A graded "Pokemon FireRed" video game fetched thousands of dollars in a recent auction after 21 bids.
On top of that, the sealed copy of the classical Game Boy title "Pokemon FireRed" achieved a high Wata grading.
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A visitor takes pictures of a Pokemon video game character Mewtwo displayed at a Pokemon store in Tokyo on February 26, 2021.
Graded 'Pokemon FireRed' Game Auction
As per the latest report by Comicbook.com, the massive Pokemon franchise is undisputedly one of the most sought-after gaming series.
And as such, a sealed Pokemon video game, released several years ago, has recently sold for roughly more than $3,000 in a recent auction.
The sealed "Pokemon FireRed" game impressively garnered a 9.6 grading, which suggests that this copy is in great condition. Comicbook.com reports that this classical game rocks a 9.6 Wata grade.
And it turns out that it took roughly 21 bids before the graded "Pokemon" title fetched a cool $3,109.
It is worth noting that it is the first-ever Wata 9.6 grade has been auctioned off, according to a recent tweet by Go Collect.
The Twitter account, Go Collect, also shared a photo of the graded "Pokemon" Game Boy Advance title. And by the looks of it, it sure seems like it is still in great condition for a 2004 released game.
🎮A #Wata 9.6 #Pokemon Fire Red #video game sold on 9/19 for $3,109 after 21 bids through @MComicConnect. This is the first time a #Wata 9.6 has appeared at auction!
Past sales: https://t.co/Pcwh7wb301 pic.twitter.com/PditPwxlFC— GoCollect (@gocollect) September 25, 2022
The data from the website of Go Collect shows that there are other "FireRed" copies available for sale elsewhere online.
For instance, an eBay listing sells another graded "Pokemon FireRed," but it only sports a WATA 8.5 grade. It also costs relatively cheaper than the Wata 9.6 copy. The bidding starts at around $1,500 with roughly three days left before it closes.
The eBay listing notes that the 8.5 WATA Certified copy is in brand new condition.
But besides the 8.5-grade copy, another listing includes a WATA 9.4 graded "FireRed." However, its asking price skyrockets to a whopping 2,299. The title of the listing points out that it is sealed and in brand new condition.
Meanwhile, other listings are usually in the 85 Wata grade range, making the 9.4 ratings still a rare find.
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'Pokemon FireRed'
Comicbook.com highlights in its story that the "Pokemon FireRed" first saw the light of day as a Game Boy Advance exclusive way back in 2004. It is worth mentioning that it launched along with the "Pokemon LeafGreen."
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The Pokemon logo is seen at a Pokemon store in Tokyo on February 26, 2021. - Twenty-five years after Pokemon first began delighting children and adults alike, the phenomenon is still capturing hearts, with smartphone craze Pokemon Go enjoying record success in virus-hit 2020.
The Pokemon logo is seen at a Pokemon store in Tokyo on February 26, 2021. - Twenty-five years after Pokemon first began delighting children and adults alike, the phenomenon is still capturing hearts, with smartphone craze Pokemon Go enjoying record success in virus-hit 2020.
The two Pokemon Game Boy Advance titles are remakes of 1996 releases, namely Pokemon Red and Blue.
The Pokemon Company and the renowned Japanese gaming firm, Nintendo, published the "FireRed" and "LeafGreen" exclusively for the Game Boy Advance.
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