Antoine Griezmann has often shown off his love for Pokemon and the Atleti star was spotted trading his match-worn shirt for rare trading cards.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Griezmann trade match shirt for Pokemon cardsStreamer Darizard9 gives two Elite Trainer boxesPrismatic Evolutions line trading card currently in demandFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet has been a major hit in the Pokemon trading card industry and their Prismatic Evolutions line has been severely hard to come by as the demand has heavily outweighed the supply. As such, Griezmann, who is known to have a major collection of Pokemon trading cards, didn't think twice when he spotted popular Pokemon streamer Darizard9 offering him two Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Boxes in exchange for his match-worn shirt after Atletico Madrid's 5-0 win over Getafe.
AdvertisementWATCH THE CLIPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
One could argue that Griezmann got the short end of the deal as his match-worn shirts generally go for around $3500 (£2800) while two Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Boxes are sold for $120 (£96.6). However, due to the short supply, just one card from the Prismatic Evolutions line currently sells for over $100 (£80.5) and with two Elite Trainer Boxes holding approximately 180 cards, the former French international got the better deal. The prices, though, will soon drop as Pokemon prepares to release new stock over the next couple of months.
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR GRIEZMANN?
Griezmann has been in fine form this season for Diego Simeone's side as Atletico Madrid sit one point off Real Madrid in the La Liga standings and have also secured top eight in the Champions League. The Rojiblancos will be in action next when they take on Celta Vigo on Saturday, February 15.