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Emilio Kihien recovered three PSA 10 Pokémon 151 ex cards after arranging an August 13 meetup in Burnaby; one slab was cracked and two suspects were detained.
The $4,000 PSA 10 haul was recovered at a Burnaby mall on August 13 after the collector found the thieves’ online listing; one slab was cracked and two suspects were detained.
For Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, IGN staff spotlight personal collections spanning vintage cards, Pikachu plush, retro games and rarities such as the Grey Felt Hat Pikachu.
Five collectible Blastoise cards are ranked using August 2026 sales, from the 151 SIR at about $145 raw to EX FireRed & LeafGreen graded 10 copies near $9,000.
Gengar ex leads raw values near $900, while Charizard ex PSA 10 sales climbed as high as $40,000 in June 2026; Blastoise ex and Venusaur ex trail near $200 and $180 raw.
The 2026 NAIC is underway in New Orleans, with Twitch viewers able to earn game rewards including a Blastoise Mystery Gift for Pokémon Champions.
IGN staff mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary by sharing personal collections spanning graded cards, vintage Gen 1 items, Pikachu pens, plush and memorabilia.
For Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, IGN staff spotlight personal collections spanning vintage cards, Pikachu plush, retro games and rarities such as the Grey Felt Hat Pikachu.