On January 15, 2026, three armed men robbed a Manhattan Pokémon store, stealing over $100,000 in rare cards and cash.

Three armed, masked men robbed The Poke Court Pokémon store in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, stealing over $100,000 in high-value Pokémon cards, cash, and a phone. The robbery, which occurred around 6:45 p.m. during a community event, involved threats with a firearm and the smashing of display cases, leaving no injuries but significant damage. Surveillance footage shows suspects in black clothing and hoods, with one pointing a gun. The stolen cards included rare, slabbed specimens worth up to $5,500 each. This incident follows similar armed robberies targeting Pokémon card shops in California and Washington, part of a growing trend driven by the hobby’s soaring economic value. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.