Pokémon Cards Just Beat Nvidia With 150% Returns

> Quick answer: Pokémon cards returned 150% over the past year, beating Nvidia, Bitcoin, gold and the S&P 500. A 1st Edition Charizard tripled in value in under three months to top $1 million, and Pokémon cards took all five of this week's top TCG sales.

Pokémon cards have had a big year. They didn't just keep up with the market. They beat some of the most talked-about assets in the world.

Here's what happened, what the numbers show, and what collectors around the world should take from it.

Did Pokémon cards really beat Nvidia?

Yes. Over the past year, Pokémon collectibles outperformed Nvidia.

That's a big deal. Nvidia has been one of the most-watched stocks in the world. Seeing trading cards beat it is a clear sign of how strong the Pokémon market has been.

Nvidia wasn't the only one left behind, either.

How much did Pokémon cards return over the past year?

Pokémon cards returned 150% over the past year.

That return beat:

• Bitcoin
• Gold
• The S&P 500
• Nvidia

That's crypto, precious metals, a major stock index and a major tech stock. Pokémon cards beat all four.

For anyone who still sees Pokémon cards as just a hobby, these numbers are worth a second look.

How much did the 1st Edition Charizard sell for?

A 1st Edition Charizard topped $1 million at auction.

The speed is the most striking part. The card tripled in value in under three months. Very few assets of any kind triple that fast.

Charizard has long been one of the most wanted cards in the hobby, and this sale shows that demand at the very top is still strong.

What is the $1.7 million Charizard record?

The Charizard came close to a $1.7 million record, but it didn't break it.

That matters. Even at more than $1 million, the card still sold below the record. The top of the market has already been pushed higher before, and this sale got within reach of that level.

The obvious question now is whether a card will break it.

What were the top TCG sales this week?

The Charizard wasn't even the craziest part.

This week, a $960,000 Cresselia led the top TCG sales. Pokémon then swept the top 5 TCG sales of the week.

All five spots went to Pokémon cards, and together they came to nearly $3 million.

No other trading card game made the top five. In one week, Pokémon owned the high end of the market.

Why does this week's Pokémon sweep matter?

One big sale can be a one-off. A full sweep of the top five is something else.

It shows that serious money is moving into more than one famous card. A Cresselia leading the week at $960,000 shows that buyers are paying top prices beyond Charizard.

When the top five sales in a week all come from one game and add up to nearly $3 million, that's a clear signal of where demand sits right now.

Will a Pokémon card break the $1.7 million record next?

Nobody can promise that. But the signs are worth watching.

A 1st Edition Charizard just tripled in under three months and cleared $1 million. It came close to $1.7 million. Pokémon cards returned 150% over the past year. And this week, Pokémon took every spot in the top five TCG sales.

Is $1.7 million next? That Charizard got close.

How can you learn more about collecting Pokémon cards?

Strong returns get attention, and attention brings new buyers. That's when it pays to know what you're doing.

Past returns don't guarantee future results. Before you buy, learn how the market works, which cards are in demand, and how to judge what you're looking at.

That's why we run free trainings at greedytcg.com/academy. Whether you're brand new or have been collecting for years, it's a good place to build your knowledge before you make your next move.

Follow The Greedy Report for more updates on the biggest moves in the TCG market.

FAQ

Did Pokémon cards beat Bitcoin and gold?

Yes. Pokémon cards returned 150% over the past year, beating Bitcoin, gold, the S&P 500 and Nvidia.

Did the 1st Edition Charizard break the record?

No. The 1st Edition Charizard topped $1 million at auction after tripling in value in under three months. It came close to the $1.7 million record but didn't break it.

What was the top TCG sale this week?

A $960,000 Cresselia led this week's top TCG sales. Pokémon cards took all five of the week's top TCG sales, which together came to nearly $3 million.