Pokemon Theme Singer Jason Paige Responds To Scamming Accusations Citing "Misinformation"

Yesterday, we reported on how Pokemon's "Voice of a Generation", Jason Paige, allegedly scammed a child at a trading card show in the US. The accusations claimed Paige, who sung the original Pokemon anime theme song, traded a valuable Gengar Pokemon Trading Card for a custom card brandished with his signature.

At the time, we reached out to Paige to get his take on the situation, and today, we received a response, in which he says the accusations "highlight how quickly misinformation can spread online," branding them "misleading and, frankly, harmful."

Jason Paige Responds To Accusations That He Scammed A Child

A few days ago, vendor and TikToker boostersandbangers posted a video in which he traded a Gengar (valued at approximately $150) from the Japanese version of the Fossil expansion (Mystery of the Fossils) with a young child. The kid returned to his stand a while later, claiming to have traded that Gengar with Paige for a custom, autographed card. The internet didn't react kindly to this, with the Pokemon community calling Paige a scammer across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

We contacted Paige's team following these accusations and received the following response in full:

"Regarding the concerns that have been raised. We take any suggestion of unfairness to anyone, especially involving young collectors very seriously, so I’d like to clarify what actually occurred.

The trade in question was conducted openly and with the intent to provide value to my fans. The item the kids brought to trade with me was a Japanese Heavily Played Gengar that had an approximate market value according to eBay of around $75, though they shared that the competing vendor had represented it to them as being worth $150. In exchange, they received a one-of-one AGS full name JP autographed and inscribed, graded 10 AGS custom card.

For the past 3 years, at all events in the US, my published full autograph+inscription base price is $125 regardless of what it is on. AGS charges $16 for grading plus shipping and handling $22, plus the card's value of $5 makes the cost basis $170, independent of the graded 10 and inherent value of this type of rare custom item. It should be noted that it isn't a “fake card” as the vendor states, it's clearly a “custom card” with an AGS Trademark on the back. Custom cards are desirable throughout the entire card ecosystem, and many of mine have sold at my booth and online for north of $2,000.

All relevant information about both items was explained clearly at the time, while we looked up eBay's latest sales, and both the kids and their father expressed that they were comfortable and happy with the transaction. I gave them all free JP gold trainer cards ($10 transactions on eBay), took free pictures with them (all other guests at CollectACon charge $20+ for selfies), and they went on their merry way.

Afterward, the vendor posted a video that presented the situation in a misleading and, frankly, harmful way. That portrayal does not reflect the reality of the interaction. It’s also worth noting that the kids then came back to us and traded the same AGS card for another of my full autographed Pokémon cards valued at approximately $250, ultimately resulting in them benefiting even more from the sequence of trades and saving them again from the competing vendors' repeated misinformation.

Individuals targeted by online attacks frequently experience real psychological distress, including anxiety, humiliation, and a sense of loss of control over their own narrative.

Situations like this highlight how quickly misinformation can spread online and how easily it can escalate into personal criticism. We’ve seen how these dynamics can affect individuals and communities in meaningful ways, often without a full understanding of the facts. This is a reflection of the times we are living in under the amplified power of voices in the social media paradigm.

Our goal is always to operate with fairness, clarity, and respect with everyone, especially when younger participants are involved. We remain committed to those principles and to fostering a positive environment within the collectible community.

Social media has created an environment where reputational harm can spread rapidly and with lasting impact, often without regard for accuracy or context. Individuals targeted by online attacks frequently experience real psychological distress, including anxiety, humiliation, and a sense of loss of control over their own narrative. At the same time, a subset of influencers and content creators have learned that outrage and controversy reliably drive engagement, leading some to manufacture or exaggerate conflict at the expense of others’ reputations. This dynamic reflects a broader consequence of modern technology as it amplifies attention while weakening accountability, allowing emotionally charged, often negative content to outperform thoughtful discourse. In that environment, people can regress toward more impulsive and adversarial behavior, prioritizing reaction over reflection, and spectacle over truth.

Thank you for taking the time to understand the full context. If you’d like to discuss this further, I’m happy to connect.

Thank you

Jason and the team"

Alongside his words, Paige shared images of the Gengar card in question and the custom card he traded with the kids, as well as eBay sales of similar-condition Gengar cards, his current price menu, and AGS Grading costs.

boostersandangers has posted follow-up videos on his social media channels seeking a response from the singer, and we will be forwarding this article to him for further comment.

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