Free Show: EPISODE 1188: "Why Pokemon Might Be The Most Important Pinball Ever & The LE Will Hit $30,000!"

Pokemon Pinball LE units selling for $20K+ represent Stern's comeback moment with unprecedented crossover collector demand.

Kaneda delivers an enthusiastic analysis of Pokemon Pinball's unprecedented launch success, with LE units selling out immediately and commanding $20,000+ on secondary markets. He argues Pokemon represents Stern's strongest recovery move in years, praising the accessible-yet-deep design philosophy inspired by classics like Monster Bash and Junkyard, and predicts the LE could reach $30,000 as collector demand from the broader Pokemon community enters the pinball market. He positions Pokemon as a gateway game that will expand the hobby beyond traditional audiences while defending the 750-unit LE scarcity strategy against skeptics.