Logan Paul’s Obsession with Pokemon Explained

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Logan Paul is a YouTube personality who is no stranger to controversy. Though many know Paul for his wild antics and fighting matches with legends like Floyd Mayweather, he has also revealed himself to be a big Pokemon fan. His love of Pokemon is not limited to the games, and he has also dropped lots of money on the collectible cards. According to Paul, his love for the series started during childhood, and although his attachment to it remains in adulthood, he is willing to admit that he may be a tad obsessed.

Thanks to his wealth, Paul has been able to grab some very rare cards to add to his collection, including one worth over $5 million. Not all his moves in the Pokemon card collecting world have been successful, and he has been a victim of a scam that cost him at least $3 million. Though people may have mixed opinions about Paul, it is hard to not be envious of his vast collection of cards.

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Like many fans, Paul's love ofPokemon began at a young age. As he explained in an interview with podcast host and comedian Andrew Schulz, as a child he was drawn to Pokemon games due to their creativity and the interesting characters that players cross paths with. He has a special attachment to the first generation, and he revealed that every couple of years he will purchase a Game Boy Color along with either Pokemon Red or Pokemon Yellow, just so he can experience a bit of nostalgia. He also admitted that he is not too much of a fan of the Pokemon that fall outside the original 151.

Later in his life, Paul discovered the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and he grew obsessed with the cards as well. He is not afraid of publicly expressing his devotion to the series, though