Pokémon Blog

It’s that time of year again — the nights are getting longer, pumpkins are taking over porches, and everything suddenly tastes like cinnamon. But for us Pokémon fans, Halloween isn’t just about...

Ever walked into a card show, felt the buzz in the air, spotted a grail card in a display case, and then saw the price tag? Your heart sinks a little. It’s...

Ever held a PSA-graded card, felt its weight in your hand, and heard that nagging voice in the back of your head whisper, "Is this... real?" Perhaps the deal felt a little...

Ever scrolled through eBay and seen two PSA 10 Charizards that look almost identical, yet the collecting community treats them worlds apart? One, with a certification number starting with a "2," gets...

There’s something special about autumn — the golden light, the crunch of leaves, the way the world slows down just a little. It’s a season full of colour and calm, and if...

I came across a Reddit thread the other day that crystallized something I've been feeling about the Pokémon TCG market for months. The post, titled "The illusion of liquidity," sparked over 500...

A botched product launch led me down a rabbit hole about artificial scarcity and what it means for collectors like me. I came across a fascinating Reddit thread the other day that...

The year 2025 began with the Pokémon TCG market in a state of intense excitement. Spurred by new digital releases, demand for physical cards was reaching a fever pitch, creating a "brutal"...

Ever jumped into a Pokémon TCG forum, excited to talk about your latest pulls, only to be hit with a wall of text that looks like a secret code? You see posts...

Picture this: you’re at a local meetup, binder in hand, ready to finally trade for that one alternate art card that’s been eluding you. You find someone who has it, they find...

Hey there, fellow Pokémon TCG collectors! Ever found yourself staring at a card, completely stumped by the little symbol at the bottom? You know, that tiny icon that tells you which of...

Did you know that, to date, a mind-boggling 19,756 unique Pokémon cards have been printed in the English market? That's a bigger number than a Snorlax's daily calorie intake! And with every...

Ever had that heart-pounding moment? You're carefully opening a Pokémon card pack, the crinkle of the foil wrapper music to your ears. You do the "pack trick," meticulously moving cards from the...

Ever get that sinking feeling? You've just snagged what you think is a killer deal on a rare card, but something feels... off. In the world of Pokémon TCG, where a piece...

Let's be real. To an outsider, a Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) booster pack is just ten bits of shiny cardboard in a foil wrapper. But you know better, don't you? For...

We’ve all been there. That heart-stopping, breath-holding moment when you peel back the foil on a fresh pack. The world slows down. You see the glint of texture, the shimmer of a...

So, you’ve stumbled into the glittering world of gold Pokémon cards. Maybe you pulled one from a pack and your heart skipped a beat, or perhaps you saw a picture of a...

We've all been there. You're sitting in front of your binder, a veritable treasure chest of holographic Charizards, full-art Waifus, and that one you just can't part with. The nostalgia is powerful,...

You know the feeling. It’s release day for that new Pokémon set you’ve been dreaming about for months. You wake up early, maybe you even skip your morning coffee, and head to...

Ever walked into a store, seen a wall of colorful Pokémon boxes, and felt your brain short-circuit like a Pikachu in a thunderstorm? You're not alone. The world of Pokémon cards is...

You’re cracking open a fresh booster pack from a new Scarlet & Violet set. You’re rifling through the cards, hoping for that ultra-rare pull, when you suddenly realize something… where are all...

You’ve spent years, maybe even decades, carefully curating a Pokémon card collection that would make Professor Oak himself shed a tear of pride. You’ve hunted for those elusive first editions, traded with...

One day, you’ve dug out that old shoebox from the attic, the one lovingly labelled "Pokeman Cardz," and inside is a treasure trove of nostalgia. A holographic Charizard! A majestic Blastoise! A......

Hello, fellow Trainers! Have you been staring at the dazzling card list for the brand-new Black Bolt & White Flare expansion, wondering what your chances are of actually pulling that stunning Reshiram...

So, you’ve just seen it. That jaw-droppingly beautiful Special Illustration Rare of your favorite Pokémon from the brand-new expansion, perhaps a stunning new artwork of a classic like Lugia or a fresh...

Have you felt it? That little spark of recognition, that jolt of pure nostalgia, when you walk past a store and see a Charizard staring back at you from a box? Maybe...

Hey there, fellow trainer! Let’s set a scene. You’re at your parents’ house, you’ve been sent on a quest to clear out the attic, and you stumble upon it. The binder. That...

Alright, fellow collectors, get your binders ready, because the trip back to Unova is officially on! The brand-new Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and White Flare expansions are about to drop internationally, and...

The world of Pokémon card collecting has exploded in recent years, with nostalgic adults and a new generation of fans alike flocking to the hobby. This surge in popularity, however, has brought...

Well, trainers, it’s been a whirlwind since Journey Together hit the shelves, and what a journey it’s been! The dust has started to settle, our initial pack-opening frenzies have subsided (mostly), and...

Ever held two Pokémon cards and felt like one was… different? You’re not just imagining things. In a world of over a hundred Pokémon sets and thousands of unique cards, you’d think...

Let’s be honest. Every Pokémon trainer hits a point where their collection transforms from a neat little stack into a G-Max Snorlax blocking the entire room. That shoebox overflowing with cards, the...

Picture this: you’ve just cracked open a fresh Pokémon booster pack. Your heart thumps as you rifle past the common cards, hoping for a flash of brilliance. You find one—a card where...

Think of it like this: you're on a Pokémon safari, and while you're happy to see plenty of Pidgeys and Rattatas (your common and uncommon cards), what you're really hoping to spot...

Alright, Pokémon TCG fanatics, gather 'round! The hype for Destined Rivals has been real, and whether you're a seasoned collector or just diving into the exhilarating world of chase cards, you've probably...