Investing in Pokémon Cards in 2025: Market Analysis and Opportunities
The French Pokémon card market is showing annual growth of 18% despite the economic climate. Deciphering the trends with UwUTCG.fr .
Structural Trends
Japanese Publishing Boom
The displays VSTAR Universe reach 899€ (+40% in 6 months) thanks to:
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Superior cardboard quality
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Exclusive illustrations
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Limited edition in Europe
Impact of Exclusive Collaborations
The collection McDonald's 2025 including a Golden Pikachu The booster is already trading at €299 per booster on our platform. Pre-orders have generated 15,000 registrations in 48 hours .
UwUTCG Experts' Forecasts
Safe Havens
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Base Set 1999 : +12%/year despite saturation
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Anniversary Editions : Potential x3 by 2026
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PSA 10 Graded Cards : Increased liquidity in international markets
Vigilance Zones
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Overproduction of series Scarlet and Purple
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Sophisticated counterfeits (15% of transactions)
The Best Pokémon Card Review Tools: UwUTCG Selection
Expert Authentication Kit (€249)
Includes:
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Magnifying glass MagniPro 10X with LED lighting
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Precision balance 0.01g
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Set of slats for measuring thickness
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Illustrated user guide
Solutions for Sealed Products
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UV-900 Portable Scanner (€149): Detects booster reopenings
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400x digital microscope (299€): Analyzes the micro-prints of holograms
Tested on displays Prismatic Evolutions (EV08.5) , this equipment reduces the risk of error by 90% according to our internal study .
How to Spot Fake Pokémon Cards: Techniques 2025
Counterfeiting accounts for 1 in 8 cards in circulation. UwUTCG.fr shares the latest detection methods.
Distinctive Signs of Counterfeits
Typographical Errors
The fakes Charizard ex often present:
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"Pokèmon" instead of "Pokémon"
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Non-existent collection numbers
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Non-functional QR codes
Concrete Tests
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Weight Test : A real card weighs 1.8g (±0.05g)
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UV reaction : The Pokémon logo glows under black light
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Texture : Characteristic granular surface