{
  "id": 6621463,
  "title": "If The World Suffered an Apocalypse Tomorrow The Global Currency Would Be Pokémon Cards, Collector and Venture Capitalist Claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/if-the-world-suffered-an-apocalypse-tomorrow-the-global-currency",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:59:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/if-the-world-suffered-an-apocalypse-tomorrow-the-global-currency-would-be-pokemon-cards-collector-and-venture-capitalist-claims"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Pokémon cards will likely be used as currency following a global apocalypse, one venture capitalist has suggested.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}