Mercari shares rebound after Pokémon sell-off

Shares of the Japanese company Mercari rose by more than 4% today, Friday, after recovering from a sharp decline caused by restrictions imposed by an e-commerce platform on the trading of Pokémon series products, which have experienced a boom in card prices of 1350% since 2020. The stock had plummeted by 6.4% on Wednesday when the restrictions came into effect, but then rebounded as the market continued to recover, achieving gains today that outpaced the Nikkei 225 index, which increased by 1%. Mercari has imposed temporary restrictions on the sale of Pokémon products due to concerns over trade disputes and user harassment, with expectations that the value of goods sold through its platform will grow by more than 10% in the latter half of 2026. Despite the restrictions causing a temporary market dip, reports indicate that global demand for Pokémon cards remains strong, with record-high prices, including rare cards being sold for over $16 million, and sales coordinated through platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Discord.

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