Logan Paul recently shared his take on why Pokémon cards are more than just a quick flip. He pointed out that they reward patience and help build a real identity in the collecting world. For folks chasing prices on PokemonPricing.com, this hits home because the market shows exactly that play out.
Take some of the hot cards right now. A red Victini monochrome card sat around $465 not long ago, but it dipped by $30 to $40, just like many top cards adjusting after a peak.[1] Prices for Japanese Mega Dream ex packs hover at $6.50, with singles like Psyduck at $1.91 ungraded or up to $64.71 in PSA 10 condition.[2] Bigger names tell a patience story too. A Shining Mew CoroCoro promo from Japan fetched $33,000 in early 2025, thanks to its tiny print run in a kids’ magazine.[3] That kind of rarity does not pop up overnight.
Even legends like Rayquaza keep climbing over time. One sold for $45,100 back in 2020, dipped a bit to $38,100 later, then bounced to $48,598 in 2023.[3] Modern chasers see PSA 10 Rayquaza V-Mix around $1,500, while raw copies go for $630.[5] Videos tracking the market note prices falling overall, but heavy hitters like certain Victini or Gardevoir ex hold floors around $250 to $1,000 after drops from highs like $600.[4][1][6]
Paul’s point on identity fits collectors who stick with sets they love. Booster boxes for Japanese Mega Dream ex run $100.36, steady enough for patient buyers.[2] Top 2025 lists spotlight Mega Gardevoir ex as a contender among the priciest, proving personal favorites can pay off long-term.[6] Check sites like PriceCharting or TCGPlayer for market prices versus lowest listings, since condition swings values from $288 damaged to $720 near mint.[5]
Staying in it means watching those dips, like cards flattening at $275 or $320 support lines.[4] Rares from old sets, such as Shining Pokémon limited to one per deck back in the day, now command five figures for mint first editions.[3] Paul’s advice lines up with how the hobby works: hold what clicks with you, and time often boosts the payout.
