Malaysian Pokemon fan sells entire card collection for Rs 3.8 crore: 'This is more than a sale'

Pokemon cards, first launched in Japan in 1996, began as a companion game to the Pokemon video series and quickly became a global phenomenon.

A Pokemon enthusiast from Malaysia has drawn attention online after selling his entire trading card collection for RM1.87 million (around Rs 3.8 crore). The seller, identified as Damiral Imran from Shah Alam, announced the sale on his social media pages, describing the transaction as a personal milestone rather than just a financial achievement.

Imran’s post read: “My Pokemon card collection officially SOLD for RM1,870,000.” He went on to reflect on the years he had spent building the collection, calling it the culmination of dedication and persistence. “From a small room in Shah Alam to making history in the Pokemon world. This is more than a sale, this is a story of passion, grind and legacy,” he wrote.

He also shared photographs showing stacks of carefully arranged Pokemon cards filling an entire room. According to a report by the New Straits Times (NST), the buyer was also based in Malaysia.

Earlier, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) had reported that Imran’s collection could be valued at over RM2 million, citing data from Shiny, a global card valuation tracker. The report stated that the cards had been verified and graded for condition by the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), a United States–based company recognised internationally for authenticating trading cards.

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Imran had previously indicated that he was open to trading the collection for a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S along with additional cash. He revealed that he had earlier received offers worth RM1.68 million but decided to wait for a higher bid before finalising the deal.

Following the confirmed sale, he described the event as a defining moment in his collecting journey. “From passion to legacy, this marks one of the biggest moments in my journey. Every card, every box, every sleepless night — all worth it. This isn’t the end; it’s just the beginning of something even greater,” he said in another post on Instagram.

Pokemon cards, first launched in Japan in 1996, began as a companion game to the Pokemon video series and quickly became a global phenomenon. Over the years, the cards evolved from being children’s play items to serious collectibles commanding high prices at international auctions.

Collectors now seek out limited editions, holographic cards, and first-generation releases, particularly those from the original Base Set, which remain among the most valuable. Several of these rare cards have been known to sell for six- and seven-figure amounts globally.