Sarah Graves+FollowDo not buy third-party repackaged Pokémon cards from stores🙂↔️Happens with all sorts of cards like magic the gathering as well, damaged packaging/product gets sent to a third party repackager that will take the good cards and put them in their custom packaging. Do not buy these as often the good cards will be skimmed off the top by ether employees or the company itself. #Pokemon #PokemonTCG 10Share
Eric Stevens+FollowPokémon Bots Blocked: Did The Company Outsmart Scalpers?Pokémon fans, have you ever tried to score a new card set only to find it sold out in seconds? This week, scalpers used bots to snatch up over 42,000 Phantasmal Flames pre-orders before the official launch. But here’s the twist: The Pokémon Company canceled those orders, giving real collectors a fighting chance. Is this a turning point in the war against scalper bots, or just a temporary win? How should companies keep leveling up their anti-bot tech? #Games #VideoGames #PokemonTCG10Share
Julie Hobbs+FollowIs Free Pikachu Promo Card a Game Changer?The Pokemon Center is giving away a limited-edition Pikachu promo card with purchases, but only until September 30th. As a collector, I’m torn—does this kind of exclusive drop drive genuine excitement, or does it just fuel FOMO and reselling? With digital orders and pre-orders excluded, is this a smart way to reward loyal fans, or just another marketing ploy? Let’s debate: does this promo boost the community, or fragment it? #Games #VideoGames #PokemonTCG00Share
Aaron Patterson+FollowMega Ultra Rare Cards: Game Changer or Gimmick?The Pokémon Trading Card Game is about to shake up the collector scene with the introduction of Mega Ultra Rare cards—think gold-foil, exclusive art, and serious bragging rights. But is this innovation a win for passionate fans, or just more fuel for scalpers and speculators? Will these cards actually land in the hands of true enthusiasts, or just drive prices higher? Let’s hear your take: is this a bold move or a collector’s headache? #Games #VideoGames #PokemonTCG00Share
Ashley Cooper+FollowWho’s Really to Blame for Plagiarized Ho-Oh?The Pokémon Company just took the heat for the infamous Ho-Oh EX card art plagiarism in TCG Pocket, asking fans not to drag the artist. Turns out, the production team handed over the fan art as a reference—talk about a workflow fail! Now, with a placeholder card and a promise for better quality control, is this a sign that big brands need to rethink their creative pipelines? Let’s debate: where should accountability land in digital art mishaps? #Games #VideoGames #PokemonTCG00Share
Jennifer Mckenzie+FollowMega Evolutions Are Back?! New Pokémon TCG LeakPokémon TCG fans, brace yourselves: a juicy leak just dropped! After the Mega Evolution set hits in September, a new set called Phantasmal Flames is rumored for November 14th in North America. Word is, we’ll see Mega Charizard, Mega Gengar, and maybe even Mega Dragonite cards—just in time for the holidays. Nothing’s official yet, but if true, this could be the comeback Mega fans have been waiting for. Who’s hyped for this fiery drop? #News #PokemonTCG #MegaEvolution00Share
ethanconner+FollowPokemon Card Prices Are Out of Control!The new Pokemon TCG Black Bolt & White Flare sets just dropped, and the resale prices are already wild. Some chase cards, like the red Victini and white Reshiram ex, were hitting nearly $1,000 on day one—ungraded! Prices are dropping fast (Victini's already down to $390), but White Flare cards are still pricier than Black Bolt, probably because they're harder to find. Resellers are testing just how much collectors will pay. Would you drop that much for a new card? #News #PokemonTCG #CardCollectors351Share
darrell47+FollowPikachu Grabs a Burger at McD’s?!Pokemon cards are back in McDonald’s Happy Meals, but this time there’s an exclusive Pikachu card you can only get at the Golden Arches in Japan! Pikachu’s literally reaching for a burger in the art (adorable, right?). There are also cards with Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Ralts, and Riolu, all with the McD’s logo. No word yet if the U.S. will get this promo, but with Mega Evolutions and the 30th anniversary coming up, fingers crossed we get a shot at that Pikachu! Would you hunt down a Happy Meal for this? #News #PokemonTCG #McDonalds110Share
Brooke Silva+FollowMega Abomasnow Finally Gets Its Card!Mega Evolution is back in the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and for the first time ever, Mega Abomasnow is getting its own card. After years of being overlooked, is this a win for collectors or just a nostalgia play? With new Mega Evolutions rumored for the next game, do you think the TCG should keep revisiting the past, or focus on the future? Let’s debate! #Games #VideoGames #PokemonTCG50Share
John Nelson+FollowGameStop’s Price Hike: Smart Move or Fan Fail?GameStop is bumping up prices on some Pokémon Trading Card Game products—again. The Blooming Waters Premium Collection now sits at $79.99, a full $20 above retail price. While some collectors argue that higher prices and strict purchase limits help curb scalping, others see it as a cash grab that hurts real fans. Is this strategy protecting the community or just pricing out loyal players? Let’s hear your take! #PokemonTCG #GameStop #TradingCards #Games #VideoGames10Share
