A Pokémon card that was launched into space will sell in an auction benefiting charity later this month.
The first Beckett Black Label Pokémon card ever launched into space is officially up for auction ????
— Beckett Collectibles (@beckettcollect) November 13, 2025
Now available through @HeritageAuction from November 12–19, with proceeds benefiting @TheToyFndn and its mission to bring play to kids in need.
Bid now: https://t.co/NjQIRqLGjL pic.twitter.com/BcBm4x2rP4
Originally graded a BGS 10 Black Label — meaning the card secured perfect 10 scores for all four sub-grades — the Reshiram ex 174 Japanese White Flare was removed from its holder and sent to the edge of space, protected by only Dragon Shield sleeves, as part of a marketing campaign touting the quality of the company’s products.
The card was then resubmitted to Beckett where it earned a BGS 10 Black Label for a second time.
Dragon Shield and Beckett Grading Services are both owned by parent company Collēctīvus Holdings.
According to Dragon Shield, the card was sent to the edge of space before later returning to Earth at more than 200 mph. It was exposed to rain, wind and temperatures as low as minus-94 degrees Fahrenheit.
As of Thursday afternoon, bidding had reached $7,500, including buyer’s premium, at Heritage Auctions. Bidding ends Wednesday with proceeds from the sale benefiting The Toy Foundation.
As part of the campaign, Dragon Shield released a limited-edition set of protective sleeves identical to those used during the launch titled “Dragons in Space.”
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Ben Burrows is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture. He was previously the collectibles editor at Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on X and Instagram @benmburrows.