Logan Paul Claims Pokemon Cards Beat Overproduction Woes
Logan Paul, the YouTuber and wrestler turned card collector, recently sparked buzz by saying Pokemon cards are immune to overproduction. He argues their value holds strong no matter how many new cards flood the market. Fans on PokemonPricing.com know prices can swing wild, so let’s break down what this means for your collection.[1]
Paul built his hype around rare gems like vintage 1st Edition Base Set cards and Trophy cards. These old-school hits have fixed supplies from way back, making them true scarcities. Unlike sports cards where a player’s injury tanks value overnight, top Pokemon cards stay steady as cultural icons with history on their side.[1]
But here’s the catch Paul glosses over: modern Pokemon pumps out 9.7 to 10.2 billion cards a year. Grading services like PSA slammed 15.3 million items in 2024 alone. That leads to “junk slabs” where thousands of PSA 10 copies dilute rarity for new chase cards. Tools like pop reports and price checkers are your best friends to spot real keepers from hype traps.[1]
Paul knows the game firsthand. He once dropped $3.5 million on fake first edition packs, a brutal lesson in fakes lurking everywhere.[5] He also auctioned a pristine Pokemon card for $5.3 million, proving elite rarities like Illustrator Pikachu can hit insane highs.[3][4]
Sports cards lean on manufactured rarity, like limited prints tied to rookies. Pokemon’s edge comes from organic scarcity in its blue-chip tier, but overproduction hits newer stuff hard. Retail sales jumped 200% from 2024 to 2025 on eBay and Walmart, showing demand for icons with proven track records.[1]
For collectors eyeing long-term holds, stick to low pop counts and universal demand. Paul’s bold take pumps optimism, but smart pricing means checking sold comps and avoiding the flood of mid-tier moderns. Vintage scarcity wins every time over printed abundance.[1]
