Logan Paul says Charizard is the backbone of the whole Pokemon card market. He owns a pristine 1999 Base 1st Edition Charizard Holo card, one of the top examples out there.[1] This card is not just any collectible; it sets the tone for prices across the hobby because everyone wants a piece of that fire-breathing dragon.
Paul talked about it on Fox Business’s Big Money Show. He just bought a Pikachu Illustrator card for 5.3 million dollars back in 2022 and plans to auction it off soon.[1] But he keeps coming back to Charizard as the real star. Why? Charizard has been the king since the early days of Pokemon cards. Its value influences everything else. When Charizard prices climb, other cards follow because collectors chase that same hype.
Think about the numbers. The Pokemon card market has returned over 3,800 percent since 2004, way more than the S&P 500’s 483 percent gain.[1] Experts like those from Credit Suisse say collectibles like these act as a store of value.[1] Paul pushes this idea hard, telling young people with cash to jump in without fear.[1] He even gave his daughter a Neo Revelation Charizard worth about 9,000 dollars as her first card.[2]
Paul sees Pokemon cards beating out boring stocks for the next generation. Traditional investors might roll their eyes, but the market proves him right so far. Charizard leads because it is rare, iconic, and always in demand. High-grade versions like PSA 10s can hit 1,000 dollars or more, pulling up prices for packs and other rares.[3]
His collection shows how one card anchors it all. That Pristine Charizard is his pride, a bet on the market’s future.[1] When big names like Paul spotlight it, prices stay hot for everyone from new collectors to veterans checking PokemonPricing.com for the latest values.
