SGB’s Show-Stopping Weekend at Card Con 2025 - Auction Review

This past weekend, Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s (SGB) delivered three electrifying auction events at Card Con 2025, cementing their place at the heart of the UK’s Pokémon TCG community. Taking place on March 29–30 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, the event drew thousands of collectors, investors, and TCG fans from across the country and SGB’s auctions were front and centre of the action.

Box Break Mayhem with PokiChloe & Eddie Hall

The energy was palpable on Saturday afternoon as PokiChloe and World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall took to the main stage for the highly anticipated Team Rocket Unlimited Box Break. With 33 packs available in the auction by SGB ahead of the event, lucky bidders could watch in anticipation as their lot was called out and each pack was opened live on stage.

The crowd erupted early when a Dark Charizard Rare Holo was pulled in just the second pack, sending the room into a frenzy. With every chase card receiving free CGC grading, this wasn’t just entertainment, it was an opportunity to acquire investment pieces. 

Live Auctions Drew in the Crowds

Over the course of two live auctions, held on Saturday and Sunday, SGB offered 70
premium lots of rare and iconic Pokémon cards and collectables. The response? Nothing short of phenomenal with a white glove auction (100% of items sold) on day 1 over 90% of the lots selling on Day 2.

The auction room (and online platform) buzzed with competitive bidding and some remarkable results. From sealed Base Set packs to legendary Gold Stars and Reverse Holos, every lot brought something special to the table.

Day 1 Auction Highlights – March 29:

Lot 4: Charizard Reverse Holo (Legendary Collection)

Price Realised £1,320

Lot 9: Shining Charizard 1st Edition Neo Destiny

Price Realised £1,020

Lot 24: PSA 10 Mew Holo (Holon Phantoms)

Price Realised £780

Lot 8: Shining Tyranitar 1st Edition Neo Destiny #113/105

Price Realised £720

Lot 19: Pokémon TCG - E-Series Box Topper Collection - Crystal Charizard

Price Realised £540

Day 2 Auction Highlights – March 30

Lot 23: SEALED Poncho Pikachu - Mega Rayquaza Collection Box 2016 

Price Realised £6,960

Lot 22: SEALED Poncho Pikachu - Mega Charizard X Collection Box 2016 

Price Realised £4,200

Lot 1: Base Set Sealed Heavy Booster Pack - Charizard Artwork. 

Price Realised £600

Lot 6: Pokémon TCG - Fossil 1st Edition Sealed Heavy Booster Pack

Price Realised £288

Whether attendees came for the thrill of the box break, the hunt for a grail card, or simply to be part of the UK’s premier TCG event, SGB’s presence at Card Con 2025 was a resounding success.

With top-tier consignments, expert auctioneering, and a vibrant crowd both in-person and online, this weekend set a new bar for live Pokémon TCG events in the UK.
Missed it? Don’t worry—you can browse upcoming sales at sgbaldwins.com. And for those who were lucky enough to walk away with a winning bid—congratulations on owning a piece of Pokémon history!