2021 is off to an incredible start in terms of Pokemon Cards at auction, as a new lot of a complete first edition set of 103 cards from 1999 is hitting Goldin Auctions. It's expected this could sell for as much as $750,000. Since Pokemon TCG hit shelves, an incredible 30 billion cards have been traded, and it continues to be the top-selling card game.

Yes, for those wondering, this latest auction does include the coveted Charizard card.  They recently sold a single Charizard in perfect condition for almost $400,000. The opening bid for that one card was an insane $50,000.

Those hoping to get their hands on this lot will need to cough up the minimum bid of $125,000 when it opens later this month. Every card has been rated by PSA and earned a Gem Mint 10 rating, despite the fact the cards have rounded corners as stated by the auction house.

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For those who don't know, a PSA 10 is the highest rating, any card collector can hope for. The higher the rating, the more valuable the card. Cards that earn that rating are in perfect condition, It's no wonder that true die-hard collectors are spending crazy amounts of cash on vintage box sets and packs hoping for a big payday.

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So, just what are some of the highlight cards in this lot? According to the listing it includes, 1 Alakazam, 2 Blastoise, 3 Chansey, 4 Charizard, 5 Clefairy, 6 Gyarados, 7 Hitmonchan, 8 Machamp, 9 Magneton, 10 Mewtwo, 11 Nidoking, 12 Ninetales, 13 Poliwrath, 14 Raichu, 15 Venusaur, 16 Zapdos, and 72 Devolution Spray,

These will no doubt be the highlight of whoever is lucky enough (and rich enough) to snag this. The well known "Gotta Catch Em All" phrase is clearly what's pushing these sales. if your bank account allows of course.

Whenever we see cards and lots like these go for auction, it's always fun to look back that cards we collected as kids can truly set you up financially for life. Pokemon TCG today is not what it was when we were young, it has turned almost into a full-fledged stock market. Those with deep pockets and know-how are buying and selling like crazy. The lucky owner of this lot is about to make some serious bank and it will be interesting to see the final bid amount.

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Source: Goldin Auctions