Logan Paul, the YouTuber and wrestler known for his wild Pokemon card collection, once used a Charizard card to break down conviction based investing. He explained it like this: imagine holding a rare Charizard that everyone doubts will ever be worth much. The market dips, prices crash, and people sell in panic. But if you truly believe in its value, like its iconic status from the original Base Set, you hold tight no matter what. That conviction pays off when collectors wake up and drive the price sky high.
In Pokemon investing, this mindset means ignoring short term hype or drops. Take the Charizard V-Max from recent sets. It peaked at $65 but now sells for around $29 to $35 after a big slide.[2] Hype faded, supply hit the market, and flippers bailed. A conviction investor sees past that. Charizard is forever king. Versions like the Mega Charizard X ex ultra collection still fetch $175, showing demand for the name never dies.[6] Prices might compress now, like some cards hitting $250 ranges with tight sales bars, but history says they rebound.[3]
Look at older unloved cards too. A Mewtwo from Unified Minds sat ignored for years at low prices, down from $700 to $327.[7] Then it climbed as collectors rediscovered it. Or Alakazam cards jumping from $21 to $671 in recent sales.[2] These are not lucky flips. They reward those who bet on long term appeal over daily charts.
Current market fits the lesson perfectly. Sets like Scarlet and Violet 151 have packs at $15, with booster bundles around $120.[1] Experts predict $20 to $30 per pack soon as rotation hits in April and supply tightens.[5] ETV products hover at $243, Pokemon Center versions at $337.[1] Even with some stagnation, like 20 to $30 shifts on big cards, the floor holds.[1] Conviction means buying when others fear, like that Charizard V-Star dipping but not crashing as hard as its V-Max brother.[2]
Paul’s point sticks for Pokemon fans investing in cards. Charizard teaches patience. Tune out noise about reprints or slumps. Focus on what lasts: rare art, chase cards, and fan love. Prices shift, but true believers win big.
