Florida woman reportedly grabbed ex-boyfriend’s Pokémon cards during a physical altercation with him, then allegedly used them as emotional leverage
Police say the woman realized grabbing her ex-boyfriend's Pokémon cards upset him, but the confrontation ultimately led to charges unrelated to the collection.
A Florida woman faces domestic battery and witness-tampering charges after police say she repeatedly struck her ex-boyfriend and tried to stop him from calling 911 during an argument at his Orlando apartment. Investigators say 23-year-old Nadia Hussain also grabbed his Pokémon cards during the confrontation and later admitted she’d noticed how much her actions affected him.
According to WFTV, the argument began when Hussain’s ex-boyfriend asked her to leave, but she refused. He began recording their exchange, prompting Hussain to allegedly knock the phone from his hand and strike him several times. Police say she later returned to the apartment, leading to another physical confrontation and attempts to interfere with his 911 call.
Orlando police arrested Hussain on November 7 after reviewing evidence that included cellphone footage and statements from those involved. Although she reportedly grabbed her ex-boyfriend’s Pokémon cards, the arrest affidavit does not list a theft charge. Her charges concern the alleged physical violence and interference with contacting law enforcement.
The Pokémon cards became part of a much bigger argument
As her ex-boyfriend recorded their argument, Hussain allegedly demanded that he delete the footage. The arrest affidavit says she also grabbed the Pokémon cards sitting on his living room table. When police later questioned her, she acknowledged taking hold of the cards and noticing that her ex-boyfriend reacted to it. Investigators didn’t specify which cards were involved or whether any were damaged.
The man eventually managed to get Hussain outside and walked her to her car before returning to his apartment and locking the door. But she wasn’t gone for long. According to police, Hussain came back asking for a bong she’d left inside, promising she wouldn’t enter the apartment if he handed it over.
That promise reportedly didn’t last. When he opened the door just enough to return her belongings, Hussain allegedly forced her way inside and headed toward the bathroom. She later admitted to investigators that she had “barged” into the apartment.
Her ex-boyfriend told police he grabbed her by the belt and tried pulling her out of the bathroom while repeatedly asking her to leave. Hussain acknowledged that the two became physical again during this second incident.
The affidavit also describes how the man attempted to contact police during the dispute. Dispatchers received a 911 hang-up call from his number, and officers allege Hussain interfered with his attempts to get help. Neighbors eventually stepped in and helped remove her from the apartment.
Pokémon cards can be worth far more than their original price
It’s unclear what made Hussain’s ex-boyfriend so protective of his Pokémon cards, but collectors have plenty of reasons to care about their collections. Beyond the nostalgia of collecting them as children, Pokémon cards have developed a massive resale market, with certain rare editions commanding extraordinary prices.
In September 2026, Heritage Auctions reportedly sold a PSA 9 Pikachu Illustrator card for $5 million. It’s an extreme example, but it shows just how seriously some collectors take the hobby. Factors like rarity, condition, and demand can make certain cards worth way more than their original purchase price.
It’s unclear why Hussain’s ex-boyfriend reacted so strongly when she grabbed his Pokémon cards, but the collectibles have developed a devoted following that has even led to arrests. While most fans simply enjoy collecting the cards, some rare editions now command extraordinary prices.
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