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Pokemon, Great Encounters Booster Box

Asset value
25.100,00 €
Earning potential
145.2%
Splints left
0/502
Investment horizon in years
4-6
Return-to-Risk Assessment
6/10
Performance since release
+0.0%

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Main reasons to invest

  • Return Potential: An investment of €500 could reach an estimated value of €1,226.

  • Cost-to-Return Ratio: With just 5.9% annual total costs, your net profit could be 172.2% gross (145.2% net).

  • Scarcity and franchise relevance: Great Encounters features iconic Pokémon like Darkrai, Dialga, and Palkia from the Diamond & Pearl era. Limited sealed supply and growing demand for rare DP-era products support its long-term upside potential.

Description

Investment Case
Investment Thesis
 
Metric Value
Investment Horizon 6 Years (Target exit: 2032)
Expected Total Return 145.2% p.a. after fees
Entry Basis -12.4% discount to market prior to fees
Sharpe Ratio 0.69
Standard Deviation 38.0%
Number of Sales Points 7 main comparables
Risk Rating B, Moderate to High (limited liquidity, niche collectible)
  • 6 Year Horizon: Planned exit in 2032 to capture continued scarcity and growing collector interest in sealed Diamond & Pearl era Pokémon products.
  • 145.2% Net ROI: Based on a probability-weighted scenario using recent trading card market studies and observed sealed booster box performance.
  • ~12.4% Discount to Market: Entry pricing was verified below current market value prior to fees, supporting an attractive acquisition basis.
  • Market Benchmark: The investment case is anchored by 7 main comparable sales, providing robust market reference points for valuation.
  • Sharpe Ratio of 0.68: Indicates an attractive risk-adjusted return profile relative to expected appreciation.
  • Standard Deviation (38.0%): Reflects moderate to high volatility for a niche collectible with limited transaction frequency, calculated using volatility data for similar trading card products.
  • 7 Main Comparables: The investment case is supported by multiple relevant market transactions, providing confidence in valuation while acknowledging the specialized nature of sealed Pokémon products.
Category
Why Invest in This Category?
 
Sealed vintage Pokémon products sit at the intersection of nostalgia, scarcity, and global franchise strength. Unlike loose cards, sealed boxes preserve the full unopened experience, making them especially attractive to collectors and investors. As older supply continues to disappear through openings and long-term holding, surviving sealed boxes have become one of the most coveted segments of the trading card market.
Asset Specifics
Why Invest in This Asset?
 

The Pokémon Great Encounters Booster Box is a scarce sealed product from the 2008 Diamond & Pearl era, representing one of the most collectible periods in Pokémon's modern history. Featuring iconic Pokémon such as Darkrai, Dialga, and Palkia, this set holds strong nostalgic appeal among collectors who grew up with the Nintendo DS generation and remains highly relevant within the broader Pokémon collecting ecosystem.

Key Highlight
This asset was acquired at a 12.4% discount to market prior to fees, offering disciplined entry pricing into a product with documented strong historical performance.

What makes this opportunity especially compelling is the declining sealed population. Many Great Encounters boxes were opened long before sealed Pokémon products gained recognition as investment-grade collectibles, significantly enhancing the scarcity profile of remaining inventory. Unlike more established vintage-era products, Great Encounters remains relatively underfollowed despite strong franchise relevance and increasing interest in Diamond & Pearl-era sealed products.

For investors, the appeal lies in the combination of nostalgic relevance, limited sealed supply, strong historical performance, and attractive entry valuation. As collectors continue expanding beyond early Wizards of the Coast sets, demand for scarce sealed boxes from the late EX and early DP period has accelerated, positioning this asset for continued appreciation within one of the most dynamic segments of the collectibles market.

Summary
Conclusion
 
Pokemon Great Encounters combines mid-2000s nostalgia, declining sealed supply, and growing Diamond & Pearl era recognition. As an increasingly scarce 2008 booster box featuring iconic Pokemon like Darkrai and Dialga, it offers compelling exposure to an underfollowed yet highly collectible franchise period. Its rarity, generational appeal, and investment-grade potential make it attractive for discerning collectors.

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Additional details

Asset ID
ac78997d-52b6-4887-a153-fb7e1a1e4d27
Trading Card Franchise
Pokémon
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Publication year
2008
Set
Great Encounters
PSA Grade
n/a - complete booster box set sealed

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