Wealth management expert Douglas Boneparth reminds collectors that the high prices and popularity of Pokémon Trading Card Game cards do not guarantee sustained growth. When market interest wanes, some collectibles may experience retracements of 60%, 70%, or even 80%. He does not claim prices will inevitably crash, but emphasizes that these assets always carry high volatility risks.
Celebrity and influencer involvement can further amplify market attention and prices. Logan Paul once purchased a rare Pikachu card for around $5 million and sold it years later for $16.5 million, but such record-breaking transactions do not guarantee continued price increases or stability across the board.
Boneparth believes that markets with significant price disparities are more susceptible to hype and sentiment. To avoid severe financial impacts from sharp devaluations, he advises collectors to limit their exposure to these assets to 10-15% of their portfolio.
The US currently accounts for approximately 40% of the global market, with other studies predicting the market size could reach $11.8 billion by 2030. These figures reflect market demand, but Boneparth's assessment serves as a risk warning rather than a definitive price forecast.