Why Pokémon cards are growing faster than your retirement account
NPR • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pokémon card valuations have surged by 170% in the past year, reflecting a significant increase in demand for rare cards.
- The rapid growth in the market is driven by factors related to the popularity of shiny cards from the globally successful Pokémon franchise.
- The rise in card values highlights a broader trend in collectibles and nostalgia-driven markets.
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