5,998 HISTORIC MIX INCLUDES 90S BANDAI MATERIAL HISTORIC PIKACHUS, CHARIZARDS, & EEVEES
-
wire transfer (bank transfer)
All payments are completed via wire transfer (bank transfer). No online payments accepted.
$115,461.50
Out of stock
Description
CAR6091071930 Inventory Summary
Category: Pokémon
Composition: Predominantly vintage Bandai Pokémon cards, including Bandai Carddass, Bandai Kids Cards, and a smaller Sealdass component
Total Units: 5,998
Grade Distribution
| Grade | Units | % of Total |
| Pristine 10 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Gem Mint 10 | 67 | 1.1% |
| Mint+ 9.5 | 16 | 0.3% |
| Mint 9 | 327 | 5.5% |
| 8.5 | 467 | 7.8% |
| 8 | 747 | 12.5% |
| Other Grades | 4,370 | 72.9% |
Grade Concentration
- Gem Mint 10 / Pristine 10: 71 cards (2%)
- 5 and higher: 87 cards (1.5%)
- 9 and higher: 414 cards (9%)
- 8 and higher: 1,561 cards (0%)
Key Takeaways for Buyers
- This is a nearly 6,000-piece vintage Pokémon character lot built around early Bandai-issued Pokémon material, which is widely recognized as some of the earliest Pokémon card and card-related products ever released.
- The inventory is heavily weighted toward Bandai Carddass, one of the most recognizable early Japanese Pokémon card formats, with additional Bandai Kids Cards and Sealdass stickers/cards that broaden the merchandising profile.
- Bandai Pokémon products are highly appealing to buyers because they represent true vintage-era Pokémon history, pre-dating or sitting alongside the earliest collectible boom material and carrying strong nostalgia with advanced collectors.
- These pieces are sought after for their historic importance, distinctive artwork, Japanese-market authenticity, and crossover appeal to Pokémon collectors, vintage Japanese card buyers, and Bandai-focused collectors.
- This lot is best positioned as a character-rich, vintage collector/reseller lot, rather than a modern high-grade investment pallet.
- Particularly well suited for:
- Online singles break-out
- Vintage Japanese character lots
- Collector-focused merchandising
- Repacks and nostalgia-driven resale channels
- Dealers seeking early Pokémon-era material with broad character recognition
Composition Overview
Product / Variation Mix
| Variation | Units |
| Bandai Carddass | 5,303 |
| Bandai Kids Cards | 617 |
| Bandai Sealdass | 78 |
Sales Notes on Composition
- Bandai Carddass is the core of the lot and represents one of the foundational non-TCG Pokémon collectibles from the original era.
- These cards are considered vintage Japanese Pokémon material and are often marketed as part of the earliest Pokémon card ecosystem ever produced.
- Bandai issues are especially attractive because they feature iconic early artwork, strong nostalgic identity, and meaningful collector recognition beyond traditional Wizards of the Coast or modern Japanese TCG buyers.
- The inclusion of Kids Cards and Sealdass adds variation for resellers who want to build mixed vintage Pokémon offerings rather than a single-format lot.
- The lot has strong utility for buyers who understand how to merchandise early Pokémon history, Japanese-exclusive vintage material, and character-driven collectible formats.
Largest Set / Format Segments
| Segment | Units |
| Part 2 Green Card | 1,429 |
| Part 1 Green Card | 1,125 |
| Part 2 Red Card | 1,116 |
| Part 1 Red Card | 714 |
| Part 3 | 481 |
| Part 4 | 475 |
Most Popular Pokémon
Top Individual Pokémon by Count
| Pokémon | Units |
| Nidoran | 68 |
| Porygon | 55 |
| Dratini | 54 |
| Seaking | 54 |
| Jynx | 53 |
| Dragonair | 53 |
| Kangaskhan | 52 |
| Kabutops | 52 |
| Seadra | 50 |
| Jolteon | 50 |
| Rhydon | 50 |
| Kabuto | 50 |
Notable Character Counts
| Pokémon / Character | Units |
| Flareon | 47 |
| Vaporeon | 44 |
| Dragonite | 44 |
| Ivysaur | 44 |
| Snorlax | 42 |
| Wartortle | 41 |
| Bulbasaur | 40 |
| Haunter | 40 |
| Arcanine | 40 |
| Charmeleon | 39 |
| Squirtle | 38 |
| Eevee | 38 |
| Raichu | 37 |
| Charmander | 35 |
| Pikachu | 21 |
Popular Pokémon Lines
| Evolution / Character Line | Units |
| Eevee / Eeveelutions | 179 |
| Dratini line | 151 |
| Bulbasaur line | 85 |
| Squirtle line | 80 |
| Gastly line | 80 |
| Charizard line | 75 |
| Pikachu line | 58 |
Buyer Summary
This 5,998-unit vintage Pokémon lot offers substantial depth in early Bandai-issued material, a category that remains highly desirable due to its status as some of the first Pokémon cards and card-adjacent collectibles ever made. The lot combines historic significance, vintage Japanese authenticity, strong character diversity, and broad merchandising flexibility. It is particularly attractive for buyers focused on early Pokémon history, nostalgia-based resale, collector break-out, and themed vintage lot creation.
