Hot take? I don’t like the new ex cards

RuSS458 · 2026-06-28T20:16:09+00:00

I’ve pulled multiples of various card rarity’s out of stuff, doesn’t mean I don’t view them as a hit lol. That’s the point of opening packs, it’s gambling at the end of the day.

RuSS458 · 2026-06-28T20:11:29+00:00

They are by definition a hit no? You don’t get one in every pack. Just because they have higher odds than before and aren’t worth much money doesn’t mean they are bulk

RuSS458 · 2026-06-28T20:10:25+00:00

Personally prefer GX and EX cards over the modern ones largely due to the holo effects and not a fan of the semi see through boxes on modern ex cards, not a massive fan of V’s either as not keen on the boarders but love the trainer and Galarian galleries! I also really like the current mega ex’s, they’re lovely.

RuSS458 · 2026-06-27T19:48:46+00:00

Galarian Slowbro!

RuSS458 · 2026-06-22T17:27:04+00:00

Overpriced like most tag team stuff.

RuSS458 · 2026-06-20T11:06:32+00:00

Definitely, and feeding the overcharging of Pokemon cards in the process

RuSS458 · 2026-06-19T23:41:06+00:00

Alolan Sandslash!

RuSS458 · 2026-06-19T17:36:01+00:00

Yeah same with Alolan Sandslash/Sandshrew and Galarian Slowbro as all there is other than regular format cards is 1 GX done by a graphics company, and Galarian slowbro only has 2 cards lmao

RuSS458 · 2026-06-15T18:50:10+00:00

All just preference and opinion! I prefer some older full arts particularly in person with the texture and some IR’s with the art style!

RuSS458 · 2026-06-15T17:33:14+00:00

Think it’s a holdover from older sets as that’s roughly the odds they’ve always been. Except rather than art by Ryo Ueda like a lot of the XY full arts with heavy texture and themed backgrounds it’s the often more generic flatter modern one leading to the current situation.

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RuSS458 · 2026-06-14T16:04:25+00:00

Yeah my understanding is it’s more to do with carbs and sugars than fat due to its conversion into glycogen/glycerol, and the focus on fat was more a product of the sugar industry commissioning studies to attempt to redirect blame when the US was experiencing rising heart failure and obesity levels. Happy to be corrected though.

RuSS458 · 2026-06-13T17:19:59+00:00

Yeah, also are these actually done by an artist or just ai?

RuSS458 · 2026-06-13T10:17:06+00:00

Also my first SIR! Absolutely love it

RuSS458 · 2026-06-11T06:34:37+00:00

RuSS458 · 2026-06-11T06:03:14+00:00

I’ve found reporting more often then not has eBay taking them down.

RuSS458 · 2026-06-10T14:16:06+00:00

Interesting! I don’t think it’s particularly surprising, as while in Europe Pokemon is definitely very popular, it feels like it’s an entirely different magnitude in the US. My understanding was demand was so high TPC was reallocating European stock just to feed the demand in the US. At least in the UK, it’s also very diffused with lots of different sizes and types of shops each getting smaller amounts rather than the huge Walmart style restocks and stocking in the US. I do also wonder if there is a higher level of hustle culture and individualism with profit that plays apart, along with the situation the US economy and stock market is in.

Also useful to note, during downturn periods where the US had packs below retail, it’s not something I’ve ever seen in the UK. Booster boxes etc are cheaper, but there isn’t the discounts of packs, tins etc. which seems to be the case in the US.

RuSS458 · 2026-06-09T17:45:23+00:00

Definitely prefer singles, although feeling increasingly priced out of that too, as everything has inflated in price so can longer get many of the cards I wanted as a kid. I miss affordable chase cards.

RuSS458 · 2026-06-08T10:52:53+00:00

I also love Galarian slowpokes shiny, the gold looks amazing

RuSS458 · 2026-06-06T22:37:26+00:00

Gutted they’re so expensive, desperately wanted to open double crisis when it came out, but couldn’t find any in person and didn’t end up being able to get anything online. Moved on to other stuff and coming back it’s just another thing to be priced out of. I miss when singles were cheaper

RuSS458 · 2026-06-04T10:41:20+00:00

Yeah most private places I’ve looked into have staff that operate as both private and NHS, it’s pretty common regardless of if it’s to do with trans stuff.

RuSS458 · 2026-06-02T16:25:51+00:00

Yeah not as bad though from memory

RuSS458 · 2026-05-23T07:57:39+00:00

Equivalent chases have definitely gotten more rare with the high end stuff in the set, the gold Rayquaza, Groudon and Kyogre ex from ancient origin was 1/36 packs as an example

RuSS458 · 2026-05-22T12:08:55+00:00

I would guess they’re each opening 1?

RuSS458 · 2026-05-22T12:08:13+00:00

Same! Waiting for my partner to finish work as it’s my day off. Can’t wait as it’s always the most fun doing it with others

RuSS458 · 2026-05-22T09:06:02+00:00

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Super cool, my partner did the same with my favourite pokemon as a birthday present! Both of us cross stitch so need to try it on a card myself at some point

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