A pair of Pokemon TCG thieves have been arrested in Japan following a heist that involved cards valued at more than $200,000. The Pokemon TCG has been around since 1996, launching shortly after the releases of Pokemon Red and Green on Game Boy. Over the last three decades, Pokemon cards have continued to attract collectors and players around the world. Many of the earliest cards hold a lot of value, and newer sets continue to see a lot of attention.
Unfortunately, the popularity of Pokemon cards hasn't always been a good thing. Pokemon card scalpers have become a major problem, with new products quickly selling out and ending up on sites like eBay. Fans have become increasingly frustrated over the last few years, as every new Pokemon TCG release attracts resellers trying to make a quick buck. While scalpers represent a major threat to the card game's popularity, there are worse things happening, as theft has also become increasingly common.
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