I want to start collecting Pokémon cards, but it’ll cost me $4,000 to catch one pocket monster

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I often feel the pull of Pokémon cards. There’s an ugly side to this hobby now it’s worth serious money, but behind all the scalping, store thefts, and price spikes, there’s a genuine, passionate community. I see their stories of lucky pulls, card show trades, and lovingly collated binders. Pokémon collectors share more than just shiny scraps of paper. There’s an explorative joy and a playground nostalgia passed between them.

Source: Wargamer