Pokmon collector scores ‘holy grail’ at B.C. shop [Video]

A Pokémon card shop in Richmond is coming off a record-setting month, highlighted by a customer opening a pack to discover one of the most sought-after cards in the world.

“The first edition Charizard, which is what he pulled, is known as the holy grail of Pokémon,” said Jesse Peng, Co-owner of Vancity Pokémon.

Peng says the card is worth approximately $250,000 U.S. The customer did not want to be interviewed for this story.

“When you hit that card, it has to be in perfect condition for it to be worth that much, and that card happened to be in pretty much perfect condition,” said Peng.

Peng says the pack alone, known as a 1st Edition Pack, cost $10,000 and that the customer had around a 2.5 per cent chance of landing the coveted Charizard.

“In the long-term, opening packs will not make you money,” said Peng, adding that he …