No one can deny how popular Eevee and its evolutions have been ever since this iconic evolutionary family was introduced to the Pokémon series way back in Gen 1. However, there’s always been a clear “pecking order” among them—historically and even today, Vaporeon, Umbreon, and Sylveon have typically ranked on top; this also drives demand […]
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[Yu-Gi-Oh TCG] Harpie’s Feather Duster Gets a Visual Glow-Up (Quarter Century Chronicle side:Pride QCCP-JP127)
It’s usually the case that a Yu-Gi-Oh TCG with alternate artwork has a far higher value than that of the original version. After all, such cards often end up being prized for their novelty factor; they’re also usually much rarer than the version bearing the original illustration. However, in the case of Harpie’s Feather Duster […]
[Pokémon TCG] Vaporeon Master Ball Mirror Makes a Splash (Pokémon Card 151 [SV2a] 134/165)
One of the eight Eeveelutions, Vaporeon’s appearance in Pokémon Card 151 [SV2a], the Pokémon TCG set designed to give the OG 151 ‘mons a ninth-generation update, came with much fanfare. The Bubble Jet Pokémon is as much a fan favorite today as it was way back in Gen 1 days—as evidenced by the great demand […]
[Pokémon TCG] After 11 Months, Pokémon Card 151 [SV2a] Gets a Reprint
[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). […]
[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 […]