EBAY INC. As one of the world's largest online shopping destinations, passionate fans and collectors come to eBay in search of everything from the ultra-rare to everyday finds in just about any category imaginable. Among the most popular franchises found on the platform, Pokémon has been bringing people together since the iconic 1996 release of Pokémon 'Red' and 'Green' on the Nintendo Game Boy.
In celebration of the franchise's 25th anniversary, eBay is unveiling the ultimate collection of rare, trending and retro Pokémon collectibles and merchandise in one curated destination at eBay.com/PokemonShop. Beginning today, avid collectors and novice players alike can explore thousands of trading cards, video games, memorabilia and more - spanning all eight generations.
Gotta Catch 'Em AllIn partnership with leading trading cards seller PWCC, eBay is hosting an exclusive auction through Saturday, Feb. 27 featuring nearly 4,000 highly coveted items, including:
1998 P.M. Rare Japanese Promo Pikachu Holo Illustrator PSA 7 - One of only 39 in existence
1996 Japanese Basic Holo Charizard PSA 9 - One of the most recognizable Pokémon card ever made
2005 Pokémon EX Deoxys Factory Sealed Booster Box - A holy grail of Pokémon sealed product collectors
1999 Pokémon Base Set Shadowless Holo Charizard #4 PSA 10 GEM MINT - One of only 54 PSA 10 copies to be graded
1999 Pokémon Base Set Factory Sealed Booster Box - Features fan favorites Pikachu, Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur
2006 Pokémon Promo No. 2 Trainer World Championships PSA 9 - Thought to be one of only three given out
Additionally, fans around the world can visit the Pokémon Shop to find popular Pokémon characters, special anniversary collaborations and more:
Pokémon x Bear Walker 25th anniversary skateboard
Pokémon McDonald's promo cards
General Mills cereal promo cards
TCG First Partner Collector's Binder
Pokémon Game Boy games based by generation
Plush toys, collectible pins, apparel and more
eBay is also unveiling new data from Pokémon fans and collectors on the marketplace, including the most popular generations, video games and movies from the franchise, alongside the most expensive trading cards and more. Check out the top trends below from a franchise that has truly stood the test of time:
Poke FeverPokémon trading card sales grew 547% from 2019 to 2020.
Pokémon Generation ShowdownTwenty-five years later, the original Pokémon continues to be a fan favorite. First Generation Pokémon sales increased 494% from 2019 to 2020, the largest increase compared to the newer generations.
Growth by Generation (listed in bar graph)First Generation
494.7%
Second Generation
348.4%
Third Generation
152.7%
Fourth Generation
268.6%
Fifth Generation
229.8%
Sixth Generation
860.4%
Seventh Generation
81.0%
Eighth Generation
813.0%
First Generation
Seventh Generation
Eighth Generation
Fashion
Sixth Generation
Video games
Eighth Generation
Trading cards
First Generation
Movies
Seventh Generation
Toys
First Generation
Most popular Pokémon movie: Detective Pikatchu
Top 3 Most Popular Video GamesPokémon Sun & Moon
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Pokémon Diamond
Pokémon Sword & Shield
Pokémon Base Set
Pokémon XY
Pokémon Sun & Moon
Pokémon Hidden Fates
Charizard
Pikachu
Mewtwo
Blastoise
1999 Pokémon Base 1st Edition Holo Thick Stamp Shadowless Charizard: $350,100
1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Holo Charizard: $295,300
1998 Pokémon Japanese Promo Family Event Trophy Card Holo Kangaskhan: $150,100
2000 Pokémon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Holo Lugia #9: $129,00
1999 Pokémon Game 1st Edition Holo Charizard Thick Stamp #4: $104,600
Shoppers can head to eBay.com/PokemonShop to check out the collection now.
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