August 2026 Pokémon Card Auction Report (Goldin)
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In August 2026, Goldin sold 2,450 Pokémon card lots for $18,761,074 combined, with a median price of $488. The month’s top sale was 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promos CoroCoro Comics Holo Illustrator Pikachu - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5, which realized $1,006,500 on Aug 16, 2026, buyer’s premium included.
This is the August 2026 issue of the Pokémon Card Auction Report: This Week at Goldin, a fixed record of one calendar month. It counts every lot that sold in Goldin’s Pokemon category that month, with the lot behind each price linked. Goldin only: eBay, Heritage, PWCC and private sales are not in these numbers.
August 2026 at a Glance
| Metric | August 2026 | July 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lots sold | 2,450 | 1,500 | +63% |
| Total realized | $18,761,074 | $2,144,537 | +775% |
| Median sale | $488 | $232 | +110% |
| Top sale | $1,006,500 (1998 Pokemon Japanese Promos CoroCoro Comics Holo Illustrator Pikachu - BGS NM…) | $97,600 (2003 Pokemon Skyridge Holo #146 Crystal Charizard - PSA GEM MT 10) | — |
Of the 1881 graded singles sold in August 2026, 980 (52%) were graded 10.
Highlights
1. 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promos CoroCoro Comics Holo Illustrator Pikachu - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 — $1,006,500
A BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 copy realized $1,006,500 in Goldin’s 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #7, closing Aug 16, 2026.
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2. 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo Corocoro Best Photo #1 Snap Bulbasaur - PSA NM-MT 8 — $809,943
A PSA NM-MT 8 copy realized $809,943 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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3. 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo 64 Mario Stadium Best Photo #4 Snap Charmander - PSA NM-MT 8 — $640,500
A PSA NM-MT 8 copy realized $640,500 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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4. 1999 Pokemon Base Set Prerelease Holo #14 Raichu - PSA EX-MT 6 — $640,500
A PSA EX-MT 6 copy realized $640,500 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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5. 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Holo Pikachu Illustrator - PSA Authentic — $585,600
A PSA AUTHENTIC copy realized $585,600 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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6. 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo 64 Mario Stadium Best Photo #7 Snap Squirtle - PSA EX-MT 6 — $555,100
A PSA EX-MT 6 copy realized $555,100 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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7. 1996 Pokemon Base Set Japanese Holo #6 Charizard - BGS PRISTINE/Black Label 10 - MBA Black Diamond Certified — $518,500
A BGS PRISTINE/BLACK LABEL 10 copy realized $518,500 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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8. 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo 64 Mario Stadium Best Photo #113 Snap Chansey - PSA NM 7 — $488,000
A PSA NM 7 copy realized $488,000 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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9. 2006 Pokemon EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Holo #100 Charizard - PSA GEM MT 10 — $295,850
A PSA GEM MT 10 copy realized $295,850 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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10. 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo 64 Mario Stadium Best Photo #144 Snap Articuno - PSA NM 7 — $231,800
A PSA NM 7 copy realized $231,800 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction, closing Aug 10, 2026.
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Top 25 Sales of August 2026
| # | Lot | Price | Auction | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promos CoroCoro Comics Holo Illustrator Pikachu - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 | $1,006,500 | 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #7 | Aug 16, 2026 |
| 2 | 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo Corocoro Best Photo #1 Snap Bulbasaur - PSA NM-MT 8 | $809,943 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 3 | 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo 64 Mario Stadium Best Photo #4 Snap Charmander - PSA NM-MT 8 | $640,500 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 4 | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Prerelease Holo #14 Raichu - PSA EX-MT 6 | $640,500 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 5 | 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Holo Pikachu Illustrator - PSA Authentic | $585,600 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 6 | 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo 64 Mario Stadium Best Photo #7 Snap Squirtle - PSA EX-MT 6 | $555,100 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 7 | 1996 Pokemon Base Set Japanese Holo #6 Charizard - BGS PRISTINE/Black Label 10 - MBA Black Diamond Certified | $518,500 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 8 | 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo 64 Mario Stadium Best Photo #113 Snap Chansey - PSA NM 7 | $488,000 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 9 | 2006 Pokemon EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Holo #100 Charizard - PSA GEM MT 10 | $295,850 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 10 | 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo 64 Mario Stadium Best Photo #144 Snap Articuno - PSA NM 7 | $231,800 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 11 | 1999 Pokemon Japanese Vending Masaki Promo Holo #94 Gengar - PSA GEM MT 10 | $207,400 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 12 | 1996 Pokemon Japanese Base Set Holo #9 Blastoise - BGS PRISTINE/Black Label 10 - MBA Black Diamond Certified | $197,640 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 13 | 2004 Pokemon EX Team Rocket Returns Gold Star Holo #108 Torchic - BGS GEM MINT 9.5 - MBA Silver Diamond Certified | $189,100 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 14 | 2002 Pokemon Legendary Collection Factory-Sealed Booster Box (36 Packs) - Possible Reverse Holo Charizard, Gengar, Pikachu - X-Ray Authority LOA | $184,220 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 15 | 2016 Pokemon Japanese XY Promo Mega Charizard X Pikachu Special Box #207 Poncho-Wearing Pikachu - BGS PRISTINE/Black Label 10 | $175,680 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 16 | 2002 Pokemon Expedition Holo #19 Mew - PSA GEM MT 10 | $175,297 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 17 | 2000 Pokemon The Movie Promo Ancient Mew Framed Uncut Sheet (89 Cards) - 29.75 x 42.25 | $172,020 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 18 | 2006 Pokemon Japanese EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Holo #052 Charizard - PSA GEM MT 10 | $162,123 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 19 | 2002 Pokemon Japanese 1st Edition Holo Crystal Pokemon CGC-, PSA-Graded Complete Set (9) - All PSA GEM MT 10 or CGC PRISTINE 10, Including Crystal Charizard | $161,040 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 20 | 2004 Pokemon Japanese Clash of the Blue Sky 1st Edition Gold Star Holo #67 Rayquaza - PSA GEM MT 10 | $158,613 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 21 | 2015 Pokemon Japanese XY Pikachu Special Box Promo #150 Pretend Magikarp Pikachu - BGS PRISTINE/Black Label 10 | $158,600 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 22 | 1999 Pokemon Japanese Pokemon Snap Photo Contest CoroCoro Comic Best Photo #060 Poliwag - TAG EX-MT 6 | $158,600 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 23 | 1998 Pokemon Prototype Test Holo #009 Blastoise - Magic: the Gathering Art on Reverse - PSA Authentic | $148,840 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 24 | 1996 GB Nintendo Game Boy Pocket Monsters Red (JPN) Unopened Video Game - Made in Japan, Small JAN Code, Japanese Version - PSA 9.8/NS | $146,400 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 25 | 1996 Pokemon Japanese Base Set Holo #3 Venusaur - BGS PRISTINE/Black Label 10 - MBA Black Diamond Certified | $123,220 | 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 |
By Segment
| Segment | Sales | Total | Median | Top sale | Median vs July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage graded singles (through 2003) | 1,109 | $10,490,985 | $367 | $1,006,500 (1998 Pokemon Japanese Promos CoroCoro Comics Holo Illustrator Pikachu - BGS NM…) | +58% |
| Modern graded singles (2004+) | 772 | $5,570,647 | $1,098 | $295,850 (2006 Pokemon EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Holo #100 Charizard - PSA GEM MT 10) | +542% |
| Sealed product | 422 | $1,624,925 | $305 | $184,220 (2002 Pokemon Legendary Collection Factory-Sealed Booster Box (36 Packs) - Possi…) | +17% |
| Signed & authenticated | 2 | $10,718 | $5,359 | $10,370 (Lori Davis - Graded Pikachu Illustrator Card Swarovski Art (#1/1) - Based on Lo…) | — |
| Memorabilia | 2 | $1,287 | $644 | $1,220 (Feb. 2000 eBay Magazine Pokemon Pikachu Cover (Newsstand)) | — |
| Other lots | 143 | $1,062,512 | $1,070 | $172,020 (2000 Pokemon The Movie Promo Ancient Mew Framed Uncut Sheet (89 Cards) - 29.75…) | +339% |
Grader Mix
| Grader | Graded lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,502 | 79% |
| CGC | 236 | 12% |
| BGS | 165 | 9% |
| Other graders | 8 | 0% |
Auction by Auction
| Auction | Closed | Lots | Total realized | Top sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCG Weekly Auction Jul 22 - Aug 3 | Aug 4, 2026 | 331 | $490,535 | $43,920 2000 Pokemon Team Rocket 1st Edition Factory-Sealed Booster Box (36 Packs) - Possible Holo Dark Charizard, Dark Blastoise, Dark Dragonite Cards - X-Ray Authority LOA |
| 2026 Weekly Auction Jul 28 - Aug 6 | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $146 | $146 Slamfanart x Diamond Cutz AP Masterpiece Edition Blastoise Fresh 10 - Diamond Cutz Encapsulated - With Original Box |
| 2026 Summer TCG Elite Auction | Aug 10, 2026 | 863 | $15,894,463 | $809,943 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo Corocoro Best Photo #1 Snap Bulbasaur - PSA NM-MT 8 |
| 2026 Weekly Auction Aug 4 - Aug 13 | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $305 | $305 1998-99 Upper Deck Hardcourt Jordan Holding Court Bronze #J27 Karl Malone/Michael Jordan (#187/230) - PSA MINT 9 |
| 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #7 | Aug 16, 2026 | 2 | $1,039,440 | $1,006,500 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promos CoroCoro Comics Holo Illustrator Pikachu - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 |
| TCG Weekly Auction Aug 5 - Aug 16 | Aug 17, 2026 | 635 | $336,220 | $22,052 2013 Pokemon Black & White Legendary Treasures Factory-Sealed Booster Box (36 Packs) - Possible Radiant Collection Full Art Cards - X-Ray Authority LOA |
| 2026 Weekly Auction Aug 11 - Aug 20 | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $40 | $40 Pokemon Sun & Moon #nn (2018 Viz) - CGC 9.8 - Free Comic Book Day Edition |
| TCG Weekly Auction Aug 12 - Aug 23 | Aug 24, 2026 | 238 | $542,194 | $122,000 2004 Pokemon Japanese Clash Of The Blue Sky Unlimited Gold Star Holo #067 Rayquaza - PSA GEM MT 10 |
| TCG Weekly Auction Aug 19 - Aug 30 | Aug 31, 2026 | 378 | $457,731 | $56,730 Nov. 22, 1999 TIME Pokemon 1st Cover (Newsstand; U.S. Edition) |
How This Report Is Built
Every lot that sold in Goldin’s Pokemon category between Aug 1, 2026 and Aug 31, 2026 is counted once, on the day it closed, at the hammer price plus the lot’s buyer’s premium, which is the final price Goldin publishes. Grades are shown as the grader labelled them. ‘Graded singles’ are lots with a PSA, CGC, BGS, SGC or TAG grade; sealed product, signed items and memorabilia are counted in their own rows. Medians are medians of individual sales. Nothing is estimated or modelled, and nothing here describes any venue other than Goldin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see the current market at Goldin?
The standing report is the live view: the latest week, rolling 30-day windows, and the next closes on Goldin’s calendar. This issue is the fixed record for one month.
Why compare against the previous month?
Because auction volume is lumpy. An Elite event or a themed auction in one month and not the next moves every total, and the comparison column shows that swing rather than hiding it.
Where do the prices come from?
Each price is the hammer price plus the lot’s buyer’s premium, which is the final price Goldin publishes. Every lot is linked.
Does this include eBay or other auction houses?
No. Only lots sold at Goldin, where every result is a public record. It is one venue’s results, not a price guide for the whole hobby.
Sources
Every price on this page is a sold result from the Goldin Pokemon archive, with the lot behind each price linked. Goldin is an eBay company; its final prices include the buyer’s premium.
Related Resources
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Pokémon Card Auction Report: This Week at Goldin — the live view, updated after every close.
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July 2026 Pokémon Card Auction Report (Goldin) — the previous issue.
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September 2026 Pokémon Card Auction Report (Goldin) — the next issue.
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Pokemon Cards — guides, checklists and price research for the category.