The older demographic is a necessity for the trading card world as the prices of sought-after cards continue to skyrocket, making them less accessible to younger collectors
Growing a board for very little investment rocks
Pokemon cards have become so expensive as a result of both stock shortages and scalpers
Magic: The Gathering 's latest expansion set, Wilds of Eldraine , isn't quite as powerful as the original Throne of Eldraine , but it still features plenty of great cards for various formats
Last year, sales of Pokmon products spiked in what's been called an unprecedented surge in global popularity. From 2024 to 2025, retail analytics firm Circana reported that sales of Pokmon in the US surged by an astounding 87%, making it the most popular franchise in the toy world
I wont be going over whats not , and its likely Ill skip over any super niche cards that dont impact your collection enough