Pokmon has evolved into a $12 billion collectibles market When Pokmon cards first hit store shelves in the late '90s, few could have imagined that those same cards might one day Since 2004, the Pokmon Trading Card Game market has experienced a staggering 3,821% increase in overall value, according to analytics firm Card Ladder, dramatically outpacing traditional investments like the S&P 500's Pokmon card boom: What's behind the hype and demand? Species Cardmarket 100+ Cards Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, Gym Challenge Pokemo Display Geek, Inc.