The Facts
On October 21, 2026, Aguttes announced its largest Pokémon card auction since the department's creation in late 2023. The online sale, running through November 11, 2026, features over 500 lots with an overall estimate exceeding €1 million. Approximately 80% of the lots are related to the Pokémon franchise, including rare graded and ungraded cards, sealed products, and promotional items. Notable lots include an uncut sheet of Pokémon Snap Station Smart Cards, the only known publicly available example, and a sealed original carton of 550 Mew Antique promotional cards distributed in French cinemas in 2000.
The Signal
Aguttes' expansion into the Pokémon card market reflects the growing institutionalization of collectible trading card auctions. The inclusion of rare Japanese Poncho Boxes and French promotional items demonstrates the global reach of the market. By implementing bidder verification to prevent shill bidding, Aguttes aims to establish reliable price references and build trust among collectors and investors. This auction signals that Pokémon cards are increasingly treated as serious alternative assets, with auction houses providing professional frameworks for transactions.
- Auction Houses: Aguttes
- Prices: €1 million
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