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Vol. 2026 · Issue No. 17  ·  August 8 – 15, 2026

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The Big Story

More than one million Destined Rivals ETBs are hitting big-box stores, with Walmart dropping units for at least seven consecutive weeks and cash-out bids collapsing from $150 to $90. Creators are split on when to buy: some are going all-in at $100, others say the real floor is $80 and current buyers are catching a falling knife. Meanwhile, 30th Anniversary print runs are reportedly 200% larger than Ascended Heroes, and early pull-rate data from illegitimately opened packs shows special illustration rares hitting at one-in-20, a dramatic improvement over the current one-in-72 rate that will reshape singles pricing on release day.

Key Market Trends

1.Destined Rivals ETB floor debate: $80 vs $100, but everyone agrees it is not yet. Multiple creators converge on the view that Destined Rivals ETBs have not bottomed, with cash-out bids already at $90 and over one million units still entering the market. AnonTCG projects a floor near $80 based on forced botter liquidation and distributor pricing in the $30s, while Alpha Investments and The Poke Plumber set their personal buy triggers at $100 or below. The Poke Plumber is already dollar-cost averaging at $115, but all three agree current prices around $120-$130 are too early to go all-in.
AnonTCG 06:24  ·  Alpha Investments 34:06  ·  The Poke Plumber 09:03  ·  AnonTCG 27:00  ·  It Was Never A Phase Cards 04:05
2.30th Anniversary set: massive print run and generous pull rates will punish opening-day singles buyers. Distributors are reporting 30th Anniversary print run allocations over 200% higher than Ascended Heroes, with AnonTCG estimating roughly 180 million total packs including approximately 3 million Ultra Premium Collections. Early pull-rate data from 465 packs opened on Whatnot shows special illustration rares hitting at one-in-20 packs, versus one-in-72 in current Scarlet and Violet sets, meaning singles will be far more abundant than hype pricing implies. Danny Phantump and It Was Never A Phase Cards both warn that release-day secondary market prices will be the high, not the floor.
AnonTCG 13:51  ·  It Was Never A Phase Cards 11:24  ·  Danny Phantump 23:27  ·  Danny Phantump 27:39  ·  It Was Never A Phase Cards 11:43
3.Modern sealed easy money is over: flat returns and extended dead-money periods are the new normal. Alpha Investments notes the last three Mega Evolution era booster boxes are trading at $170-$180, at or near MSRP, and projects future collectible growth rates falling 50-75% from prior cycles. Ketchum All Collectibles corroborates this with Evolving Skies data: boxes were $2,300 a year ago and are only $2,440 today, far below the $5,000-$10,000 targets many were projecting. PokeNE adds that investors rotating the same $3,000 across sets since 2023 are on track to end up with only $3,500 over three to five years due to platform fees and shipping erosion.
Alpha Investments 29:21  ·  Ketchum All Collectibles 21:06  ·  PokeNE 09:03  ·  Alpha Investments 18:40
4.Sun and Moon era sealed and singles running hard while modern dips. Nostalgia Nomics reports Cosmic Eclipse booster boxes auctioning in the mid-$4,000s, up from roughly $3,700, and Team Up booster boxes near $15,000 versus $8,900 in May. Tag team alt-arts from Cosmic Eclipse, Unified Minds, and Unbroken Bonds are up 15-40% over two to three months. The Poke Plumber echoes this, noting Cosmic Eclipse booster boxes he bought around $80 are now at approximately $4,500, and flags Sword and Shield era sealed as at or near its floor while Sun and Moon era continues to outperform.
Nostalgia Nomics 10:49  ·  Nostalgia Nomics 02:08  ·  The Poke Plumber 15:44  ·  The Poke Plumber 13:49
5.30th Anniversary distributor allocation squeeze is structural, not a short-print. Alpha Investments and PokeNE both report that the 30th Anniversary ETB allocation problem stems from thousands of new wholesale accounts competing for the same pallets, not from a limited print run. One LGS owner reported receiving only five ETBs from Southern Hobby after spending thousands of dollars with the distributor. Alpha Investments notes many new or recent accounts are receiving allocations of just two to ten ETBs or being zeroed out entirely, while the actual print run is described as the largest in the modern era.
Alpha Investments 03:20  ·  PokeNE 32:42  ·  PokeNE 35:00  ·  AnonTCG 13:51

Consensus Calls

BUYDestined Rivals ETBs at $100 or below as a long-term hold, with multiple creators citing Evolving Skies and Surging Sparks reprint cycles as precedent for eventual recovery to $200-$300 or higher.
BUYJourney Together booster boxes at or near MSRP as a spec, with both AnonTCG and The Poke Plumber flagging the enhanced version as unlikely to be reprinted and the set as undervalued relative to attention currently focused on Destined Rivals and 30th Anniversary.
HOLDDo not rotate proceeds from current holdings into 30th Anniversary sealed at market price; platform fees of roughly 15% plus shipping mean buying and flipping at market price is a losing trade, and holders of earlier sets like Prismatic Evolutions have seen far superior returns.
AVOIDAvoid buying Destined Rivals ETBs at current prices of $120-$130; multiple creators project the floor near $80-$100 as over one million units continue hitting big-box stores and panicked resellers dump inventory ahead of 30th Anniversary product.
AVOIDAvoid buying 30th Anniversary singles or sealed at pre-release or opening-weekend prices; generous pull rates (special illustration rares at one-in-20 packs) and a massive print run mean singles will be significantly cheaper once supply hits the secondary market.

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Quote of the Week

“Investors who have been rotating the same roughly $3,000 across sets since 2023 are projected to end up with only about $3,500 over 3 to 5 years, versus a potential 5x return had they simply held an earlier set.”

— PokeNE  ·  09:03

Section 01

Market Commentary

Per-creator notes from market-commentary channels. Each section reflects one channel's published view; consensus across all channels is summarized in the briefing above.

From Alpha Investments

POKEMON 30th IS NOT SHORT PRINTED

Aug 13, 2026  ·  54m 23s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] Rudy argues Pokemon 30th anniversary ETBs are not short printed; the allocation squeeze stems from thousands of new wholesale accounts competing for the same pallets, plus product being diverted to mass-market retail. He views 2026 as a flat-to-modest year for sealed Pokemon, identifies a $130-$150 booster box release price as the market's Goldilocks zone, and ranks Pokemon third behind Magic and One Piece for 2026 sealed performance.

Datapoints

  • Pokemon 30th anniversary ETBs are not short printed; the allocation problem is structural: distributors have opened thousands of new accounts over the past 12-24 months, and many new or recent accounts are receiving allocations of just 2-10 ETBs or being zeroed out entirely. 03:20
  • For 2026 year-to-date, most sealed Pokemon investors either broke even or made/lost 10-20%; Magic the Gathering was the number-one performing sealed product by a wide margin, with Pokemon ranking third behind Magic and One Piece. 18:40
  • Rudy identifies $130-$150 per booster box on release day as the Pokemon market's Goldilocks zone, where supply is balanced enough to prevent both box collapses and scalper flipping to big-box retail. 12:43

Recommendations

HOLDRudy says there are better opportunities in 20-30 other Pokemon sealed products than Pokemon 30th anniversary, implying existing holders should look elsewhere rather than chase the new release at inflated allocations. 02:58

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Pokemon and Nostalgia

Aug 10, 2026  ·  59m 22s

Investment Thesis

Rudy argues the easy-money era for Pokemon sealed is over, with recent sets trading near MSRP and Destined Rivals booster boxes and ETBs pulling back sharply from their peaks. He sees nostalgia and frustration with wealth inequality as the core demand drivers, expects future collectible growth rates to fall 50-75%, and flags Destined Rivals ETBs under $100 as a screaming buy opportunity he intends to act on personally.

Datapoints

  • Destined Rivals booster boxes dropped roughly 25%, falling from around $600 to approximately $470, with restock pricing from distribution ranging from $320 (small orders) to $350-$390 for most stores. 29:57
  • Destined Rivals ETBs spiked to $230-$240 at peak and have since fallen to around $125, a decline of roughly 50-60% from the high. 31:27
  • The last three Pokemon sets (ME3, ME4, ME5) have booster boxes trading in the $170-$180 range, at or near MSRP, signaling the peak rate of price appreciation has likely passed. 29:21

Recommendations

BUYDestined Rivals ETBs if they fall below $100, which Rudy calls a screaming opportunity he will personally buy in size regardless of available quantity. 34:06
AVOIDSlow down on buying sealed Pokemon broadly; easy price appreciation is over and buying at 80-90% of a flat or declining market exposes you to losses and transactional risk that outweigh the margins. 58:57

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From Nostalgia Nomics

POKEMON BULL MARKET IS BACK! SUMMER IS OVER!

Aug 13, 2026  ·  21m 19s

Investment Thesis

Nostalgia Nomics calls the bottom of the summer correction in modern sealed Pokemon, citing a 10-20% pullback across Sword and Shield and Scarlet and Violet era booster boxes. He highlights recovering eBay auction prices and rising stream viewership as confirmation signals, then walks through set-by-set analysis covering Evolving Skies, Fusion Strike, Brilliant Stars, Lost Origin, Silver Tempest, Paldea Evolved, Obsidian Flames, Paradox Rift, Temporal Forces, Scarlet and Violet 151, Paldean Fates, Prismatic Evolutions, Destined Rivals, Journey Together, Ascended Heroes, and the new Mega Evolution era sets.

Datapoints

  • Evolving Skies booster boxes fell to the $2,100-$2,200 range a few weeks ago and have since recovered to $2,549 plus shipping, with some listings in the $2,600-$2,700 range. 02:09
  • Scarlet and Violet 151 Ultra Premium Collections ran from the $500s up to $1,200-$1,300, then corrected to the low $900s; ETBs dropped roughly 20% from the high $600s to the mid $500s; Booster Bundles are now around $180. 07:14
  • Destined Rivals booster boxes are already trading under $440 following the reprint announcement, down from prior highs, with most stores paying $350-$400 wholesale on average. 12:10

Recommendations

BUYPrismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collections at current prices around $270, as supply is expected to work its way out before the set goes out of print in April, likely driving significant price appreciation. 09:49
BUYDestined Rivals booster boxes in the $400-$440 range for a long-term hold of three to five years, as the creator considers it the best booster box of the entire Scarlet and Violet era. 13:24
HOLDAscended Heroes ETBs at current prices around $170; the creator expects reprints to push prices lower and anticipates a better entry point in the $120-$140 range. 17:14

View Source  →  YouTube

Don't Miss This POKEMON INVESTING Opportunity!

Aug 11, 2026  ·  10m 25s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] The creator compares PCG (Premier Card Grading) slab auction results for several Pokemon cards against PSA, CGC, and Beckett grades, arguing that PCG's fast 20-30 day turnaround and sub-$20 grading fee make it a viable business tool even though PSA 10s command roughly 20% more value.

Datapoints

  • A Mega Gengar PCG Gem Mint 10 sold for $109.50, while PSA 10 copies sell in the $230-$240 range (roughly 20% more), and a CGC regular 10 sold for only $100, underperforming the PCG slab. 01:07
  • An Eevee from the Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection promo graded PCG sold for $51, outperforming recent PSA 9s, while the raw card is only $25 and CGC 10s sell for only 10-20% more than the PCG slab. 04:46
  • An Umbreon VMAX PCG 9 sold for $119.50, outperforming a PSA 9 ($100-$105 with shipping), CGC 9 ($68), CGC 9.5 ($100-$105), and coming close to a CGC 10 ($122). 06:18

View Source  →  YouTube

These Pokemon Cards Are RUNNING AWAY WITHOUT YOU!

Aug 10, 2026  ·  15m 07s

Investment Thesis

Nostalgia Nomics surveys broad price appreciation across Sun and Moon era tag team alt-arts and sealed booster boxes, reporting 10–50% gains over the past three months on cards from Cosmic Eclipse, Unbroken Bonds, Unified Minds, and Team Up. The creator attributes the move to low supply and speculative flipping activity, and flags several Sun and Moon promos that have not yet moved as potential remaining opportunities.

Datapoints

  • The Arceus Dialga Palkia alt-art from Cosmic Eclipse rose from roughly $470–$475 to a lowest listing of $583, with a recent sale at $542, representing 20%+ growth in two to three months. 02:08
  • The Mewtwo and Mew Rainbow Rare from Unified Minds moved from $372 to sales mostly in the $400s–$480s, with the lowest listing reaching $589.99, a 15–40% gain depending on the reference sale. 03:07
  • Sealed Cosmic Eclipse booster boxes have been auctioning in the mid-$4,000s, up from roughly $3,700 previously, a gain of approximately 15–25%; Team Up booster boxes recently sold at auction near $15,000 versus $8,900 in May. 10:49

Recommendations

BUYSun and Moon tag team alt-art promos that have not yet participated in the recent run-up, such as the Umbreon Dark Cry promo, the Stained Glass legendary birds, and the Espeon and Deoxys promo, which are currently trading below their three-to-six-month-ago levels. 13:21

View Source  →  YouTube

State Of The Pokemon Market END OF SUMMER 2026!

Aug 09, 2026  ·  26m 05s

Investment Thesis

Nostalgia Nomics delivers a bullish end-of-summer 2026 market overview, arguing that reprints of Destined Rivals and Journey Together only slow growth rather than stop it, citing historical precedents like Evolving Skies and Evolutions. The creator is personally buying over 25 booster box cases and 26 ETB cases of Destined Rivals on the dip, and flags the 30th Anniversary set ETBs and Rayquaza set booster boxes as strong long-term entry points.

Datapoints

  • Evolutions booster boxes, one of the most heavily printed sets in the hobby's history, have risen from roughly $80 in 2017 to approximately $2,500 today. 11:00
  • Destined Rivals booster boxes, which peaked around $600, have dropped significantly on reprint news; the creator expects them to recover and eventually reach $800 or more per box over a multi-year horizon. 22:54
  • Rayquaza set booster boxes have dropped under $200, while comparable sets like Perfect Order, Chaos Rising, and Pitch Black are stabilizing in the $170-$180 range. 21:57

Recommendations

BUYDestined Rivals booster box cases and ETB cases on the current reprint-driven dip for long-term holding, as the creator is personally buying 25-plus booster box cases and 26 ETB cases at current prices. 02:52
BUY30th Anniversary set ETBs if they reach the $100-$120 range on the open market at or after release, and Ultra Premium Collections near the $400 GameStop pre-order price if available. 20:09
BUYRayquaza set booster boxes near $200 upon release as an averaging-in opportunity, given the creator expects the set to outperform Perfect Order, Chaos Rising, and Pitch Black. 22:14

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From AnonTCG

Pokémon 30th Anniversary Red Secret Mew is Found. Only Green remains unspoiled!

Aug 11, 2026  ·  5m 06s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] AnonTCG reports the Red Mew secret rare from the Pokemon 30th Anniversary set has been found, confirming the RGB Mew cards are real and inserted at roughly 1-in-10,000 packs. He warns that print runs for the 30th Anniversary sets are up over 30% versus Chaos Rising and Pitch Black, predicting the market will be "slaughtered" after the 30th anniversary window closes.

Datapoints

  • The Red Mew secret rare from the Pokemon 30th Anniversary set has been found; the RGB Mew cards are inserted at approximately 1-in-10,000 packs, making confirmed copies multi-thousand-dollar cards. 00:02
  • Print runs for the 30th Anniversary sets (Mega 6 and Mega 7) are up over 30% compared to Chaos Rising and Pitch Black, with Destined Rivals still printing and an additional ~10 million packs yet to hit the market. 04:42

View Source  →  YouTube

This week's Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece and other TCG Distribution Update!

Aug 10, 2026  ·  38m 23s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] AnonTCG covers confirmed Destined Rivals reprints, projecting roughly 100,000-125,000 booster boxes and 500,000 ETBs hitting the market at a bad time for sellers, as botters unload Walmart-purchased ETBs and buyers seek liquidity for 30th anniversary products. He also flags Journey Together enhanced booster boxes as a potential hold and anticipates Prismatic Evolutions booster bundle restocks alongside Black Bolt and White Flare ETB restocks.

Datapoints

  • Destined Rivals booster boxes are confirmed for reprint, estimated at roughly 100,000-125,000 boxes; ETBs are being reprinted at approximately 500,000 units on top of the 500,000 already distributed through Walmart, Target, and GameStop. 21:51
  • Destined Rivals ETB market price has dropped from $180 to barely holding $130, with cash-out bids falling to $90-95; the Walmart retail price was approximately $69 plus tax ($72 all-in). 22:51
  • Distributors are reportedly planning to charge original (non-marked-up) price on Destined Rivals reprint product, which effectively lowers the cost basis floor for the secondary market. 25:12

Recommendations

BUYJourney Together enhanced booster boxes are worth picking up as a spec, since a second wave of the enhanced version appears unlikely and future reprints are expected to be the non-enhanced variant. 26:33
AVOIDAvoid buying Destined Rivals ETBs now; a flood of reprint supply hitting at the same time buyers need liquidity for 30th anniversary products will push ETB prices into the $80s. 22:37

View Source  →  YouTube

Pokémon Reprint's Have proven 99% of Poketube is clueless. This is THE Perfect Opportunity to buy!

Aug 09, 2026  ·  31m 28s

Investment Thesis

AnonTCG argues that the current reprint wave is a buying opportunity, not a catastrophe, and that most Pokemon YouTubers lack supply-chain access. He details print volumes for the 30th Anniversary set, forecasts Destined Rivals and Journey Together ETBs and booster boxes falling to near-MSRP before recovering, and predicts a massive Ascended Heroes reprint in Q1 2027 consistent with how 151 and Prismatic Evolutions were handled.

Datapoints

  • Chaos Rising and Pitch Black each have approximately 825,000 booster boxes printed; Perfect Order has roughly 700,000, about 10-15% fewer than the other sets. 07:39
  • The 30th Anniversary set is being printed to approximately 180 million packs total, including roughly 4 million Pokemon Center ETBs (36 million packs) and approximately 3 million Ultra Premium Collections printed in the USA. 13:51
  • Destined Rivals ETBs are currently selling at Walmart for $69 plus tax, and the creator expects them to fall below $80 as botters holding large quantities are forced to liquidate. 27:21

Recommendations

BUYDestined Rivals ETBs when they hit sub-$80, as forced botter liquidation will push prices to that level before the set recovers. 27:00
BUYJourney Together booster boxes and Destined Rivals booster boxes at or near MSRP once the reprint-driven price floor is reached around April-May 2026, ahead of the April 2028 rotation deadline. 26:00
HOLDJourney Together ETBs, as no ETB reprint is expected for that set, making existing ETB supply likely to hold value better than booster boxes. 01:49

View Source  →  YouTube

Destined Rivals and Journey Together Reprints: My (Anon's) strategy - Let the market come to you.

Aug 09, 2026  ·  17m 44s

Investment Thesis

AnonTCG argues it is too early to buy Destined Rivals ETBs, forecasting a price floor near $80 as over one million units flood big-box stores and panicked resellers dump inventory ahead of 30th Anniversary product. He draws parallels to the Surging Sparks and Twilight Masquerade reprint cycles, both of which spent seven to eight months as dead money before recovering, and favors ETBs over booster boxes for the eventual buy-in due to superior percentage upside.

Datapoints

  • Destined Rivals ETB reseller cash-out prices have fallen from $150 to $140 to $95 to $90 as Walmart has dropped ETBs for at least seven consecutive weeks, with early weeks seeing over 90,000 units and recent weeks still delivering 30,000-plus units per drop. 03:02
  • Twilight Masquerade ETBs traded near $70 from roughly August through the end of March, approximately eight months of dead money, before recovering; Surging Sparks ETBs similarly bottomed around $70 and spent about seven months flat before pushing toward $135, nearly a 2x gain, while Surging Sparks booster boxes fell to $200 and recovered only about 50% to roughly $300. 06:00
  • Anon estimates more than one million Destined Rivals ETBs are coming to market, a magnitude larger than the Surging Sparks and Twilight Masquerade reprints, and projects the ETB floor near $80 with at least some distributors pricing in the $30s, followed by a recovery to roughly $100 in nine months and $200-$300 by end of 2028 if no further reprint occurs. 06:24

Recommendations

BUYDestined Rivals ETBs over booster boxes when the floor is reached, as the ETB historically delivers nearly a 2x return versus only 50% on booster boxes during the Surging Sparks reprint cycle. 16:22
AVOIDDestined Rivals ETBs are too early to buy at current prices near $130; wait for the market to fully panic and prices to bottom near $80 before accumulating. 05:46

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From Collect Pokemon

How a broke ass timmy like me invested and won!

Aug 12, 2026  ·  17m 20s

Investment Thesis

Collect Pokemon shares a personal investing story: he acquired a full set of 2018 Japanese museum promo cards (Pikachu, Rowlet, Eevee, Psyduck, Mimikyu) for roughly $93 total, graded them early at PSA bulk rates, and now values the set at around $55,000. He argues that chasing the most-hyped cards (like Hidden Fates Charizard GX) is the wrong strategy, and that overlooked promos, common/uncommon singles, and Japanese counterparts of hard-to-grade English cards offer better long-term returns.

Datapoints

  • A complete PSA-graded set of the 2018 Japanese museum promos (Pikachu, Rowlet, Eevee, Psyduck, Mimikyu) now values at approximately $55,000: Mimikyu PSA 10 at $22,000, Pikachu PSA 10 at $15,000, Psyduck PSA 10 at $11,000, Eevee PSA 10 at $5,500, and Rowlet PSA 10 at $2,000. The creator acquired the full set for roughly $93 including early PSA bulk grading fees, representing approximately 600x return. 09:00
  • The Van Gogh Pikachu promo dropped sharply after initial hype to around $80 raw and roughly $200 for a PSA 10, but has since recovered to approximately $3,000 for a PSA 10, illustrating how hyped cards that cool off can later appreciate significantly. 11:19
  • PSA 10 pop reports for common and uncommon cards from older sets such as Crimson Invasion and Roaring Skies are extremely low (around 300 copies) not because gem rates are high but because most copies were discarded or never sleeved, creating artificial scarcity for high-grade examples. 13:14

Recommendations

BUY30th anniversary Pikachu promo cards early at release, sleeve and grade them quickly while PSA grading standards are more relaxed, then hold for 5 to 10 years. 12:38
BUYJapanese counterparts of English cards with very low PSA 10 gem rates, as Japanese card stock grades more easily and offers a cheaper entry point with meaningful upside if the English PSA 10 appreciates. 15:16
AVOIDavoid chasing the most-hyped, highest-profile chase cards in any given set, as the creator argues these are unlikely to outperform overlooked cards that the broader market ignores. 01:03

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30th makes Pokemon card opening fun again

Aug 11, 2026  ·  11m 42s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] The creator argues that the 30th Anniversary set's simultaneous worldwide release on September 16th is net positive for the market. A global launch reduces the cash-flow arbitrage that importers exploit during staggered releases, lowers demand pressure on Japanese product, and levels the speculation playing field since no region gets early price-discovery on chase cards. The creator also notes this shared opening experience strengthens long-term hobby engagement.

Datapoints

  • Staggered Japanese-then-English release windows have historically allowed importers to buy Japanese product, sell it to US buyers eager for early access, then recycle that cash into English product, creating a profitable arbitrage cycle for scalpers and resellers. 03:00
  • Pre-order prices on recent Japanese sets have dropped on release day; the creator cites the Rayquaza set and the Darkrai set as recent examples of this pattern, and expects the same for the 30th Anniversary set. 05:44
  • Modern card prices have been dropping broadly, which the creator attributes partly to collectors liquidating modern holdings to free up cash ahead of the 30th Anniversary simultaneous global release. 04:08

View Source  →  YouTube

From Ketchum All Collectibles

My Why - What is it all for? 5 Year Full Time Business Recap

Aug 10, 2026  ·  22m 40s

Investment Thesis

Five-year full-time Pokemon business retrospective from Catch 'Em All Collectibles. The creator reflects on achieving financial independence through Pokemon, warns that Evolving Skies booster boxes have barely moved from $2,300 to $2,440 over the past year despite bullish price targets of $5,000-$10,000, and argues that extended flat periods will become more common in the modern Pokemon market as gains get pulled forward.

Datapoints

  • Evolving Skies booster boxes were approximately $2,300 one year ago and are only $2,440 today, far below the $5,000-$10,000 price targets many collectors were projecting a year out. 20:34
  • The creator is currently buying Pokemon inventory at 70-80% of market value, spending tens of thousands of dollars per week even without an active hot-buy list. 20:55
  • The creator believes a significant portion of future Pokemon market gains are being pulled forward into today's prices, and expects extended net-flat periods of one to five years on certain items. 21:06

Recommendations

AVOIDBuyers who paid full retail for Evolving Skies booster boxes a year ago, especially after sales tax and fees, would be down money today if liquidating at current buylist prices of 75-80%. 20:42

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From PokeNE

The BRUTAL Math Behind a Pokemon Card Business

Aug 12, 2026  ·  43m 23s

Investment Thesis

PokeNE's Brian (pokey.com, $15M in sales) walks through the brutal unit economics of opening a physical Pokemon card shop, arguing that startup costs, thin margins, and poor distributor allocations make LGS ownership a losing bet for most people. He contends the current market is the easiest ever to sell Pokemon cards online, and that a bedroom-based online operation is far superior to a leveraged brick-and-mortar store.

Datapoints

  • A new physical game store that spends only 'thousands' with a distributor can expect to receive as little as one Celebrations ETB per release cycle; even well-established stores like Mason's (Cardinal Gaming) receive limited allocations, such as roughly 100 booster boxes of Destined Rivals. 35:00
  • An LGS owner posted on Facebook that after spending thousands of dollars with Southern Hobby, his allocation for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations set was just five ETBs, illustrating how thin distributor access is for smaller accounts. 32:42
  • The creator's own operation (pokey.com) spends approximately $1 million per year with distributors and did $800,000 with one distributor in a single year, yet still does not receive product in the volumes most new shop owners assume are available. 33:51

Recommendations

BUYStart a Pokemon card business from home by sourcing Japanese booster boxes via Instagram sellers, applying a 12-15% markup, and selling through platforms like Whatnot rather than taking on lease obligations. 36:56
AVOIDDo not open a physical Pokemon card shop if you lack substantial startup capital, an established distributor relationship, and proven online sales history; the math on rent, staffing, and thin allocations makes profitability extremely unlikely. 28:12

View Source  →  YouTube

Pokemon 30th Anniversary Set will Come and Go

Aug 11, 2026  ·  12m 59s

Investment Thesis

PokeNE argues the 30th Anniversary celebration set will follow the same 3-to-6-month hype cycle as every prior release, including Prismatic Evolutions, Destined Rivals, and Ascended Heroes, and that no dramatic market shift will follow it. He warns that investors who buy at market price, flip at market price, and rotate into the next set are eroding returns through fees and shipping, while holders of earlier sets have seen far better gains.

Datapoints

  • Investors who bought Prismatic Evolutions at market price and sold at market price lost roughly 15% to eBay and TCGplayer fees plus approximately $10 per ETB in shipping, then repeated the cycle with Destined Rivals and Ascended Heroes. 07:24
  • The 30th Anniversary Ultra Premium Collection is trading at approximately $400 at market price, with sellers expecting to exit around $500, but after 15% platform fees plus shipping the net result is a loss. 08:44
  • Investors who have been rotating the same roughly $3,000 across sets since 2023 are projected to end up with only about $3,500 over 3 to 5 years, versus a potential 5x return had they simply held an earlier set like Prismatic Evolutions. 09:03

Recommendations

HOLDIf you bought Ascended Heroes at MSRP, hold or sell into current elevated market prices rather than rotating proceeds into the 30th Anniversary set at market price. 08:03

View Source  →  YouTube

Destined Rivals Reprint Changes EVERYTHING About Investing

Aug 09, 2026  ·  12m 58s

Investment Thesis

PokeNE argues that panic-selling Destined Rivals into reprint rumors is a mistake, drawing parallels to Evolving Skies and Evolutions, both of which recovered strongly after heavy print runs. He advises waiting until reprint stock actually hits shelves, when most buyers will be distracted by 30th Anniversary and Rayquaza products, as the likely price floor will create a better entry point for a 1-to-3-year hold.

Datapoints

  • Destined Rivals booster boxes are currently trading in the mid-to-high $400s after previously peaking at $600. 03:31
  • Distributor pricing for Destined Rivals reprints is expected to range from roughly $95-$110 per box at standard distro price, though some distros may charge up to 20% under current market price with attached accessory purchases. 03:51
  • Evolving Skies booster boxes were selling for as low as $130 during later reprint waves; Evolutions packs now fetch $30-$40 each and booster boxes around $2,500, illustrating long-term recovery after heavy print runs. 02:14

Recommendations

BUYWait until Destined Rivals reprint stock is physically available in stores and prices bottom out, then buy in for a 1-to-3-year hold while most buyers are distracted by 30th Anniversary and Rayquaza products. 09:27
HOLDDo not sell Destined Rivals into current reprint panic if you bought at elevated prices; selling now locks in losses and the set has long-term recovery precedent. 01:14

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From The Poke Plumber

I’m Going All In On Pokemon And Magic!

Aug 14, 2026  ·  22m 21s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] The creator argues that attention shifting toward Magic: The Gathering and other TCGs is creating a buying window for Destined Rivals booster boxes and ETBs. He expects ETBs to dip below $100 and booster boxes to settle in the low $300s, calling this a generational opportunity similar to his Evolving Skies case buys. He also flags Journey Together booster boxes at $140-$150 as a future opportunity, and discloses recent purchases of Astral Radiance and Fusion Strike booster boxes plus a Brilliant Stars case.

Datapoints

  • Evolving Skies booster boxes were reprinted multiple times and sat at $120 per box before eventually recovering; Brilliant Stars similarly tanked after repeated reprints and the creator considers it still undervalued. 05:22
  • Destined Rivals ETBs are being sold on Facebook Marketplace at $100 each in bulk; most LGSs have not yet received their ETB allocations, with supply still slowly entering the market. 08:25
  • The creator holds a good number of Destined Rivals cases purchased at $1,300 per case and sold five to ten cases before deciding to stop selling and double down, expecting booster boxes to reach the low $300s (around $320-$330). 11:56

Recommendations

BUYDestined Rivals ETBs at $100 or lower, adding more if the price dips to $95 or $90, as the creator believes this is the last major buying opportunity before the set is gone. 09:03
BUYBrilliant Stars sealed product, which the creator calls still undervalued and possibly the best buy available right now. 06:27
BUYJourney Together booster boxes if they reach $140-$150, as the creator expects attention to be focused elsewhere and prices to dip below MSRP. 12:29

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How Can You Avoid The #1 Mistake Most Pokemon Collectors Make?!?

Aug 12, 2026  ·  19m 25s

Investment Thesis

The Poke Plumber argues the Pokemon market is in a correction cycle driven by aggressive reprints and overleveraged investors. He sees Sword and Shield era sealed product at or near its floor, Destined Rivals booster boxes heading into the $300s from $600 highs, and ultra-modern product continuing to slide. He urges patience, dollar-cost averaging on dips, and highlights Diamond and Pearl era boxes as undervalued relative to their rarity.

Datapoints

  • Destined Rivals ETBs are available on major websites at $120 each (cases at $1,200), implying a per-pack price around $8, breaking below the $10 floor many collectors said would hold. 05:02
  • Destined Rivals booster boxes, which many buyers purchased at $600, are expected to fall into the $300s, roughly a 50% decline from peak entry prices. 16:01
  • Roaring Skies booster boxes rose approximately $400 even during the current ultra-modern market downturn, while Sword and Shield era sealed product remains stagnant to slightly up and Sun and Moon era slabs are trending higher. 13:49

Recommendations

BUYDestined Rivals ETBs at $100 or below; the creator says at that price point it is an unconditional buy regardless of reprint concerns. 06:38
BUYSword and Shield era sealed product now, as the creator believes prices are at or near their lowest point and the era has proven itself as a strong long-term portfolio addition. 07:13
BUYDiamond and Pearl and Platinum era booster boxes (Platinum Arceus, Supreme Victors, Secret Wonders, Storm Front, Legends Awakened) as the creator considers them undervalued relative to their rarity and comparable EX era pricing. 09:33

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Pokémon Scalpers Are SCREWED! + Pokemon Collectors NEED to Take A RISK!

Aug 10, 2026  ·  27m 33s

Investment Thesis

The Poke Plumber discusses the current Pokemon market slowdown, noting scalpers and botters are exiting first as prices drop. He shares his dollar-cost-averaging strategy on Destined Rivals ETBs, targets a buy zone of $95-$100 or below, and remains long-term bullish on Brilliant Stars booster boxes and Cosmic Eclipse, arguing patience of 5-10 years is required for meaningful returns on modern Sword and Shield era product.

Datapoints

  • Pokemon Center found Brilliant Stars ETBs in one of their warehouses, meaning additional supply is coming to market; Brilliant Stars booster boxes are currently trading around $550 but the creator expects them to drop to the $350 range, with some distributors reportedly selling below $300. 00:10
  • Destined Rivals ETBs are being sold in Facebook groups at $115 per unit (case quantities); the creator expects them to fall to $110, then $105, then $100, with LGS buy-in prices potentially pushing retail as low as $80-$100. 09:15
  • Cosmic Eclipse booster boxes, which the creator previously bought around $80, are now trading at approximately $4,500, and Phantasmal Flames booster boxes were cited as an example of FOMO-driven buying at $400 with calls for $600 that did not materialize as expected. 15:44

Recommendations

BUYDestined Rivals ETBs using a dollar-cost-averaging approach, with the creator's current entry at $115 per unit and a preferred go-all-in price at $95 or below. 09:07
BUYBrilliant Stars booster boxes over Destined Rivals if forced to choose only one, as the creator views it as one of the greatest sets ever and expects long-term appreciation to $2,500 or more per box. 01:14
HOLDSword and Shield era sealed product including Brilliant Stars and Fusion Strike booster boxes with a multi-year time horizon of 3-10 years, as the creator is actively adding to his own position and does not expect quick returns in the current market. 13:10

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Section 02

Singles & Auction Prices

Latest singles and auction price changes from channels that track specific cards, eBay sales, and grading population shifts. Data-heavy by design; recommendations only where the creator made one.

From Danny Phantump

Pokemon Has a MAJOR 30th Anniversary Problem!

Aug 14, 2026  ·  28m 37s

Investment Thesis

Danny Phantump breaks down early pull-rate data for the Pokemon 30th Celebration set, sourced from roughly 465 packs opened illegitimately on Whatnot about six weeks before the September 16th release. Key findings: illustration rares hit at 1-in-5.3 packs, special illustration rares at 1-in-20, futuristic rares at 1-in-93, and a possible ultra-rare RGB Mew at 1-in-465. He cautions buyers against chasing the false $200-per-pack market being set by early streamers.

Datapoints

  • Based on a 465-pack sample from early Whatnot streams, illustration rares in the 30th Celebration set appear to hit at approximately 1-in-5.3 packs (87 pulled from 465 packs), compared to roughly 1-in-9 packs in current Mega Evolution block sets. 22:43
  • Special illustration rares in the 30th Celebration set appear to hit at 1-in-20 packs (23 pulled from 465 packs), a significant improvement over the current post-Temporal Forces rate of 1-in-72 packs, meaning roughly one per two Elite Trainer Boxes. 23:27
  • The most expensive card in the 25th anniversary Celebrations set, the classic collection Charizard, currently sells for around $170, but spent much of the year after release selling for $80-$90, illustrating how singles from anniversary sets tend to be affordable well after launch. 27:13

Recommendations

AVOIDBe patient and avoid chasing 30th Celebration singles or packs at inflated early prices, as the false $200-per-pack market set by early streamers does not reflect what singles will cost once the set releases and more inventory hits the secondary market. 27:39

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The Downward SPIRAL of Pokemon Cards!

Aug 12, 2026  ·  23m 42s

Investment Thesis

Danny Phantump argues the Pokemon card market is experiencing a correction rather than a crash, driven by buyout manipulation unwinding and improving pull rates on illustration rares. He walks through price data on roughly a dozen illustration rares across Scarlet & Violet Base, Obsidian Flames, Paldea Evolved, Shrouded Fable, Ascended Heroes, and Destined Rivals, most down 20-30% from May/June peaks, while noting demand is beginning to tick back up on several cards.

Datapoints

  • Illustration rares had a pull rate of approximately 1 in 12 packs throughout the Scarlet & Violet block, improving to roughly 1 in 9 packs during the Mega Evolution block, meaning supply of these cards is significantly higher than older chase cards. 05:29
  • Multiple illustration rares are down 20-30% from their May/June 2025 peaks: the Ascended Heroes Psyduck fell ~30% to $68.62; the Obsidian Flames Ninetales fell from $51.95 to $42.38; the Paldea Evolved Mismagius fell ~25% to $37.62; and the Destined Rivals Ethan's Typhlosion fell over 25% from $36.79 to $27.21. 08:10
  • Destined Rivals is confirmed to be getting a reprint with additional booster packs hitting the secondary market at the end of August, which is expected to push illustration rare prices from that set down further. 16:34

Recommendations

AVOIDHold off on buying Destined Rivals illustration rares such as Ethan's Typhlosion because a confirmed reprint will add supply and likely push prices lower by end of August. 17:13
AVOIDAvoid buying Ascended Heroes illustration rares like Erika's Tangela at current prices (~$20) as the set is still being opened heavily and prices could fall to $15-16. 20:05
AVOIDWait on the Bulbasaur stamp promo before buying at $19.99, as a potential Mega Evolution or Journey Together enhanced reprint could push the price down to $15. 22:12

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The CRAZIEST Come Up in Pokemon Cards!

Aug 10, 2026  ·  16m 16s

Investment Thesis

Danny Phantump spotlights Master Ball reverse holos from Black Bolt and White Flare, showing that organic demand from master-set collectors, combined with limited secondary-market supply and no substantial reprint, has driven prices on common Pokemon like Musharna, Maractus, and Simisage up 100-1,269% over the past year. He notes Black Bolt and White Flare remains within the typical reprint window of roughly 18 months.

Datapoints

  • The Musharna Master Ball reverse holo from Black Bolt rose from $5.57 in September 2025 to a high of $36.84, representing 272% growth over one year, driven by consistent sales of 6-12 copies every few days with no buyout activity. 04:54
  • The Simisage Master Ball reverse holo from Black Bolt rose from a low of $1.61 in August 2025 to $24.07, representing 1,269% growth, with steady weekly sales of 8-12 copies and no evidence of manipulation or buyouts. 09:21
  • Black Bolt and White Flare have not received a full second print run to distribution; only limited restocks at vending machines and big-box retailers have occurred, and the set is approximately one year old, still within the typical 18-month reprint window. 01:14

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Pitch Black is Getting OBLITERATED!

Aug 09, 2026  ·  19m 09s

Investment Thesis

Danny Phantump breaks down the steep price declines across Pitch Black singles roughly three weeks after release. With two waves of product hitting shelves alongside Chaos Rising and Perfect Order restocks, supply has overwhelmed demand. Most special illustration rares have dropped 34–83% from opening-day prices, booster boxes have been spotted below MSRP, and the creator attributes the weakness partly to collector attention shifting toward the upcoming 30th Anniversary set releasing September 16th.

Datapoints

  • Pitch Black booster boxes were listed by at least one reputable seller for approximately $162, a few dollars below MSRP, roughly three weeks after the set's release. 01:21
  • The Mega Dark Rai EX special illustration rare dropped approximately 34% from its opening-day price of $391.67 down to $257.34 within the first few weeks of release. 06:10
  • The full-art Gladion ultra rare experienced the steepest decline in the set, falling roughly 83% from $25.68 on opening day to $4.40, with the creator noting this level of drop is nearly unheard of even for pre-order pricing. 11:35

Recommendations

BUYPitch Black singles, particularly illustration rares now priced below the cost of a single booster pack, as attention has shifted elsewhere and prices may be near or approaching a floor. 18:33
AVOIDavoid buying 30th Anniversary singles on opening weekend, as singles prices are expected to drop substantially as more supply hits the secondary market. 07:11

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From It Was Never A Phase Cards

The 30th Pikachu Cards Are SO GOOD! Ranking My Favorites!

Aug 14, 2026  ·  23m 34s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] The creator reviews 19 of the 30 Pikachu illustration cards confirmed for the upcoming 30th Anniversary celebration set, spotlighting each artist and referencing recent price performance on notable cards those artists have previously illustrated. No explicit buy or sell recommendations are made; the video is primarily an art-appreciation piece with incidental market data.

Datapoints

  • Gengar VMAX special illustration rare from Fusion Strike hit a one-year high of over $1,000 raw, up from $630 a year ago, with the most recent sale around $1,100 and lowest listings at $960-$1,000. 05:00
  • Eevee illustration rare number 188 from Twilight Masquerade is near a one-year high at approximately $99, up from $51 a year ago. 08:47
  • Sylveon V from Evolving Skies is at a new one-year high, up approximately 80% from $114 a year ago to around $200. 12:42

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Is This The End?! Pokemon Card Market Crash?

Aug 13, 2026  ·  30m 03s

Investment Thesis

TJ argues the current Pokemon card market dip is a normal summer slump, not a crash, driven by three weaker Mega Evolution era sets releasing in a row alongside a Destined Rivals reprint. He walks through price data across Destined Rivals, Phantasmal Flames, Ascended Heroes, Pitch Black, Chaos Rising, and Perfect Order sealed products and singles, framing current lows as buying opportunities ahead of the 30th Anniversary set and Delta Rain.

Datapoints

  • Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Boxes hit a 6-month low of $118, down from nearly $280, with 2,171 boxes sold in the past month versus only 940 currently listed on TCGPlayer, indicating strong buy-side demand at lower prices. 04:05
  • Destined Rivals booster boxes dropped 27% over the past 3 months to a 6-month low of $440; the ETB reprint was significantly larger than the booster box reprint, which is helping the booster box hold up comparatively better. 05:05
  • The Phantasmal Flames Mega Charizard SIR has nearly 50,000 copies graded through PSA alone, with close to 30,000 in PSA 10, and recent sales around $1,850; the booster box is down roughly 20% over 3 months to $375, while Phantasmal Flames ranks as the most stable Mega Evolution era set by Collector's volatility score. 21:44

Recommendations

BUYChaos Rising and other Mega Evolution era booster boxes approaching MSRP, as TJ views prices near that level as genuinely good long-term entry points. 11:41
BUYDestined Rivals ETBs on the secondary market if prices continue to fall, with TJ noting he wants to add more to his own holdings at current or lower levels. 28:12
HOLDDestined Rivals sealed product bought near all-time highs, as TJ believes boxes will eventually recover past $600 for investors with a 5-to-10-year horizon. 06:20

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Are These New RGB Mew Cards Actually Real?! New Red Card Leaks

Aug 12, 2026  ·  20m 33s

Investment Thesis

TJ covers two main topics: the rumored RGB rarity Mew cards from the upcoming 30th anniversary set, where a red variant image has surfaced alongside a previously pulled blue variant, and a market update highlighting strong percentage gains across several singles including Sylveon V from Evolving Skies, Flareon TG01 from Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, Skyridge Pikachu, and several Japanese cards from Southern Islands and vintage sets.

Datapoints

  • Sylveon V (card 184) from Evolving Skies is up 38% over the past 3 months and nearly 82% on the year; it was $114 raw a year ago and is now trading around $208. 09:58
  • Flareon TG01 from the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery is up approximately 138% on the year, rising from $10 to around $25 raw; in graded form, PSA 10 copies moved from $186 six months ago to around $445 more recently, with a PSA population of 6,638 total submissions and 1,359 PSA 10s. 10:27
  • Skyridge Pikachu has gained 200% over the past year, rising from $50 to a market price of $153, with only two copies selling in the past month and lowest TCGPlayer listings significantly above that figure. 15:10

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Ascended Heroes Drop Coming To Costco! + Pokemon Market Update

Aug 11, 2026  ·  21m 25s

Investment Thesis

TJ covers an upcoming Ascended Heroes Costco drop (five mini tins with Cosmos Holo promos, expected 2027), then runs a broad market update: Treekachu 276 is at a three-month low near $965, Ascended mini tins hit a six-month high around $35, and gold hyper rares like Mega Charizard Y and Mega Dragonite are setting new all-time lows. He also flags a possible buyout on the Legendary Treasures Radiant Collection Mew full art and notes Gyarados EX from Breakpoint at a three-month high.

Datapoints

  • Ascended Heroes Treekachu (number 276) is at a three-month low of approximately $965, down from a recent peak of $1,400, though still up roughly 110-122% over the past six months from its launch price of around $480-$500. 05:09
  • Ascended Heroes singular mini tins hit a six-month high of around $35 (up 40% since April's low of $22), while mini displays are down 15% in the past month from an all-time high of $360 to around $300. 09:24
  • Ascended Heroes gold hyper rares are hitting new all-time lows: Mega Charizard Y (number 294) is now sub-$400 with recent sales around $404, down from $675 three months ago; Mega Dragonite (number 295) is around $240-$265, down from a previous low of $286. 10:13

Recommendations

AVOIDThe creator cautions that Focus Fighters boxes (currently $230-$240) should see a dip after the second Sam's Club wave drops, suggesting waiting rather than buying at current prices. 07:41

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We Are Due For A Pokemon Center Queue This Week! Times + Days Analyzed

Aug 10, 2026  ·  18m 29s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] Creator TJ analyzes historical Pokemon Center drop patterns across June and July to argue a US/Canada/UK queue is statistically overdue in the current week. He also reviews secondary market prices for 30th Anniversary products, notes massive print-run reports for the set, and covers early eBay sales of 30th Anniversary Pikachu and Meowth cards sourced from Australian product leaking early.

Datapoints

  • The 30th Anniversary Elite Trainer Box secondary market price on TCG Player has dropped from $240 to around $192 in the past 30 days, with eBay prices expected to be somewhat lower. 10:40
  • Distributors are reporting print run allocations for the 30th Anniversary set are over 200% higher versus Ascended Heroes, though demand is also described as at all-time highs. 11:24
  • Early 30th Anniversary Pikachu illustration cards sourced from Australian product are already selling on eBay in the $22 to $65 range, with a Galarian Meowth illustration rare selling for approximately $53 USD on August 8th. 13:00

Recommendations

AVOIDThe creator suggests release day may be the cheapest point for 30th Anniversary products on TCG Player, implying buyers should wait rather than pay current elevated pre-release secondary market prices. 11:43

View Source  →  YouTube

New Pokemon Costco Drop Coming Soon! Below MSRP?!

Aug 09, 2026  ·  21m 51s

Investment Thesis

[Pokemon segment] The creator previews an upcoming Costco drop of a Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box and Booster Bundle combo, expected below MSRP in fall. He reviews the price performance of past Costco Pokemon drops including Evolving Skies, Scarlet & Violet 151, Prismatic Evolutions, Surging Sparks, and Black Bolt/White Flare bundles, then surveys current Perfect Order singles prices, most of which are near all-time lows.

Datapoints

  • A Costco bundle containing a Scarlet & Violet 151 Elite Trainer Box and Scarlet & Violet tins is now selling for $930 on TCGplayer, up 156% from $360 a year ago. 02:25
  • The Costco Prismatic Evolutions ETB and Booster Bundle combo is currently at $300, up roughly 80% on the year from a 1-year low of around $147; the listed median suggests limited near-term upside. 03:31
  • The Costco Black Bolt/White Flare Unova Heavy Hitters two-pack launched on the secondary market around $78 and is now at $182 listed median ($190), up roughly 133% since release roughly 7-8 months ago. 09:33

Recommendations

BUYIf you already have a Costco membership, go for the upcoming Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box and Booster Bundle combo drop, as it is expected to be priced below MSRP and demand for packs remains strong. 11:15

View Source  →  YouTube

From Top 10 Pokemon

Top 10 Expensive Squirtle Pokemon Cards!

Aug 11, 2026  ·  8m 07s

Investment Thesis

Top 10 Pokemon channel recaps the most expensive Squirtle cards ever sold in PSA 10, prompted by a record-breaking auction result. The video covers sales ranging from $720 for a Base Set Squirtle up to $555,000 for a PSA 6 Pokemon Snap Japanese Squirtle, with pop-report context throughout. No investment recommendations are made; this is a market-activity recap.

Datapoints

  • A PSA 6 Pokemon Snap Japanese Squirtle card sold on Goldin for $555,000, up from $118,000 eight months prior, making it the most expensive Squirtle card ever sold. 07:24
  • The reverse holo Squirtle from Legendary Collection sold most recently for $30,100 in auction, with only 51 PSA 10 copies out of 1,336 graded. 05:10
  • A Boundaries Crossed reverse holo Squirtle (14 years old, only 2 PSA 10 copies) sold for $15,000 recently, compared to just $200 three years ago. 03:40

View Source  →  YouTube

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Compiled 2026-08-15 13:06  ·  TCG Card Investor  ·  Editorial digest, not investment advice