How much does it cost to make Pokemon cards?
It's hard to put an exact number on the cost of producing a single Pokemon card since that info isn't publicly shared by the manufacturers. But, considering the bulk production methods and materials used, the individual cost is likely quite low, especially for common cards. The real value comes from the rarity, demand, and the market for collectors.
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Making Pokemon cards costs less than you'd think. Bulk printing keeps costs low. The high prices come from the secondary market, not the manufacturing.
Honestly, the cost to make 'em isn't the point, it's all about how much people are willing to pay for that rare holographic Charizard. Production might be cheap, but collectibility? That's where the cash is at.
I highly doubt the companies will ever spill the beans on this, but manufacturing costs are definitely a small fraction of what some rarer cards sell for. It's all about the rarity and the hype around them. The real world of Pokemon card trading doesn't play by the cost-of-production rules.
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