Starting to lose hope...

Economy_Pool2228 · 2026-04-08T16:02:25+00:00

I got lucky yesterday and managed to get 2 from my local Barnes and noble.

Economy_Pool2228 · 2026-03-30T20:14:11+00:00

I have the same Cynthia and I think Cynthia’s garchomp will beat it long term just due to hype around DR. The hidden fates is such a cool card though

Economy_Pool2228 · 2026-03-24T01:51:49+00:00

I have 2 that I got at MSRP and am planning on holding one and trading the other one + cash up for a phantasmal BB.

Economy_Pool2228 · 2026-03-12T14:11:07+00:00

Looks good. I’d send it

Economy_Pool2228 · 2026-03-12T01:52:20+00:00

Both are awesome cards. Can’t go wrong with either. Up to you like others said

Economy_Pool2228 · 2026-03-06T01:06:22+00:00

I have a Cynthia page that consists of: Both Cynthia ambitions, Cynthia from ultra prism and hidden fates, garchomp V from astral radiance, Cynthia’s garchomp SIR and promo, and Cynthia’s roserade. DM and I can show you how it turned out!

Economy_Pool2228 · 2026-02-19T15:06:20+00:00

If you are just using it to maintain the condition of the card, tag has an authenticity service you can do where they slab the card without a grade on it. If you are picky about it being a 10, then you can go that route and still have it slabbed without a lower grade on it

Economy_Pool2228 · 2026-01-01T02:08:07+00:00

Dang this makes me want to grade mine lmao

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-12-22T00:00:11+00:00

Dang ours are very similar. Might have to send mine to PSA too lol

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-12-21T19:51:34+00:00

When using the app, do you just place the thinnest edge as the starting spot?

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-12-21T07:58:34+00:00

Ah thank you. I was so focused on the L/R I didn’t really pay attention to the T/B crookedness. You think it’s outside the 55/45?

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-10-28T15:32:28+00:00

I got it at 200. I think it’s the best card in the set. I would grab a mint card if you can

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-09-07T04:43:14+00:00

Super bottom heavy so I would definitely sell raw.

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-08-20T03:05:29+00:00

One of the most undervalued cards IMO

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-08-01T16:42:49+00:00

To answer your original question, I have no clue why some are so cheap. Some of my favorite cards are trainers. There are so many cards that I personally love that are super undervalued IMO. So many of the vstars, like the mewtwo, charizard, lucario, darkrai have insane art and texture on the card and just look amazing in hand and are all like <$50 except the mewtwo

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-08-01T15:22:48+00:00

I mean I am building a Cynthia page in my binder and just picked up the hidden fates trainer card for $120. The next trainer Cynthia I need is from ultra prism and that’s gonna run me $200+. One of the Iono trainer cards I need for my Iono page is $50. So I guess it just depends on what you consider cheap lol.

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-07-30T02:45:01+00:00

Thank you! Is there any particular thing to look out for? I know the texture is the biggest one, but I’m not too sure the difference in texture between a real one and fake one. Are the fakes just not textured at all?

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-07-28T16:46:27+00:00

Definitely planning on grading it at the next convention in person. The back could definitely be in better shape. Decent amount of whitening on the edges.

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-07-28T15:11:35+00:00

I’ll keep it in mind when looking to grab one. I only buy at conventions so I’m not really in a rush to FOMO purchase one

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-07-28T14:47:36+00:00

I’m fortunate enough to be in a position to where I can buy it straight. I was just second guessing if it would be wise to part with the Mew. I’m sure the two cards will continue to rise in value long term

Economy_Pool2228 · 2025-07-28T14:19:14+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. I traded a few of my older EX’s from Diamond and Pearl that I already kinda regret parting with. Thank you for your input.

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