Logan Paul has always been a big name in the Pokemon card world, dropping millions on rare pulls and hyping up the hobby like few others. But lately, he’s opening up about a key lesson that ties right into why some cards are tanking while others hold strong: he chose to trust culture over consensus. In a recent talk, Paul explained that he ignored the crowd’s safe picks and went all-in on what he saw as real cultural gems, even when experts and market chatter said otherwise.[1][2]
Think about it like this for us Pokemon collectors. The market right now is all over the place. Videos from top trackers show big hitters like certain monochrome Victini cards dropping from highs around $465 to $30 or $40 lower, just like many chase cards settling into new lows.[1] Other modern staples spiked to $100 then slid back to $45-$50 support lines by late 2025, flattening out after wild swings.[2] Booster boxes from sets like Obsidian Flames are up to $330-$335, hinting at set value, but singles inside often lag behind.[2] High-end stuff? A card that hit $2,400 crashed to $1,350, still pricey for ultra-modern but a reminder of fast corrections.[5][6]
Paul’s point hits home here. Consensus was screaming “buy the hot new sets like Surging Sparks with its $300 Pikachu or $150 Latios,” but culture – the real fan buzz and nostalgia pull – said look deeper.[2][3] He trusted his gut on cards with lasting story, not just hype. Take Special Delivery Pikachu; it’s one of the few actually climbing amid the dips.[5] Or Misty’s Favor, which cooled from $200 early 2025 but had a huge run.[8] Paul skipped the echo chamber of “everyone’s buying this” and bet on pieces that spark real excitement, like those with unique art or set history that fans keep chasing.[3]
This mindset matters for your collection. While modern cards from Temporal Forces to Journey Together dip lower – some packs even sitting on shelves – it’s a buy-low chance if you spot cultural standouts.[7] Trends show overall growth at 126% over two years in the $10-$80 range, driven by nostalgia and gifting, peaking in December.[4] Paul trusted culture to outlast the noise, and cards like those finding $800-$1,000 floors prove it.[3] Spot the ones fans talk about forever, not just the week’s spike.
