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23-Year-Old Pokémon Card Sells for Record $360,000

A 23-year-old Pokémon card has sold for a record-breaking $360,000, driven by hype surrounding the franchise's 30th anniversary. The card, described as a beautiful grail, surpassed its previous high sale price. AI

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23-Year-Old Pokémon Card Sells for Record $360,000

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    🎮 30th Celebration Hype Sends 23-Year-Old Pokémon Card To Staggering $360,000 Record A truly beautiful grail shatters its previous high. 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗

    🎮 30th Celebration Hype Sends 23-Year-Old Pokémon Card To Staggering $360,000 Record A truly beautiful grail shatters its previous high. 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-aquapolis-lugia-360000-auction-record/ # AI # ArtificialIntelligence