This is Where We Are Now...
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Published 2024-04-19
Pokemon Cards have been out for over 27 years. Through the years, we have seen giant shifts in popularity. Throughout those shifts, we have seen many changes when it comes to collecting Pokemon Cards. Like all things, we have adapted and evolved throughout the years to become better Pokemon Card Collectors. We take better care of our cards. We do more research. We become more efficient.
As the Pokemon Card Collecting Space continues to change, so does the attention that Pokemon receives. No longer is Pokemon just a collectible card game. Instead, Pokemon Cards are a hobby that is shared by people from all different areas of expertise. Competitive Pokemon Card Players, Pokemon Card Stores, and even Pokemon Card Investors have joined the circle, each providing a different perspective when it comes to level of interest.
The Pokemon Trading Card Game has also changed throughout the years. With Pokemon Card Pull Rates being extremely dynamic and different rarities constantly being introduced, it certainly can be tough to keep up with. However, even with all of the changes, I think one thing is for certain, and that is that Pokemon is here to stay. The question however remains, what will it look like in the future?
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All Comments (21)
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I've been in and out of the hobby 3 times since 1999. The one thing that never changes is the fun of opening packs and getting that pull!!!
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2008/2009... The Great Recession. The worst recession since The Great Depression. Collecting Pokemon was the last thing for most people during this period.
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Fun fact a few years ago a house fire claimed all of my cards. Baseball, pokemon, everything. I randomly bought a burning shadows pack from target and pulled the rainbow Charizard. I then gave that card to a random kid ....... covid happened and I started collecting, now I focus on just playing lol.
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The visual of little Danny phantump pulling the base set 2 zard just warms my heart!
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Holy smokes, printed Beckett magazines were one of the only ways to check for card values before the internet.
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27 years... wow, I think that's the first time I actually realized how long it's been. Amazing to see how the game, cards, and the massive identity that pokemon is has changed since then.
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In 2013 I tried to sell a handfull of LP base set holos (blastoise, machamp, nidoking, gyrados) for $16 and the game shop i mailed them to sent them back to me. They either didn't like the condition or didn't want to pay $16. Now I'm super happy they did. It's interesting to see the changes in the hobby.
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It would be super cool if pokemon released official numbers on how many boxes/packs were printed in total of all given sets. That would be helpful for data purposes probably.
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When I got back in from 151 as an original collector from the 90's, I was pretty pissed off to see to get a whole set I'd need to buy a UPC, ETB, zapdos box, Alakazam box and poster pack... Would have much rather just bought packs to try and finish the set. Just left with alot of junk I don't want or need. Bring back simpler times
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There's nothing wrong with being 'data driven,' if that's your thing. But, if collecting/playing is your hobby, then forget the numbers. Don't buy recklessly/irresponsibly, but enjoy the ride. Crack open packs if that's your jam. Get yourself to every local tournament if that's your fancy. If there's a single that gets you excited, go out and find it. I wrecked my alpha/beta MTG cards playing on the sidewalk waiting for the bus. The thing is, I'm a bag of old bones now (slight hyperbole) and no part of me wishes I sleaved more of my cards...or spent less of my time enjoying them with my buddies...or wishes I held on to more "sealed product" to get the right ROI. I'm just grateful I had the opportunity to enjoy TCG/CCG in an era where there was no data. There were no trends. There was no "outlook." There were just a bunch of us dorks finding a place in this world where we felt together & like we belonged.
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My daughter got me back to collecting Pokemon cards in 2017. We enjoy assembling Master Sets.
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So crazy how times have changed in 5 years and even the past couple years. I see the hobby simmering down quite a bit more yet.
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I love what you do, your info has been so valuable to me and others... thank you. For historical info, we have other accounts in other parts of the country that was different from what you saw. But, you are so right about how Covid changed so much.
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Wow, I feel old now. Back in middle school (around 2010) one of my friends pulled that Charizard ex while we were to opening packs. It was an insane pull at the time. Can’t believe it was going for over $150 back in the day
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Hitting a rayquaza vmax alt art from 2 single packs last month seems kind of like a miracle when you consider pull rates.
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I think part of the price increase in chase cards is because we all have adult money now lol my cards from the 90s are beat up from carrying them around in my pockets to trade on the school play ground still love them though :)
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Things are different, for sure. It makes me wonder how all the currently stashed away sealed modern will fare in the future. We've never had a time where so much unopened products were getting stashed away for the future. Should be interesting, given if I'm lucky enough to even be around to witness it in the next 10 to 20 years.
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The crazy euphoria that my kids get opening cards is exactly the reason I was pulled back into collecting. I was that kid back when base set was out & I saved my lunch money each week to buy a pack or 2 at the corner liquor store. I truly enjoyed this video
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I remember movie theatre cards. Those were cool.
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Dan the man lol bro why I feel like I learn so much history everytime I come in 👍🏽💯 most educated channel when it comes to pokemon videos and conversations
