A pristine, Beckett-graded Pokemon card has officially been launched to the edge of space, and it came back just as perfect as when it left.
Trading card giant Beckett partnered with Dragon Shield to send a rare Black Label Pokemon card 120,000 feet above Earth in a custom rig designed by Sent Into Space. The card, sealed inside multiple Dragon Shield sleeves, endured violent winds and freezing temperatures of -94°F during the three-hour flight, yet somehow landed in flawless condition.
According to the companies, the goal was to prove just how durable Dragon Shield’s triple-sleeve protection really is, and to show that even Beckett’s most coveted grade can survive the ultimate stress test.
Card survived -94°F conditions, remains a perfect 10
After the card’s return, Beckett regraded it and confirmed that it had maintained its pristine Black Label status. “If Dragon Shield can protect cards in space, imagine what it can do for collections at home,” said Collectivus Holdings CEO Kevin Isaacson in a press release announcing the successful test.
The card will now be auctioned through Heritage Auctions from November 12–19, with all proceeds benefitting The Toy Foundation. To mark the occasion, Dragon Shield is also releasing limited-edition “Dragons in Space” matte sleeves, the same design that protected the card on its journey.
The space-flown Pokemon card marks a first for the trading card community, combining the world of collectibles with near-space exploration, and proving that even perfection can handle the vacuum of space.
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