After years of searching for pop stars, X Factor and American Idol's Simon Cowell are now looking for Pokémon cards

Music tycoon Simon Cowell was found spending his reportedly expensive $600 million fortune Pokémon Card.

Recently, X Factor and American Idol stars took part in the London Trade Card Exhibition at Croydon Boxpark.

There, Cowell, 65, bought a Rayquaza Vmax Alt Art card, which is graded in quality as PSA 10. The trader who sold Cavern and then took a photo of the deal and posted it to their Instagram.

Pokémon Card seller Onfire Trading Card said Cowell “picks up all sorts” around the show with his rare Rayquaza, with a street value of just $2,700.

In response to a fan question on Instagram, the trader said it was “one of my many regrets” and he didn't want to sing for Cowell at the same time.

Other fans suggested Cowell might be buying a card for his 11-year-old son Eric.

Pokémon TCG is still very popular, with cards changing hands regularly to attract a lot of money. Packages that are still easy to obtain today can include worthy paymentsAs the most expensive card guide to IGN's 151 scarlet and violet setting details. (Want a Charizard Ex? Your price is over $180.)

However, the rarest Pokémon card ever wasn't for sale Unique pop music signed by Pope Leo earlier this month. As IGN reported, the lucky owner of this particular card said they will always keep the bonus after the Pope signs and blessings. Unless Simon Cowell wants to make an offer?

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