Logan Paul recently made waves by arguing that cultural assets like rare collectibles resist dilution, meaning their value doesn’t crash even when more copies flood the market. He points to items like high-end Pokemon cards as proof, claiming true collector demand keeps top cards strong no matter how many new prints come out.[1][2]
In the Pokemon TCG world, this idea plays out with sets like Scarlet & Violet White Flare. As of November 2025, chase cards there are holding firm or climbing. Take the Victini Black & White Rare at 172/086, sitting at $432 on TCGPlayer after a $14 jump this month. It’s a beast in multiple sets, drawing steady hunter interest.[1]
Reshiram ex versions shine too. The Black & White Rare at 173/086 goes for $371, while its Special Illustration Rare at 166/086 hits $188. These stay hot because fans crave the artwork and rarity, not just supply numbers.[1]
Lower down, Hydreigon ex Special Illustration Rare at 169/086 pulls $77, and Samurott Illustration Rare at 107/086 reaches $44. Most top 15 cards in White Flare either stayed put or rose, bucking broader dips seen elsewhere.[1]
Logan Paul’s take fits as overall Pokemon prices wobble. Videos note big hitters like certain Victini monochromes dropping $30 to $40 from peaks around $465, yet they flatten instead of tanking.[2][3] High-end sales rebalance, with some 2025 hammers 64% below 2022 peaks for similar grades, but modern chasers find support lines.[6][3]
Modern sets from Surging Sparks to Temporal Forces show drops, with packs lingering on shelves and collectors eyeing One Piece shifts.[7] Still, nostalgia and gifting drive $10 to $80 cards with 126% growth over two years, peaking in December.[4]
Paul’s point lands on premium pieces. When White Flare’s Reshiram dipped to support around $320 or $1,000 floors, buyers snapped them up fast, spiking volumes.[3][5] Cultural pull means dilution hits bulk more than icons, letting savvy collectors grab dips on rising stars like Victini.[1][2]
