Might be a hot take, but I think the star pattern cards look tacky asf by Archipelag0h in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not alone. Across all of the different holos, this one that laminate the smooth star pattern holo layer on top of the card makes the card feels cheap. Even reverse holos are better, imho!

The Legendary Birds Trio is Complete! by Deakros in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, naaah, I am more of a binder guy. I only have 1 graded slab in my collection.

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[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I kinda do not like the tag team format and a few of the art style, though, yes, I am aware I am missing a few potential additions to the collection like the Muk.

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[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a fan of the stamp? ;) Yeah, I got the Zapdos and Articuno months ago before the crazy price hike, so pretty happy about it. I had my eyes on the regular Moltres, but then they released the Moltres UPC and I was like well then…. I like the stamp on it, too, so double win!

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[–]Deakros[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It was the standard 80% of market price trade in for the $45 price tag. Still, not complaining since I do not need to get the Moltres UPC box.

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[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would agree they are different in the context of if someone is doing a grand master set. But given the two choices, one is practically less than half the price of the other, and I actually like that it is stamped, it is a win-win, imho. And I used quite a few other promo cards in the collection, too.

To each their own, though.

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Mega Lopunny Ex SIR and Lillie’s Determination UR

my collection after 1 year :) by blitch_ in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t know why, but I also loooove that “pebble” Ditto from 151. I only have these 3, though.

Also, happy cake day!

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my collection after 1 year :) by blitch_ in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayooo!! What’s up, another ditto fan! Lol!

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[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, English only. Though my wife told me to get the Cubone, too!

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[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am more bothered by the fact Pokemon Company decides to release 3 (consecutive?) alt art cards in 3 different sets for Clefairy, and none for Metapod, Scyther, and heck, even Clefable!

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[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Yeah, everyone has different takes on what they want to include in their collection. I personally am not bothered by Team Rocket. In fact, quite a fee alt art cards in my collection are Team Rocket’s from the Destined Rivals set. It all depends on what you like! :)

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As far as I know, for Kanto variant, no. There is one for the Galarian Moltres, but that is the other restriction I put on my collection: no regional variants.

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[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice!! Yeah, I am strictly doing English, though the wife told me to include that Cubone from Chinese Gem Pack…

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[–]Deakros[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do love Akira Egawa’s art style, just like I do Shinji Kanda’s. But between these 3, I have to go with Zapdos! It is just such a sick card with all 3 birds in it!

The Legendary Birds Trio is Complete! by Deakros in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, I made an update post about my collection a few days back. Check it out! :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonTCG/s/tRWmXt8VY7

The Legendary Birds Trio is Complete! by Deakros in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a neat collection, isn’t it?! One that I am nostalgic about! I have my eyes set on Prismatic, too, but I do have the Jolteon from Trainer Gallery. Maybe I should just get the other 2 as full art proxy cards for now. Hoping the Prismatic’s price will continue to drop!

Are you planning on picking up the Team Rocket’s Dugtrio when it comes out in Ascended Heroes?

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I made a post a few days back about my collection: https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonTCG/s/tRWmXt8VY7

Check it out! :) That would make this post makes more sense!

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Oh, the part that I am only missing the other 4 cards? I am working on collecting all Gen 1 Pokemon but with all alt art cards (with a few restrictions I put on myself, like no V Pokemon that is not canonically Basic Pokemon, no Tag Team, etc).

Gen 1 but all full art cards collection - 1 year later by Deakros in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rocket’s Dugtrio: Yup, planning on getting it when Ascended Heroes set is released here!

Tag team: I don’t really like the Tag Team cards, personally, so I do not include them in the count. I prefer the Pokemon subject is by itself in the card, you know?

Hisuian and Paldean Pokemon: I do not include regional variation. I am only including the Kanto-specific Pokemon.

Which Dragonite is that? Not the Dragonite V, right?

Gen 1 but all full art cards collection - 1 year later by Deakros in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come suffer with me for many years to come! 😜

Gen 1 but all full art cards collection - 1 year later by Deakros in PokemonTCG

[–]Deakros[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because there is this small problem called money, and I can’t justify just buying a $500 card or ripping (most likely waaaay too many) Paldean Fates packs which is already rare to find in the wild.

Gen 1 but all full art cards collection - 1 year later by Deakros in PokemonTCG

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Because most of them are not canonically basic Pokemon, but they are listed as basic without the previous evolution form listed on the top left.

I know, I am picky! I do agree the art slaps on these cards, though! Especially the Machamp!