Rayquaza Card Sells for $384,000 at Auction
A 2005 Emerald reverse holo Rayquaza graded PSA 10 closed on Fanatics Collect's weekly auction platform.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Collecting
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A PSA 10 Gem Mint copy of the 2005 Emerald reverse holo Rayquaza, numbered #9/106, sold for $384,000 including buyer's premium in Fanatics Collect's 250th Weekly auction, which drew 26 bids and closed November 2. The sale far exceeds a $3,720 PSA 10 example sold in June 2024.
Why it matters
The result marks a sharp rise in value for a single vintage Pokémon card and shows how graded, high-condition examples can command prices far beyond earlier benchmarks. It also arrives just before Mega Rayquaza returns to the trading card game, a timing that keeps collector attention on the character.
The card is numbered #9/106, carries an 80 HP rating, and is graded PSA 10 Gem Mint without the Gold Star designation. The sale represents a 103-fold increase over the previous documented PSA 10 sale.
The players
Fanatics Collect
Fanatics Collect is a collectibles marketplace that hosts weekly trading card auctions, including the 250th Weekly auction where this card sold.
Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
PSA is a third-party grading company whose PSA 10 Gem Mint rating is the highest condition grade and a key driver of collectible card values.
The details
The card, illustrated by Kouki Saitou, was sold through a weekly auction hosted by Fanatics Collect, with buyer's premium included in the final price. The auction closed on November 2, and the price comparison draws on sales records from Alt.
Timeline
June 2024: A PSA 10 example sold for $3,720.
November 2: The Emerald reverse holo Rayquaza sold for $384,000 at auction.
November 6: Delta Reign arrives, featuring Mega Rayquaza.
Collecting Landscape
The sale fits a pattern in which PSA population reports, which list only five Gem Mint 10 copies of this reverse holo, help set the scarcity that drives high graded-card prices. Its price now sits well above the earlier documented PSA 10 sale in June 2024.
Collectors weighing a purchase of a graded vintage card should note how sharply prices can move between sales. Checking prior sale records on platforms like Alt before bidding helps set realistic expectations.
The takeaway
Graded condition and population scarcity can push a single card's value far beyond earlier sales, so reviewing comparable sale history before buying is essential for collectors.
What happens next
Mega Rayquaza returns to the trading card game with the Delta Reign set on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more on the Collecting section for context on how graded trading cards are valued and sold.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Comicbook.
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