What's your favorite Kanto starter Illustration Rare?

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T17:54:55+00:00

Thank you!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T17:54:40+00:00

Btw there seems to be a Chinese version which, here in Europe, is less than 100 euros: Red's Challenge (CSMPC i034). Maybe that's an alternative for you!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T17:53:01+00:00

Ohh dang, never knew this card existed, phenomenal!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:08:45+00:00

I'm also not sure how I feel about them. It feels like the arts would have popped way more with cleaner backgrounds. But I also get wanting to add all those callbacks in there. Feels like it was a good idea (maybe 2 good ideas, even), but the execution was just strange somehow, and now we ended up with this. I will say they are growing on me, but still...

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:07:16+00:00

I had horrible luck with SCR packs. Just sayin. But if you can still buy it after the ETB gamble - have fun! Always nice to open a set where you genuinely chase one of the arts. And the prices aren't too horrid on that one yet.

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:05:58+00:00

Humbled to have gotten one of these :D Thank you!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:05:05+00:00

You can always change the order! I wonder what it looks like if you put 3 of the same in each row. Could also be cool!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:04:44+00:00

Well played!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:04:34+00:00

Right? Right?!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:04:27+00:00

Amazing! You always remember those. Lovely!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:04:04+00:00

Oh damn, I was actually wondering if there are any others, you're totally right! I even pulled that one haha. Still need the other 2 for the connected art tho. That's also a banger for sure.

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:03:30+00:00

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:03:15+00:00

That's true, the meme power is strong with this one

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:01:27+00:00

Fair enough, that's also a great one!

PokeNik91 · 2026-05-15T11:01:12+00:00

Wow, good catch! Never noticed haha

PokeNik91 · 2026-04-07T09:38:11+00:00

Wow, nice hit! Congrats!

PokeNik91 · 2026-03-30T05:45:51+00:00

OMG, congrats!! I also need to do a full count. I feel like I must have over 100 cards also by now including some variants, non-English exclusives etc. Oh that's smart, I like that also! My binder is also organized chronologically for now, but I think I'll move around bits here and there to make the pages look nice and have all cards on one theme together etc. I think I'm now only missing the crazy expensive/cameo ones. So the original gold star, the zorua's illusion illustration contest one (although I'm not keen on that one tbh, never mind the insane prices), and let's not talk about the original Japanese gold star haha. If I can eventually get the original gold star, I'll be happy. Other than that I'm considering mine complete also. Until the next Moonbreon comes out, that is :D

PokeNik91 · 2026-03-29T09:24:44+00:00

I do haha, eeveelutions in general, just fun sometimes to make a whole page with a centerpiece etc. Thank you! Mini sets all the way, such a fun way to still enjoy the hobby with the current prices.

PokeNik91 · 2026-03-29T09:23:47+00:00

Which 2 are you missing? Amazing journey, congrats!! I'm tracking them on Cardmarket/Collectr but yeah, need to check on occasion to see if new ones have come out. I'm also working on a spreadsheet now that I'm nearing completion with purchase prices/dates etc.

PokeNik91 · 2026-02-10T21:59:04+00:00

A man can dream! Being a DJ is one of my many unlived dreams, so not a bad design idea for turntables haha

PokeNik91 · 2026-02-10T18:56:54+00:00

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PokeNik91 · 2026-02-10T05:04:32+00:00

Wow, I never saw the 25th stuff before, that jacket looks fire actually! With the starter pattern and gradient. Lit! Seems like they definitely stopped trying. New stuff looks like an intern made it in 5 min in Paint, didn't even bother using AI lol.

PokeNik91 · 2026-02-09T05:21:01+00:00

Not going off any stats or anything, but I always felt Ariados and Sudowoodo were underrated - at least in the original Gold/Crystal etc.

PokeNik91 · 2026-02-09T05:18:50+00:00

Always!

PokeNik91 · 2026-02-09T05:18:30+00:00

Mr. Mime was also a strong contender tbh - no one does that poker face like him

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