"Mint version probably going for $1,000-$1,400" - Fans react as Twitch streamer MeesterKeem unpacks a rare Lugia Pokémon card

Twitch streamer Keem "MeesterKeem" recently unpacked a first edition, holographic, legendary, Lugia card live on stream in collaboration with The Poké Court, an online Pokémon card retailer based in New York. This moment had fans, watching in-person and online, erupting with excitement after the streamer managed to bag the incredibly rare card in seemingly mint condition.

Fans reacted to the MeesterKeem situation in a recent Reddit post on r/LivestreamFail, discussing the rare pull from the streamer:

Fans discuss MeesterKeem's legendary Lugia unpack on Reddit (Image via LivestreamFail/Reddit)

User u/justdengit, in a detailed comment, did a breakdown of the card, saying that it (without any professional grading) could go for upwards of $1000:

"Raw mint version probably going for $1,000-$1,400 depending."

The user added that if the card was given a high PSA rating, its value would skyrocket:

"PSA 9 - Going for around $1900-$2000. PSA 10 - Last sold was this year for $50,000 and before that was $56,000 last year."

For context, PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) is a top grading service for sports cards, trading cards, and memorabilia. Established in 1991, PSA authenticates and grades items on a scale from 1 to 10, boosting their value and credibility. PSA-graded collectibles are highly respected in the market.

Finally, u/justdengit further clarified how rare MeesterKeem's card actually is and how they'd rate it personally.:

"There [are] only 44 PSA 10 in existence so this card is EXTREMELY difficult to grade. If I had to grade it I'll give it a PSA 9 because of the difference of centering from left to right."

Other Reddit users, like u/Seth-555, couldn't grasp how these pack openings could cause such hysteria:

"Maybe I'm just a buzzkill or whatever, but I don't understand why people freak out when they pull a super rare card after opening thousands of packs in a row."

Nevertheless, MeesterKeem was undoubtedly exhilarated when he unpacked the legendary Pokémon card, noticing that the card had no "print line" on it, further contributing to its value. The streamer then visited eBay to find out how much the card was last sold for. Much to his excitement, the last transaction for one of these was over $50,000.

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The resurgence of Pokémon cards online

In recent years, Pokémon cards have regained popularity, largely driven by influencers and content creators on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Streamers like xQc and Ludwig have contributed to this trend by conducting live unboxings of rare and valuable card packs.

These events often attract large audiences and generate significant excitement, especially when rare cards are pulled.

Ludwig opening Pokémon cards on stream has over a million views on YouTube (Image via Ludwig/YouTube)

Other content creators like Logan Paul have made videos trading Pokémon cards, showing how profitable the scene is. LeonHart, UnlistedLeaf, and MaxMoeFoe are prominent figures in the Pokémon card community. They produce a variety of content like pack openings, card reviews, and discussions about the Pokémon TCG.

Their in-depth knowledge has garnered millions of views on these videos and helped fans sustain an interest in Pokémon cards.

YouTuber Logan Paul spent about $150,000 on a rare Charizard card (Image via Logan Paul/YouTube)

Overall, the combination of nostalgia, artwork, and collectability is what makes Pokémon cards so popular, even in today's day and age.