Jimothy Card Auction: Rare card sells for $20,100; proceeds may fund Abby’s college

A free baseball card handed out at a Seattle Mariners game has turned into an unexpectedly valuable collectible, earning a 13-year-old fan $20,100 at an online auction. Abby, a young baseball enthusiast from the Seattle area, had no idea that the card she received featured an extremely rare edition of a local internet sensation.

According to reporting by The Seattle Times, republished by The Spokesman-Review, and additional coverage by People and MyNorthwest, the one-of-a-kind gold card featuring Jimothy, a viral Seattle raccoon, attracted 100 bids before selling on eBay on August 30, 2026. The unusual collectible was part of a special promotion organised by the Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 5, when the team played the Detroit Tigers.

The first 20,000 fans entering the stadium received a Jimothy-themed baseball trading card, turning the game into an opportunity for supporters to take home a piece of Seattle's latest internet craze. Among the thousands of cards distributed was a single gold edition, making it a one-of-one collectible.