Three stores hit within one week. While each sells varied collectible cards and game memorabilia, Pokémon cards have far-and-away the hottest demand. “Nuclear hot,” said Mike Redlin of New World Toys.

Three collectible stores in the Triangle were targeted by a thief who stole thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards. The ...

The thieves appeared to target only the cards, while ignoring other expensive items at shops in Raleigh and Garner.

You might think that with today’s grading and authenticating technology, counterfeits would be on the decline.

Pokemon Blue was one of the most influential games I ever played. Without the rose-tinted spectacles, though, it's a ...