Logan Paul recently shared his take on the Pokemon card world, saying that these cards reward people with a long memory. He means collectors who stick around through ups and downs often come out ahead. In today’s market, that idea fits right in as prices dip but hold strong for top cards.
Look at the Evolving Skies set from Sword and Shield. It’s still the king for modern collectors in December 2025. The Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art card sits at $2,063.30 on TCGPlayer, down $155 from last month but close to breaking under $2,000 for the first time in ages.[1] That’s no crash; it’s a pullback after big runs. The Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art jumped to $701.05, showing real strength and maybe challenging Umbreon soon.[1]
Other stars in the set prove the point. Umbreon V Alternate Art holds at $429.10 despite a $140 drop.[1] Dragonite V Alternate Art is at $405.62, Espeon V at $169.15, and Sylveon V at $154.69.[1] Even lower ones like Glaceon V Alternate Art at $98.77 keep steady.[1] These aren’t tanking; they’re finding floors after peaks.
Logan Paul’s words ring true amid broader trends. Videos from creators note cards like some modern hits dropping from highs around $100 or $600 but flattening at supports like $45-$50 or $275-$320.[3][4] Umbreon VMAX hit $2,400 before settling near $1,350-$2,000, with buyers snapping them up at dips.[5] High-end sales show rebalancing, like vintage cards down 64% from 2022 peaks, but that’s normal cycling.[6]
Forum talk echoes this. Modern sets like Surging Sparks and Temporal Forces have lower prices now, with packs lingering on shelves.[7] Some shift to One Piece, but Evolving Skies leads with multiple cards over $400.[1][8] Misty’s Favor cooled from $200 early 2025, yet the biggest names feel different.[8]
For PokemonPricing.com readers, long memory pays. Buy dips on proven chasers like Umbreon or Rayquaza when they test supports. Watch TCGPlayer for spikes and dips weekly. Stick it out, and history shows rewards for those who remember the game’s cycles.[1][2][3][4][5]
