Here's the price evolution of the top 3 most expensive cards: Pikachu Illustrator Price History (PSA 10) Source: Goldin Auctions, eBay Sales Data Charizard 1st Edition Shadowless Price History (PSA 10) Source: PWCC Marketplace, Goldin Auctions Key Price Drivers (2019-2025) 2020-2021 Pandemic Boom : Prices increased 200-400% across vintage cards Celebrity Purchases : Logan Paul, Logic, Post Malone drove mainstream attention Social Media Influence : YouTube/TikTok opening videos viral exposure Investment Funds : Fractional ownership platforms (Rally, Collectable) entered market Grading Backlog : PSA submission delays created artificial scarcity The market as investment TL;DR: Pokmon cards returned +3,261% over 20 years vs S&P 500's ~300%
Fun fact: Melmetals body is made of a special alloy that can reassemble itself when damaged
While celebrity fans are able to drop sums that would make most players' eyes water, meaning that certain cards will remain in the realm of super-collectors - a worrying sign for the wider accessibility of trading card game collecting - Mast insists that doesnt leave regular fans unable to pick up their favourite Pokmon in one form or another
Basically, your opponents will always be forced to make tough political decisions that always benefit you
Each one brings a different vibe, some make you feel like a god, others are more about strategy and timing
