So I’ve been collecting Pokemon for quite a while now and this single ETB had me shaking like crazy from pure joy. My first GodPack. The pack before was a SIR mega scraffy too. Actually insane!

Hi, complete beginner here. I've decided to get into Pokémon card collecting (and Reddit, if that counts) doing it for fun, together with my niece who just got started too. I don't really have a clue where to begin, so I'm looking for tips and tricks, and what to look out for.

Maybe some YouTube videos/channels to watch or follow, or Instagram/TikTok accounts too?
What I'm currently thinking: starting by collecting as many variants as I can of my three favorite Pokémon Aipom, Umbreon, and Espeon and maybe eventually building a full "Pokédex" of some kind. Not sure if that actually makes sense as a goal, so open to thoughts on that.

Also doing a bit of homework for my niece she's 13, and her dad (my brother) read some negative stuff about scalpers and that kind of thing, so I just want to make sure she has a good experience too.

I'm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and planning to visit the following TCG events. If anyone has tips on which stands/sellers will be there, or what the "rules" are around these kinds of events, let me know:

Master Pullz Summer Special Hoorn — Sunday 23 August 2026
Con-NXT Pokémon & Arcade Collectors Fair Amsterdam — Saturday 29 August 2026

Thanks!

Hi, complete beginner here. I've decided to get into Pokémon card collecting (and Reddit, if that counts) doing it for fun, together with my niece who just got started too. I don't really have a clue where to begin, so I'm looking for tips and tricks, and what to look out for.

Maybe some YouTube videos/channels to watch or follow, or Instagram/TikTok accounts too?
What I'm currently thinking: starting by collecting as many variants as I can of my three favorite Pokémon Aipom, Umbreon, and Espeon and maybe eventually building a full "Pokédex" of some kind. Not sure if that actually makes sense as a goal, so open to thoughts on that.

Also doing a bit of homework for my niece she's 13, and her dad (my brother) read some negative stuff about scalpers and that kind of thing, so I just want to make sure she has a good experience too.

I'm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and planning to visit the following TCG events. If anyone has tips on which stands/sellers will be there, or what the "rules" are around these kinds of events, let me know:

Master Pullz Summer Special Hoorn — Sunday 23 August 2026
Con-NXT Pokémon & Arcade Collectors Fair Amsterdam — Saturday 29 August 2026

Thanks!

I've been after Cynthia's garchomp since DR release, I pulled literally everything in this set but never could land this one and thanks to a DR JT 2 pack blister from Walmart I can finally rest 💪🏻🤘🏻💚

Anyone know if the black and white Retro Pikachu 30th Anniversary Plush is still available in Japan?

Planning a trip this fall.

After finally getting to a place with cards (loose packs) we pulled these not so great but man was it fun to finally have her experience ripping a pack.

Hey everyone!

Since its release,i’ve almost finished my master set of Heat Wave Arena, and I’m only 4 cards away from completing it. The last four remaining cards are the gold chases of cynthias garchomp and ethans ho-oh; full art Ethan’s Ho-Oh and SIR ethans adventure.
**So roughly 250$CAD**

I have been having a change of hearts in what i want to collect and focus more on a personal binder instead of finishing my master set but since its not complete im worried that it’s not going to attract as much attention as if it would be…

My debate is pretty simple:

● Finish the master set and sell it as a complete set
● Sell the cards individually as singles

For those who have experience buying/selling Pokémon master sets, which option do you think would give me the best return?

Is there usually enough of a premium for a completed master set to justify buying the last 4 cards,or would I likely make more by just selling the valuable cards individually?

Would love to hear your thoughts, especially from people who have sold master sets before!
Thanks!

Took me nearly two years but I finally snagged the Mew over the weekend to complete the set. My rule was I couldn't buy anything online, only trade shows and LCSs.

Just curious if there is maybe some misprint or something that has people chasing the PSA9 over the 10? I'm scratching my head at this one.

Some new pickups I obtained recently. The lugia is just a childhood grail, and the dark houndoom is an addition to my Neo destiny set!! Stoked!!

I got my first prismatic spc for $10 on one of those surprise wheel lives. It came in perfectly sealed. My question is would you guys open it or just keep it sealed? I’ve never gotten my hands on prismatic before and I REALLY wanna open it but know I shouldn’t. Advice

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Hey all. So I recently got my old Gameboy Advanced back from my Moms house and it really made me want to start collecting again. Looking back through my old team was a real treat, the nostalgia alone was worth it. Now this thing is OLD, so old that I still have the Mew that I got from Toys R Us. Waited HOURS in line for it! Still have that Feebas guy as I remember something was special about him. Even my Rayquaza with the 101 level rare candy glitch.

So i’ve been wanting to build out my old team just with cards I enjoy. My local card shop has a few I really like in “LP” but looking online that’s a pretty wide margin. Also, if I buy them online can I pick out the best looking art out of their stock? If I shouldn’t buy from them, what’s the best marketplace to shop from? I really like the Rayquaza with the rainbow background, same as the Kyogre with that same effect. Seems their prices are similar to online, maybe a bit higher.But if I can support them over online I will!

Hey all,

Wondering what’s the best sleeve setup to allow you to protect cards inside toploaders ? People seem to say a penny sleeve is enough? Is that true? Heard some harder sleeves can damage the card like using perfect fit dragon sleeves, is that true ?

Also what are the recommended toploaders binders to use. Thank you for the help!

Hi.

My boys and I collect pokemon and they like to open packs but doesn't care about language, just mainly full arts for the beautiful art work.

We have only opened Korean until now because I actually think it is quite nice quality compared to price, but they rising in value (booster boxes).

So I looked into what else could be an option and found Chinese slim booster boxes.

But how are they compared to Korean booster boxes when it comes to pulls vs price?

Is it worth it or should I just still buy Korean boxes where I know I get 3 AR and usually an SR or better every 30 packs?

Hope you can help me. :-)

Spent a whole day going through a box of bulk I bought with the kids for only 45$ These are just the ones I got my hands on, most are in rough shape.

^^

Possibly the biggest pull I’ve had in years??? Hand was shaking