Venture Capitalist Peter Levin Predicts Pokémon Cards Could Become Post-Apocalypse Currency

Peter Levin, managing director of Griffin Gaming Partners and co-founder of a new MMA league, boasts a collection of more than 500,000 trading cards and has tracked the sector’s evolution from oversupply crises to a $50 billion annual market. He points to Pokémon cards’ 3,000 percent return versus the S&P 500 and to high-profile sales, such as Logan Paul’s $16.5 million auction, as evidence of their investment potential.

Grading companies such as PSA, CGC and AI-driven TAG now certify cards, creating a liquid secondary market. Levin cites partnerships between Hasbro, Upper Deck, Disney and Wizards of the Coast that fuse popular IPs with card games, driving global demand. He also observes that social-media personalities and platforms like TikTok and Whatnot amplify hype, while the hobby remains accessible through inexpensive packs sold in mainstream stores. Ultimately, he believes that in a post-apocalyptic world, Pokémon cards could become the de-facto currency.