A rare trading card won by one of the 'greatest Pokémon players of all time' will be auctioned - for up to 250K.<br /><br />The 'No.2 Trainer Card' is a unique item from the world-famous series, based on the Japanese comics.<br /><br />Owned currently by Pokémon 'Top Trainer' Tord Reklev, from Norway, the card will be sold at auction by Baldwins' Auctioneers on Saturday (21/10).<br /><br />The auction has a top end estimate of up to £250,000 - which would make the card one of the most expensive of all time.<br /><br />In 1998, an illistrated 'Pikachu Illustrator card' was sold for $6mn (£4.9mn) - the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold.<br /><br />In a world first, the card features Tord Reklev’s name is emblazoned across the top of the slab describing the card.<br /><br />It is accompanied by a much-coveted 10/10 grade, denoting its perfect condition.<br /><br />PSA, the leading global TCG grading and authentication specialists, were approached by trading card experts at Baldwin's alongside Tord earlier this year to facilitate the sale.<br /><br />Roy Raftrery, from Baldwin's TCG team, said: "It’s been an incredible experience to work with one of the world’s greatest players achieving recognition in this way.”<br /><br />Tord's journey in Pokémon TCG has spanned 17 years, accumulating trophies in virtually every competition he could enter. <br /><br />His innovative deck choices and analytical approach to the game have made him a respected international figure within the Pokémon TCG community, and he has also contributed valuable content to help others improve their gameplay. <br /><br />To further this cause, he is also offering four lucky fans to meet him in battle at Baldwin’s Auction House in Central London, the day before the auction.<br /><br />Tord said: “I have loved working with the Baldwin’s TCG team, I have known Tom for 10 years and both he and Roy made this experience with PSA extremely easy. <br /><br />"I’m really looking forward to meeting up with them and the fans!” <br /><br />You can find out more at www.thestrand.com
