[Update 19 Apr 2024] The reprint of Pokémon Card 151 [SV2a] has arrived ahead of schedule—the first reprinted booster packs and boxes made their way onto selected store shelves across Japan on 18 April 2024. One booster pack sells for 290 JPY (~US$1.90) while a booster box carries a price tag of 5,800 JPY (~US$38). […]
Collectibles
[Pokémon TCG] The Iceman Cometh: Grusha (Snow Hazard [SV2P] 090/071)
Ice-type Pokémon arguably bear the unfortunate tag of “the most overlooked Pokémon type”, with types like Dragon, Fire, Water, Psychic, and Dark hogging the “Solgaleo’s share” of the spotlight. The type’s status as perhaps the weakest overall type in the Pokémon video games doesn’t help its cause, either. However, as far as human characters are […]
[Pokémon TCG] Despite Its (Lack of) Rarity, This Lillie Card’s Value Soars (Sky-Splitting Charisma [SM7] 092/096)
Following Lillie’s series debut in the seventh-generation Pokémon Sun and Moon video games, it didn’t take long for her to become a firm fan favorite. She has remained as such to this day—and recently, despite not featuring on a particularly rare card, the value of the Lillie card from the Sky-Splitting Charisma [SM7] Pokémon TCG […]
[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] Eria the Water Charmer, Gentle Completes a Set of Six (Quarter Century Chronicle side:Pride QCCP-JP190)
The release of the Quarter Century Chronicle side:Pride booster pack saw three of the six Charmer cards issued—specifically, the three Charmer cards which were not part of the Quarter Century Chronicle side:Unity booster pack. Among the three new Charmer cards released is the highly-coveted Eria the Water Charmer, Gentle. There are multiple reasons behind this […]
[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] Channel Shōgo Aoyama Vibes With Red-Eyes Black Dragon (Quarter Century Chronicle side:Pride QCCP-JP108)
One of the most iconic cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG’s history, Red-Eyes Black Dragon is best-known for its role in the anime series—specifically, the 1999 Yu-Gi-Oh movie produced by Toei Animation. In the movie, this card was wielded by Shōgo Aoyama as a reflection of his potential as a duelist. Owing to this card’s status, […]
[Pokémon TCG] Bask in the Glow of Luminous Energy (Crimson Haze [SV5a] 096/066)
While it isn’t the norm for an Energy card to be one of the standout pulls of any Pokémon TCG expansion set, the Luminous Energy card from Crimson Haze [SV5a] bucks this trend. Already highly-regarded by serious players for its gameplay viability and flexibility, Creatures Inc. has reprinted this card in Crimson Haze [SV5a]—but this […]
[Pokémon TCG] Crimson Haze’s Most Unexpected SAR: Lana’s Assistance (Crimson Haze [SV5a] 093/066)
Given the general lack of content tied to Pokémon’s seventh generation found in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask, the presence of a Lana’s Assistance card as a Special Art Rare (SAR) will have taken many by surprise. That being said, the card’s lack of connection to that DLC—the content on which newly-released […]
READYMADE x A BATHING APE Collection Drops 30 March
Two esteemed Japanese streetwear innovators, READYMADE and A BATHING APE (BAPE), are gearing up to unveil their latest capsule collection. Featuring a captivating campaign fronted by Japanese model Ayaka Miyoshi, the collaboration showcases an array of apparel pieces. From reversible jackets to zip-up hoodies, each item boasts BAPE’s iconic camo-print, alongside READYMADE’s signature military-inspired hue. […]
[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS – Sky Thunder Arrives With Gigavolt Impact (Quarter Century Chronicle side:Unity QCCU-JP182)
Xyz Monsters have often been sought by Yu-Gi-Oh TCG players due to their high level of versatility. When their gameplay viability is combined with high rarity and an appealing illustration, every element to create a great pull comes together. That’s exactly the case with the Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS – Sky Thunder card from Quarter Century […]
[Pokémon TCG] The Regigigas Deck Is Unorthodox and Quirky—But No Less Effective
The idea of a Pokémon TCG deck that includes no evolved Pokémon at all, let alone Pokémon-ex or Pokémon VMAX, seems completely ridiculous on the surface. However, by using the right cards that synergize in specific ways, such a deck can certainly be extremely viable—such as this Regigigas deck. The first thing to notice about […]