The eleventh major Sword & Shield Series expansion, Lost Origin was released September 2022. We grabbed a Booster Box to see what the set has to offer, along with listing the five most valuable cards that can be found in packs. The Lost Origin expansion focuses on Giratina and the Lost Zone. With 247 cardsContinue reading “Pokemon Sword & Shield—Lost Origin Review, Best Cards “
Tag Archives: Pikachu
2016 XY Promo Mario Pikachu Pokémon Cards: What you need to know
The 2016 XY Promo Mario Pikachu cards numbered #293 and #294 are some of the most interesting releases ever. In terms of mainstream appeal, Mario Bros. is a franchise that compares to Pokemon itself. Let’s take a look at the Mario Pikachu cards, from values to overall interest. XY Promo Mario Pikachu cards are foundContinue reading “2016 XY Promo Mario Pikachu Pokémon Cards: What you need to know “
Why Are Rookie Cards So Valuable?
Why are rookie cards valuable? There’s no denying that rookie cards tend to be the most popular versions to collect, whether it’s an athlete like Kobe Bryant, or a fictional character like Pikachu. (After all, almost everyone would prefer a 1st Edition Shadowless version of Charizard compared to reprints that came out only months after.)Continue reading “Why Are Rookie Cards So Valuable?”
The Best Wizard Black Star Promos Pokémon Cards: Guide
Former Pokémon card manufacturers Wizards of the Coast (WotC) produced numerous exclusive cards for promotional events over the years. They could be identified thanks to a black star with the word “PROMO” written where the expansion symbol would normally be found. They came to be known as the ‘Black Star Promos’. Here’s everything you needContinue reading “The Best Wizard Black Star Promos Pokémon Cards: Guide”
Top 10 Most Graded Pokemon Cards 2022: Guide & Advice
What are the most graded Pokemon cards in 2022? PSA released a list containing the top 10 TCG cards which have been sent off for grading in recent months, and it’s no surprise that it’s packed to the rafters with the latest and greatest Pokémon. Here’s everything you need to know about the top 10Continue reading “Top 10 Most Graded Pokemon Cards 2022: Guide & Advice”
The Best Pichu Cards to Collect
The devolved form of Pikachu, Pichu has featured on 18 different cards since it appeared in the 2000 Neo Genesis expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In terms of the design process, Junichi Masuda noted that he and Ken Sugimori wanted to create the “next” Pikachu. They initially had a difficult time creating aContinue reading “The Best Pichu Cards to Collect”
Pokemon Celebrations Elite Trainer Box Review & Best Cards
25 years after it’s initial release, the 2021 Pokemon Celebrations Elite Trainer Box looks at the best that the TGC has to offer. It includes cards that will complement almost any collection. Some of the most popular Pokemon cards have been re-released as part of the set, and boxes have been flying off the shelvesContinue reading “Pokemon Celebrations Elite Trainer Box Review & Best Cards “
Five of The Best Pokémon Japanese Topsun Cards
In terms of the earliest Pokémon cards, the 1999 set tends to be seen as the original by most fans. However, Topsun cards are slabbed as a 1995 set, while it was originally given away with gum, having been produced by Top-Seika in Japan. All 150 original Pokémon can be found in the Topsun collection,Continue reading “Five of The Best Pokémon Japanese Topsun Cards”
The Best Pikachu Cards: Guide and Advice
Charizard might be where the real money is, but no Pokémon is more popular than Pikachu. As for why, the electric mouse was a staple of the original Pokémon anime, as the first Pokémon that Ash obtained on his journey as a Pokémon Trainer. He also travels outside of his Poké Ball, and was marketedContinue reading “The Best Pikachu Cards: Guide and Advice “