Pokémon cards have become so valuable that Japan is weighing new regulations as counterfeiting and money-laundering concerns grow. The country’s trading-card market reached roughly $2.1 billion in 2025, according to Bloomberg.

Pokémon Go players are reacting after seeing fans who were hand-picked to attend the game's ultra-exclusive 10th anniversary Times Square event are now selling off their unique Mewtwo on eBay for thousands of dollars — breaking the game's rules in the process.

"Pokemon" is short for "pocket monsters". "Digimon" is short for "digital monsters". Therefore, "salmon" is short for "saltwater monsters". (You might object: salmon spend a big part of their life in freshwater. But pokemon spend a big part of their life outside pockets too!)

Pokémon has announced a giant life-size Lilligant plush. It is about 3 feet 7 inches tall and has arms that stretch almost 6 feet wide. The plush is currently planned for release only in China and is expected to cost around $400.

Pokémon card collectors in the UK are unhappy after Ace Grading announced massive price increases across its grading services, with some tiers jumping by up to 140%. Ace became popular for offering cheaper and faster grading than companies like PSA. Collectors liked the custom labels and the ability to grade cards in the UK without expensive international shipping. Many fans now feel the company is straying from what made it attractive. Collectors on Reddit and social media complain that the new prices no longer make sense for everyday submissions, especially modern Pokémon cards with low resale value. Some prefer sending cards to PSA, as PSA slabs usually sell for higher prices.

Pokémon Company announced that it is considering using Japan’s My Number Card for ID checks. This will apply to some online purchases and events: >covering special lotteries and direct sales of popular Pokémon Trading Card Game >products on the Pokémon Center website >signing up for some official tournaments and events in Japan. It would work by scanning your My Number Card with your phone and linking to your Pokémon account via an external service. Pokémon Center says it does not store or access your personal ID details. They want to make things fairer for genuine fans by stopping scalpers. The problem here is that My Number Cards are primarily for residents of Japan. This will make it harder for buyers from other countries to get these items.

Pokemon cards under $100 investment Miraidon - SVP013 Espeon ex - SVP175 Terapagos ex - SVP165 Thesis: New gen will introduce new Pokemon which will make these more unique with sick artwork and hopefully no reprints. (always do your own research before investing)