As part of our Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations, Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s presents the Elite Pokémon Illustrator Auction.&nbsp;This historic event will take place on Saturday, 14th March 2026, bringing over £2.5m worth of the world's finest Pokémon TCG assets to the heart of London. Headlining the auction is the legendary PSA 9 Pokémon "Pikachu" Illustrator CoroCoro Comics Promo, estimated at £1.1m. Believed to be one of only 39 copies in existence - and one of only eight to carry a PSA 9 grade - this card is the ultimate symbol of the market's explosive prestige. Its status as a global icon was cemented by Logan Paul’s recent record-breaking sale at Goldin Auctions, where his copy fetched a staggering $16.49 million, the highest price ever paid for a trading card.&nbsp;But the momentum doesn’t stop there. To accompany this "Holy Grail," we are proud to offer:&nbsp;PSA 10 1st Edition Base Set Charizard (Reserve: £400,000)&nbsp;Complete 1st Edition Base Set (PSA 10) – All 102 original cards, representing the absolute pinnacle of vintage collecting (Reserve: £880,000)&nbsp;Near-complete Skyridge Master Set and a vast array of sealed booster boxes, including 1st Edition Gym Challenge, Gym Heroes, Jungle, and Fossil, alongside modern classics like Evolving Skies.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t miss this unforgettable sale where we bring together the very best of the Pokémon TCG to celebrate thirty incredible years. Are you ready to catch 'em all?

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Auction Highlights

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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SGB are honoured to offer the pinnacle of the Pokémon trading card game, the ‘Pikachu’ Illustrator graded and authenticated by PSA and awarded a Mint 9.&nbsp;Few items transcend a hobby quite like the “Pikachu” Illustrator, it is not just the pinnacle of the Pokémon TCG hobby but one of the most collectable trading cards of all time. To use the term ‘grail’ is an understatement, The card was originally available through an illustration contest featured in CoroCoro Comics back in 1998. In order to win one, participants needed to design and illustrate their own Pokémon trading card. In total, 39 copies were printed and distributed across three separate illustration contests but only 15 copies have ever been graded a PSA 9, with just one graded higher. &nbsp;&nbsp;

PSA 9 Pokémon "Pikachu" Illustrator - CoroCoro Comics Japanese Promo 1998.

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PSA 9 Pokémon "Pikachu" Illustrator - CoroCoro Comics Japanese Promo 1998.

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