could sell for up to 10,000 pounds (about 20 million won), while the reverse holo version is estimated to be worth between 1,600 and 2,200 pounds (about 3.2 million to 4.4 million won). The combined estimated value of all three cards is around 25,000 pounds (about 50 million won).

The card with the highest value among those recently discovered is the "Sky Ridge Charizard Holo" card. Photo is not related to the specific content of the article. Screenshot from social media.

Brown discovered the cards at a time when he needed to cover his wedding expenses. He plans to put the cards up for auction on April 16. Brown said, "I had no idea the Charizard card would be worth this much," adding, "I hope the sale proceeds will help pay for our wedding."

He is known to have collected Pokémon cards from the age of eight to fifteen.

Pokémon card market continues to see ultra-high value transactions

The Pokémon card market has recently gained attention as an investment asset, with high-value transactions continuing to emerge. In February, a 'Pikachu Illustrator' card owned by famous YouTuber Logan Paul was sold at auction for approximately $16.49 million (about 23.8 billion won), drawing significant attention. This card is a rare item, awarded in 1998 to only 39 winners of an illustration contest in Japan, making it extremely scarce worldwide. Experts note that cards combining rarity, preservation status, and historical significance tend to see a sharp rise in value.

The Pokémon card market has recently garnered attention as an investment asset, with high-value transactions continuing to emerge. In February, a 'Pikachu Illustrator' card owned by famous YouTuber Logan Paul was sold at auction for approximately $16.49 million (about 23.8 billion KRW), drawing significant attention. Screenshot from SNS

This case demonstrates that collectibles once considered a simple hobby can acquire substantial investment value over time. Limited editions or early releases, such as Pokémon cards, often become more scarce and rise dramatically in price as time passes. Industry insiders predict that the market for rare cards will continue to show steady growth in the future.

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