'Little business people': How Pokémon turned kids into dealmakers

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New York City's Bleecker Trading is a hot spot for Pokémon collectors of all ages looking to build portfolios. With card values on the rise, Pokémon cards have become an alternative asset class.

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What gas price shock? Pokémon cards and Needoh tell another story

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A Pokemon player holds seven playing cards from the game in their hands as they sit at a table with more cards, dice, and other Pokemon-themed merchandise spread out.
Shoppers are still spending on Pokémon cards, movie tickets, and other discretionary items, Mizuho analyst David Bellinger wrote.

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A 60-year-old entrepreneur who sells Pokémon cards and other collectibles saw sales surge 200% after he leaned into live selling

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I pay my 8-year-old with Pokémon cards for his chores. It motivates him more than getting money.

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The author's son (not pictured) is motivated by getting Pokémon cards for his chores.

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3 trading card games to collect if you're looking to diversify beyond Pokémon

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Yu-Gi-Oh! has been around for just as long as Pokémon.

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A parent's guide to the Pokémon card craze

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Most kids see Pokémon as a collectible hobby, though the game is still popular, with the World Championships drawing competitors and spectators.

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A venture capital founder just bought Logan Paul's Pokémon card for $16.5 million

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Logan Paul in his wrestling outfit, wearing his rare Pokémon card around his neck.
Logan Paul sold his record-breaking Pokémon card, seen here on a diamond chain in his WWE promo material, for a new record on Monday.

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3 ways to know if your Pokémon card is worth holding on to

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Pokémon cards can be valuable investment assets.

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Lego and Pokémon released a $650 collab, and resellers are already vying to get a bite of the market

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Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise Lego set is assembled on a wooden desk.
Lego Pokémon's Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set.

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The trading-card boom is back, and Gen Z is buying like crazy on eBay

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The author is investing in Pokémon cards.

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