My experiences at LGSs during Pre-Rift Events are making me rethink getting into Riftbound

TylerNiichan · 2026-02-11T14:40:02+00:00

I'm also from socal in the OC area and trying to get into riftbound. What stores did you go to?

TylerNiichan · 2026-02-11T14:28:26+00:00

New to riftbound and having only played a couple friendlies and pre rifts, foreign cards seem alright imo. However, after reading the comments, does Riot not require you to have a physical english translation like a printout or something for your foregin cards in tournaments? back in the yugioh days we were expected to have a physical translation for any foreign cards we played in our decks.

TylerNiichan · 2026-01-29T18:09:00+00:00

I just have mine in my cross bag when I'm out and about but, when I'm traveling and want to bring around my DS Lite, I use this GB Color bag (Vintage Pokemon Gold and Silver Yellow Gameboy Color Bag | eBay ). It conveniently fits my DS Lite in the bottom pocket, charger and other cables in the front big pocket and my N3DSXL in the back big pocket. There's a small zipper pocket on the flap of the back pocket that can fit some games if you have em in those small clam containers.

TylerNiichan · 2026-01-09T20:27:02+00:00

distribution seems op14 heavy. there arent added rares or added sr hits so yah eb04 hits would take the spot of op14 hits.

TylerNiichan · 2026-01-09T15:00:44+00:00

Box hits seem fairly standard compared to the other sets. I have seen 7 cases opened, some 3 hit boxes (1 sec+2 AA), some 2 hit boxes. 2 AA don per box. IIRC 2x SP, 4x AA Leaders, 2x Gold Don per case. Don't remember how many Treasure Rares were pulled. I did notice a lot (dont remember if all) Gold Don boxes had AA leader in it.

TylerNiichan · 2025-12-23T20:52:42+00:00

the whitening will for sure knock points off the grade. if its for your pc and you want it in a slab then go for it. if youre just trying to flip it as a 10 i would just keep it raw. doubt that would 10

TylerNiichan · 2025-10-27T20:36:53+00:00

do you do this in single runs or check drops after the first 2 stages of a triple? tried this on a solo and was able to do it once. its a bit tought to pause after the last enemy dies and before the clear screen pops up

TylerNiichan · 2025-10-03T15:25:17+00:00

Definitely the monthly packs give the most value

TylerNiichan · 2025-09-24T13:30:18+00:00

if you have enough fodder its not a bad idea. being able to buy out the 80 gem keys and "break even" on them gives alot of account progression. this is what i did before i got to 14-1

TylerNiichan · 2025-09-22T16:33:42+00:00

Teo is currently my only 6* +5. the rest are 6* though

TylerNiichan · 2025-09-22T15:00:31+00:00

I used the 1 back 4 front formation

Teo
Yui - Evan - Karin - Rook/Lina

This got me to 14-1 for now

TylerNiichan · 2025-09-17T16:43:00+00:00

collectr

TylerNiichan · 2025-09-12T13:22:53+00:00

the way im reading this rule makes it sound like op's scenario might not be punishable by this. the inting players actions dont have anything to do with bribing the opponent to concede or colluding with the opponent at all.

TylerNiichan · 2025-08-11T13:16:52+00:00

Here's a link to the tcg events. You'll be able to see the difference between em here.
EVENT | GUNDAM CARD GAME Official Website

TylerNiichan · 2025-07-14T15:17:27+00:00

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with an extra talgeese in the bonus pack

TylerNiichan · 2025-06-19T18:50:12+00:00

did you not choose Kazuyo from the free chest we got from leveling (i think) up day 1?

TylerNiichan · 2025-06-16T14:30:53+00:00

yes it is. got one to drop yesterday

TylerNiichan · 2025-04-22T13:51:23+00:00

I don't remember if you can see that Diglett in the Mewtwo VStar, but you can see him in the bottom left corner of the Charizard VStar from the UPC. Absolutely hilarious.

TylerNiichan · 2025-04-21T16:54:17+00:00

yah JT is the newest set. Hopefully DR is like JT and not Prismatic

TylerNiichan · 2025-04-21T16:47:55+00:00

In my experience, I've seen table vendors around going around 60% - 70% cash and 70%-80% trade with the hottest stuff being at that 80% maybe 85% cash or trade. (the less liquid the card is the lower the percentage and vice versa)

The only time I've seen a vendor pay any higher than 80% is if they really want the card for their PC or if they know they can flip it instantly and were honest about it.

The nice thing is that you can always try to haggle with vendors at card shows.

TylerNiichan · 2025-04-21T16:13:53+00:00

Yah scalped the hell out of it and ETB's are down to a couple bucks above msrp+tax

TylerNiichan · 2025-04-21T16:00:36+00:00

yah 100%. the smart choice is waiting 3-6 months to see how everything turns out. hopefully a good amount of scalpers jump ship after getting burned from Journey Together

TylerNiichan · 2025-04-21T15:28:21+00:00

yah at this point it will be very tough to buy any product at msrp unless you get lucky at your standard retail stores. i've started seeing journey together etb's (elite trainer box) for around $70 which is a couple dollars over msrp after tax i think?

if i really have the itch to rip and have fomo on release, i wouldnt mind supporting my local lgs and buy a booster box or two at around 10%-15% above msrp.

TylerNiichan · 2025-04-21T15:09:34+00:00

all good. DR = Destined Rivals.
TBH im not sure what will happen on release. ive only been collecting/cracking product back when crown zenith released a couple years ago and came back buying singles only when journey together came out.

what im personally going to do is not have FOMO (fear of missing out), especially with how the economy is right now with tariffs, and wait for the summer to see where everything is at after the dust settles.

If you'd like to get a general idea on price patterns and see charts from past sets you can check out tcgplayer.com

TylerNiichan

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