New Bedford, Massachusetts, is the site of a major Pokémon card heist. Last week, 1st Edition Collectibles, an independent shop, reported the theft of more than $113,000 worth of Pokémon cards. Per NBC News,

A burglar used a hammer to smash open the door of a Massachusetts shop and stole rare Pokémon cards and vintage box sets, a store owner said.

Here are eight Pokémon cards that have become absurdly valuable, and why collectors are willing to pay ridiculous amounts for pieces of cardboard.