However, if you can get even a single counter on this thing, it can become The Abyss as your opponent is forced to chump block over and over
Its vibrant artwork, rarity, and connection to the third-anniversary set make it highly desirable for collectors
"Pokmon has been a cornerstone of collecting on eBay for decades, and in 2024, we saw nearly 14,000 searches for Pokmon every hour," said Adam Ireland, Vice President and General Manager of Global Collectibles at eBay
Here's the price evolution of the top 3 most expensive cards: Pikachu Illustrator Price History (PSA 10) Source: Goldin Auctions, eBay Sales Data Charizard 1st Edition Shadowless Price History (PSA 10) Source: PWCC Marketplace, Goldin Auctions Key Price Drivers (2019-2025) 2020-2021 Pandemic Boom : Prices increased 200-400% across vintage cards Celebrity Purchases : Logan Paul, Logic, Post Malone drove mainstream attention Social Media Influence : YouTube/TikTok opening videos viral exposure Investment Funds : Fractional ownership platforms (Rally, Collectable) entered market Grading Backlog : PSA submission delays created artificial scarcity The market as investment TL;DR: Pokmon cards returned +3,261% over 20 years vs S&P 500's ~300%
19 Salamence ex 177/159 Ultra Rare Even though the destructive power of this Pokemon card is bound to make its way to tournaments and decks in the competitive scene, the artwork for the Ultra Rare Salamence ex leaves a little to be desired
My dream is nothing else in the world that I would rather be doing than this right now