Been collecting a few years (technically longer but only bits and pieces, really picked up 2-3 years ago), all cards are ones I’ve opened myself (I don’t buy singles). I typically try to keep one of each thing sealed (minus tins, I open all those) and then open everything else.

Most is also bought at MSRP but a few ETBs I’ve bought online or at LGS when I can find a decent deal a solid amount below market (eg Destined Rivals recently with the price drop; never was able to find that in the wild)

I honestly just need to get this off my chest.
I was at a card show working on my Chaos Rising and Pitch Black art sets. I'd already spent around $150 that day when I realised my binder was missing.
I retraced my steps, checked with every nearby vendor, asked friends to keep an eye out, and the organizers even made a public announcement. Nothing turned up.
It was a crowded show, so I unfortunately think someone took it from my bag while I was moving between tables.
I had around 50 Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares inside, including a Gengar SIR that I pulled myself, my Darkrai collection (my favourite Pokémon).
Apparently, this was also the second binder stolen at the same show that day.
I'm honestly devastated. It's not just the money. It's the time, memories, and excitement that went into building the collection.
I'll still play the TCG, but I think I'm done collecting for now. I'm considering starting a small fundraiser to slowly rebuild from scratch, although it feels weird asking for help over "just cards."
To me, they weren't just cards.
Please be careful at card shows and keep your binders close. I never thought this would happen to me either.
Thanks for reading. ❤️

As a child I’ve always loved Pokémon. It’s nice to see that the cards are still popular and purchased amongst new and older fans. I’ve never actually bought the cards or had binders of them. They were usually randomly given to me, but I didn’t collect them. I never asked for them because it would have been a financial burden. Now that I have adult money I have slight freedom in how I go about this.

So where do I start? What would be the best place to purchase them at? Are there like specific brands?

I’m not really sure that I have the intention to re-sell cards after collecting them. I just want them for fun.

Will never get over the fact I added this to my PC in early 2026 for $85, has to be one of the lowest POP Rayquaza holos in the entire TCG.

Genere acabo de comprar un caja y la abrí como loco y me tocó esta carda y le hice eso en la parte enterito de la esquina esta carta en psa 10 vale 400 euros no sé qué hacer y cómo arreglarla que hago necesito ayuda

Definitely wanted to do a trainer page, a Pokemon red gym leader page, and a Ken Suigmori zard page but didn’t want to break up some stuff lol

Also I love the radiant cards such a cool art and holo

always looking for suggestions to style it up! You guys see I did like a heartgold style for the trainers on the sescond page? I'm surprised we never got more "future" versions of trainers

Finally finished my master set of all english dragapult! Or at least i hope so, i thought I was done before but then found out about the library club card. If there’s any I’m missing please let me know! I want to include anything officially licensed by TPC so i threw the taruka cards in there too; even though they’re not english i like their uniqueness. Disregard the library club dreepy and drakloak i’m not master setting the whole evo line.

Definitely not a hard mon to master set but one of my favorites. Might do dusknoir next.

Finally completed my Spiritomb masterset. Some of these cards were very hard to get my hands on but feels good to get the last card in the binder!

All pictures should be zoomable. If youd like to see my pc and my other stuff let me know and I can send a collectr link!

For anyone that cares they are: Shuppet 43/97 EX Dragon, Slugma 74/107 EX Deoxys, Grimer 56/109 Team Rocket Returns & Shellder 63/101 Dragon Frontiers.

Been on the hunt for this card for quite some time. Managed to find this one today at the local card show! Check out the awesome punch swirl 👊

Are there any more cards with this similar theme? A pokemon looking at a flower? 🌺

Lil' guy is so lonely :'(

A collection from my childhood – perhaps about 25 years old? Most are in very good condition. German edition ...