# Why Are Pokemon Cards Surging In Value Right Now?

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Podcast: [The Coffee Show with Kirk Pearson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-coffee-show-with-kirk-pearson-7331229)
Published: 2026-01-14T07:55:46+00:00
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## Resource

WARNING! This podcast has nothing to do with coffee. Pokemon is the most successful game/movie/merchandising franchise in the world by a long way, and in recent times that has gone to a whole new level. In the podcast we are joined by Jonathan D'allessando of Card Bot AU, a company that sells cards through vending machines. What started as a hobby for his brother CJ, ended up becoming a thriving business that cannot stock their machines quick enough! Regular listeners to this show know that Kirk LOVES Pokemon, so here is an opportunity to have some fun on a different topic. So what caused the Pokemon card wars? And how will they end? Like this podcast? Leave a review and please tell two of your friends!

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