🎴 Wrapped Investments: Pokémon Collectibles
A new asset category is coming to Splint Invest tomorrow. Make sure to read through for the special announcement at the end of this blog post.
As the investment landscape is experiencing a growing demand for alternative assets, trading cards are emerging as a compelling investment opportunity, offering the potential for significant returns while diversifying portfolios. The origins of trading cards can be traced back to the 19th century, when the practice of inserting small, illustrated cards into tobacco and gum packs gained popularity. These cards often depicted sports figures, actors, animals and various other subjects of interest. The value of trading cards is driven by rarity and condition. Trading cards remains a risky investment, thus we once again would like to emphasize on not placing all your eggs in one basket, but rather opt for diversifying your investments.
In the world of trading card investments, Pokémon trading cards have emerged as unexpected treasures. While initially cherished as childhood keepsakes and gaming essentials, Pokémon cards have evolved into sought-after assets, offering a unique opportunity for collectors to diversify their portfolios and potentially reap significant rewards. The significance of Pokémon trading cards as an investment vehicle lies in the fact that they possess intrinsic value as collectible memorabilia as well as exhibit the characteristics of appreciating assets over time. As with any investment, however, understanding the nuances of the Pokémon card market requires a keen understanding of key factors that influence value, trends, and potential risks.
The highest reported price paid for a Pokémon trading card at a private sale was $5,275,000 for a coveted Pikachu Illustrator card graded PSA 10.
One of the primary drivers of value in the Pokémon card market is rarity. Certain cards, particularly those from early sets such as Base Set, Jungle, and Fossil, are prized for their scarcity, with first-edition holographic cards often commanding premium prices. Rarity can be influenced by factors such as limited print runs, promotional releases, and specific card variants, making certain cards highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.
Condition also plays a crucial role in determining the value of Pokémon trading cards. Cards in mint or near-mint condition, graded by reputable third-party grading services such as PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) or Beckett Grading Services, often fetch higher prices due to their pristine state and authenticity. As such, preserving cards in optimal condition through careful storage and handling is essential for maximizing their investment potential. For our first release tomorrow, we are offering unopened booster boxes.
Chances of opening at least one Trainer Gallery, Ultra Rare, or Secret Rare card is at 31% based on pull rates. The Lugia V Alt Art 186/195 card in a PSA 10 grading is currently traded at 260 EUR. The first trading cards we are bringing to you for investment are Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield Silver Tempest Booster Boxes.
Here are some figures of the surprises that may lie within a booster box:
Ultra Rare (1 in 5)
There are 48 Ultra Rare Pokémon cards in Silver Tempest. Almost 20% of Silver Tempest booster packs contain an Ultra Rare card in the Rare slot.
Alt-Art Pokémon V
Alt-art Pokémon cards are often the most prized (and expensive) cards in a given set, and Silver Tempest is no exception to that rule. However, they usually aren't the rarest cards in the set. You're more likely to open alt-art Lugia V than you are to open the Secret Rare rainbow version of Wallace.
Odds of opening an alt-art Pokémon V card: 1 in 168.
Odds of opening a specific alt-art Pokémon V card: 1 in 674.
To make chances even higher and move the odds in favour, we are releasing 150 booster boxes as one investment case! That means increasing all our chances of pulling out exclusive cards by 150 times. You do not want to miss out on this investment.
