Are Pokémon Cards a Better Investment Than Action Figures?
If you collect Pokémon cards or action figures, you might wonder which one could grow your money faster over time. Both can turn into solid investments, but Pokémon cards often show stronger growth based on recent sales and market trends.
Pokémon cards have exploded in value lately. In 2022, a top-grade Illustrator Pikachu card sold for about $5.275 million, and a rare first-edition Charizard went for $420,000. The whole trading card market jumped 700% since 2020, thanks to more people collecting during the pandemic and stars like Logan Paul jumping in. Experts predict the industry will double from $44 billion in 2023 to $98 billion by 2030, growing at 8.2% each year.[1]
Action figures and similar toys hold value too, but not always as much. Lego sets, which are like buildable figures, beat stocks, bonds, and gold with an average 11% yearly return from 1987 to 2015. Some rare ones, like the Millennium Falcon set, shot up 8,000% since release.[1] Pokémon action figures or model kits are popular, but they cost more upfront and focus on display or transformation features rather than huge flips in price.[3]
What makes Pokémon cards stand out? They are easy to store, grade for quality, and sell fast on sites like eBay or auctions. A single card in perfect condition can skyrocket if it’s rare, like those PSA 10 gems.[1][2] Action figures take up space, can get damaged easier, and depend on brand hype or movie releases for big gains.
Prices swing for both. Cards spiked during COVID but can dip with market shifts. Figures grow steady if you pick classics, but fads fade quick. For Pokémon fans, cards tie right into the game and nostalgia, pulling in steady buyers.[1]
Check recent sales on PokémonPricing.com to spot trends. Vintage cards from early sets often beat figure returns, but mix both for a fun collection that pays off. Track condition and rarity for the best shot at profit.
