Logan Paul recently called belief a measurable asset, and in the wild world of Pokemon cards, that idea hits home. Collectors pour faith into rare pulls and vintage gems, driving prices up or down based on hype and demand. Right now, as we head into 2025, the market shows belief in action: some cards crash while top-tier ones hold strong or even climb.
Take the red Victini monochrome card. It peaked around $465 but dropped $30 to $40 lately, matching a broader slide in big hitters. Packs from sets like Mega Evolution have gone from $300 in early October to much lower now, with market chatter pointing to steady declines. Japanese Mega Dream ex booster boxes sit at $100.36, packs at $6.50, and singles like Psyduck variants range from $1.91 ungraded to $64.71 in top shape.
Yet the elite cards prove belief’s power. Shining Gyarados from Neo Revelation (1st Edition) tops lists at $25,000 on eBay. Alakazam Base (1st Edition) follows at $24,500, with Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies at $24,000. Shining Charizard Neo Destiny commands $18,055, and Charizard Base Unlimited hits $16,150. These vintage stars, especially graded PSA 10s, resist the dip because collectors believe in their scarcity.
Japanese promos tell the same story. A Shining Mew CoroCoro promo sold for $33,000 in January 2025, thanks to tiny print runs from kids’ magazines. Rayquaza cards have swung wild: $45,100 in 2020, down to $38,100 later, then back up to $48,598 in 2023. Condition matters huge. A near-mint card might fetch $720, but light play drops to $559, damaged to $288.
Modern sets feel the correction more. Videos note prices flattening after peaks, like one card finding support at $1,000 after dipping to $800, or another holding $320 amid downward pressure. TCGplayer ranks 2025’s priciest, with Mega Gardevoir ex and Paradise Resort in the mix.
For PokemonPricing.com fans, track belief through sold comps, not listings. Hype fades fast on new releases, but icons like Charizard or Shining legends keep value if you believe in their legacy. Watch grades, set rarity, and market mood to spot the next mover.
