Logan Paul Argues Financial Safety Can Be an Illusion – A Lesson for Pokemon Card Collectors
Logan Paul, the YouTuber and wrestler who once poured millions into rare Pokemon cards, recently sparked debate by saying financial safety is often just an illusion. He pointed out how even big investments can swing wildly, leaving people shocked when values crash. For folks chasing Pokemon card prices on sites like ours, his words hit close to home right now.
Take the Evolving Skies set, still the king of modern Pokemon TCG packs. Its top card, Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art, just dropped over $155 in value. It sits at $2,063 on TCGPlayer as of December 2025, getting close to under $2,000 for the first time in ages.[1] Umbreon V Alternate Art lost about $140 too, now at $429.[1] Prices feel safe when they climb, but Paul warns that illusion breaks fast when the market shifts.
Not everything is falling though. Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art jumped to $701, gaining steam and maybe challenging Umbreon’s spot soon.[1] Dragonite V Alternate Art holds at $405, while lower chase cards like Espeon V at $169 and Sylveon V at $155 stay solid for collectors.[1] Videos tracking 2025 values show similar patterns, with some big hitters dipping $30 to $40, like certain Victini cards, while others flatten out around new lows.[2][3]
Paul’s point? Markets like Pokemon cards promise steady gains from nostalgia and hype, but supply floods or hype fades can tank them quick. Umbreon hit $2,400 after a buying rush at $1,350, only to slide back.[5] Modern sets from Surging Sparks to Temporal Forces are down overall, with packs lingering on shelves as some fans switch to other games.[6] Even Misty’s Favor cooled from $200 early in 2025.[7]
This ties into broader trends. Pokemon cards sell strong in the $10 to $80 range, with huge growth from collectors and gift buyers, peaking in December.[4] But Paul reminds us safety feels real until it is not. Track prices daily here, buy what you love over what seems “safe,” and watch how dips like Evolving Skies’ create entry points for long-term holds. Rayquaza’s rise shows flipsides always lurk.[1]
