Logan Paul Argues Alternative Assets Reward Curiosity
Logan Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer and entrepreneur, recently made waves by saying alternative assets like Pokemon cards reward those who stay curious and dig deep into the market. He points out that while stocks and crypto get all the hype, items like rare trading cards can deliver big returns if you spot trends early and understand what collectors crave.[1][5]
In the Pokemon TCG world, this idea plays out perfectly right now. Take the Evolving Skies set, still the king of modern collecting in December 2025. Its top card, Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art (215/203), sits at $2,063.30 on TCGPlayer after dropping $155 in the last month. That’s getting close to under $2,000 for the first time in ages, making it a chance for curious buyers to jump in.[1]
Other stars in the set show the same pattern. Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art (218/203) holds strong at $701.05 and is climbing, possibly challenging Umbreon soon. Umbreon V Alternate Art (189/203) is at $429.10 after a $140 dip, while Dragonite V Alternate Art (192/203) goes for $405.62. Lower down, Espeon V Alternate Art (180/203) lists at $169.15, and Sylveon V Alternate Art (184/203) at $154.69.[1]
Paul’s point hits home because prices are shifting fast. Videos from collectors note Umbreon hit $1,350 earlier this year before surging to $2,400 on quick buys, proving curiosity about dips pays off.[5] Other big cards have fallen too, like some monochrome Victini at around $465 after a $30-40 drop, or others stabilizing near $1,000 after testing lows around $800.[2][3]
The broader market backs this up. Pokemon cards in the $10 to $80 range have grown 126% in interest over two years, fueled by nostalgia and new fans. High-end sales are rebalancing, with some vintage and modern hammers down 64% from peaks, creating buy-low moments.[4][6]
Forum talk echoes the opportunity. Modern sets like Surging Sparks and Temporal Forces are cheaper now, with packs lingering on shelves as some fans shift to other games. Spikes and dips happen weekly, like Misty’s Favor cooling from $200 early 2025.[7][8]
Paul urges treating these assets like a hunt. Stay curious, track TCGPlayer data, watch YouTube price breakdowns, and buy when others panic. For Pokemon fans, that means eyeing Evolving Skies dips or rising Rayquaza before the next wave hits.[1][3]
