🌟 Pokémon Trend Never Stops!

by Harajuku Candy July 18, 2025

Why Pokémon Cards Are Still a Big Deal in Japan (and Everywhere)

Pokémon cards have been around since the 1990s, but the hype hasn’t slowed down one bit. From Japan to the U.S. and everywhere in between, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) continues to dominate collectors’ hearts and wallets.

⬇ Nostalgia Never Gets Old

Let’s be honest—Pokémon is a core childhood memory for many of us. If you grew up watching the anime or playing the Game Boy games, opening a pack of cards feels like stepping back into your younger self. Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee... these are true icons.

Fun Fact: The very first Pokémon TCG set, "Base Set," debuted in 1996 in Japan. First-edition cards from that time can now sell for tens of thousands of dollars!

⭐ Rare Cards = Pure Gold

One major reason Pokémon cards stay so relevant is the thrill of pulling a rare. Some cards are holographic, some are limited editions, and others feature stunning Japanese-exclusive artwork. Collectors chase these treasures with passion, and values can skyrocket!

Fun Fact: The most expensive Pokémon card ever sold? The legendary "Pikachu Illustrator" card, which fetched over $5 million at auction.

！！The Hottest Pokémon TCG Sets Right Now！！

Japan continues to release fire TCG sets that collectors worldwide are scrambling to get their hands on. Some of these sets never even make it overseas in their original form, making them extra valuable!

Here are some of the hottest recent sets:

熱風のアリーナ (Neppu no Arena) – Blazing battles with fierce fire-type Pokémon!
ナイトワンダラー (Night Wanderer) – Mysterious, dark, and elegant vibes.
ステラミラクル (Stella Miracle) – A dreamy, cosmic adventure.
楽園ドラゴーナ (Paradise Dragona) – For the dragon-type lovers out there.
ホワイトフレア (White Flair) – One of the newest and most hyped releases!

✨ Harajuku Candy: Your Pokémon Plug

We at HARAJUKU CANDY are always working hard to keep rare and limited Pokémon cards in stock—but they disappear FAST. If you spot something you like, don’t wait.

🔗 Come visit us, explore the latest drops, and maybe even pull your new favorite card.

✅ Go catch ‘em all!