{"id":139344,"date":"2023-10-18T15:04:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/?p=139344"},"modified":"2023-10-18T15:04:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:04:25","slug":"im-worlds-best-pokemon-trainer-selling-extremely-rare-card-for-250000-making-it-one-of-the-most-expensive-ever-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/lifestyle\/im-worlds-best-pokemon-trainer-selling-extremely-rare-card-for-250000-making-it-one-of-the-most-expensive-ever-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I'm world's best Pokemon trainer & selling extremely rare card for \u00a3250,000… making it one of the most expensive ever | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE world\u2019s best Pok\u00e9mon trainer is selling an extremely rare card which could sell for \u00a3250,000, making it one of the most expensive ever.<\/p>\n

The 'No.2 Trainer Card' is a unique item from the world-famous series, based on the Japanese comics.<\/p>\n


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Owned currently by Pok\u00e9mon 'Top Trainer' Tord Reklev, from Norway, the card will be sold at auction by Baldwins' Auctioneers on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The auction has a top end estimate of up to \u00a3250,000 – which would make the card one of the most expensive of all time.<\/p>\n

In 1998, an illustrated 'Pikachu Illustrator card' was sold for \u00a34.9m – the most expensive Pok\u00e9mon card ever sold.<\/p>\n

In a world first, the card features Tord Reklev's name which is emblazoned across the top of the slab describing the card.<\/p>\n

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It is accompanied by a much-coveted 10\/10 grade, denoting its perfect condition.<\/p>\n

PSA, the leading global TCG grading and authentication specialists, were approached by trading card experts at Baldwin's alongside Tord earlier this year to facilitate the sale.<\/p>\n

Roy Raftery, from Baldwin's TCG team, said: "It's been an incredible experience to work with one of the world's greatest players achieving recognition in this way."<\/p>\n

Tord's journey in Pok\u00e9mon TCG has spanned 17 years, accumulating trophies in virtually every competition he could enter.<\/p>\n

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His innovative deck choices and analytical approach to the game have made him a respected international figure within the Pok\u00e9mon TCG community, and he has also contributed valuable content to help others improve their gameplay.<\/p>\n

To further this cause, he is also offering four lucky fans to meet him in battle at Baldwin's Auction House in central London, the day before the auction.<\/p>\n

Tord said: "I have loved working with the Baldwin's TCG team, I have known Tom for 10 years and both he and Roy made this experience with PSA extremely easy.<\/p>\n

"I'm really looking forward to meeting up with them and the fans!"<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, a Pokemon Neo Discovery Set containing a whopping 60 packs that were released in 2000 was sold for more than \u00a310,000.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile a grandad who nearly threw out his Pokemon cards is now hoping they'll fetch \u00a320,000.<\/p>\n

While in August, a first-edition Shining Charizard card, which was kept in mint condition, was bagged by a collector for \u00a33,000.<\/p>\n

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