Logan Paul Says Young Investors Get Culture Better Than Banks – And Pokemon Cards Prove It
Logan Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer and entrepreneur, recently made waves by saying young investors understand culture way better than big banks. He argues that kids and young adults chasing trends like sneakers, crypto, and collectibles spot winners before Wall Street catches on. For Pokemon card collectors on PokemonPricing.com, this hits home. Prices swing with hype from social media, TikTok unboxings, and streamer packs, not some bank report.[1]
Take the Evolving Skies set from Sword and Shield. It’s still the king of modern Pokemon TCG sets in December 2025. The Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art card, the big chase card everyone wants, just dropped over $155 to $2,063 on TCGPlayer. It’s getting close to under $2,000 for the first time in ages. The Umbreon V Alternate Art fell about $140 too, now at $429.[1] Videos show these top cards sliding from peaks like $2,400 down to $1,350 lows, then bouncing as buyers scoop them up.[5]
But not everything is down. Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art jumped to $701, surging hard and maybe challenging Umbreon soon. Dragonite V Alternate Art sits at $406, while others like Espeon V at $169 and Sylveon V at $155 hold steady.[1] YouTube breakdowns point out how some cards flatten out around support levels, like $1,000 or $300, refusing to crash further.[3] Even as modern sets like Surging Sparks and Temporal Forces dip, collectors see deals.[6]
Paul’s point? Banks miss the cultural pulse. Pokemon cards thrive on nostalgia, gameplay hype, and gifting, with sales growing 126% in two years. Prices range $10 to $80 for most, peaking in December.[4] Young traders buy low on dips, knowing a viral video or new set can spike values. Forums buzz about packs sitting on shelves, signaling buy-low time before the next hype wave.[6]
Other hits like Special Delivery Pikachu are climbing back up, while Misty’s Favor cools from $200 highs.[7] Red Victini monochrome hovered around $465 before a $30-40 dip, matching the big card trend.[2] Paul bets on this youth-driven edge over suits in boardrooms. For Pokemon investors, watching culture means timing those Evolving Skies grabs right.[1][3]
