Brit unexpectedly becomes millionaire thanks to collection of Pokémon cards in attic

A retired painter in the UK unexpectedly became a millionaire after auctioning his collection of Pokémon cards, which he had stored for years. Initially collected by his son in the late 90s, the collection included 42 complete sets, some in pristine condition. After a local newspaper article sparked his interest, he brought the cards to an auction house, where experts were astonished by their value. The Legendary Collection Complete Master Set alone sold for £100,000, contributing to a total auction value of £1.56 million. This event highlights the booming market for Pokémon collectibles.