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Pokemon's 30-year anniversary: Japanese cards sell like wildfire

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Briefings

Pokemon trading cards are experiencing a surge in sales as the franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary. Evidence indicates that collectors are camping outside specialized shops to purchase these cards, which are frequently sold for small fortunes. The article highlights the popularity of the cards but does not specify the exact sales figures or the total value of transactions, leaving the magnitude of the financial impact uncertain.

Key points

• Pokemon trading cards are being sold for small fortunes by collectors.
• Collectors are camping outside specialized shops to purchase these cards.

Context

The Pokemon franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary, coinciding with a period where trading cards are selling like wildfire. This trend has led to increased demand for physical copies, prompting collectors to travel to specialized shops to acquire them.

Limitations

The evidence does not provide specific sales figures, transaction values, or the total value of the cards sold. It also does not specify the time period of the sales surge or the geographic scope of the collector activity.

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