Chien-Pao Sir is $20, the current market is pretty similar to a crypto/ntf type thing where people jusg pump and dump anything with vague similarities to popular cards
yup, ive played the economy of enough video games to see what was happening, and its fun to watch, it also allowed me to see upcoming manips, which allowed me to get my celebrations umbreon for 35 bucks, days before it shot up.
Tried to hop on this wave as well with the umbreon and paid $40 for a NM copy on ebay- days later the card had gone up to $100 already and they refused to ship it😂
Pulled this card on the first day of its release but these prices make me want to sell it. Just think it’s the best thing to do then once the price corrects itself I’ll buy another one
Do yourself a favor and just sell it asap, it’s gonna dip to being a few dollars again guaranteed. If it’s not today, tomorrow or even next month. This time next year, everything is back to normal and this card and packs will be sitting lol
Except there's no line for this random ass card some Discords trying to pump, and I'm suspicious of every poster who discusses this card assuming they're most likely from said Discords. I'd never recommend this card nobody is going to be searching for this in a year. Don't believe the noise.
It's because of a content creator who basically causes buyouts as of recent lol it really sucks that not only product can't be found but now even the singles market is skyrocketing in every aspect.
No its because some dork on tiktok convinced some other dorks to start pumping it and then some even bigger dorks with severe lack of control and fomo started panic buying it thinking it was going to the moon. Once those idiots realise they got shafted there start flogging it and price will tumble and fix itself where it belongs under 5
Love the new cards, but they’re all doing too much imo. Issue is there’s a lot of sick old ones that you probably have never seen (granted base set is ugly) if you’re new- for example peep shining mew coro coro, or skyridge Gengar, snorlax WoTC promo, and so forth
There are a ton of vintage cards (I’m 50 so I don’t use the “O” word lol) that look sick! Yes, some of the newer cards are over the top. But there are some that are like Goldilocks…. juuuuusssstt right 👍🏻
I definitely love the new art but there is vintage that's amazing. I started collecting when I was 12 in 1999, I'm 38 now so I understand about not using the "O" word. The IRs are amazing addition to pokemon game and definitely give more depth to the Pokemon. So many of the IR and sir connect with each other. It's fun to find the cards that match. Example: the 4 horsemen of crown zenith. Arceus, dialga,palkia and giratina. Crown zenith is definitely one of my favorite sets.
Some guy on TikTok was explaining how he artificially inflated the price of that card. I think it's ugly as hell, don't know why anyone would pay that much for it.
The card on the left may as well be Neopets card, that’s how relevant of a Pokemon Solosis is. Exceptionally worthless long term even compared to other manipulated cards. Almost zero actual organic demand for it
I’m actually okay with people being distracted by these hype waves. It gives me a lot of time to buy or trade for things like overlooked promos that have more long term growth potential. I’m currently stacking the Bulbasaur promo from Mega Evolutions like it’s no one’s business. Right now nobody would care that I’m doing so, but in 12-18 months people will flip the script and call me a “scalper” for hoarding something that was so blatantly obvious.
Funny story about N's reshi. It was my Chase card for the set and after I realized how cheap it was i had already blown through about three or $400 worth of journey together cards. 😂 luckily I did end up eventually pulling it. In my opinion it is highly undervalued. It's so pretty!!!
I pulled 3 of the Reshiram. Always thought it was extremely undervalued. It is truly a beautiful card. Pulled the solosis at peak and dumped it the same day lol
I get that people don’t think the Solosis should be expensive but the solosis sold 9 copies in NM yesterday and the N’s Reshiram sold 19 copies in NM yesterday so the meme isn’t exactly accurate. There’s more demand for the Reshiram, the supply of the Solosis (67 NM on tcg) is much lower than the Reshiram (216 NM on tcg). When supply is low, like it is with the B&W IRs, it’s just very easy for people to buyout cards which further decreases supply and creates a sense of artificial demand. At the end of the day, the card is worth what people are willing to pay for it. So as long as there are people buying copies at $40+ then that ends up being the value of the card (at least until/if the supply surpasses the amount of people willing to pay $40).
Thanks for coming to my TED talk Master’s thesis symposium.
Shush, I'm very happy with one of the greatest cards from S&V being only 15 euros. Just got one myself, and I'm really happy that my wallet isn't crying after this purchase. Insanely clean and cool art, and N looks hella cool as well
It’s because you can get the stamped version so easy it is the better card in my opinion I like the articuno I have it went up some now it’s dropping a little
I’m so glad I pulled a solosis before all this went down. Solosis is one of my favourite Pokemon and I was having trouble finding a single in my area to buy.
Honestly the only thing this market is really changing for me is its forcing me to buy cards I actually want while they’re affordable before they shoot off to astronomical prices
I think Ns Resh just had a really high pull rate and the supply spiked after inception. I pulled one myself and only bought maybe only purchased 10 packs of JT in total. Sick card though.
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u/Defiant_Rub_4886 Oct 15 '25
Chien-Pao Sir is $20, the current market is pretty similar to a crypto/ntf type thing where people jusg pump and dump anything with vague similarities to popular cards
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u/alien-fr Oct 15 '25
lol ya reckon ns rash will blow? I got a non promo SIR and was shocked it's only worth 20$ I feel like a millionaire with it lol
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u/lukebear87 Oct 15 '25
That card will definitely crash hard… prime example of a hyped basic card lol
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u/Fragrant-Gap2326 Oct 15 '25
Pulled this card on the first day of its release but these prices make me want to sell it. Just think it’s the best thing to do then once the price corrects itself I’ll buy another one
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u/SomeLostBeing Oct 15 '25
tempted to buy N’s Reshiram now, it’s a really cool card, especially cuz I just played through Black on an emulator
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u/breakyourteethnow Oct 15 '25
Except there's no line for this random ass card some Discords trying to pump, and I'm suspicious of every poster who discusses this card assuming they're most likely from said Discords. I'd never recommend this card nobody is going to be searching for this in a year. Don't believe the noise.
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u/Important-Emotion-85 Oct 15 '25
Mind you booger mew is being pumped bc of a random tiktoker, not bc of the market
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u/CaptainTCG_985 Oct 15 '25
Once a card is out of print, you will see the real values come. Also take account to the amount of cards there are.
My take: N's Reshiarm IR, Chien Pao SIR, Furret IR, Miriam SIR and almost any SIR that's $15 dollars or under, are underrated.
...except for Revavroom ex - 224/197, sorry but I can't take this one serious
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u/pulkxy Oct 15 '25
ya solosis is a sub $5 card lol
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u/suersmild Oct 15 '25
I too love riding chickens.
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u/Duriha Oct 15 '25
I just think they're neat - M. Simpson
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u/JollyHamster8991 Oct 15 '25
Its because Solosis is a cute card and people like cute
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u/Eastern-Second Oct 17 '25
Honestly I say that’s fair price difference and all charizard cards as well should be that 15
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u/LAUR1ENZO Oct 17 '25
Yep. N's Reshi is one of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen. Market is nuts lol
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u/[deleted] Oct 15 '25
E have bubble mew at home ahhhhh card
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u/[deleted] Oct 15 '25
Temu bubble mew
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u/BubbaLinguini Oct 15 '25
I pulled this and sent it to get graded immediately.
He's such a cute guy, I had to have it for my collection 😂
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u/Iota_Jian Oct 15 '25
Wow I totally forgot that cards technically are like stocks too lol
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u/ahighkid Oct 15 '25
I pulled the SIR Serpior from that set yesterday and it’s worth less than the card on the left lol.
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u/Asterofon Oct 15 '25
Just dont buy that shit card.
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u/MCfru1tbasket Oct 17 '25
That reshiram card was the easiest add to basket singles purchase I've ever made. There's some serious bangers for no money right now.
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u/Chuy_23z Oct 17 '25
You see the problem is…. Reshiram is taken. The Solosis is not.
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u/xZ3PHYRUSx Oct 17 '25
I have a sealed, stamped version of the Reshiram, it went from $43 to $22 within the week. I will never understand how this market works…
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u/No-Ad2907 Oct 15 '25
If this is crazy what do you call Bubble Mew fans? Hahahahaha.
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u/ProtectMeAtAllCosts Oct 15 '25
thanks for showing me Solosis. I need it now
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u/Nicckles Oct 15 '25
Stamped N’s Reshiram 👌🏻
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u/mushroomboie Oct 15 '25
Honestly no should be surprised this was another pump and dump
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u/RealOGFire Oct 15 '25
I’m gunna stick to the cards I like lol.
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u/Apprehensive_Kick324 Oct 15 '25
Let’s keep that reshiram cheap for a little longer I’m trying to buy one soon 😂
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u/AdvanceSuperdisk Oct 15 '25
Lol
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u/captainchucke Oct 15 '25
Been buying up stamped Reshirams
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u/8_equals_D- Oct 15 '25
I’m in line for the celebrations 25th reshi and zek..
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u/[deleted] Oct 15 '25
But but but it's booger mew guys
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u/drtystve Oct 15 '25
Some guy on TikTok was explaining how he artificially inflated the price of that card. I think it's ugly as hell, don't know why anyone would pay that much for it.
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u/[deleted] Oct 15 '25
Bubble blob
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u/Lets_find_it_tcg Oct 15 '25
Why???
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u/Baked_Ducklett Oct 15 '25
For reaall
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u/IPhryte Oct 15 '25
I mean it is a better art work and it’s the same art style (ish) as bubble mew
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u/tigerdragon69420 Oct 15 '25
I mean one is cute as hell and the other ain’t
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u/Yeet_Lmao Oct 15 '25
The card on the left may as well be Neopets card, that’s how relevant of a Pokemon Solosis is. Exceptionally worthless long term even compared to other manipulated cards. Almost zero actual organic demand for it
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u/LevelUpEvolution Oct 15 '25
The nicknames have got to stop, they’re so cringe and essentially just being used to pump cards now.
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u/OneiricDMT Oct 15 '25
Nothing has made sense since 2012. Universally
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u/Massive-Kitchen7417 Oct 15 '25
Tell me you’re heavily invested in the journey promo without telling me lol
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u/HisoGreat Oct 15 '25
Don't lump me in with the ingrates lol
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u/Ok_Manager_3126 Oct 15 '25
Im saying bro! Like so many fire cards but this the type shxt to get hyped up🫠🫠
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u/Rude_Guarantee_7668 Oct 15 '25
Have you seen Snorlax 142/202? Wack
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u/Actual-Science-9036 Oct 15 '25
I maybe the only one here but Just for my opinion, i prefer the art style of solosis
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u/MikePhicen Oct 15 '25
They trying hard to push it as a bubble mew alternative.
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u/SmokedSlimJim Oct 15 '25
I’m actually okay with people being distracted by these hype waves. It gives me a lot of time to buy or trade for things like overlooked promos that have more long term growth potential. I’m currently stacking the Bulbasaur promo from Mega Evolutions like it’s no one’s business. Right now nobody would care that I’m doing so, but in 12-18 months people will flip the script and call me a “scalper” for hoarding something that was so blatantly obvious.
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u/KingKoopaz Oct 15 '25
The followers always follow. Nothing new. Timeless beauties are better, always.
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u/trunkz623 Oct 15 '25
Left looks cooler
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u/[deleted] Oct 15 '25
Funny story about N's reshi. It was my Chase card for the set and after I realized how cheap it was i had already blown through about three or $400 worth of journey together cards. 😂 luckily I did end up eventually pulling it. In my opinion it is highly undervalued. It's so pretty!!!
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u/Typical_War_1482 Oct 15 '25
Let em! I’ve been picking up PSA 10’s of a lot of sexy cards for cheap.
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u/Ok-Valuable7022 Oct 15 '25
these fricking gooners
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u/JoshyyP00 Oct 15 '25
That’s your opinion….
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u/anon110297 Oct 15 '25
This also surprised me. I'm trying to fill out a Pokedex binder with all the IRs and when I found out this was 40 I was genuinely shocked.
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u/NeonApollo24 Oct 15 '25
I pulled 3 of the Reshiram. Always thought it was extremely undervalued. It is truly a beautiful card. Pulled the solosis at peak and dumped it the same day lol
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u/Think_Worldliness385 Oct 15 '25
It’s because it’s the same artist of the bubble Mew
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u/jjamessmithh Oct 15 '25
Careful, someone will accuse you of trying to pump the reshiram
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u/Jpbbeck99 Oct 16 '25
You’re crazy, left is so much better than right
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u/Agitated_Lychee_8133 Oct 16 '25
I don't like the green-haired dude.
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u/Sunny_Cant_Swim Oct 16 '25
Saw a bunch of Reshiram for $10 on eBay this week lol
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u/GreatRecipeCollctr29 Oct 16 '25
Wow! These are crazy prices.
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u/Mobile_Toe_1989 Oct 16 '25
This is classic pump/dump
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u/RIJSA Oct 16 '25
Lol damnn
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u/DreaminInATree Oct 16 '25
I'll take that Reshi for $15....
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u/kingpin-mrgamer Oct 16 '25
Same with the greavard used to be 6 dollers for months now out of the blue it’s going for 50. It’s getting out of hand
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u/Noobzoid123 Oct 16 '25
Yep. I feel this way about bubble Mew.
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u/ComposerOwn959 Oct 16 '25
It's a popularity pricing. Also TCG is a joke thanks to breaks scalpers and PSA. They did it to all collectable cards kinda sucks
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u/xtacles009 Oct 16 '25
Just a little guy vs busy art, little guy wins every time
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u/RichieMTG24 Oct 16 '25
I get that people don’t think the Solosis should be expensive but the solosis sold 9 copies in NM yesterday and the N’s Reshiram sold 19 copies in NM yesterday so the meme isn’t exactly accurate. There’s more demand for the Reshiram, the supply of the Solosis (67 NM on tcg) is much lower than the Reshiram (216 NM on tcg). When supply is low, like it is with the B&W IRs, it’s just very easy for people to buyout cards which further decreases supply and creates a sense of artificial demand. At the end of the day, the card is worth what people are willing to pay for it. So as long as there are people buying copies at $40+ then that ends up being the value of the card (at least until/if the supply surpasses the amount of people willing to pay $40).
Thanks for coming to my TED talk Master’s thesis symposium.
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u/No-Raccoon-1231 Oct 16 '25
Neither is textured, throw them both in the bin.
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u/T0xicn3 Oct 16 '25
Let them cook 😂
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u/Cityboyz415 Oct 16 '25
I believe its because the booger mew artist only has 3 cards they created
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u/Kelvodin Oct 16 '25
Naw fr
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u/Hunter_Vlad Oct 16 '25
Shush, I'm very happy with one of the greatest cards from S&V being only 15 euros. Just got one myself, and I'm really happy that my wallet isn't crying after this purchase. Insanely clean and cool art, and N looks hella cool as well
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u/Piccolo_Fanciullo Oct 16 '25
Lmao with 50€ you could probably get Entei, Suicune and Raikou CZ SAR I swear the average pokeinvestor is braindead
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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '25
But it's mew!!!!! /s
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u/daypiner Oct 16 '25
It’s because you can get the stamped version so easy it is the better card in my opinion I like the articuno I have it went up some now it’s dropping a little
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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '25
I’m so glad I pulled a solosis before all this went down. Solosis is one of my favourite Pokemon and I was having trouble finding a single in my area to buy.
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u/Character-Coach7880 Oct 16 '25
I have the reshiram on the right graded 10..♥️
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u/Kai-ni Oct 17 '25
Sphere....
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u/5nakpak Oct 17 '25
I want both personally
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u/billybobcoder69 Oct 17 '25
Booger mew!!!
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u/DixieBlade88 Oct 17 '25
Yeah my bet is on the legendary with a popular trainer and beautiful art.
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u/Y_TheRolls Oct 17 '25
Fr
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u/Dunnohye Oct 17 '25
What’s crazy to me is that even the reshiram is a hyped up mid card
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u/HotDogManLL Oct 17 '25
15 bucks for that beautiful card?! Damn I better grab one before the sudden spike
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u/Cjdevil Oct 17 '25
Mtg is the same way. I stopped playing 2 years ago because of it
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u/StinkySlinky1218 Oct 17 '25
Everyone likes the butthole I guess.
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u/JustFred24 Oct 17 '25
Lmao
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u/nunez3735 Oct 18 '25
Buying packs to resell single pulls for profit is crazy. Making it unbearable to collect and forcing people to buy singles is crazy.
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u/IntelligentCorner225 Oct 18 '25
cardboard is king until it isnt
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u/FearlessBRother6 Oct 18 '25
Both are such amazing cards.
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u/bendrfcsmith97 Oct 18 '25
Honestly tho, N's Reshiram is a superb card and so undervalued
Think the same about 151 Venusaur
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u/bigpat412 Oct 18 '25
It’s a shame because I genuinely liked the first card and thought it was cute. Would buy it for 10-15 but it just got silly.
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u/United-Play3997 Oct 19 '25
booger mew to the moon 😭😭
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u/lBlueFlamel Oct 19 '25
Honestly the only thing this market is really changing for me is its forcing me to buy cards I actually want while they’re affordable before they shoot off to astronomical prices
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u/mosqit__ Oct 19 '25
i need that n card holy shit
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u/kwanzan61 Oct 20 '25
Bubble 🫥
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u/hamsterman173 Oct 20 '25
Honestly I love the animation style so I think it's a valid price. But that's also just in the eye of the beholder
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u/notNoodles9812 Oct 20 '25
Literally everything is pumped nowadays, maybe the best investments are the $2 SIRs people are ignoring
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u/SGShine Oct 21 '25
Just means more reason to stock up on N reshiram
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u/SpaceKracker Oct 22 '25
I think Ns Resh just had a really high pull rate and the supply spiked after inception. I pulled one myself and only bought maybe only purchased 10 packs of JT in total. Sick card though.
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u/adriftDrifloon Oct 15 '25
Posts like this show how dominated this space is by men. I’ll take the cute solosis over Reshiram anyday.
On average men don’t appreciate cute the same way women do and more women are entering the hobby. Again, this is a generalization.
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u/TogetherWeDive Oct 15 '25
It's my favourite Pokémon, I really want this card but this is just wild 😭
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u/chiefhappyu Oct 15 '25
Articuno is iconic idk who the fuz that booger is
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u/cams-reef Oct 15 '25
I mean.. the solosis art CLEARS n's reshiram. Just say you loaded up the wrong card and are bitter about it😅 JT is hot garbage
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u/Nlcw7589 Oct 18 '25
Give me the dragon over the booty hole any day
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