"Many collectors are looking to diversify their collections or discover emerging categories before they reach the level of demand we're seeing with Pokémon. While rare Pokémon cards are selling for millions in some instances, its competitors are catching on as collectors look for their next up-and-coming investment."
"The number of One Piece cards that PSA has graded spiked around 700% over the last six months. The 'One Piece' trading card game, released in 2022, is inspired by the anime series that has been on screens since 1999, and in the nearly four years since being on shelves, the card game has had a meteoric rise in popularity."
"PSA got its start in grading sports cards, but a major flip in recent years has seen trading card games like Pokémon taking over the bulk of its business. From animated series that millennials grew up watching to a live-action Netflix show, these franchises are attracting both game players and investors alike to pick up a pack of their cards."
Pokémon's dominance in the collectible card market has established trading cards as legitimate investment opportunities, with rare cards selling for millions. This success has attracted collectors seeking emerging investment categories before they reach Pokémon's demand levels. Professional Sports Authenticators reports a major shift from sports cards to trading card games as their primary business. One Piece cards, released in 2022, have experienced a 700% spike in grading requests over six months. Yu-Gi-Oh! maintains strong market presence ahead of its 30th anniversary. These franchises leverage animated series, live-action adaptations, and nostalgic appeal to attract both players and investors, with rare cards selling for thousands on secondary markets.
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