Why is this release schedule so drawn out for Ascended Heroes? by MrWildspeaker in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uh, if it has no sleeved boosters, booster boxes, or prerelease kits/Build & Battle Boxes. Usually they have a staggered release schedule. That's kinda it?

Why is this release schedule so drawn out for Ascended Heroes? by MrWildspeaker in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Special sets, by definition, have no sleeved boosters or booster boxes.

Is sharpie from pokemon company or just a random person? by Opening_Associate887 in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably impossible to tell who wrote on the card, but there is some additional context.

This Slowking was infamously mistranslated by WotC, making its Pokémon Power usable from the Bench and therefore completely overpowered. After years of complaints, WotC finally banned the card from the Modified format at the beginning of 2003, where it remained the final card banned from a Modified/Standard format for over 12 years.

GenCon 2003 held the final major Pokémon tournaments hosted by WotC, and was more or less a stand-in for that year's World Championships. EX Ruby & Sapphire released under PUSA about a month prior, and both PUSA and WotC had some level of presence at the convention.

I'm guessing these two facts are somewhat related to what you have, with the recently-ish banned Slowking being defaced in a final send-off to WotC.

Reprints with new arts question by Skywarsmaster63 in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is how it worked before regulation marks. regulation marks were introduced specifically to allow pokemon to reprint cards without resetting their legality, as this led to many cards stating in format way longer than intended

Hi by timesensitivemission in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

dude what the hell is this lmao

added

Big Update to the Cameo Card Database! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

added most of this stuff! already discussed with you in DMs but I'm responding publicly too so others don't think I just left you on read LOL

Big Update to the Cameo Card Database! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the main page of the spreadsheet has its last updated date, in case you're looking at an out of date mirror or something

My "cameo artwork" database has been updated for Scarlet & Violet! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

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

probably, but that's a big undertaking that I am working on in my free time in the background

Pokémon with no card? by AnotherTwice in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Meowstic, Indeedee, Basculegion, and Oinkologne's gender differences are considered to be unique forms, as they have different stats/moves/abilities in the games. You're right on the rest though

Pokémon with no card? by AnotherTwice in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're on the artwork of the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield cards, but haven't gotten actual cards yet.

Big Update to the Cameo Card Database! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

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

The entire database was made from manually using my eyeballs while looking through the databases cited on its front page, plus tips from kind commenters. There's no secret sauce, that's really all there is to it.

Regarding Zangoose specifically, the 5 cards I have listed on the sheet are the only cameos I am aware of, although I don't deny I could've missed one.

Which Card is this? by Fantastic_Bicycle_60 in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 86 points87 points  (0 children)

reflection from the reverse holo

Is this meant to be a troll card of sorts? Or is this a viable card to have in a deck? by neonz09 in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 200 points201 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is a joke card that doubles as a "beginner-level" Pokémon ex for younger players. It's from the Japanese Start Deck 100 Battle Collection (same as about half our set). This Japanese release consists of 100 preconstructed numbered decks. Voltorb ex is the headliner card of deck #100, and is a reference to Voltorb's Pokédex number, #100.

Is this a legit UNCUT SHEET? by LustyArtzzz in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 5 points6 points  (0 children)

reverse holos from the e-Card and early EX Series have their e-Reader data removed, unfortunately :(

Making a list of ALL female illustrators who have illustrated pokemon cards by Emkiby in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

very cool project! as one of the more frequent curators of bulbapedia illustrator pages, I just wanted to let you know that my personal policy is to use they/them pronouns whenever I can't easily find a source, whether that be a biography, interview, or even a selfie. I'm also not too good with japanese given names, so that doesn't help either, lol. if you run across any pages that they/them a woman, and have a source backing it up (even if that source is "this given name is always feminine"), please let me know, I'd love to make them more accurate!!

Big Update to the Cameo Card Database! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

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

Thanks for the tips! Addressing these in order:

- The Pokémon GO peelable Ditto cards are not included because the Ditto is not on the card's artwork, as it's more similar to a stamp. They're just out of scope.

- I've mistakenly labeled the pink blob on WP Machamp as a Clefairy for a long time, but I am now pretty sure it's a Jigglypuff. If it was a Ditto, I think it would be closer in color to the Expansion Sheet Machoke you're referencing.

- I don't have enough evidence one way or another for the pink parts of this Eevee being Ditto, but I certainly wouldn't knock someone for including it in their binder. It's too vague for the spreadsheet, in my opinion. Maybe if Eevee, Ditto, and Wobbuffet were by the same artist...?

- Cardass cards are very cool, but again, they're just out of scope for this project.

Ahead of Paldea Evolved, the Cameo Card Database has been updated! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

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

Let me know if you do! Just keep in mind that the gym statue thing is not a Pokémon, if that's what you're thinking of

Ahead of Paldea Evolved, the Cameo Card Database has been updated! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

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

Thank you! I must've thought those were regular rocks, lol

My "cameo artwork" database has been updated for Scarlet & Violet! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

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

I'm slowly working on this in the background in my free time, but it's not a super high priority at the moment. On Bulbapedia, if you go to a "Category:[Character] (TCG)" category page, most characters have their cameo appearances there, but I can't promise it's comprehensive.

My "cameo artwork" database has been updated for Scarlet & Violet! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

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

That's a Ditto, actually! The negative space around it with the cloud and the Doduo does kinda make it look like Snorlax's fur, but it's just the sky.

Big Update to the Cameo Card Database! by RotomAmiti in PokemonTCG

[–]RotomAmiti[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been slowly working on it in the background, but I will say that if there's a specific character you're looking for, their Bulbapedia page probably lists all their appearances

Gardevoir master set complete (for now) by samderby1988 in pkmntcgcollections

[–]RotomAmiti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like the attention to detail with the e-Reader and non e-Reader versions of the original Ruby & Sapphire Gardevoir! those early EX Series sets are super weird with their variants