If The World Suffered an Apocalypse Tomorrow The Global Currency Would Be Pokémon Cards, Collector and Venture Capitalist Claims
Pokémon cards will likely be used as currency following a global apocalypse, one venture capitalist has suggested.
A venture capitalist has boldly predicted that Pokémon cards could become the currency of choice should humanity face a global apocalypse. Pete Levin, the founder of Griffin Gaming Partners, stated that the iconic trading cards, valued at over $1.6 billion by his firm, would remain valuable even in a post-apocalyptic world. Levin explained that Pokémon cards are a global phenomenon, having soared in popularity since their introduction in the late 1990s.
He claimed that these cards have beaten the S&P 500 by 3,000% and that their value remains high, even after market fluctuations. The Pokémon Company has struggled to meet the skyrocketing demand, with last year's production reaching a staggering 10 billion cards. Levin also pointed to the rise of adult collectors, now comprising around 30% of global toy sales, as a significant factor driving the market expansion.
Despite these factors, the scarcity of Pokémon cards has led to scalping issues, prompting retailers like Target to take measures against the problem.
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