Two masked thieves smashed through the front window of DUCK! Entertainment in Eagan early Saturday and grabbed dozens of rare, PSA-graded Pokémon cards, leaving staff estimating $25,000 to $30,000 in losses. Surveillance footage released by the shop shows the pair going straight for locked display cases, and employees say the hit has rattled regulars and collectors across the Twin Cities. The business is now offering a cash reward for tips.
Security footage shows a targeted smash-and-grab
According to FOX 9, DUCK! says the break-in happened around 3:44 a.m. on Saturday. Security video appears to show two people in masks breaking the front window, reaching into a display case and taking cards before getting out within minutes. The business has shared photos and video of the damage and says it is still cataloging what was taken. Store managers told reporters they will keep updating the inventory as they confirm which items are missing.
Owners published serial numbers to help track stolen slabs
The arcade has posted a running list of 20 missing cards, including rare Japanese promotional Pikachu cards and recent special-illustration pieces, along with certification numbers that could help identify slabs if they resurface, according to CBS Minnesota. The business estimates the total loss at roughly $25,000 to $30,000, and KARE 11 reported that two individual cards alone were valued at about $8,000 each. Customers have been sharing images, contacting the shop on social media and watching online marketplaces for the listed certification numbers.
Police and community response
The Eagan Police Department confirmed to FOX 9 that it is investigating the break-in but declined to release further details while the case is active. DUCK! is asking anyone who recognizes the suspects, spots the stolen cards for sale or has photos or short clips taken inside the arcade in the days before the burglary to contact the shop or police. The owners say a cash reward will be offered for information that leads to identifying the individuals involved or recovering the stolen items.
Part of a wider pattern
The Eagan theft mirrors a wave of similar smash-and-grab incidents around the country as the secondary market for collectible cards has surged. Reporting that summarizes CNN coverage notes card-market indices jumped roughly 145% year over year, making compact, high-value collectibles an attractive target, as detailed by KTVZ. Local hobby shops and collectors say the small size and liquidity of graded slabs make them easy to flip, and many stores now post serial numbers or photos after burglaries to help flag suspicious listings.
How collectors and shops can help
Collectors who buy or sell graded cards are being urged to check certification numbers closely and report any listings that match DUCK!'s published list to the arcade or to Eagan police. Store managers also asked anyone with footage taken near the arcade on the nights around the break-in to preserve that material and share it with investigators, according to CBS Minnesota. Anyone with tips can contact DUCK! through its social pages or reach out directly to the Eagan Police Department.
About the arcade
DUCK! - a Japanese-style, Asian-themed claw-machine arcade that opened in January 2025 - has become a regional draw for families and collectors, selling blind-box prizes and collectible Pokémon cards alongside its machines, according to local business coverage. Owners say the burglary has shaken staff and regulars, and they are leaning on the collector community to help watch for the stolen slabs at card shows and on online marketplaces.
