{"id":2320,"date":"2026-01-13T21:45:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=175299"},"modified":"2026-01-13T21:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:45:32","slug":"rare-pokemon-cards-becoming-valuable-assets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/rare-pokemon-cards-becoming-valuable-assets\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Pok\u00e9mon Cards Becoming Valuable Assets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Influencer turned professional wrestler, Logan Paul, is putting his Pok\u00e9mon illustrator card up for sale, and he believes he\u2019ll get over $10 million for it. With the Pok\u00e9mon franchise turning 30 this year, and with hefty sums of money being spent on rare cards, the franchise is becoming more popular than ever.<\/p>\n

Logan Paul\u2019s card has its own Guinness World Record and he wore it around his neck on an iconic chain at his Wrestlemania debut. His is not the only valuable card to ever exist, so what exactly makes this particular card so valuable? In 1998 there was a Pok\u00e9mon illustrator contest, and 39 of these cards were awarded to the winners. This means that the card could not be bought, it could only be earned. Furthermore, the card was designed by Japanese graphic artist Atsuko Nishida, the creator of the Pok\u00e9mon franchise mascot Pikachu.<\/p>\n

Paul believes that the card will spark interest not only amongst collectors, but also hedge fund managers and billionaires. The card has been touted as one of the greatest collectibles of all time, and Card Ladder has estimated its value at $19 million. The massive value is partly because this asset class has increased its returns to 3800% in the past 20 years, and mostly because only 39 of these cards ever existed.<\/p>\n

What this sale potentially does for the franchise and for trading card collectors in South Africa, is affirm the high value, worthiness and desirability of Pok\u00e9mon cards.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis sale speaks to the enduring power of Pok\u00e9mon,\u201d says Philip Galliford, spokesperson for toy and game distributor Solarpop. \u201cIt\u2019s not just a hobby, it\u2019s a global cultural force that blends play, art, and rarity into something incredibly valuable. As the franchise celebrates its 30th birthday this year, I think we\u2019ll be seeing an increase in people collecting the cards, and an increase in the actual value of rare cards.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pok\u00e9mon cards have always held a good balance between play and prestige, but in recent years, they\u2019ve become serious investment assets, and Logan Paul may soon be pocketing a tidy sum.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that the status of Pok\u00e9mon cards has been elevated. As long as Pikachu remains iconic, you can bet the market, and the hype, won\u2019t be fading anytime soon.<\/p>\n

To keep informed about the latest Pok\u00e9mon releases follow @solarpopsouthafrica and visit your local hobby or toy store.<\/p>\n

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