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Pokemon TCG Graded Cards Rise 3%, Market Bubble Concerns

4/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) remains the most-graded card category, signaling strong demand.
A March 2026 GemRate report shows a 3% rise in graded Pokemon cards from February 2026.
Chaos Rising is now available at retail.
Concerns about a market bubble exist due to rising supply.
Collectors are focusing on older cards, with the Scarlet and Violet era leading in grading.

History

Historical Context

The Pokémon Trading Card Game, launched in Japan in 1996, became a global sensation, selling over 52.9 billion cards by March 2023. Following a market crash in 2000, interest surged again in the 2020s, driven by high-profile collectors like Logan Paul. This resurgence reflects historical trends in collectibles, reminiscent of the Beanie Babies craze, highlighting evolving collector strategies and market dynamics.

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Story summary

The Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) remains the most-graded card category, signaling strong demand.
A March 2026 GemRate report shows a 3% rise in graded Pokemon cards from February 2026.
Chaos Rising is now available at retail.
Concerns about a market bubble exist due to rising supply.
Collectors are focusing on older cards, with the Scarlet and Violet era leading in grading.

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