A really big thing just happened in the collectibles world. Influencer and “wrestler” Logan Paul sold his ultra-rare Pokemon card for about $16.4 million at auction, setting a brand-new world record (again). The Logan Paul Pikachu card sale, which took place through Goldin Auctions after more than 40 days of bidding, was officially confirmed by […]
When Did Pokemon Cards First Come Out? So, when did Pokemon cards come out? Pokemon cards first came out in Japan on October 20, 1996. They were published in Japan by Media Factory and developed by Creatures Inc., working alongside the core Pokemon companies tied to the franchise (Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures). It wasn’t […]
Why Are Pokemon Cards Valuable? So, are Pokemon cards a good investment? Well, Pokemon cards don’t have “built-in” value like gold, oil, or food. Their price is determined by what people believe they’re worth and how many people want them, also known as perceived value. Pokemon is an extremely popular franchise. Millions of fans grew […]
The top-selling comic book in January was The Avengers Annual 10. What causes this renewed interest? Why do collectors and people who like to sell comic books bring this issue to attention again? The Avengers Annual comic series This series is basically Marvel’s “big special” version of the regular Avengers book. These were oversized issues […]
The top-selling comic in January was The Uncanny X-Men #266. This issue was always more or less popular, but what caused the spike now? Why do collectors and those who like to sell comic books want it so badly? The Uncanny X Men comic series The Uncanny X-Men comic series is one of Marvel’s most […]
A 1999 1st Edition Base Set Charizard graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint) has just set a new record for Charizard cards, selling for $550,000 at Heritage Auctions on Dec. 12, 2025. The sale tops the previous high of $420,000 recorded in 2022. Why is this Charizard Pokemon card so expensive? Well, it’s a mix of […]
Why Are Some Pokemon Cards Stronger Than Others? Most popular Pokemon cards are stronger than others simply because that’s how trading card games stay fun and engaging. If every card had the same power, battles would feel flat, and collecting would be pretty pointless. Stronger cards create a strategy. You have to think about timing, […]
The top-selling comic book in December was Detective Comics #38. Even decades after its release, this issue continues to attract collectors and those who like to sell comic books. But what’s so special about it? The Detective Comics series Detective Comics is one of the longest-running comic series ever, first published by DC Comics in […]
The top-selling comic book in December was Silver Surfer #3, which caught a lot of attention from collectors and those who like to sell comic books. But why now? After all the years from release? The Silver Surfer comic series The Silver Surfer comic series is one of Marvel’s most unusual titles. The character was […]
What Are Graded Pokémon Cards? A graded Pokemon card is a card that has been officially checked and rated by a professional grading company, or graded, hence the name. After inspection, the card is sealed in a hard plastic case with a label indicating its grade, typically on a scale of 1 to 10. A […]
