With Pokémon Legends Z-A, the upcoming prequel to the sixth-generation Pokémon video games Pokémon X and Y now confirmed to be in the works, there’s been a renewal of interest in all things Gen 6-related. The Pokémon TCG is no different—and this Braixen card from Incandescent Arcana [S11a] is one of those cards that’s seen […]
List of posts in May 2024
The Nike Air Foamposite One Premium Gets a Dazzling “Armory Navy” Upgrade
The Nike Air Foamposite One is going through a major revamp this Fall. Dubbed the “Armory Navy” colorway, this silhouette boasts a premium build as part of its upgrade. A sleek blend of Armory Navy, Metallic Dark Grey, Burgundy Crush, and Black forms the base for the Foamposite shell, featuring a cool gradient fade. The […]
[ONE PIECE Card Game] This Nami Card First From Standard Battle Tournaments Is Now a Major Draw (Straw Hat Pirates [ST-01] ST01-007)
One of the earliest ONE PIECE Card Game tournament prize cards, this Nami card was originally awarded to winners of Standard Battle tournaments in December 2022. A Parallel Art version of the card first released as part of the Straw Hat Pirates [ST-01] Starter Deck, this card’s status has given it significant cachet among the […]
[ONE PIECE Card Game] Something For the Loyal Fans Who Buy the Manga Every Week: Monkey D. Luffy (Straw Hat Pirates [ST-01] ST01-001)
On the surface, this Monkey D. Luffy card from the Straw Hat Pirates [ST-01] Starter Deck appears rather ordinary. However, this particular version of the card has a backstory which almost no other ONE PIECE Card Game cards have—and it’s that backstory which has significantly driven up the card’s value. In January 2023, this card […]
A Look at the New Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Juniper “Realtree”
Known for shaking things up in the footwear world, former YEEZY collaborator Salehe Bembury is back at it with his latest Crocs collaboration: the Crocs Pollex Juniper “Realtree.” This new shoe juxtaposes rugged wilderness vibes with a streetwear aesthetic, following up on this month’s debut of the “Guava” colorway. This shoe features a camouflage print […]
The Basquiat x Crocs Classic Clog Arrives on 7 May
None are quite as adventurous as Crocs on the collaborative front. Traversing through different industries and IPs, their collaborative portfolio has subsumed the mainstream zeitgeist’s biggest names such as Pringles, Pokémon, and Naruto: Shippuden—to name a few. At the more artistic end, they’ve also collaborated recently with Futura Laboratories. Next in that lane, they’re venturing […]
Salomon Launches ACS+ Heritage Sneaker Pack
French sportswear brand Salomon officially launches the ACS+ Heritage sneaker, a pair that pays homage to archival winter sports designs of the brand, such as ski boots. The pair maintains the original design integrity of the ACS+ series, showcasing technical features such as a 10mm drop, a closed mesh upper, and the modernized Agile Chassis […]
Helen Kirkum Applies Her Deconstructionist Signature Over the adidas X_PLRBOOST and AVRYN
adidas and London-based designer Helen Kirkum, renowned for her innovative approaches to stock materials, retrofits the AVRYN and X_PLRBOOST silhouettes with her signature deconstructionist aesthetic. For a start, the X_PLRBOOST embraces a softer build, complemented by a lively color palette and hand-drawn adidas stripes. Its triple webbing loop enhances its functionality in urban settings, catering […]
[Pokémon TCG] This Charizard ex Card Makes a Name For Itself (Pokémon Card 151 [SV2a] 201/165)
These days, when people think of a Charizard ex Pokémon TCG card, they’ll normally first think of the one released in Ruler of the Black Flame [SV3]. This is perfectly understandable—not only are certain versions of that card among the rarest and most valuable out there right now; the deck built around Charizard ex has […]
[Pokémon TCG] Groudon (Raging Surf [SV3a] 069/062) [Release Date/Price/Where To Buy]
[Update 9 Jul 2025] The English version of this card from Paradox Rift [PAR] has experienced a major price surge—the combined effect of limited availability and an unexpected increase in demand. A copy of this card’s English version now sells for 11,160 JPY (~US$76). Until recently, the Groudon card from Raging Surf [SV3a] hadn’t had […]









