How Pokémon Cards Outpaced the S&P 500 and Bitcoin

Pokémon trading cards outperformed both the S&P 500 and Bitcoin over the past three months, posting a 22.8% gain while the cryptocurrency fell sharply. The divergence highlights how collectibles are behaving as an asset class largely disconnected from financial markets.

The Numbers Behind the Outperformance A card index tracks the aggregate value of graded collectibles, functioning like a stock index but built around physical items. Rand Group compiled the figures behind this comparison. The three-month numbers show a wide gap.

Pokémon cards climbed 22.8% while the S&P 500 advanced 4.7% and Bitcoin declined 20.7%. Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens.

💥 POKEMON : Assets performance during last 3 months– Pokémon Card Index: +22.8%– S&P 500: +4.7%– Bitcoin: -20.7% pic.twitter.com/xsOVwXlMCP— Rand Group (@randgroup) August 13, 2026 The pattern extends across the year.