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The Business Behind the Game: Pokémon Cards Gain Value as Investment in Puerto Rico

Published Jul 26, 2026 · via El Nuevo Día

In Puerto Rico, what started as a simple card game has turned into a lucrative business, with Pokémon cards gaining value as an investment. This phenomenon has led to events where people gather to exchange cards, and local stores have had to limit the number of products that can be purchased by one person.

The business has grown to the point where it moves thousands of dollars.