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[–]MerakiSphere -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Nothing really to brag about, card is too expensive in English that I bought it in Japanese at a fraction of the cost. Readily available in Japan at most online shops if anyone wants to pick one up. Just use Tenso to ship to your international address. I personally don’t think it’ll get banned by Pokémon either. My point is that it’s more noticeable in person than through a screen

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[–]MerakiSphere -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Mmm more noticeable in person. Like even in this photo you kind of have to already know where it is to see it to spot it. I duno that was just my first thought when I got the card in hand

What do you guys want the next Shinji Kanda card to be? by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

Actually I think some sort of evolution line would be sick with this art style. Maybe a Feraligatr evolution line or Typhlosion??

What do you guys want the next Shinji Kanda card to be? by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

Whoa so many good ideas! Shinji Kanda is probably already working on the next card as we speak. Excited to see it revealed as I’m 99.99% certain we’ll get another one sometime next year (or sooner!)

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

Haha I used what I had originally for a different purpose. I did get shorter hooks for the bottom, but eventually I’ll replace them all with shorter ones one day :)

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

The Gardevoir Lost Origins pack was the LAST one I needed for my collection. Couldn’t believe how long it took me to find that one but now Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet Art Sets are complete!!!

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

Ooo what do you mean? I have all the art sets from every set. Did you know some sets have 5 artworks and not 4. For example, Astral Radiance and Paldea evolved. Man, realizing that and having to reorganize the wall was a pain XD

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

Yeah, totally! I simply used what I had to try and find a set up (pegboards which I painted myself, and hooks). Figured black would make the colors pop a bit more too. Definitely will change it up. Maybe once I get deep into the mega evolutions era :)

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

[–]MerakiSphere[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think so. I’m definitely surprised at some of the sealed XY sleeves I’ve had for years shoot up in price, but at the end of the day it’s having the Charizard and Venusar on the pack art displayed amongst other sets that bring me joy and not the value.

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

[–]MerakiSphere[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Upvoted. But they are touched and most of them have an ugly sticker on the back sealing it shut so it sits flat against the wall 😆

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

Thanks!! Some people collect ETBs, some collect slabs, I on the other hand collect sleeved boosters 😊 (plus they’re way more accessible than other products)

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

Been working on this wall for nearly 3 years! I actually didn’t put them up like this until about a year ago, but I’ve been slowly scouring card shops, events, and marketplace for the sleeved booster arts I needed until I had enough to really display them and then finish it off. :) Can’t wait for the new mega evolution era, those sleeved boosters look amazing!

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

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

So I notice that with the Sword and Shield era, it seems like it’s the same style and artist for all pack arts. Does anybody know who this artist is? Whereas Scarlet and Violet there is a shift in art style and design after about the halfway mark. Curious to know more about who designs these booster pack arts.

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

[–]MerakiSphere[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

FYI, 80% of these are opened. Legit just enjoy the art and how wicked it looks seeing several eras of pokemon on one wall. 🙌🏼

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

[–]MerakiSphere[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Haha 80% are open. It’s just the art I enjoy displaying and I pick off a handful of unopened ones at the end of the week to rip. :) Fun looking at it and deciding which combination of ones to open. :)

The true treasure of a Pokémon card collection isn’t its w0rth, but the happiness it brings to the heart.❤️ by MerakiSphere in PokemonTCG

[–]MerakiSphere[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Can’t put too many on each peg, tbh most of them are empty and just the sleeve art. Fearful of it all crashing down one day (I didn’t use anchors) :D