FBI Probes Unprecedented Pokémon Card Heist: 6,450 Cards Vanish from FedEx Truck

The FBI has officially launched an investigation into what may be the largest Pokémon Trading Card Game theft in history, after more than 6,450 cards disappeared from a FedEx truck. The shipment, reportedly valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, was bound for a collector or retailer when it went missing under unclear circumstances. No arrests have been made, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The scale of the theft—both in card count and potential value—has stunned the Pokémon community, where rare cards can fetch six figures at auction. FedEx has stated it is cooperating fully with federal investigators. The case highlights the surging value of trading cards as alternative investments, and the growing risk of cargo theft targeting high-value collectibles. If recovered, the cards could set a new benchmark for Pokémon memorabilia prices. For now, collectors are watching closely as the FBI works to crack the case.