Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5M
An ex‑decorator who amassed a large Pokémon card collection has auctioned the set for £1.5 million. The sale, conducted through a specialist auction house, included rare first‑edition cards such as Charizard and Pikachu, driving the high price. The transaction highlights the growing market for collectible gaming memorabilia and the significant value placed on vintage cards among global collectors.