A new year brings new questions for Pokémon collectors 📈

In this episode, we reflect on 2025, break down the modern Pokémon boom, and discuss where the hobby may be headed next. From evolving card art to shifting market dynamics and major grading industry news, this is a deep dive for collectors, investors, and fans alike.

We also dig into rare card trends, PSA’s acquisition of Beckett, and wrap things up with a Collector’s Corner show-and-tell plus thoughts on content creation within the Pokémon community.

Chapters:

00:00 – New Year, New Beginnings

01:53 – Recapping 2025: The Boom of Modern Pokémon

04:31 – Art Evolution in Pokémon Cards

08:56 – Market Trends and Grading Insights

15:48 – The Rise of Rare Cards

20:23 – The Impact of PSA’s Acquisition of Beckett

52:39 – Collector’s Corner: Show and Tell

01:06:05 – Content Creation in the Pokémon Community

If you’re collecting, grading, investing, or just watching the hobby closely, this episode is for you.

Drop your thoughts in the comments—did Pokémon peak, or are we just getting started?