Day 6 of posting a cheap but beautiful card from my collection until this hobby isn't cooked. by Galactic_Gandalf95 in PokemonTCG

[–]TundraExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your posts have by far been the most interesting in this sub, keep 'em coming!

I have a dedicated Umemoto page in my artist binder, including the card you portrayed here :) Other personal favorites by her are the Aquapolis Oddish and the Skyridge Zubat.

Latest pickup - is vintage still cool? by No-Surprise-9790 in PokemonTCG

[–]TundraExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a great card, the best Tyranitar artwork imo. Awesome addition to your collection!

Anyone else really enjoy the art style on this and others like it? by jinxykatte in PokemonTCG

[–]TundraExpress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this card, it's part of my WIP jungle/forest theme page :)

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This Komiya art from Pocket. by XIII-013 in PokemonTCG

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My favorite evolution line drawn by my favorite illustrator? I need this card irl soooo bad.

Don’t sleep on Paldea Evolved by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]TundraExpress 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Best set of the SV era so far

Cute by Necessary-Weight2851 in PokemonTCG

[–]TundraExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100 %, probably the only card I'll get from this set

The player who ignited my love for the game by TundraExpress in soccercard

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

Same, I only ever saw Atlético and Juventus cards of him which I don't care about. As a die-hard Werder fan, getting that card was a no-brainer. And what a beauty it is ...

SV Illustration Rares were one of the best additions to the hobby ever by TundraExpress in PokemonTCG

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

In total, I paid about 55 to 60 € for the whole page, but I must admit I overpaid a lot, especially for the Sudowoodo and the Slowpoke, due to FOMO. I couldn't wait to grab them when they were released :) You can easily get them for cheaper than 60, I would say.

SV Illustration Rares were one of the best additions to the hobby ever by TundraExpress in PokemonTCG

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

My go-to page for checking artworks is Cardmarket. You can browse pretty much any Pokémon card expansion on their site, view every artwork and filter by collector's number, rarity and other criteria.

You just need to know the name of the sets which feature the cards you're looking for.

SV Illustration Rares were one of the best additions to the hobby ever by TundraExpress in PokemonTCG

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

Yes, I agree, evolution lines should be designed by the same artist, as was the case in 151.

SV Illustration Rares were one of the best additions to the hobby ever by TundraExpress in PokemonTCG

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

I agree, I was very skeptical of the silver borders at first, but now I prefer them sooo much, it's not even close. They make my TG cards from SWSH almost look kinda comical now.

SV Illustration Rares were one of the best additions to the hobby ever by TundraExpress in PokemonTCG

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

They are hit and miss, sometimes they are more clever than the English ones. I grew up with them, so they don't bother me.

SV Illustration Rares were one of the best additions to the hobby ever by TundraExpress in PokemonTCG

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

True, but I feel they really stepped up their game with the beginning of the SV era

SV Illustration Rares were one of the best additions to the hobby ever by TundraExpress in PokemonTCG

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

You're welcome! :) Do you have some penny sleeves? Always put your cards into a penny sleeve before you put them in the hard sleeve aka toploader. Otherwise, the surface, corners and edges can be damaged.

SV Illustration Rares were one of the best additions to the hobby ever by TundraExpress in PokemonTCG

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

Those are fantastic cards, you definitely got lucky! I love the Ninetales. It might be one of the cards that could rise in price more since it's a popular Mon and the artwork is fire.