The Japanese Pokemon CP4 Set is my new Focus!
There are so many good Pokemon sets to collect from, but the Japanese CP4 set has a unique card finish that intrigues me.
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Pokémon Cards • Art • Collecting
MidnightPullsJP
Pokémon Cards • Art • Collecting
Category Notes
Collector’s notes and insights on collecting Pokemon and opening Pokemon card packs.
5 Complete Sets a Pokemon Card Collector Can Buy Under $20
The collector in me always looks for bargains to hunt, especially when it comes to acquiring complete sets, no matter how big or small.
Are Slim Chinese Pokemon Booster Boxes For You?
Slim Chinese Pokemon booster boxes are very affordable and pretty accessible, but collectors may not get the value they hope for out of opening multiple boxes from the same set.
Buying Japanese Pokemon AR Card Packs: Should You?
I have talked about the different ways of collecting Pokemon cards in the past. There is nothing more fun than opening a booster pack and pulling a card you really like. However, that “luck of the draw” can also be…
Bulk Bins Are Therapeutic for Pokemon Collectors
Many things about collecting Pokemon cards can either be stressful or a hassle. Buying cards, primarily through sealed products, is not always the most accessible option. However, there is usually a golden alternative in buying single cards. More specifically, the…
Analyzing 1 Year of Pokemon’s Mega Evolution in Japan
Japan is the birth place for all things regarding Pokemon and its trading card game. As such, it is also the first region where Mega Evolution was released globally. Contrary to the international release schedule, Japan has received many more…
Pokemon’s Mega Evolution Era Turns 1 – International Edition
It has been exactly one year since the Pokemon TCG introduced the Mega Evolution era. More specifically, it has been one year since the Japanese release, even though the English one only happened in September. Even so, now is a…
The 7-Eleven Pokemon TCG Incident: A Wake-Up Call for Collectors
Most of you will have heard about the unusual Pokemon TCG stock dealing affecting Japan. More specifically, several 7-Eleven franchises were caught up in this mess, leading to some franchise contracts terminating early. As Pokemon collectors, however, we need to…
Collector’s Note 004: Indonesian Mega Dream EX
I recently had the privilege and pleasure of opening an Indonesian pokemon booster box. The set is very similar to Mega Dream EX, which I opened up a few months ago in Japanese. But what is it about this Indonesian…
Why Does Chi-Yu Look So Different in Abyss Eye?
When people think of Chi-Yu, they see fire-type Pokemon more often than not. Its artwork usually involves a volcano or other lava-based surface. However, one cannot overlook this Pokemon is a dual-type: both fire and dark. That makes the Dark…