Logan Paul recently shared a bold take on investing: alternative assets like rare collectibles reward conviction over caution. For Pokemon card collectors, this means sticking with your favorites through ups and downs can pay off big in the long run.[1][5]
Look at the Evolving Skies set from Sword and Shield. It’s still the king of modern Pokemon TCG sets in December 2025, even as some top cards dip in price. The Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art (215/203) sits at $2,063.30 after dropping $155 last month, getting close to under $2,000 for the first time in ages. Its sibling, Umbreon V Alternate Art (189/203), fell about $140 to $429.10. Yet the set holds strong with Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art (218/203) at $701.05 and climbing, plus Dragonite V Alternate Art (192/203) at $405.62.[1]
These dips match a wider trend. Videos tracking 2025 prices show big hitters like certain Victini cards down $30 to $40, and others sliding from peaks like $600 to steadier lows around $250 to $320.[2][3] High-end sales are rebalancing too, with some vintage and modern cards fetching 64% less than 2022 highs for similar grades.[6] Modern sets from Surging Sparks to Journey Together are cheaper now, with packs lingering on shelves as buyers eye other hobbies like One Piece.[7]
Paul’s point shines here. When Umbreon VMAX hit $1,350 earlier, smart buyers scooped it up fast on TCGPlayer, pushing it back to $2,400.[5] Prices in the $10 to $80 range keep drawing new collectors for nostalgia and play, with peaks around December holidays.[4] Conviction means buying what you love during flats or drops, not chasing every spike. Cautious sellers cash out too soon, while holders watch surges like Rayquaza’s build momentum.[1][3]
Top Evolving Skies values right now include Espeon V Alternate Art (180/203) at $169.15, Sylveon V Alternate Art (184/203) at $154.69, Leafeon V Alternate Art (167/203) at $118.49, and Glaceon V Alternate Art (175/203) at $98.77. Lower chase cards like Rayquaza VMAX Rainbow Rare (217/203) hold at $72.26.[1]
In a market flattening out, Paul’s advice fits Pokemon cards perfectly. Hold conviction in proven sets like Evolving Skies, and caution might mean missing the next rebound.[1][3][5]
