When do Pokemon cards increase in value?
Pokemon cards usually go up in value when they're rare, part of a limited edition, or feature popular characters like Charizard or Pikachu. The market's also hot right after a new set releases, and if a card becomes popular in competitive play, its value might shoot up too! Don't forget, the condition of the card plays a huge role in its value. Mint condition cards are like finding a shiny Pokemon in the wild - super valuable!
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Hot take: It's all about the market, baby. If you're sitting on a bunch of common cards, don't expect to retire early. But snag yourself a holographic first edition? That's the golden ticket.
From my experience, the value spiked for my old-school holographic cards from the '90s after Pokemon Go came out. Nostalgia hit everyone hard, and suddenly everyone wanted a piece of their childhood again. So, timing and trends can really make a difference.
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