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# MidnightPullsJP

Pokémon Cards • Art • Collecting

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## Posts

- [5 Pokemon Card Bargains on Cardmarket Right now](https://midnightpullsjp.com/5-pokemon-card-bargains-on-cardmarket-right-now/) - There are many Pokemon card bargains to be had if you are willing to put in a bit of research and time. These are just five examples of cards you can pick up cheaply today.
- [I Picked up over 60% of Storm Emeralda Base Set From Bulk Bins](https://midnightpullsjp.com/i-picked-up-over-60-of-storm-emeralda-base-set-from-bulk-bins/) - The bulk bin gods have been kind to me once again this week, allowing me to pick up several dozen Storm Emeralda base set cards on the cheap!
- [5 Complete Sets a Pokemon Card Collector Can Buy Under $20](https://midnightpullsjp.com/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?](https://midnightpullsjp.com/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.
- [The Whole Journey Together TCG Set Now Costs Under $500](https://midnightpullsjp.com/the-whole-journey-together-tcg-set-now-costs-under-500/) - It has been a rough path for the Journey Together Pokemon TCG set, as its value continues to plummet ahead of the 30th Anniversary launch.
- [Storm Emeralda Prices Are Finally Normalizing](https://midnightpullsjp.com/storm-emeralda-prices-are-finally-normalizing/) - The prices for sealed Storm Emeralda booster boxes are finally coming down to more normal levels.
- [Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Grookey](https://midnightpullsjp.com/budget-pokemon-card-spotlight-grookey/) - Adding Grookey to any binder page is always a good idea, but it made even more sense for my personal budget Gen I-IX binder page.
- [I keep Finding Storm Emeralda In The Bulk Bins....](https://midnightpullsjp.com/i-keep-finding-storm-emeralda-in-the-bulk-bins/) - It is rather peculiar to find Storm Emeralda base set cards in a cheap bulk bin, given the price of booster packs and boxes currently.
- [The Duality Of Pokemon Bulk Bin Hunting](https://midnightpullsjp.com/the-duality-of-pokemon-bulk-bin-hunting/) - I absolutely love bulk bin hunting, but I also notice some problematic patterns emerge if I do not pace myself.....But that is also what makes it fun!
- [Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Salandit](https://midnightpullsjp.com/budget-pokemon-card-spotlight-salandit/) - Adding this Salandit to the budget Gen I - Gen IX binder page just made a lot of sense. I also think it's a great non-cute addition.
- [Yuka Morii Collection update: 25 Cards Secured!](https://midnightpullsjp.com/yuka-morii-collection-update-25-cards-secured/) - My Yuka Morii card collection shapes up nicely, even if we aren't even 10% of the way there. Hopeful for more bulk bin pickups!
- [5 Light-Weight Pokemon That Don't Always make Sense](https://midnightpullsjp.com/5-light-weight-pokemon-that-dont-always-make-sense/) - Some of the low-weight Pokemon in the trading card game do not make sense, no matter how you look at it.
- [Pokemon Fanart Artist Spotlight: GyuraGyura](https://midnightpullsjp.com/pokemon-fanart-artist-spotlight-gyuragyura/) - GyuraGyura is one of the many Pokemon fan artists who deserves a shot at designing a proper TCG card in the future.
- [Buying Japanese Pokemon AR Card Packs: Should You?](https://midnightpullsjp.com/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 quite frustrating. My latest approach involves buying bulk AR card packs, and it’s going surprisingly
- [I was Ignorant About the Mega Gardevoir EX Card...](https://midnightpullsjp.com/i-was-ignorant-about-the-mega-gardevoir-ex-card/) - The Mega Gardevoir EX card hides some interesting details in plain sight, and I never noticed them until now.
- [Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Fennekin](https://midnightpullsjp.com/budget-pokemon-card-spotlight-fennekin/) - There are many good reasons to add Fennekin to a binder page, but this Gen 1-9 budget challenge definitely helps.
- [Pokemon AR Collecting: Buying Singles vs Set Packs](https://midnightpullsjp.com/pokemon-ar-collecting-buying-singles-vs-set-packs/) - Whether you prefer buying singles or want to pick up entire AR sets, growing your Pokemon card collection does not require sealed booster boxes.
- [I Accidentally Started Collecting Yuka Morii Pokemon Cards](https://midnightpullsjp.com/i-accidentally-started-collecting-yuka-morii-pokemon-cards/) - I never planned to start a Yuka Morii collection yet it somehow happened by accident earlier this week....
- [5 Reasons why Pokemon Bulk Bins are Great for Collectors](https://midnightpullsjp.com/5-reasons-why-pokemon-bulk-bins-are-great-for-collectors/) - Pokemon bulk bins are a fantastic option for new and existing collectors to steadily grow their card collection without spending too much money.
- [Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Zorua](https://midnightpullsjp.com/budget-card-spotlight-zorua/) - Adding a cute Zorua to any binder page is a no brainer, but it also works surprisingly well for this budget Gen 1-9 project of mine!
- [Bulk Bins Are Therapeutic for Pokemon Collectors](https://midnightpullsjp.com/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 therapeutic nature of sifting through card bulk bins at a local card shop. Card Bulk
- [Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Electrike](https://midnightpullsjp.com/budget-pokemon-card-spotlight-electrike/) - For the third generation Pokemon in my Gen 1-9 budget binder page challenge, I opted for Electrike. It is perhaps not the most straightforward choice, but it’s also a relatively easy one to make. In the Pokemon anime, Electrike is usually remembered from its appearance after Ash defeats Wattson. It also appears with Jaco in
- [Horror P Energy - A Collectable Pokemon Energy Card](https://midnightpullsjp.com/horror-p-energy-a-collectable-pokemon-energy-card/) - Ever seen an energy card and thought to yourself: "Wait, this is a rather interesting one?" Well, Horror P Energy does not disappoint!
- [Analyzing 1 Year of Pokemon's Mega Evolution in Japan](https://midnightpullsjp.com/analyzing-1-year-of-pokemons-mega-evolution-in-japan/) - Japan has recently celebrated its first year of Mega Evolution as part of the Pokemon TCG. Let's recap where things stand today.
- [Pokemon's Mega Evolution Era Turns 1 - International Edition](https://midnightpullsjp.com/pokemons-mega-evolution-era-turns-1-international-edition/) - It is hard to believe it was already a year ago since Mega Evolution was introduced to the Pokemon TCG, but how did it hold up so far?
- [McDonald's Mega Evolution Promos Still Affordable](https://midnightpullsjp.com/mcdonalds-mega-evolution-promos-still-affordable/) - The McDonald's Pokemon trading cards were released a while ago, and they remain fairly affordable for such highly desired collector items.
- [Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Shinx](https://midnightpullsjp.com/budget-pokemon-card-spotlight-shinx/) - Shinx is an excellent addition to my budget Gen I - Gen IX binder page, and is a more than valid representation of the new Pokemon introduced in Gen IV.
- [The 7-Eleven Pokemon TCG Incident: A Wake-Up Call for Collectors](https://midnightpullsjp.com/the-7-eleven-pokemon-tcg-incident-a-wake-up-call-for-collectors/) - A lot of complaints prompted 7-Eleven Japan to launch an internal investigation into how Pokemon and other TCG products were handled across franchises.
- [Why Is July 22nd Rowlet Day?](https://midnightpullsjp.com/why-is-july-22nd-rowlet-day/) - July 22nd is a very intriguing day in the Pokemon world. While most people don’t even realize it, we celebrate Rowlet Day / Mokuroh no Hi on this date. It is not the only unofficial Pokemon-related holiday in the year, though, but this is one of the better-known ones. Let’s see what this is all
- [Collector's Note 004: Indonesian Mega Dream EX](https://midnightpullsjp.com/collectors-note-004-indonesian-mega-dream-ex/) - I stumbled upon Indonesian Mega Dream EX by accident but opening up this booster box ahs given me some valuable insights!
- [Digital Pokemon TCG Ripping: Gacha Slabz](https://midnightpullsjp.com/digital-pokemon-tcg-ripping-gacha-slabz/) - Is digitally ripping Pokemon cards even fun? There are several ways to answer that question, one platform at a time. Today, we look at Gacha Slabz!
- [An Introduction to Indonesian Pokemon TCG Products](https://midnightpullsjp.com/an-introduction-to-indonesian-pokemon-tcg/) - Indonesian Pokemon TCG is both very different from and also incredibly similar to Japanese Pokemon trading card releases. Let's dive in!
- [Why Does Chi-Yu Look So Different in Abyss Eye?](https://midnightpullsjp.com/why-does-chi-yu-look-so-different-in-abyss-eye/) - Chi-Yu is not your average Pokemon, as it is a dual Fir/Dark type. Moreover, it can be depicted in many different ways in the Pokemon TCG.
- [Should Gyarados and Dragonite Swap Evolution Lines?](https://midnightpullsjp.com/should-gyarados-and-dragonite-swap-evolution-lines/) - Some Pokemon fans believe Dragonite and Gyarados are in the wrong evolution line, but does that train of thought make any sense?
- [This Slim Dark Crystal Blaze Booster Box Surprised me](https://midnightpullsjp.com/this-slim-dark-crystal-blaze-booster-box-surprised-me/) - I did not have high expectations for this slim Dark Crystal Blaze booster box, but I ended up pleasantly surprised.
- [China Only Gets 1 Pokemon TCG Release This Summer](https://midnightpullsjp.com/china-only-gets-1-pokemon-tcg-release-this-summer/) - Contrary to what many people may expect, China will only see 1 major Pokemon TCG releases throughout July and August of 2026.
- [Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Larvitar](https://midnightpullsjp.com/budget-pokemon-card-spotlight-larvitar/) - Larvitar is a pretty cool Generation 2 Pokemon, yet it has received far fewer cards in the TCG compared to creatures introduced in the same period.
- [Hachinana to Make Pokemon TCG Debut This July](https://midnightpullsjp.com/hachinana-to-make-pokemon-tcg-debut-this-july/) - Several new Pokemon TCG artist will make their debut this year, including the mystery artist known as Hachinana, who will design a Purrloin card.
- [Pokemon Ripping in 2026 - Physical, Digital or Both?](https://midnightpullsjp.com/pokemon-ripping-in-2026-physical-digital-or-both/) - There are more options than ever to scratch your Pokemon ripping itch in 2026, but caution remains advised in any scenario.
- [Budget Pokémon Card Spotlight: Clefairy](https://midnightpullsjp.com/budget-pokemon-card-spotlight-clefairy/) - Clefairy is one of the original Base set Pokemon and was once slated to become the entire franchise's mascot, although that never materialized.
- [How to Build a $5 Gen 1-9 Pokemon Binder Page](https://midnightpullsjp.com/how-to-build-a-5-gen-1-9-pokemon-binder-page/) - Building a themed Gen 1-9 Pokemon binder page does not have to cost you hundreds of dollars. You can achieve great results with common cards just fine.
- [Collector's Observations: Terastal Gathering (CN)](https://midnightpullsjp.com/collectors-observations-terastal-gathering-cn/) - The new Chinese Pokemon TCG set, Terastal Gathering, comes with an exclusive Special Art Rate for Sylveon EX. However, be mindful of which product you buy.
- [Collector's Note: Chasing Glory Together (CN)](https://midnightpullsjp.com/collectors-note-chasing-glory-together-cn/) - Chasing Glory Together, the newly announced Chinese Pokemon TCG set, is already gathering attention. But sourcing it will be the biggest hurdle.
- [Going Live for the First Time: Opening Super Electric Breaker (KR)](https://midnightpullsjp.com/going-live-for-the-first-time-opening-super-electric-breaker-kr/) - Going live for the first time on Youtube and cracking a Super Electric Breaker booster box was surprisingly more fun than I anticipated.
- [Collector's Notes #002: Chaos Rising](https://midnightpullsjp.com/collectors-notes-002-chaos-rising/) - After opening up a few dozen packs of Chaos Rising, several interesting things stood out, and it will never be a favorite set of mine for these reasons.
- [Artists Make The Pokemon TCG Universe Tick](https://midnightpullsjp.com/artists-make-the-pokemon-tcg-universe-tick/) - The Pokemon TCG space would not exist without the hard work of talented artists from all over the world and their thousands of combined designs.
- [Japanese Pokemon Cards: 6 Reasons To Start Collecting](https://midnightpullsjp.com/japanese-pokemon-cards-6-reasons-to-start-collecting/) - Japanese Pokemon cards are still overlooked by many people, although the reasons to do so have become fewer and far between over the years.
- [Does Nincada Deserve The EX Treatment?](https://midnightpullsjp.com/does-nincada-deserve-the-ex-treatment/) - Despite being a staple of the Pokemon TCG, Nincada has never received a card that isn't a common. Is it time to change that?
- [Collector's Note #001: What 10 Chinese Pokemon 30th Celebration Boxes Taught Me](https://midnightpullsjp.com/what-10-chinese-pokemon-30th-celebration-boxes-taught-me/) - I have to admit, I initially started looking into the Chinese Pokemon 30th Celebration set because it has similarities to the First Partner Collection. More specifically, both sets allow collectors to acquire full art cards of specific starter Pokemon. However, market dynamics forced me in one specific direction over the other. Why I Picked the
- [Collector's Observations #001 - Is Deoxys a Problem?](https://midnightpullsjp.com/collectors-observations-001-is-deoxys-a-problem/) - Deoxys is a very common name in the Chaos Rising and Ninja Spinner sets. Is that done in error or does this Pokemon deserve the spotlight over others?
- [What People See in a Pokémon Booster Pack vs What I See](https://midnightpullsjp.com/what-people-see-in-a-pokemon-booster-pack-vs-what-i-see/) - Most people open a Pokémon booster pack looking for one thing:the “hit”. An EX card.A Pokémon holo.Perhaps a full art, secret rare, or anything else shiny

## Pages

- [Pickups](https://midnightpullsjp.com/pickups/)
- [Collector's Observations](https://midnightpullsjp.com/collectors-observations/) - An overview of my observations throughout my Pokemon collecting and art appreciation journey.
- [Binder Page Projects](https://midnightpullsjp.com/binder-projects/) - Combining Art and Fun Explore elegant binder projects showcasing rare Pokémon cards with artistic layouts and personal stories from midnightpullsjp’s refined collection.
- [](https://midnightpullsjp.com/home/) - Latest discussions and projects in the Pokemon space
- [Collector's Curiosities](https://midnightpullsjp.com/collectors-curiosities/)
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- [Videos](https://midnightpullsjp.com/videos/) - Dive into elegant videos showcasing rare Pokémon cards, their artwork, and the stories behind each midnightpullsjp collection.
- [Collectors Notes](https://midnightpullsjp.com/collectors-notes/) - Dive into midnightpullsjp’s elegant journal exploring Pokémon cards as art, stories, and memories in a calm, refined space.
- [About](https://midnightpullsjp.com/about/) - MidnightPullsJP is a quiet haven where Pokémon cards become timeless art, cherished beyond rarity, value, or desirability. My Journey Since childhood, Pokémon cards have been more than collectibles—they're stories frozen in time, each card a quiet memory. Although i have fallen out of favor with Pokemon in my twenties and thirties, the ecosystem called to A refined blog exploring Pokémon card art, stories, and collector insights in a calm, elegant midnight-themed setting.
- [Art & Artists](https://midnightpullsjp.com/art-artists/) - Gallery A curated collection showcasing the subtle beauty of treasured Pokémon cards. A refined blog celebrating the artistry and stories behind Pokémon card collecting in a calm, dark-themed space.

## Categories

- [Art](https://midnightpullsjp.com/category/art/) - Pokemon art
- [Artist](https://midnightpullsjp.com/category/artist/) - Pokemon Artist
- [Binder](https://midnightpullsjp.com/category/binder/) - Pokemon binder pages and projects
- [Notes](https://midnightpullsjp.com/category/collectors-notes/) - Collector’s notes and insights on collecting Pokemon and opening Pokemon card packs.
- [Observations](https://midnightpullsjp.com/category/collectors-observations/) - Peculiar and random observations that came to me throughout my Pokemon appreciation and collecting journey.
- [Curiosities](https://midnightpullsjp.com/category/collectors-curiosities/) - There are some interesting curiosities we encounter as we work through our Pokemon collector’s journey.
- [Releases](https://midnightpullsjp.com/category/releases/)
- [Pickups](https://midnightpullsjp.com/category/pickups/) - Showcasing my recent card pickups

## Tags

- [Pokemon](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/pokemon/)
- [Chinese Pokemon 30th Celebration](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/chinese-pokemon-30th-celebration/)
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- [Brilliant Illusions](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/brilliant-illusions/)
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- [Pokemon Art](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/pokemon-art/)
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- [Booster Pack](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/booster-pack/)
- [Deoxys](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/deoxys/)
- [Chaos Rising](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/chaos-rising/)
- [Ninja Spinner](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/ninja-spinner/)
- [DNA Pokemon](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/dna-pokemon/)
- [Pokemon TCG](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/pokemon-tcg/)
- [Japanese Pokemon Cards](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/japanese-pokemon-cards/)
- [Nincada](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/nincada/)
- [Shedinja](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/shedinja/)
- [Ninjask](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/ninjask/)
- [EX Card](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/ex-card/)
- [Common Cards](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/common-cards/)
- [Art](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/art/)
- [Super Electric Breaker](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/super-electric-breaker/)
- [Korean Pokemon cards](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/korean-pokemon-cards/)
- [Chasing Glory Together](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/chasing-glory-together/)
- [Terastal Gathering](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/terastal-gathering/)
- [Binder Page](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/binder-page/)
- [Themed Binder Page](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/themed-binder-page/)
- [Clefairy](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/clefairy/)
- [Natsumi Yoshida](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/natsumi-yoshida/)
- [Pokemon Ripping](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/pokemon-ripping/)
- [Pokemon Artist](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/pokemon-artist/)
- [Larvitar](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/larvitar/)
- [Dsuke](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/dsuke/)
- [Dark Crystal Blaze](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/dark-crystal-blaze/)
- [Dragonite](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/dragonite/)
- [Chi-Yu](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/chi-yu/)
- [Indonesia](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/indonesia/)
- [Digital Pokemon Ripping](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/digital-pokemon-ripping/)
- [Gacha Slabz](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/gacha-slabz/)
- [Indonesian Pokemon Cards](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/indonesian-pokemon-cards/)
- [Mega Dream EX](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/mega-dream-ex/)
- [Rowlet](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/rowlet/)
- [Rowlet Day](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/rowlet-day/)
- [Japan](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/japan/)
- [7-Eleven](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/7-eleven/)
- [Shinx](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/shinx/)
- [Saboteri](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/saboteri/)
- [McDonald's](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/mcdonalds/)
- [Mega Evolution](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/mega-evolution/)
- [Electrike](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/electrike/)
- [Bulk Bins](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/bulk-bins/)
- [Zorua](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/zorua/)
- [Yuka Morii](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/yuka-morii/)
- [AR Cards](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/ar-cards/)
- [Singles](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/singles/)
- [Fennekin](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/fennekin/)
- [Mega Gardevoir EX](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/mega-gardevoir-ex/)
- [Mega Symphonia](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/mega-symphonia/)
- [AR Card Packs](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/ar-card-packs/)
- [Pokemon Fanart](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/pokemon-fanart/)
- [GyuraGyura](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/gyuragyura/)
- [Gen VII](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/gen-vii/)
- [Salandit](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/salandit/)
- [Storm Emeralda](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/storm-emeralda/)
- [M6](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/m6/)
- [Grookey](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/grookey/)
- [kodama](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/kodama/)
- [Journey Together](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/journey-together/)
- [Obsidian Flames](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/obsidian-flames/)
- [Cardmarket](https://midnightpullsjp.com/tag/cardmarket/)