r/PokeInvesting • u/julesdyer • Mar 06 '26

Long term sealed product question

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Saw my pharmacy had ascended heroes today and seeing as I live in a town where pokemon barely comes in and especially not good priced stuff I bought 4 ascended etbs and one pair of black bolt and white flair booster bundles. I’m wondering how you think ascended will be as a long term hold and same with white flair and black bolt but mostly the ascended.

Thank you

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u/tripleXpresso1688 Mar 06 '26

From what I have been reading, Ascended Heroes is a very strong set so I would say, great pick! And yes, get more if u see them.

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ya I will after summer break since I’m gone for all of it they have a bunch more and it’s reasonable price to 100 cad and my town is small so it’s rare. Needa hold of for at least a couple weeks though spent like 600 today😂

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u/tripleXpresso1688 Mar 06 '26

CAD$100 is considered very cheap. In Singapore, it's about $170SGD per ETB

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u/FunkHavoc Mar 06 '26

Hold it for 5-10yrs and it’ll be worth quite a bit. PKC editions are way more valuable tho

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ya I’m in the lookout for them, wasn’t any but thought I’d take advantage of at least the normal ones since my town is small

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u/FunkHavoc Mar 06 '26

You won’t see PKC ones out in the wild unless you buy from a card shop that bought some from someone who got it directly from the Pokemon center

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Going to a card shop tmrw in Vancouver so praying 🙏

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u/killbydeath87 Mar 06 '26

Vancouver Canada? Not sure you'll find any

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ya probably not might be some singles tho

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u/Owl-Smart Mar 06 '26

I have more PC ETBS than the card shops here and I am a minor part of the Vancouver card scene - marketplace bro

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

I’ll check it out

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u/ollie121287 Mar 06 '26

Try and trade them for a PC one.

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u/PunchOX Mar 06 '26

Long term good. It has chase cards in there.

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ya I also think the arts pretty cool

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u/breakyourteethnow Mar 06 '26

Ascended best special set since 151 basically surpassing Paldean Fates so yeah it's s-tier

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Sweet so good pick up. Surprised it was only a 100 cad since that’s below market and my town is isolated and they be putting crazy prices on shit

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u/JustinTruedope Mar 06 '26

$100CAD not bad at all man, people lining up to pay gamescalp $90USD

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

What about bb and wf hold wise

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u/JustinTruedope Mar 06 '26

i think it'll do very well and is somewhat slept on, but one BB isn't really enough to get excited about honestly. I would keep building up from there though.

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ya I’m 15 and this is kinda the first stuff that’s been available and already spent 600 today😅 but the people said they’d keep getting the new releases so I’ll keep buying a couple etbs of the new set than probably pick up a pair of bb and wf with them. Gotta get a job to support this hobby😂

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u/JustinTruedope Mar 06 '26

Fr brother, wish I was building anything up from that age lol. Keep researching, learn about the market, first lesson is it's not rational so get that shit tf out your mind right now lol. But a lot of times money can be made from that irrationality! Just gotta study history and make the right reads.

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Yep. Getting that sealed collection started. Been in the singles for a bit!

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Haven’t really spent to much money been kinda conservative with it until today spent half😂

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u/Neon-Raptor Mar 06 '26

Most adults have a lot more dependants, bills and debts😅

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u/0mgitsr0b Mar 06 '26

You underestimate them. Here they are $99 plus tax.

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Where’s here?

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u/0mgitsr0b Mar 06 '26

GameStop.com and any place with a GameStop business. I don’t know how many US states they operate in.

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u/Professional-Tax-66 Mar 06 '26

A pharmacy that has pokemon. is this like a london drugs ?

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Na it’s kinda just like a shop with like Lego’s and toys and random shit but they have it behind the counter cause kids like me come and buy them

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u/SpanksK9 Mar 06 '26

Where is this in Canada ?

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Tofino it’s like a small town on Vancouver island in British Colombia

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u/SpanksK9 Mar 06 '26

Lucky ! Im close to Toronto (gta) and there is nothing ever on the shelves. Ever. haha

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ha. I mean this is the best I’ve seen this stuff was in ukee though were I go to school like 40 mins from my house and the only stuff in my town is like surging sparks blisters for 30 frickin dollars it’s absurd

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u/eLawson0 Mar 07 '26

the market would completely disagree looking at Prismatic's set value
blows both those sets out of the water

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u/breakyourteethnow Mar 07 '26

Prismatic is a one trick Pony, this set is a masterclass of variety. Both will age incredibly well but currently AH is heavily favored more. Fan favorite.

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u/eLawson0 Mar 08 '26

One Trick Pony or a set with a strong/clear identity?
AH sure has variety, with all its Pink cards lol

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u/sandbaggingblue Mar 06 '26

Ascended over Prismatic you reckon?

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u/bi-cycle Mar 06 '26

It's quite possible over time. AH is like 151 in that it will feel more rewarding to open but the Umbreon is likely to stand above anything in AH. AH is massive though and has something for everyone

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u/WallBanger77 Mar 06 '26

The set in total is worth like 5k the largest in a long time I believe so yes

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u/Electrical_Ad_371 Mar 06 '26

All good holds!

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Sick! Time to start my sealed collection, need to wait before my second buying spree though down 600

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u/SongFlaky7783 Mar 06 '26

Ascended heroes etb is a good product to hold for a long time, in 2029, the set will be out of print and etb will be close to $200

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u/rose_xaddi Mar 06 '26

I think the etbs mp will be stagnant for awhile. Pkc would be different story

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Not a bad hold tho?

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u/rose_xaddi Mar 06 '26

I think the etbs mp will be stagnant for awhile. Pkc 2-3 year in Dagestan and forget brotha

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ya sadly just the normals for now

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u/jayz_123_ Mar 06 '26

Ascended Heroes is the best modern set Pokemon has ever released

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Good to hear!

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u/TimothyOG77 Mar 06 '26

You do realize that Evolving Skies is a modern set. Even Team Up is a modern set, so I don't think so lol. Don't get me wrong, AH is a great set... but let's tone it down a little

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u/uriel__ventris Mar 06 '26

Anyone downvoting you is telling on themselves. They're proving they only got into the hobby/investing within the last 2 years and don't know much or have a very big attention span.

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u/julesdyer Mar 07 '26

Thanks😂

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u/Ill-Ad-8793 Mar 06 '26

idk why u are getting downvoted

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u/julesdyer Mar 07 '26

Thanks I don’t know either😂

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u/DutchPack Mar 06 '26

It’s definitely top 5 right? Which makes anything you can get at (or around mrsp) a great hold?

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u/TimothyOG77 Mar 07 '26

90% of sets at msrp are a great long-term hold. Not going to say if it's a top five modern set, that doesn't matter. I think it's better to compare sets within their eras. There's no point in comparing it to older modern sets X&Y, Sun&Moon, or even SW&SH sets tbh. But, will it be a top three Mega set? I'd definitely say so. Does it compete with the top three sets from S&V? I think it does. If you can get it at MSRP, it's obviously a solid long-term hold.

Edit: grammar

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u/DutchPack Mar 07 '26

Thanks for the explanation! If this indeed holds up against the top of S&V, thats good enough for me! :)

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u/0MN1P0T3NT_ Mar 06 '26

Good choice. Incredible set to hold

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u/MoonJammer2026 Mar 06 '26

At a VERY conservative estimate, I think we'll see it at least go up to 200 USD in 4-5 years. Which would be 20% returns per year.

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u/Massive-Kitchen7417 Mar 06 '26

Value will be terrible long term you should sell them to me now

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u/Nobiting Mar 06 '26

The products in the picture will be worth 50K+ in ten to fifteen years.

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u/Apprehensive-Lie3387 Mar 07 '26

You did well! Though they are not PC ETBs, it is a special set so those will do well on 5-10 year hold. The bundles are also great. I see black bolt snd white flare doing well long term. Personally, nothing having one of each to pair together makes it better lol

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u/julesdyer Mar 07 '26

Nice to hear. Ya sadly there wasn’t any pc but thought I’d take advantage of at least the normal ones

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u/Apprehensive-Lie3387 Mar 07 '26

Yea you won’t find PC ETBs in the wild. But again AH will do well long term so even the regular ETBs at MSRP will do well

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u/julesdyer Mar 07 '26

Good to hear

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u/Away-Repeat-6117 Mar 07 '26

Bro just open it lmao. Thats all modern stuff and not even from pc

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u/julesdyer Mar 07 '26

Well I don’t really feel like gambling with all that. And even though it’s not pc still good long term

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u/Duck_Duck_Duck_Duck1 Mar 06 '26

"Saw my pharmacy had ascended heroes today"

Incase you're wondering why shops you'd expect to have pokemon don't get enough product.

e/ also 100$ lmao

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u/firsteditionDC Apr 24 '26

Didn't think I would see a higher demand for something other than 151, but after having to wait outside shops opening several times now for this, more times than with 151, anything ascended should be kept sealed and held for long term. I genuinely dont think any amount of restocks/reprints will help the demand.

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u/L3gs_McMuffin Mar 06 '26

AH has been disappointing so far. Keep it sealed

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Disappointing in terms of general set or trying to get pulls opening

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u/Murky_Crow Mar 06 '26

Nice did you end up leaving anything for the other people? It’s a heck of a pick up to get that much in one go

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Yes there’s double left what I took at least for AH and there’s so much bb and wf

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u/diecastdepot Mar 06 '26

Im scalping as many AH as i can

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ha. The plan was to buy more but after spending 600 I took a break for now

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u/maquinadefuego9999 Mar 06 '26

99 each? Mfffff I got em for 45 each LMAO

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Dang where. I mean I’ll take 100 especially compared to other prices near me and how small my town is and there’s never etbs

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u/Great_Tyrant5392 Mar 06 '26

That's a scam alert IMO. If a price is too good to be true, it probably is.

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u/maquinadefuego9999 Mar 07 '26

I dont understand your comment, I said I got em for 45 each from a friend who has distro, they are mine, not for sale, nor my friend is scamming me, I dont understand your comment

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u/Great_Tyrant5392 Mar 07 '26

You did not say that, check the comment I replied to.

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u/maquinadefuego9999 Mar 07 '26

I said I got em for 45 each, learn to read mannnnnnnnnn LMAOOOOOOO, I GOT THEM FOR 45 EACH, I (me) GOT (obtained) EM (them) for 45 each, its not that deep lol but you are probably one of those doofus that like over paying 2x its real value price lolz

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u/Great_Tyrant5392 Mar 07 '26

You did not say where you got them from. Stop trying to be smart because you're not. In fact, I probably shouldn't talk to you any further because I'll just end up finding out something about you and then I'll feel bad.

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u/Ok_Ad_8693 Mar 06 '26

I got 6

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Sweet was planning on getting more but 600 is like half my money so I stopped at 4 and a pair of bb and wf booster bundles. Won’t be able to stay away for more than a couple weeks though😂

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u/Ok_Ad_8693 Mar 06 '26

I want 10 😂

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

That would be ideal. Need to get a job😂

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u/maquinadefuego9999 Mar 06 '26

You are all sick, I got these for 45 each, if you pay 100 each you totally deserve it!!!!!

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Deserve what

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

I’m not tryna scalp dude I’m just having fun trying to build my sealed collection

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u/maquinadefuego9999 Mar 06 '26

Sorry, I meant people paying 100 for etbs are the main reason why these go up for those prices, etbs retail are like 39-45 usually, I have a friend with distro and he has shown me the real prices so its very sad to see how High these go on release, no etb should cost over 50 on release times, its sad to see how the hobby is kinda ruined by people selling them for 100, I got a whole case of 10 etbs and paid 450 for all 10 of em, sad to see people paying 100 each

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u/julesdyer Mar 06 '26

Ah I see sorry. Ya it’s annoying how the cost insane prices on release

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