Ethan Crossfield 
Pokémon’s 30th-anniversary merchandise push now includes one of its most extravagant items yet: a small Gholdengo statue made with pure 24-karat gold leaves. Japanese gold company SGC has priced the officially licensed collectible at 1.54 million yen, or roughly $9,817, placing it firmly in luxury-collector territory rather than the usual fan merchandise market.
What happened: SGC revealed a gold Gholdengo collectible
SGC has announced a 6-centimeter Gholdengo statue containing 15 grams of 24K gold. Despite standing at only around 2.3 inches tall, the piece carries a price close to $10,000 because of its material and precious-metal positioning. The choice of Pokémon is especially fitting: Gholdengo is built around a gold-coin theme in the games. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, players must gather 999 Gimmighoul Coins before evolving Gimmighoul into Gholdengo. The Pokémon also uses the coin-themed move Make It Rain and has the Good as Gold ability, which blocks opposing status moves.
Why it matters: a premium anniversary item for a niche audience
The release reflects the unusually broad range of products arriving around Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. Alongside game-related activity, promotions, and regular collectible launches, the franchise is also receiving high-end display pieces designed for buyers with major spending power. This is not a mass-market figure, even by premium Pokémon standards. Its tiny scale makes the gold content and official presentation the central appeal, rather than size or play value. For collectors, it is another example of Pokémon extending its reach beyond cards, toys, and apparel into luxury goods.
What to watch next: exhibition moves and more anniversary releases
The smaller Gholdengo statue is available to buy in Tokyo until October 26. After that, SGC plans to move the exhibition to another location, where the item will remain purchasable. Visitors can also see much larger 24K gold displays: a life-size Gholdengo measuring 120 centimeters tall and a 40-centimeter Pikachu statue. Pokémon’s anniversary calendar is not slowing down either. A series of art books covering every game generation has been confirmed for December, with material including altered or unused designs and developer interviews. The Pokémon Trading Card Game is also set to receive a collection box featuring new official Mew and Mewtwo designs.
Key takeaways for Pokémon fans
- The 24K gold Gholdengo statue costs 1.54 million yen, roughly $9,817.
- It measures 6 centimeters and uses 15 grams of 24-karat gold.
- Tokyo buyers can purchase it until October 26 before the exhibition relocates.
- Fans seeking anniversary items have lower-cost releases to monitor, including art books and a Mew and Mewtwo TCG collection box.
SGC’s Pokémon gold statue display
| Statue | Height | Material or pricing detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gholdengo collectible | 6 cm | 15 g of 24K gold; 1.54 million yen |
| Life-size Gholdengo display | 120 cm | Pure 24K gold |
| Pikachu display | 40 cm | Pure 24K gold |
Expert View
This is a smart thematic collectible, but its real value is symbolic: Pokémon can turn even a coin-based in-game evolution into a luxury artifact. Most fans will never be buyers, yet the statue strengthens the franchise’s anniversary presence by showing how far its merchandising can stretch beyond conventional gaming products.
