Pokémon is a massive Japanese media franchise featuring creatures with special powers, known as “pocket monsters,” that coexist with humans. Created in 1996, it centers on training and battling these creatures. It has grown into the world’s highest-grossing media franchise, spanning popular video games, anime, trading cards, and movies. Pokémon cards can be sold for thousands of dollars depending on their rarity. The 30 year anniversary of Pokémon is this year, so the card prices have gone up to the point people are breaking into card shops to steal the cards.