Logan Paul recently shared his take on why alternative assets like Pokemon cards do well outside the usual stock market algorithms. He points out that these items thrive because their value comes from real collector passion, not just computer-driven trading. For folks chasing Pokemon card prices on sites like ours, this makes sense right now with the market showing some dips that could be smart buying spots.
Take the Evolving Skies set, still the king for modern collectors. Its top card, Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art, just dropped over $155 in value and sits at $2,063 on TCGPlayer as of December 2025. That’s getting close to under $2,000 for the first time in ages, making it more reachable if you’ve been eyeing it.[1] The Umbreon V Alternate Art also fell about $140 last month to $429, but the set holds strong overall.[1]
Not everything is down though. Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art jumped to $701, positioning it to challenge Umbreon’s top spot soon.[1] Dragonite V Alternate Art follows at $406, with Espeon V at $169 and Sylveon V at $155 rounding out solid mid-tier options.[1] Even lower ones like Glaceon V Alternate Art at $99 or Rayquaza VMAX Rainbow Rare at $72 offer good entry points for builders or players.[1]
Videos tracking 2025 prices show this pattern across the board. Big hitters like some monochrome cards dipped $30 to $40 recently, similar to other chase cards settling after peaks.[2] Others hit lows around $800 to $1,000 and seem to be flattening, with support lines holding above past bottoms.[3] One ultra-modern card bounced from $1,350 back toward $2,400 after quick buys on TCGPlayer, proving demand kicks in at key prices.[5]
The broader market feels this way too. Modern sets from Surging Sparks to Temporal Forces sit lower than before, with packs lingering on shelves.[6] Average selling prices hover $10 to $80, fueled by nostalgia and gifting, peaking in December.[4] Some spikes happen weekly, like Misty’s Favor cooling from $200 highs earlier this year.[7]
Paul’s view fits here: Pokemon cards dodge algorithm swings because fans and collectors drive the real action. Dips like Umbreon’s create chances to grab icons before they climb again, especially in a set like Evolving Skies that stays hot. Keep watching TCGPlayer for these shifts to time your moves.
