A 1998 Pokémon Japanese CoroCoro Comic Promo Illustrator Pikachu graded CGC Mint 9 sold for a staggering $2,806,271, leading a blockbuster group of results that saw three collectibles surpass the $2 million mark at The Goldin 100 September 19, 2026 auction. A rare Shohei Ohtani autographed rookie card followed at $2.44 million, while a PSA 10 1993 Magic: The Gathering Alpha Black Lotus reached $2,208,200.
The September 19, 2026 auction also produced seven-figure results for a Michael Jordan Exquisite autograph patch card, while high-end LeBron James, Lamine Yamal, Kevin Garnett and Pelé collectibles all topped $670,000.
Pikachu Illustrator Commands $2.8 Million
Lot 4, a 1998 Pokémon Japanese CoroCoro Comic Promo Holo Illustrator Pikachu, graded CGC Mint 9, led the auction at $2,806,271. The card attracted 48 bids before closing as the highest-priced item among the reported results.
Ohtani Red Refractor Rookie Auto Hits $2.44 Million
A 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Red Refractor Shohei Ohtani, numbered 2/5, realized $2,440,000. Graded BGS Gem Mint 9.5 and described as a True Gem+ with a population of two, the signed Ohtani rookie drew 42 bids. Ohtani was also responsible for another major result when his 2025 Topps Chrome #1 SuperFractor 1/1, graded PSA Gem Mint 10, sold for $701,500.
PSA 10 Alpha Black Lotus Brings $2.2 Million
One of the hobby’s most recognizable non-sports cards also crossed the $2 million level. A 1993 Magic: The Gathering Limited Edition Alpha Black Lotus, graded PSA Gem Mint 10, sold for $2,208,200. The card was listed as one of just three examples at the PSA 10 level.
Michael Jordan Exquisite Patch Auto Reaches $1.464 Million
A spectacular 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Number Pieces Michael Jordan autograph patch card, numbered 14/23, realized $1,464,000. Featuring a game-used patch and Jordan autograph, the card was graded PSA NM-MT 8, with the autograph receiving a PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10 grade.
Other Top Auction Results:
- A 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Emblems of Endorsement LeBron James signed game-used patch rookie card, numbered 11/15, sold for $732,000
- A 2026 Panini Prizm World Cup Black Prizm Lamine Yamal 1/1, graded PSA Gem Mint 10, realized $702,855
- A scarce 1958 Editora Aquarela Ltda. Brasil Campeao Mundial De Futebol #10 Pelé rookie card rounded out the reported results at $671,000
Kevin Garnett’s 2008 NBA Finals Game 6 championship-clinching Boston Celtics home jersey sold for $701,500. The jersey was photo-matched to Games 2 and 6 of the NBA Finals and accompanied by MeiGray documentation. Garnett wore it during Boston’s championship-clinching Game 6 victory on June 17, 2008, the night associated with his memorable “Anything is possible!” celebration.
The results were particularly notable for their diversity. Pokémon, baseball, Magic: The Gathering, basketball, soccer and game-used memorabilia were all represented among the biggest sales, while Ohtani placed two different cards above $700,000. With three lots exceeding $2 million and four surpassing $1 million, the auction delivered a remarkable concentration of seven-figure collectibles.
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