stacks of pokemon cards Pokémon as investments: Some have increased in value by 3,800% 9 random rare cards and 1 random Holo foil card 50x Pokemon Card Bundle TCG

That card was also bought by investors in the shape of a group including Canadian reality TV star and collector Kevin OLeary

That means even the standard version is valued at $50 - and its climbing

According to PWCC Marketplace, the auction company responsible for managing the record-breaking booster box, it fetched such a high price thanks to it being wrapped in unblemished cellophane, with almost no damage done to the boxs edges

Company: Pokemon USA Brand: Pokemon Series: Scarlet & Violet Base Set Item Type: Single Card Release Date: 01/06/23 UPC: 0665096556598 Stock #: 516321 Our Guarantees to You, Our Valued Customer