10 Pokemon Cards YOU NEED Before They Boom!

10 Pokemon Cards You Need Collection Before They BOOM!
Picking the right cards is always incredibly difficult. However, there is an important skill set that all collectors could learn, and that's the art of choosing the cards that are about to grow in value and predicting this before they actually explode!
This is the fine art of choosing the right cards and having some intuition about what to expect for a card's success. In this video, we uncover the best cards in Pokemon's current market and explain the reasoning behind this.
VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️:
00:00 Intro
1:00 Pokemon Singles Are Volatile
1:39 Cards That Have Potential
2:07 10: Ninetales (199/197)
2:44 9: Infernape (173/167)
3:38 8: Phione (175/167)
4:01 7: Darkrai VSTAR (GG50/GG70)
4:50 6: Japanese 151
5:42 5: English 151 Singles
6:16 4: Iono SIR (269/193)
6:56 3: Perrin SIR (220/167)
7:30 2: Lost Abyss Booster Boxes
8:27 1: Eevee (188/167)
If you did enjoy the video, please feel free to subscribe, it would be awesome to have you join the channel and the growing community.
Join this channel to get access to the perks & awesome emojis!
/ @phillips.collectibles
VIDEO CREATED BY DREAM DROP STUDIO | MELBOURNE VIDEO PRODUCTION.
www.dreamdropstudio.com.au
#PokemonInvesting #PokemonTCG #PokemonCards #PokemonCollecting #Collectibles
Disclaimer: This video represents personal opinions and should not be considered financial advice.

[@phillips.collectibles]

Keep An Eye Out For ! All custom emojis can be accessed with Channel Memberships, join and access these custom emojis! () kzbin.info/door/DFqWkHUKWDMm590DopfCvgjoin Best of luck for PSA 10 Simisear!

[@newjones1754]

I need those emoji's haha

[@josephtaylor1632]

I got my wife into ripping packs because of English 151. Now every Friday we do a little pack ripping. Its been amazing for us, and a great bonding experience.

[@BailyJustice]

Crown Zenith!!! 🤩 My girlfriend just moved into my 1 bedroom apartment. 🥳 Trying to save for a house now! Your advice and relatability has helped me tremendously change my life. Pokémon could have been another impulsive, money consuming addiction for me. But you’ve helped me see clearly, and turned it into a positive change in my life. I’m forever grateful ❤️

[@TheGoorru]

151 is my favorite set. I just became an admin of a big Facebook group, i love helping new collectors

[@newjones1754]

i love 151 aswell

[@ninnywaggon3470]

whats the group? i’m just getting back into it

[@cooldaddyfunk]

Does Josh G sell in there for Kanto cards?

[@lukaswe6699]

My favourite set is Silver Tempest. I started collecting Pokemon Cards with this set on vacation when i randomly stumbled across a small local card shop. I got a pack of SIT and pulled the Lugia V alt art :D A very positive thing for me lately was finally landing my first job in IT after trying to get a foot in for roughly one year.

[@_Pokejimmy]

My favourite set is Japanese 151, it's what brought me back into the hobby. To be transparent I've had a pretty awful week with the death of my Grandad, but one positive thing that's happened is that I was able to meet up, network and collab with some awesome people from within the Pokemon Community locally last weekend!

[@shawn8228]

My favorite Pokemon set has to be Rebel Clash, because it was around when I lost my job and me and my daughter started collecting again. On the upside, I recently finished paying off my credit card debts and bought myself a croissant sandwich and played The Strokes loud in my car to celebrate 🎉

[@masterparker6925]

I’d say 151… it made me fall in love with collecting Pokémon cards again and helped me get through my exam session in my medical university!

[@sindrelienrilda3078]

I recently discovered the old cards from my youth, and decided to put them in a binder and complete the set. This led me deep into the hobby again, and I’m learning so much from Reddit and not least your channel! I’ve started collecting 151 and this is so nostalgic to me. I’m teaching my two year old daughter the names and it’s so wholesome for me to see her enjoying Pokemon as well ❤️

[@Meduurtje]

Thanks for the opportunity Philip. My fave set is Gym Heroes Challenge! My fish got a bigger aquarium with living plants :) they got plenty of space to live and play now

[@skarsh98]

Love these vids looking to rate singles and the market for them 😄 keep it up broski 🙌

[@phillips.collectibles]

Appreciate that my bro!

[@Sargentopia]

Team Rocket. Dark Blastoise is my favorite. Just hit 2 years in my relationship 😁

[@UwUjonny]

omg Subscribed!!! i just started collecting cards literally a week ago and i was confused as to what im looking for in cards and stuff like that but now i have a general idea. thank you so much! :)

[@phillips.collectibles]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard!

[@EXM123]

My favorite has to be Pokémon Base Set. It’s just way too iconic hahaha. The greatest thing that’s happened recently to me is my obsession with your channel and Pokerev’s channel. I just alternate between watching both of y’all. Really revived my love for Pokémon card collecting!

[@D2CGaming]

My all time favourite set has to be 151 for the nostalgic factor. Something positive - I pulled Alakazam EX 203/165 from a few packs I won at a raffle in Japan in June. It was a nice surprise and got me back into collecting cards! Love the channel keep up the good work.

[@L33ZE]

My favourite set of all time is 151 hands down! so nostalgic and growing up as a gen 1 kid it was so fun to open. Something positive that happened recently is my fiancé and i welcomed 2 happy healthy twins into the world. We also did it all by ourselves in the comfort of our living room which was a magical/powerful experience. Very blessed and grateful at the moment and hope everyone in the comments is catching some blessings lately too. 😊

[@totoro842]

My favourite set is plasma storm, I grew up with black and white, started to interest in pokemon deeply. Amazing dark artwork also

[@ravishingreptiles]

Congrats on the continued success man!!! My favorite set of all time is Skyridge. Some good news, I just purchased a heavy Skyridge pack and will be opening up the set for the first time in 20 years soon :")

[@chitheeperrow6324]

Great vid as usual! Nice!

[@petrosroumanas3320]

Just got back into it and ordered my first cards since 2004 or so. I find the artworks to be amazing even for cheaper/lower end cards and it's just been fun. The community seems positive and open minded overall. Been watching your vids for weeks on end, just forgot to subscribe til now! Loved the 151 stuff, pure nostalgia! Keep up the good work!

[@TheAdamHawk]

My favorite set lately was crown zenith. Insane pull rates

[@alexstcin]

My favorite set of all time has to be Call of Legends because it’s a set that pushed me to get back into collecting when I found an old box of cards containing mostly Call of Legends cards from my early collecting days. They had been in a box since 2012 when I exited the hobby for the second time, and are the cards that resparked my interest within the past year. I’ve been collecting like crazy again ever since! One incredibly positive thing that has happened to me lately is my grandma making it through a major open heart surgery last week. She happened to be the one who sparked my interest in Pokemon when I received Pokemon Blue for Christmas the year it released on gameboy

[@randyball631]

My favorite is also 151. My 5 year old is really getting into pokemon and thats been a blast.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Just new to the channel! Awesome, I started collecting again a couple of months ago ❤

[@phillips.collectibles]

Welcome aboard!

[@Mike346631]

Hey Phillips, my all time favorite set has to be fusion strike. I started getting into the hobby again around the time they were printing evolving skies. I'm super happy I own the top 3 cards from opening those packs back then!

[@tmenaged]

My favorite set at the moment is Crown Zenith. It has really good artwork and great featured pokemons. My good news is I just finished my last exam at med school and I'm going to graduate literally next week! I'm very excited to finish it after six difficult years. Thanks for the video!

[@phillips.collectibles]

How good is that! Well, it looks like the PSA 10 Simisear has found a new home! Please claim your gift by July 18th. DM me on Instagram @phillips.collectibles (preferred) or email me (the latter is found in the channel's profile!). Well done!

[@shinysinnon3171]

I have just started collecting again starting a week ago (am 27, stopped when I was 14) and my partner doesn't judge me for my "newly found addiction" which I was nervous about. Made me incredibly happy

[@workingclasshero354]

151 is definitely my favorite, and on a positive note, I just got heart surgery for afeb. Doing really good. Also lost over 70 lbs . 😊

[@cryo2383]

151 is by far my favorite set after 24 years sleeping on Pokemon. Mastered the set and sharing my memories with my kids. They both got a Paldea Evolved booster box for doing so well at school past year. 🎉 Thanks for your market insights.

[@leonhalcomb]

We recently had our first child! Moved in together and i got my gf into pokemon, definitely going to raise our daughter on pokemon and share the love. My favourite set of all time is neo destiny purely because of the espeon, favourite recent set is crown zenith :)

[@shanemccarthy7340]

151 is my recent favourite and i've recently become a dad for the first time!

[@phillips.collectibles]

That's incredible! Enjoy the ride.

[@skylargrant7616]

Great video man thank you for the knowledge 🔥

[@KingJeremy0303]

Great video! My favorite pokemon set is English 151 and something positive that happened to me lately is me getting a god pack from 151! Hope I win and good luck to everyone else❤😊😊

[@CaptainCaveman06]

My favourite set is actually 151 as it's a throwback to my childhood days collecting and playing with the original sets. My positive thing is that I recently had a child and now I have someone to pass my love of Pokémon and TCG's onto 🙂

[@andrewturner7711]

Congrats on growing the channel man! Favorite set will always be Aquapolis, but Team Rocket is a close second! Something good that happened to me lately is getting engaged lol

[@RobertYau-cx1xm]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing your insight.

[@ramirodiaz6706]

Awesome content man! Been watching your channel for months now, and I truly enjoy the knowledge and effort you put into your content. My ultimate favorite set has to be Expedition from 2002. It was the start of the E-reader series and led to some of the coolest art works in Pokémon history in my opinion. The Bulbasaur soaking up energy from the sun is my favorite card from the Expedition set. Now for some good news, my community is hosting a poke festival this coming weekend, and I am beyond stoked to be attending this event!

[@StonedDadGaming]

I collected from 99-2004, now 20 years later my daughters want me to help them open a shop, so over the next year they are going to have me buy them some unopened product..😅😂🤦🏻‍♂️ they love opening packs. I have so many videos I need to post. Just haven’t had the time to edit them yet. My favorite set is any kanto. My girls love to open crown zenith.

[@CollectorReddo]

Another incredible video bro!

[@phillips.collectibles]

Appreciate it!

[@cseguraoliva]

VStar Universe! I recently came across your channel which has been incredibly insightful!

[@Kales213-j7s]

I've really been loving your videos lately, keep up the great work! My favorite set is Neo Destiny with the Dark Espeon card and I just became a first-time auntie!!!

[@patrickhoc]

as of right now, my favorite set is pokemon 151! since i'm just getting back into collecting, the 151 set has made it so easy to come back :')

[@scoots6700]

I just started collecting this week when I got the paldeans fate ETB. I’ve always been a fan of pokemon but I’ve been looking for a cool fresh hobby to pickup and collecting cards is now what imma do. Found myself here through your addiction video which I really appreciated, you feel like a really down to earth guy

[@mattwest4512]

Great to see the channel growing! My favourite set is Vmax Climax, I’m just a big fan of character rares/super rates and I’m trying to collect them. Positive news, I’ve recently created my own TCG and webcomic. It’s not the most amazing art, but I’m proud I persevered because it took a while to create and my mental health struggles almost stopped me from completing it

[@handysptcgjourney4125]

Thanks for adding some sense and sensibility into the hobby! Favourite set has got to be Celebrations, both the old + classic portions. There's so much lore in that set! That's also the same piece of positive news, i finally got myself, that gold mew!!!

[@ThatComicsDad]

My favorite set is Japanese 151. It got me back into collecting again since the late 90s and was the first introduction to my 3 year old daughter when we were visiting Japan in June. Now she’s hooked on all things Pokemon and is having a blast filling up her binders. A great thing that’s about to happen on Monday is having our IVF transfer. It’s been a rough journey but we’re looking forward to expanding our family and hopefully having another Pokemon fan!

[@chandlerburden2676]

Fusion Strike is hands down my favorite set. I’ll collect anything Mew and this set has some bangers! This is my fiance and I first hobby that we’ve shared and it’s been awesome to share with her. Loving the content man keep it up

[@marttim00]

Where do you buy japanese 151 in Australia?

[@gamers_pulse]

love your content! my favourite set so far has to be hands down 151 japanese

[@jayhouse2175]

Love the videos and how you try any help everyone with your knowledge. My favorites sets from modern would be lost origin and 515 but all time would be sun & moon team up

[@miitchh96]

I've just got home after a two-week school camp, taking 90 15-16 year olds through Central Australia. Many of these students hadn't ever been camping - but the resilience, respect, and tenacity they showed to everyone and everything they encountered on their camp was phenomenal! Oh, and one of my favourite sets has to the be Japanese Squirtle Deck promo from 1999 - the Growlithe and Arcanine cards are so cool 🤩

[@travisrlee66]

Favorite recent set is Crown Zenith - so much fun to open with all the great GG artwork. Pulled the gold Tina recently 🎉

[@dylanperez195]

Nice vid advice really helped me🎉

[@jasonnicolas09]

151 is the best set for me and it brought me back to the hobby. Also, something positive is finding this channel you got some great Pokémon insights.

[@nathanielhewitt9334]

Skyridge takes the cake for me! Enjoying the content man!

[@phillips.collectibles]

Love Skyridge!! Thanks Nathaniel great to hear you’re enjoying the content.

[@newjones1754]

Skyridge is not for mortals like me 😂i wish i had that kind of money

[@Miles-qp7oh]

151 and crown zenith are my favorite sets at the moment. Recently switched jobs with better pay, so I can now collect again!

[@clashkingnenz1608]

My favourite set would probably have to be XY Evolutions. It was the one set that brought me back into my long lasting pokemin phase. Its a shame its so expensive now. Good news wise, would be finding your channel. Didnt realise how effective pokemon investing could be and now that im starting to watch more of your vids its just captivated me

[@hapbios9601]

I love 151. One good things that happened to me recently was I recently acquired singles of the Magikarp and Eevee's illustration rare featured in the video and Sylveon VMax alt art was my very first pull when I started collecting Pokemon cards. I plan to collect more illustration arts.

[@olnoname1]

Favorite modern set is either paldean fates or obviously 151. 151 has gotten me back into collecting big time. Me, my wife and kids have a blast with that set. Just came across your channel, subscribed!

[@konopabr]

I love your content. Thanks for your help! My fav is Lost Origin I’ve been on the Tina train since day 1…I joined the PSA collectors club recently and sniped the one piece promo! Btw Phillip, you missed the detail that in the center of the camera on Perrin, you see growlith’s reflection

[@Hamstar.g]

bro your videos are so amazing

[@phillips.collectibles]

I appreciate that! Awesome to hear you like them.

[@kiliman6071]

I like these videos, I already saw a lot of potential in the infernape card (twm) so bought a few a while ago :)

[@Iosua_photo]

I think my favorite set is 151! I bought a couple booster boxes on my trip to Japan with my wife last month. We always open the cards together, it really makes me happy to share my hobby with her! We got reaaaally lucky this time, she pulled a Gengar masterball 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-lh2zq3wj8d]

Hello, I should have subscribed to your channel a while ago. Been watching for several months. I like how you explain how you approach investing in single cards. I collect for the art as well. My favorite set since I have been collecting since sword and shield is crown zenith. I love the artwork especially the suicune gallerian gallery. So much fun to open. Thank you for all you do

[@jzane2149]

Im new here but I do like your take. My favorite set is definitely base set like I’m old school but the 151 brings back memories with hard hits as well as obsidian flame. I’m definitely going to be coming back for more of you take on Pokemon trends.

[@theofficialarkade]

Easy though generally agreed upon, the 151 set! Got me back into collecting since I was a kid and even managed to pull the GORGEOUS Charizard ex SIR last week. This hobby has been fun and your videos have been great along the way!

[@keenbean1674]

Subbed. Goodluck with your channel!

[@ioannistsovilis4181]

My absolute favourite set of all time is the legendary colletion, i love the fire work reverse holos, I was in a very abusive relationship, my ex would mentaly and physically abuse me, i went to visit my brother, his son was ripping pokemon cards, i asked if i could open a pack and it felt great, i started watching pokemon videos and started my pokemon journey from then, it was my only escape i had from what i was going through, i had to open them in secret as i was never allowed to buy anything for my self, even with my own money, i eventually musterd the courage to leave her and now im allot more happy, still collecting and turning pokemon into a business, looking to make an online store 😊

[@PK_Necrozma]

My current favorite set is Twilight masquerade. The artworks are perfect and i’m sure this set will rise in value. Also just finished obsidian flames and crimson haze for my personal collection so i’ve been quite optimistic to open more packs

[@rcaday3]

My 6 year old son started collecting Pokemon cards for about a year and loves the 151 set. He’s been wanting the Charizard SIR since the beginning. He recently pulled it out of the last pack of a UPC. The look on his face literally made me teary eyed.

[@zooka77797]

I absolutely love love love all the Neo sets but if I had to pick one I guess it would be Neo Revelation because Celebi is one of my favs and I really the artwork for it in that set. A positive thing thats been happening to me is I’m making a major career shift! I have the motivation to apply for jobs and create hundreds of resumes tailored to each one hahah from Line Cook to Field Botanist here I come! PS. Your channel is the only one I truly go onto youtube to watch. I check to see if you put out a new video before I do anything else! Keep putting out great content, I love it!!!

[@EssentiallyNostalgic]

My favorite set I believe is evolutions. Brought me back to collecting in late high-school!

[@newjones1754]

that's expensive to open now a days

[@frankieterrapin8264]

Favorite set is Southern Islands. Love that art work! Some good news is that I'm almost halfway through my DIY bathroom renovation!

[@_Caspr]

My favorite set is X and Y evolutions and one good thing that’s happened to me recently is I was hired for a summer job🙂

[@kaedenf85]

Ex unseen forces and call of legends have to be my favourite sets! I still remember pulling that shiny deoxys, as well as trading away my gold star suicune when I was a misguided child😂 I just got a raise at work and you dropped another banger video, love the high quality content you provide for us!

[@LucaHecht-ti6hx]

This video helped me so much! My fav set it evolving skies because I love raquaza and umbreon and they are both top cards. Good news is I just went to Colorado!

[@munigarg3771]

Reply to my comment how much your collection is worth, and what are your goals! Mine is worth $400 and I am hoping to get it to $1,000 in 2 years.

[@Tsiotas_collection]

very nice opinions brother! Nice video like always. My favourite set is hidden fates because back when this expansion release i start collecting again Pokémon cards! something very positive that has happened to me recently is that after years of having been very difficult, with many ups and downs at all levels, I am now out of debt, everything is starting to come into order and we can see the future with more optimism, me and my girlfriend! friendly advice, when everything goes wrong there is always something to get you back up. you can be better, you have to be better for yourself! 🙏

[@dallasthompson9550]

My favorite set is Pokémon 151, and recently I have been wrestling during the summer so I can prepare for my sophomore year’s season as it’ll be my second year and I’m happy to say that I have made incredible progress from my freshman season!

[@PandaDrummer228]

My favorite set at the moment is Lost Origin, because then I just came into the hobby and opened the packs, I got Giratina V, at first I didn’t even realize that it was an expensive card and kept it in my wallet, and only then when I found out its price I realized my good luck. This card and this set made me fall in love with Pokemon cards. She introduced me to wonderful people and left a mark on my life :)

[@henrijohan]

151 was definetly my favorite one. It got me back to collecting Pokémon cards. Today i pulled two mewtwo cards to begin my mewtwo collection. One day i want to have a mewtwo showcase in my home Office!

[@cyc8422]

Recently started collecting after watching your videos. Much more confident getting back into the hobby after so many years with your tips and guidance. Favourite would be OG 1999 base set 🔥

[@Savag3Sam]

151 got me back in to collecting loving it! currently trying my luck with crown zenith as i love a bunch of the illustrations in there and the pull rates are awesome!

[@coreyrandall2753]

Great channel! Glad I found it!

[@heyzeuss]

My wife doesn't get as mad at me anymore when she sees Pokémon packages at the door. She just looks turned off. My favorite is battle styles because everyone hates it and i love the sleepy Ttar. A true sleeper set.

[@motoskunk6685]

I really like the Charizard Ultra Premium box. Going to buy it soon in hopes of some great hits. Most positive thing in my life lately is I was able to reunite my 2 sons who have not seen each other in 2 years and took them out to a fun zone arcade and I won massive points and was able to get them pretty nice prizes. Kids are the best. I only invest in Pokemon cards for them and their future in hopes of some having massive increases in value. However I also love the art and the whole Pokèmon vibe that different sets give off. Huge fan! I watch your channel constantly for information and knowledge. Hats off to you sir!

[@drakehogan7268]

Favorite set is gym heroes. Brings back lots of nostalgia for me personally. Most recently got a promotion at work after 8 months on the job!! Thanks for all the videos.

[@Diet_DrKelp]

151 got me back into collecting but Crown Zenith has to be my favorite! Good news is my wife and I are organizing our garage and it’s making great progress!

[@PokéPlug38]

Currently 151 and Paldean Fates are my favorite sets! As for a positive comment, I just started a Pokémon KZbin channel yesterday and it is incredibly exciting to share my Pokémon experiences with everyone! Also, great video!

[@cyrax83]

Favourite set has to be 151 - brought me back into the hobby. Grateful for your videos! It's kept me up to date and it's great to see aussie content creators shine.

[@ak47fordays]

my favorite set of all time is the king of errors, fusion strike. Unfortunately as you may know someone swiped a ton of fusion strike top cards for a factory, but ever since I pulled that espeon vmax from a single booster pack, I feel like I have a deep connection with the set. A close second is paldean fates because of the amazing hit rate, shinies, and that charizard. I recently got back into pokemon and it has really made me happy and I cant wait to see new sets in the future!

[@GigaChadow]

That eevee is such a good choice, and the boxes are great ideas too! I was curious about darkrai and I totally see you’re reasoning. Honestly my fave set of all time is neo destiny because of those shining cards back in the day! They were such trend setters, and I wish I could go back to those days As for something positive, honestly I’m working on advocating for myself more this year and it’s been tougher than I thought. I’ve learned how avoidant I am and understanding that is a big step, it puts the motive onto me to be the one initiating what’s best for me and to know my own value. It’s a process, but we all start somewhere 👍

[@BooBop1987]

Good Video!

[@laughinggas6703]

My favorite set that has come out recently was twilight masquerade! Something positive that has happened to me recently is that I was able to set a my first pokemon booth at one our local beaches here in town!

[@jtmon23]

I love crown zenith and cosmic eclipses. I was able to walk down the hall normally with minimal help a year after getting hit in a car accident. Progress no matter how small is still progress 💪🏻

[@tdiddydawg]

For me crown Zenith, love how the cards tell a story! Good news is that I recently got a new job! Keep up the great content!

[@DoritoMannn]

Favo set is definetily Crown Zenith, and just got a new haircut which im very happy about, appreciate the little things :)

[@nudoes]

151 is why I got back into the hobby. I have the starter line hung up on the wall in the living room, and it makes me smile every time I walk by. My kids play The TCG with me and love ripping packs, and it's a dream come true. Parenthood is a magical journey!

[@karlgruenewald]

Oof... I really regret passing up on an Eevee IR at my LGS for $30 CAD the week of release. I was hoping it would drop! 😂 My favourite set of all time has to be base set. Nothing will ever come close to those memories as a child. As for something positive, my sister recently visited from across Canada, it was great to see her. As an Australian I'm sure you can sympathize with how tough it is to stay in to it ch with family on the opposite side of a huge country.

[@thesonorix]

My favourite set in reality would be 151 or base set but Paradox Rift got me back into the hobby and that Steelix is so damn good. My positive news is that I'm going to be a father for the first time in a few weeks and I'm either going to make him a nice little golden egg with your knowledge or a really cool pokemon collection. It's just about finding that balance between collector an investor isnt it buddy ;) keep up the good work ive learned a lot