A parent's guide to the Pokémon card craze

Most kids see Pokémon as a collectible hobby, though the game is still popular, with the World Championships drawing competitors and spectators. Frederic J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images Pokémon cards have surged in popularity, becoming the world's No. 1 toy product last year. For uninformed parents, the trading cards can present a complex and expensive new world. Here are three things parents should know before they embark on their child's Pokémon journey. Everything old is new again — and ...