A Web Guide to Pokémon Card Investments

If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, there is a likely chance you were surrounded by Pokémon and may have even owned Pokemon trading cards, also known as Pokémon TCG. As you might have seen from the news, the market for Pokémon TCG cards has boomed during the Covid pandemic. Just recently (April 2022) the most expensive card ever was sold for over $5 million! As children who grew up with Pokémon grow into adults, some crave the nostalgia of their childhood. This, in effect, created a demand for Pokémon TCG, since people wanted to relive their memories of collecting. With demand comes price increases and this turned Pokémon TCG into a viable physical asset, not unlike a house. People are looking to invest in Pokémon cards as prices of cards are soaring and more people are looking to get into the collectible trading space. Perhaps you, the reader, may also be curious how much your old collection is worth!

Pokémon card investments, as with any monetary investments, come with financial risks. You won't always make money and there are always possibilities to lose your investments. There are, however, steps to take to make sure you're not losing or losing out on money. There are also many important details about Pokémon card investing that one would need to be familiar with before participating in the market. With this in mind, the purpose of "A Web Guide to Pokémon Card Investments" is to expose the reader to the topic and prepare them to be responsible enough to make their own investments. We will go through the history of Pokémon TCG, the process of selling a card, tips for beginners, and much more!