Logan Paul once said that risk disappears when conviction is deep. In the world of Pokemon card collecting, this idea hits home right now. Prices for many top cards are dipping in December 2025, but if you truly believe in a card’s long-term value, these drops might be your chance to buy without second-guessing.[1]
Take the Evolving Skies set, still the king of modern Pokemon TCG for collectors. Its Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art card, the ultimate chase piece at 215/203, just fell over $155 to $2,063.30 on TCGPlayer. That’s getting close to under $2,000 for the first time in ages.[1] The Umbreon V Alternate Art at 189/203 dropped about $140 to $429.10 too.[1] Even with these slides, the set leads with heavy hitters like Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art at $701.05, which is actually surging and might challenge Umbreon’s top spot soon.[1]
Other strong cards in Evolving Skies hold steady or dip less sharply. Dragonite V Alternate Art sits at $405.62.[1] Espeon V Alternate Art is $169.15, Sylveon V Alternate Art $154.69, Leafeon V Alternate Art $118.49, and Glaceon V Alternate Art $98.77.[1] Lower down, Rayquaza VMAX Rainbow Rare goes for $72.26, Noivern V Alternate Art $63.17, and Umbreon VMAX Rainbow Rare $53.19.[1]
Videos from collectors echo this trend across the market. Many big cards peaked earlier this year then trended down, like one that hit $100 before settling around $45 to $50.[3] Another found support near $800 or $1,000 after bigger falls.[4] Even ultra-modern gems dipped to $1,350 from higher peaks, yet experts call them solid holds.[6] Modern sets overall are cheaper than before, sparking talk of buy-low opportunities for personal collections.[8]
The broader Pokemon card market shows strong interest, with average selling prices around $41 in the $10 to $80 range and 126% growth over two years.[5] Booster boxes like Obsidian Flames are up to $330-$335, signaling demand even if singles wobble.[3]
Logan Paul’s words remind us: when conviction runs deep in favorites like Umbreon or Rayquaza, short-term dips fade. Prices fluctuate, but sets like Evolving Skies prove why believers stick around. Check TCGPlayer for real-time updates and grab what matches your vision.[1][7]
