Pokémon Cards Are Back in Demand – Celebrities Can’t Stop Collecting
Pokémon cards are having a big moment again, and this time it’s not just kids collecting them. Celebrities and influencers are getting involved, and the prices of rare cards are higher than ever. The trend is being driven by a mix of nostalgia and the idea that these cards can be a serious investment.
The Pokémon trading card game first started in Japan in 1996 and later came to North America in 1999. Since then, it has grown into a global hobby. As new card sets were released over the years, some became extremely rare, which is a big reason why certain cards are now worth huge amounts of money.
According to recent sales, some of these cards are now selling for hundreds of thousands, and even millions. Logan Paul made headlines when he sold a Pikachu Illustrator card for $16,492,000. That sale showed just how big the market has become and how serious collectors are about finding rare items.
Social media is also playing a big role in the comeback. Videos of people opening card packs, often called unboxings, are getting millions of views. Fans enjoy watching the moment someone discovers a rare card, and celebrities are joining in by sharing their own collections online.
Kim Kardashian recently brought attention to the trend when she was seen looking at a Pokémon card worth $100,000 for her son Saint. According to reports, she decided not to buy that one and instead chose a BGS 10 Hidden Fates Shiny Charizard card priced at $1,300.
Justin Bieber has also shown his love for Pokémon cards. In a video that resurfaced online, he showed off a framed collection that included every card from the first generation, along with other rare graded cards.
Logan Paul is one of the most well-known celebrity collectors. He previously bought a PSA 10 Pikachu card for $5.275 million in 2021. His later sale of the Illustrator card earned him a Guinness World Record for the most expensive trading card ever sold.
DJ Steve Aoki is another big fan of the hobby. He often shares videos of himself opening packs and searching for rare cards. He has also worked with the Kardashian family, helping them understand how high-end collecting works.
Singer Jordin Sparks talked about her connection to Pokémon on TikTok, saying that Charizard has always been her favorite. She still has her original collection from when she was younger and continues to play Pokémon games on her Nintendo DS.
@jordinsparksofficial Favorite Pokémon? CHARIZARD. I’m a fire starter, always. 🔥
♬ original sound – Jordin Sparks
Rapper Soulja Boy has also been part of the trend. He was seen buying a Japanese Alakazam card at a convention in Miami. He often posts videos of opening packs and has said he was one of the first artists to get into Pokémon card collecting.
At the same time, many of these celebrities are still busy with their main careers. Justin Bieber is reportedly working on new music while adjusting to life as a father. Kim Kardashian is expanding her acting career with a role in the series All’s Fair, which also stars Naomi Watts and Teyana Taylor.
The Pokémon brand itself is still growing. New video games are expected in the future, and the trading card game continues to be one of the best-selling toy products in the world.
With the franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary, interest in Pokémon cards is only getting stronger. What started as a childhood hobby has now turned into a mix of pop culture and serious money, and both fans and collectors are paying close attention to what happens next.
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