BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beezie, the marketplace bringing physical collectibles on-chain, today announced the largest trading card sale ever completed on-chain. A 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Charizard, graded PSA 10, sold on-chain for $1,000,000.
The card itself is about as famous as they come: a 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Charizard, widely considered the most iconic card in the game. The card is in near-perfect condition, professionally graded a PSA 10, the highest grade possible, and is one of only 123 copies in the world to earn that grade.
"Today's sale proves what can happen when trophy collectibles get real financial infrastructure behind them," said Andrea Miele, Founder & CEO, of Beezie. "A card Beezie sourced for our collector from Rally for $300,000 less than a year ago just sold for $1 million because collectors can finally source, authenticate, vault and sell with total confidence on-chain. We're watching the collectibles supercycle happen in real time, and it's happening on Beezie."
The sale is the latest sign of accelerating demand for authenticated, blue-chip collectibles and the growing role of on-chain infrastructure in how they are sourced, held and traded. From authentication and vaulting to buying and selling, Beezie is moving the entire collector journey on-chain.
"The 1st Edition Base Set Charizard is the most iconic card in the hobby and the one that got an entire generation collecting," said Tim Donegan, Head of Collector Experience, of Beezie, who sourced the card. "We're seeing trophy Pokémon cards trade like blue-chip assets now, with multiple sales in just the past few weeks. Bringing that market on-chain gives collectors the same speed, transparency and liquidity they'd expect from any other high-value asset class."
The sale follows Beezie's launch of an on-chain marketplace for authenticated luxury goods with The Luxury Closet, and comes as the company continues to expand into new categories.
About Beezie
Beezie is building the next generation of commerce through gamified shopping, instant liquidity and digital ownership. The platform enables brands, retailers and resellers to create interactive commerce experiences that drive discovery, engagement and new revenue streams across categories including collectibles, luxury and beyond.
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