The Dark Side of Pokémon’s Multibillion-Dollar Card Boom

Pokémon and other trading cards are now described as a serious asset class, with rare cards reportedly selling for millions and the global market projected to reach $23.5 billion by 2030. The article also highlights growing theft and fraud as the hobby attracts investors. Overall impact is limited but points to rising risk in collectibles markets.

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Pokémon and other trading cards are now described as a serious asset class, with rare cards reportedly selling for millions and the global market projected to reach $23.5 billion by 2030. The article also highlights growing theft and fraud as the hobby attracts investors. Overall impact is limited but points to rising risk in collectibles markets.