In today’s dynamic market landscape, hype has emerged as a driving force behind innovation and success, spanning diverse sectors such as sneakers, streetwear, and lifestyle goods. A prime example unfolded in late 2023 when a viral TikTok video propelled the STANLEY cup into the spotlight. Source: @danimarielettering Surviving a car fire while maintaining its contents […]
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[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] From the Tokyo Dome to Collections Everywhere: Dark Magician (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters: The Legend of Duelist Quarter Century TD01-JP001)
In honor of the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG’s 25th anniversary, Konami held the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters: The Legend of Duelist Quarter Century event at the Tokyo Dome over the weekend of 3-4 February 2024. Everyone who showed up received one of two cards handed out as participatory gifts. Those who were there on 3 February 2024 received […]
[Pokémon TCG] The Miraidon ex Deck Lands Like a Lightning Strike
[Update 6 May 2024] Following an extended period in which Miraidon ex decks had fallen off the top of the meta, this deck has made a triumphant return to the top. Akira Kurasaki used this deck to claim the title at Champions League Sapporo. It’s the first time a Miraidon ex deck has won a […]
[Pokémon TCG] The Charizard ex Deck Turns to the Dark Side
[Update 18 Apr 2024] Another variant of this deck has recently begun to emerge in tournament play. While still a relatively niche pick, some players have taken to adding the Regieleki card from the Time Gazer [S10D] expansion set. This variant usually makes use of disruption cards played alongside Regieleki and as of now, is […]
Kalos’ Most Wanted: 5 of the Rarest Gen 6 Pokémon TCG Cards
Following the announcement that the next major Pokémon video game to be released will be Pokémon Legends Z-A in 2025, the sixth generation of Pokémon is once again at the forefront of the fanbase’s collective minds. Legends Z-A is a direct prequel to Pokémon X and Y—the two primary sixth-generation video games. In addition to […]
BANDAI Makes Major ONE PIECE Card Game Announcements About Coming Releases
[Update 23 Apr 2024] The names and images of the six starter decks are now out. The six decks are Red Edward Newgate [ST-15], Green Uta [ST-16], Blue Donquixote Doflamingo [ST-17], Purple Monkey D. Luffy [ST-18], Black Smoker [ST-19], and Yellow Charlotte Katakuri [ST-20]. Each deck will sell for 550 JPY (~US$3.55). The release date […]
[ONE PIECE Card Game] Booster Pack Release: Two Legends [OP-08] [Release Date: 25 May 2024]
[Update 13 May 2024] A slew of new card images including Rares, Secret Rares, Parallel Art cards, and even the set’s Manga Rare—a Silvers Rayleigh card—have emerged on both the official ONE PIECE Card Game Twitter account and official YouTube channel. Head to the gallery to check them out and stay with us for further […]
[Pokémon TCG] Gouging Fire ex Unleashes an Inferno (Wild Force [SV5K] 093/071)
Another of the Ancient Paradox Pokémon introduced in the ninth generation of Pokémon, Gouging Fire, the prehistoric ancestor of Entei, made its way into the Wild Force [SV5K] expansion set in Special Art Rare (SAR) form. This Gouging Fire ex card built on the immense anticipation for the Paradox Pokémon’s introduction to become a prime […]
[Pokémon TCG] An Iconic ‘Mon Gets the Prehistoric Treatment: Walking Wake ex (Wild Force [SV5K] 094/071)
On 27 February 2023—Pokémon Day 2023—the official reveal of Walking Wake sent shockwaves throughout the Pokémon fanbase. Suicune, the iconic box Legendary of Pokémon Crystal, would be getting a prehistoric makeover as Walking Wake and put into Pokémon Scarlet—specifically, Area Zero, a unique area of Paldea filled with the prehistoric Pokémon known as Paradox Pokémon. […]
[Pokémon TCG] The Caph Squad’s Leader Packs a Punch: Eri (Wild Force [SV5K] 096/071)
The leader of Team Star’s Caph Squad, Fighting-type specialist Eri is the face of one of the five Special Art Rare (SAR) cards of the Wild Force [SV5K] Pokémon TCG expansion set. She’s the only Team Flare squad leader to be featured on a SAR card in either Wild Force [SV5K] or Cyber Judge [SV5M]. […]