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Hollywood once convinced a generation that robbing banks were the ultimate–and illegal–get-rich-quick scheme, but in 2026, Pokemon cards are proving to be a more valuable resource.
In Florida, one man has been charged and arrested for burglary and grand theft after surveillance footage showed a figure allegedly using a battery-powered chainsaw to gain entry to the shop after an unsuccessful attempt to smash the shop window in with a rock (via KSL).
The store owner contacted authorities the following morning after discovering the burglary, with the thief leaving behind plenty of evidence. Police found blood at the scene of the crime, and cameras captured the license plate registration of the getaway vehicle.
Shortly afterward, police arrested one Clayton Warren and charged him. The store owner estimated that $12,000 in Pokemon cards were stolen.
Tales like this are becoming increasingly common, as there are numerous reports of break-ins at collectible stores. Over $300,000 worth of rare cards–including valuable sports cards–were stolen in two separate incidents, armed gunmen hit a newly opened Pokemon store, and thieves made off with $100,000 in Pokemon cards and other collectibles late last year. There have even been reports that the Japanese mob was using Pokemon cards to launder money.
This is just the tip of the Avalugg, and even purchasing Pokemon trading cards legitimately has turned into a circus, thanks to Pokemon: TCG’s ongoing scalper problem.
Finally, Pokemon Soup Is Here
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Hollywood once convinced a generation that robbing banks were the ultimate–and illegal–get-rich-quick scheme, but in 2026, Pokemon cards are proving to be a more valuable resource.
In Florida, one man has been charged and arrested for burglary and grand theft after surveillance footage showed a figure allegedly using a battery-powered chainsaw to gain entry to the shop after an unsuccessful attempt to smash the shop window in with a rock (via KSL).
The store owner contacted authorities the following morning after discovering the burglary, with the thief leaving behind plenty of evidence. Police found blood at the scene of the crime, and cameras captured the license plate registration of the getaway vehicle.
Shortly afterward, police arrested one Clayton Warren and charged him. The store owner estimated that $12,000 in Pokemon cards were stolen.
Tales like this are becoming increasingly common, as there are numerous reports of break-ins at collectible stores. Over $300,000 worth of rare cards–including valuable sports cards–were stolen in two separate incidents, armed gunmen hit a newly opened Pokemon store, and thieves made off with $100,000 in Pokemon cards and other collectibles late last year. There have even been reports that the Japanese mob was using Pokemon cards to launder money.
This is just the tip of the Avalugg, and even purchasing Pokemon trading cards legitimately has turned into a circus, thanks to Pokemon: TCG’s ongoing scalper problem.
Finally, Pokemon Soup Is Here
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