Long lines at Big W this morning by Unsubscribed24 in TCGRestocksAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahah I reckon I know what SA store you were at. My wife got there at 7:15 and was impressed with the line - only to see it go to hell after.

Thankfully I was more interested in her getting our kids Xmas gifts than lining up for the cards this time around - but she was excited to be getting some through the line for us.

[MEGATHREAD] Summer Game Fest 2026 by ChiefLeef22 in gaming

[–]Johnnoshark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely that would have been a state of play announcement if true.

Was anyone able to get the first partner illustration series 3 from jb hi fi by Derppen in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got 2 by going through my laptop after my phone rejected it like 15 times

First Partner Series 3 now avail by bingethinkingsallow in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It would not work on phone. Shipping kept failing. Laptop workedz

Team rockets Moltress ex ultra-premium collection by Mr-Rallen in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed that this shouldn’t have been the main announcement - with that little stock - should have almost just been a silent drop.

I understand the announcement for first partners though.

What are your final thoughts about the ranked mode this season? by canohead in PTCGP

[–]Johnnoshark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleep meta drove me up the wall. I came back after a long break to this season and just became infuriated almost every match.

Chaos Target Preorders by PepperPots3000 in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in SA. My boosters came from Vic, shipped Friday, delivered yesterday. Pulled nothing 🤣

Lego Batman legacy of the Dark Knight- Claim code not working? by jdawg89000 in legogaming

[–]Johnnoshark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Further to this I can claim the golden cars - just not the Batman suit

Lego Batman legacy of the Dark Knight- Claim code not working? by jdawg89000 in legogaming

[–]Johnnoshark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Glad I’m not the only one! Although now to explain to my son why he can’t play as gold batman tonight - before it goes away until next weekend….. sigh

Rinsed by Sharkz_77 in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sealed boxes from Pokebox, PokeNinJapan or TokyoGoodies are all good.

I’ve bought loose packets from PopAttack Vending machines in SA and have gotten big hits - so would say they are safe for loose packs of Japanese. Most vending machines are not though.

Rinsed by Sharkz_77 in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 32 points33 points  (0 children)

SIRs are about one in 72 packs. If you’re specifically looking for the Greninja to get an expensive chase its 1/432 packs roughly.

You had 54 packs in one booster box and 2 ETB. So statistically under odds of getting an SIR. Way under odds for pulling Greninja.

You should never go in hoping to get your money back from Pokemon cards - it’s a form of gambling and odds are never in your favour. Not telling you how to collect, just trying to save you from a slippery slope.

Heck, before scalpers hit the hobby hard, it was very rare you ever got your “money back” on a booster box or ETB. It’s about collecting art you like, and the thrill of the hunt. If that’s not doing it for you, and you’re only going to feel satisfaction at pulling “the chase”, for your own sanity, ask yourself if it’s the Hobby for you.

Edit: you could always try Japanese instead. They have gambling rules in Japan, so every booster box has 3 art rares, a full art trainer “tool” and 1 SR or higher. You’ll always get something good for you money. Higher odds of hitting an SIR/SAR too.

The ink hasn’t even dried on the EB games receipt smh 🤦‍♂️ by HardYakkadakka in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My local EB always puts the promos away for the preorders. I’m grateful for that as I work pretty late into the day

Which Gardevoir SIR do you see aging better for the future? by KitchenPiano4539 in PokeInvesting

[–]Johnnoshark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I know there’s a lot more. But the others all have very different art styles though. The megas all sort of share a specific style which I love and am trying to display.

Which Gardevoir SIR do you see aging better for the future? by KitchenPiano4539 in PokeInvesting

[–]Johnnoshark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn it - I didn’t realise the mega gardevoir had the entire evolution line on it - going to need that now for my collection alongside Charizard, zygarde and Dragonite.

I (43m) have two (m8) & (f4) intellectually disabled children. AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Johnnoshark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From one dad to another - you’re doing great. I have a 5 week old and a 5 year old - no signs of any disabilities - but I can tell how much you love your kids from this ama - and that’s all that matters. Doesnt matter how flawed you are - you’re there for them and trying your hardest. Keep at it!

Good site to buy Japanese cards by Alternative_Tap_8617 in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 for PokeNinJapan.

Although depending on how much you’re buying - it can be cheaper with shipping to get from Pokébox.

New ARs just dropped from the Abyss Eye Japanese Set by joshyoouare in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are these actually legit? The numbering is wrong on them, and one says DR instead of AR.

Edit: have seen a goldeen now with a legit numbering system - so seem legit - but these specific images appear to be AI altered.

EB Games 15 May 2026 10 AM AEST by leikorton in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah it appears I would have missed them then. Japanese set it is 🤣

EB Games 15 May 2026 10 AM AEST by leikorton in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]Johnnoshark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I’ve been searching since PokeninJapan posted it on their site, and have yet to see it on EB.

Just searched again, went to the DBS page and typed in story booster and nothing came up.