Initially, the introduction of the Valar, Vaalmonican Hallow Hymn card to Infinite Forbidden, the latest Core Booster of the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG, went somewhat under the radar. However, less than a month since the set’s release, this card has so far turned out to be one of its most sought-after cards. Let’s get the obvious out […]
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[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] Madolche Queen Tiara a-la-Fraise Reigns Supreme (Infinite Forbidden INFO-JP044)
The high level of fan appeal that the Madolche Queen Tiara a-la-Fraise card from the Infinite Forbidden Core Booster might initially come as a surprise to some. After all, it’s not like this card’s character is particularly iconic; neither was this card or any related to it featured in the Yu-Gi-Oh anime or any of […]
[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] The Fiendsmith Leads One of Three New Archetypes (Infinite Forbidden INFO-JP017)
Alongside the Multchummy and White Woods archetypes, the Fiendsmith archetype made its Yu-Gi-Oh TCG debut in the Infinite Forbidden Core Booster. This Core Booster contains 8 Fiendsmith cards of which 6 are LIGHT Fiend monsters—one of which is this card after which the archetype is named. As one of the cards in a newly introduced […]
[Pokémon TCG] No Need to Spam the “A” Button: Pokémon Center Lady (S-P Promotional Cards 069/S-P)
The Pokémon Center Lady is undoubtedly one of the single most iconic characters in the entire Pokémon franchise. A staple of the video games throughout all nine generations, everyone who’s even familiar with Pokémon in the slightest will recognize her. Thus, it’s not surprising that the promotional Pokémon TCG card that features her has seen […]
[Pokémon TCG] Yu Nagaba Does It Again: Glaceon (SV-P Promotional Cards 069/SV-P)
In recent weeks, the 10 Pokémon TCG cards illustrated by contemporary artist Yu Nagaba have been rapidly increasing in demand and value. Depicting Pikachu, Eevee, and the eight Eeveelutions, each of these cards has an illustration done in Nagaba’s signature line art. Part of the Yu Nagaba x Pokémon Card Game collection, a collaboration between […]
[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] New Product Release: Structure Deck: Advent of the Eyes of Blue [Release Date: 7 September 2024]
The Structure Deck series hasn’t had a new entry since June 2023 when Structure Deck: Pulse of the King was released. After more than a year, however, Yu-Gi-Oh TCG enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the latest edition is about to be launched. Structure Deck: Advent of the Eyes of Blue releases in Japan […]
[Pokémon TCG] Gardenia’s Vigor Is a Call-Back to Gen 4 While Hyping the Remakes (Time Gazer [S10D] 078/067)
Following the releases of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the eighth-generation remakes of fourth-generation main series video games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, all things Gen 4-related, as was expected, received a bump in publicity. Following suit, Creatures Inc. released the Time Gazer [S10D] and Space Juggler [S10P] sets that were primarily focused on content […]
[Pokémon TCG] Battle Frontier Side Character to Unova Elite Four: Caitlin (Jet-Black Spirit [S6K] 080/070)
Following her Pokémon video game debut in Pokémon Platinum, many would understandably not have given Caitlin a second thought. After all, in the Battle Frontier she was just a side character—the uber-rich employer of Castle Valet Darach, one of the Sinnoh region’s Frontier Brains. However, her popularity among the Pokémon fanbase soared following the releases […]
[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] Original Sin in the Making: Risette of the White Woods (Infinite Forbidden INFO-JP014)
The introduction of the White Woods card archetype to the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG took place in the Infinite Forbidden Core Booster, with 10 such cards in total being added. Of these, the two clear standouts from a collector’s perspective were Asteria of the White Woods and this Risette of the White Woods card. This card is […]
[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] Asteria of the White Woods Fleshes Out Diabellstar’s Character Arc (Infinite Forbidden INFO-JP013)
The Infinite Forbidden Core Booster introduced three card archetypes to the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG—Multchummy, Fiendsmith, and White Woods. Even less than a month after the set’s release, it’s become clear that White Woods cards are far and away the most desired and thus valuable. Of all the White Woods cards in Infinite Forbidden, the standout pull […]