Logan Paul recently made waves by saying finance folks undervalue Pokemon cards. He argues these collectibles hold real worth that Wall Street types overlook. As a big name in the Pokemon world, Paul points out how cards can build serious wealth over time.
Think about it like this. Vintage cards from sets like Neo Genesis keep climbing. A Shining Mew promo from a 2001 Japanese magazine sold for $33,000 in early 2025. Another rare Rayquaza hit $48,598 in 2023 after topping $45,100 before that. These prices show demand stays strong for top rarities, even as Paul notes experts miss the big picture.[3]
Paul is not alone in spotting this. He invests heavily himself and sees cards as assets with steady growth. While some modern cards dip, like certain Japanese Mega Dream ex packs now at $6.50 or cards dropping from $300 in October, the icons hold firm.[1][2] A red Victini monochrome fell just $30 to $40 recently, but big hitters stabilize around key levels like $1,000 support lines.[1][4]
Take 2025 standouts. PSA 10 Articuno from Scarlet & Violet Journey Together trades between $138 and $755. Zekrom ex from Black White Rare ranks among the year’s top 10 priciest, leading sales in its group.[5][7] Even as overall prices flatten or correct, Paul says finance ignores how scarcity drives value. Shining cards limit you to one per deck back in the day, making mint first editions ultra-rare today.[3]
Paul’s take fits the trends. Videos track cards like Rayquaza V-Mix at $1,500 for PSA 10 or raw at $630. Market prices on sites adjust for condition, with near mint hitting $720 versus lower grades at $559.[6] He pushes that smart buyers see beyond short dips to long-term gains.
For collectors, this means checking grades and history. Tools show ungraded versus PSA 10 jumps, like Psyduck variants from $1.91 raw to $64.71 gem mint.[2] Paul argues undervaluation creates buying chances before spikes hit in 2025.[4]
