Pokémon Cards: The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide

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If you’re in it for nostalgia or investing there are some key out-of-print sets that you’ll want to consider first. These are: 1. The Original Pokémon Base Set Although they don’t guarantee a holo card, I guess you’re upping your chances of pulling one. Naturally, though, you’ll pay a premium. Human Pokémon Trainers try to “catch ‘em all,” as the saying goes. Trainers catch Pokémon (with a Poké Ball) and are able to give them commands and to send them into combat against other Pokémon. Because they’re the cheapest way to build your sets. You can buy cards, on an individual basis, at your own pace.

Players can also maintain a “Bench” of up to five additional Basic Pokémon. These bench cards may be introduced or rotated onto the field over the course of the game. The Electrabuzz, sorry electric buzz of a holo pull was soon replaced by first kisses, house parties and underage drinking. At this stage, I also want to mention some other popular vintage sets like Gym Heroes, Neo Genesis, Legendary Collection and the e-Card Series. All of which are great options as your collection builds. If you see the hobby as an investment and want to sink some money into it, prepare to part with mid-four figures for a sealed vintage booster box.I’ve learned the hard way a couple of times buying boosters, so don’t really recommend it for beginners. Sealed Pokémon Booster Boxes Uneducated, I bought a load of random cards, overpaid a bunch, and although happy to have them in my hands again, that Pokémon itch wasn’t quite scratched.

Fast-forward almost 4 years, and I’m still just scratching the surface of the endless possibilities when it comes to Pokémon card collecting. If you’ve got a bit more cash to splash, or you’re a bit OCD about white corners or print lines, you may wish to start collecting graded cards. Specifically, you’re looking to see if there’s a shadow around the rectangle box containing the Pokémon illustration.

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Naturally, they make great candidates for grading. And again, if you’re looking to hold long-term, you may well find the value of your graded cards exceeds the price you paid in a few short years. Some collectors only want GEM MINT 10s. Others like the idea of collecting specific Pokémon in each grading (1-10).

In addition to collecting cards and playing the Trading Card Game, there are so many ways to become involved in Pokémon. If you like Pokémon cards and the TCG, then you may also be interested in: Video games Some of the older Pokémon cards have reached true collectible status due to their rarity. If you’ve been collecting since the 1990s, you might be surprised to find that a few of your cards are now worth astronomical amounts. Whether you want to rebuild your old collections, invest in something that brings you joy, or perhaps like me, just share something cool from your past with your kids, this guide is for you. It wasn’t until July 2016 that the flame was reignited for me. That’s right, the global phenomenon that is/was Pokémon Go dropped. This was my favorite set as a kid. Probably because it was the only one that I actually managed to fully complete!A live-action film called Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is slated for release in May 2019. The basic plot: When private investigator Harry Goodman disappears, it’s up to his former Pokémon partner Detective Pikachu and his son Tim to solve the mystery and bring him home. As someone who loves both Pokémon and mysteries, I am definitely looking forward to this one. Pokémon Go Buying some soft plastic card sleeves is an easy and affordable way to protect your cards. You can also opt for sturdier sleeves to prevent holographic cards from warping. Watch this video tutorial for advice on the best storage methods. In this section we’re going to break it down into two parts; where to buy vintage Pokémon cards and where to buy new Pokémon cards: Where to Buy Vintage Pokémon cards