A wealth management expert has warned collectors of a potential downturn in Pokemon TCG collectibles that could cause inflated prices to drop by up to 80%. In the US, Pokemon TCG is one of the most popular products, with a 2025 Circana report suggesting that 19% of American adults bought Pokemon cards over a six-month period.
In recent years, several celebrities have also entered the Pokemon card market, investing vast sums of money in rare collectibles. For instance, internet personality Logan Paul purchased a rare Pikachu card for about $5 million before selling it a few years later for a whopping $16.5 million. Such high-profile transactions, along with anticipated releases like the Pokemon 30th anniversary packs, have seemingly influenced the market, driving up demand and inflating prices. However, experts are urging collectors to be more careful.
Sorry, scalpers!
In an interview with UltraBall, wealth management expert Douglas Boneparth warned that Pokemon cards could suffer major price drops. "Those Pokemon cards are going to have 60%, 70%, or 80% drawdowns during times where nobody wants to talk about Pokemon cards." To be clear, Boneparth did not suggest that prices will inevitably crash. Instead, he wants Pokemon TCG collectors...
