Category Rare Cards

The short answer is that we don't have published data to conclusively say whether Base Set Dugtrio rare cards beat the broader Pokémon market by May 2026.

Base Set Dugtrio rare cards are almost certainly not undervalued since 2016—in fact, the available pricing data suggests the opposite.

Base Set Dugtrio rare cards have experienced a dramatic reversal since the 2020 collectibles boom peaked in 2022.

Demand for raw Base Set rare cards remains remarkably strong as of 2025, nearly a year after the July 2024 market spike that defined the summer period.

Raw Base Set rare cards decisively outperformed the broader Pokémon market in the period following Pokémon 151's release on September 22, 2023.

Yes, raw Base Set rare cards remain undervalued compared to their graded counterparts, though the gap has narrowed since 2017.

Raw Base Set rare cards have appreciated significantly since 2016, but at a measurably slower pace than their graded counterparts.

Raw Base Set rare cards still look affordable since Fall 2024 because the economics of grading have shifted dramatically against certification, even as...

Rare Pokémon cards became easy targets for thieves when their market value exploded in the late 2010s and early 2020s, creating a high-value collectible...