Hong Kong's Pokemon Card Boom: Pikachu Now Trades Like a Stock
Millennial nostalgia and global capital have turned rare Pokemon cards into a serious investment, complete with grading, tokenization, and even crime.

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Millennial nostalgia and global capital have turned rare Pokemon cards into a serious investment, complete with grading, tokenization, and even crime.
Small card businesses are losing thousands to mail-order theft, forcing new packaging, insurance, and delivery strategies.
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