This Slim Dark Crystal Blaze Booster Box Surprised me
I recently had the pleasure of opening up a new Chinese Pokemon booster box. Not new as in a new set, but more as in a set I hadn’t opened up yet myself. Dark Crystal Blaze is akin to Obsidian…
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Pokémon Cards • Art • Collecting
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Pokémon Cards • Art • Collecting
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China Only Gets 1 Pokemon TCG Release This Summer
The year 2026 is going to be a very busy one for Pokemon fans globally. Numerous sets have already been released or will be released shortly. There’s also the 30th anniversary bonanza to kick off in September of this year.…
Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Larvitar
The second Pokemon in my Gen 1-9 budget binder page challenge is none other than Larvitar. Although that may be a surprising choice to some, it is a pretty prominent Gen 2 Pokemon. Fans of the anime will recall this…
Hachinana to Make Pokemon TCG Debut This July
Another debuting pokemon artist has recently been discovered. Although this person/collective never submitted any official fanwork – that we know of – they will have their debut card in the TCG soon. Hachinana is a brand new addition to the…
Pokemon Ripping in 2026 – Physical, Digital or Both?
Opening a pack of Pokemon cards – or any other TCG – is often a journey. For some, Pokemon ripping is a race to the shiny cardboards. Others are looking for ways to enhance their overall collection or strengthen their…
Budget Pokémon Card Spotlight: Clefairy
The first Pokemon in my Gen 1-9 budget binder page challenge is none other than Clefairy. It is an iconic Pokemon for long-term Pokemon enthusiasts, yet also a character many newcomers are drawn to almost immediately. Let’s meet our friend…
How to Build a $5 Gen 1-9 Pokemon Binder Page
Building themed binder pages with Pokemon cards is incredibly fun and therapeutic. It gives you a newfound appreciation for every card you pull and the broader role it can play. In fact, I love incorporating commons, uncommons, and trainer cards…
Collector’s Observations: Terastal Gathering (CN)
Chinese Pokemon products have become of great interest to collectors globally. However, there is often some confusion as to what the actual products entail, and which ones to get. Taking the recent Terastal Gathering release as an example, there are…
Collector’s Note: Chasing Glory Together (CN)
A new Pokemon TCG set will be released in mainland China in a few weeks from now. its Team Rocket theme has already sparked a lot of interest among collectors and enthusiasts. Under the “Chasing Glory Together” name this set…