FAQ & Tips For Collecting Pokémon Cards!

[@jfallout7822]

Do some people collect cards without playing the game? I personally am not interested in the card game but I'd like to collect the cards

[@jarnehernalsteen7493]

I'm also looking to start collecting without being interested in the game

[@ryanbrantner2094]

I've been collecting for quite a while probably at least ten years but have never been interested in playing the game

[@danielvidal7163]

I don't like playing the game, but I do anyways because I can get free packs at the official tournaments.

[@akoalawithaflowercrown3466]

Jacob Suydam mee

[@michellewade8020]

Me

[@10wlkr]

This was very informative and high quality! Loved this video!! Great job Renae, it made my day!!

[@RenaeYT]

Thank you so much, I'm glad to hear it!

[@c.p.maguire3010]

RenaeCollects hi

[@deltarose7277]

RenaeCollects what was the bulk thing (like the website) i cant find it online could you tell me the web address please?

[@bettywhiti2025]

@261840273700 on amazon this POkeMON AQuapolis is999 .the original wizard seal AQUAPLOS box is only 600 here ^^^ amazon "B000UWGGKG"

[@parulyilmaz9171]

dghshejeh

[@MegaArcon]

I've been watching random videos while searching "collecting" and "why collect" and this is by far the best one I've come across. Informative and well structured. Even though this is an older video, I'd like to weigh in on the "help I need to quit it's taking over my life! What do I do?" question. I've been heavily collecting retro games for a while now, and I've faced that myself...cartridges can take up A LOT of space, and as our family has grown our space has naturally had to give way. For me, this was a change in mindset. If you enjoy your collection, "quitting" will generally not be a successful strategy. What I did was change my mindset from "collecting" to "curating." This may sound a little trite, like you're just changing the name of your hobby to be more fancy and thus justifiable, but to me the difference is between collecting ALL THE THINGS and laser-focusing your collecting to a subset/theme. You're going to have to make some hard choices and will take some personal discipline, because its' going to naturally force you to pair your collection down. Selling/donating/giving away pieces of your collection so everything left fits your theme is going to suck. It just is. However, I promise you will feel better about both your space AND the collection itself when you're done. Give that carefully curated collection a dedicated space, whether it be a room or just a shelf if that's all you can afford, but make that space special. That will help to reinforce the choices you've made and still make your collection shine. All your future purchasing choices will need to reflect the "curated theme" you've chosen, which too, is going to suck at times. You'll likely find yourself occasionally letting something go that you would have in the past REALLY wanted to add to your collection, but now no longer has a place. This is really for someone who find that their collection is literally taking over their space/life and not in a sarcastic sense. However, as Renae stated at the start, choosing the direction of your collection when you start a new collecting hobby (which is basically what the above is all about) can help you avoid being buried in your hobby rather than enjoying it. But I digress.

[@LoftySkinner]

O-ring binders are the death of cards if you flip through them often. I really recommend buying a proper portfolio or D-ring binder meant for CCGs like an Ultimate Guard or (the best in my opinion) DeckTutor Four.

[@LoftySkinner]

The Dex Binder 9 is also great, and the only one with a velvet interior (not faux, but real velvet) You really don't want to be saving money on the thing that's protecting your collection. In fact, even if it means you can't afford to grow your collection as fast, still go with the more expensive binder. (Stay away from officially licensed ones whether it's Magic or Pokémon) EDIT: And the UltraPro sleeves are really low rung and split easily, Dragon Shield is much more reliable (in fact they often don't split if you try to split them with force) That's more for people who play though, as shuffling is often the cause for splitting.

[@josephlaroza]

@@LoftySkinner hi Skinner. I believe the ultra pros reformulated their sleeves and are rated much higher now.

[@LoftySkinner]

Yeah the Eclipse series is pretty good although they attract grime if you play with them. For playing decks Ultimate Guard Katana is the current champ

[@Havri]

and here I am keeping my random cards in tins xD execpt for my holos/first editions/ shadowless cards. Keep those in a binder

[@TheHeptagonEffect]

"Alright, let's check out the prices..." . . . "Well, time to find a new hobby. One that won't bankrupt me"

[@theultimaterayqaza5349]

TheHeptagonEffect is that sarcasm

[@theultimaterayqaza5349]

TheHeptagonEffect but ur right

[@theinvisiblemomo462]

Renae, I feel like you don't get enough recognition. Less than half of Josh's subscribers are subscribed to you and I honestly think those who aren't are missing out. Keep the channel going and hopefully more people will notice! You're doing a great job!

[@22NightWing]

Surely Renae and Josh are famous enough now that they can put their signature on common cards and sell them for a couple of dollars each XD

[@akfoster36]

Thank you, Renae! While I do not collect Pokémon cards, I play Magic, and these are nice tips overall. Clear, concise, and easily transferable to all TCGs. Thanks for the help!

[@WorldOfHumanWreckage]

this is the most informative video every on the interwebs. im 35 and just looking to get into poke-card collecting and had no idea where to start. this covered everything i could possibly think to ask. Thankyou so much!

[@leetwizard7029]

A lot of this applies to Magic: The Gathering too, most likely. Boxes generally have a set number of mythic rares [equal to ultra rares], and although they cost like 100$ for 36 booster packs, 100 / 36 = 2.777...778, so you're paying about 2.75$ per booster pack rather than 4$ each. Box prices do vary, as do singles. For example, Theros, a set that is out for a while now, is 100$ to buy a box while Khans of Tarkir, a set that's not out yet, is 110$ to preorder a box. Tins are also similar to Fat Packs from MTG, they aren't the best deal but come with a couple of benefits. For MTG, the main website that you're going to use is StarCityGames. I *STRONGLY* recommend Dragon Shield, but not the Matte or Metallic. It's about 10$ for 100 very high quality card sleeves, and they are the best at keeping air out, which is good if you collect foils.

[@elijahsuarez3619]

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[@georgemccroan8661]

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[@TinyCataclysm]

I used to play MTG but now, my allegiance is with Pokemon.

[@penguinobeano3002]

Yeah this video also applies to yugioh (and yes it isn't so popular) it's really expensive to just buy 7 booster packs for like 40 bucks

[@albertosanchez6647]

Love your videos Renae!!! Got me into the pokemon tcg! Also will you ever to pokemon tcg online like you did b4? I feel like you must have a crap load of codes lol

[@RenaeYT]

I actually usually give my codes to Josh, and I'm also not up on the current format right now. But maybe some day I will make videos of the game again!

[@butterfluf4921]

This was really helpful thanks Renae :) I've wanted to know the answers to TONS of those questions and this might help me to get fully into it because I've collected just random cards here and there and i didn't really know how to fully start. But now i have a good idea of what i want and what i want to do :) so thank you!

[@wakeruncollapse]

Awesome video, with some amazing and under-reported tips for people who are looking to become serious collectors. It's so easy to purchase impulsively when you walk into a store, but planning ahead and buying in bulk really saves money in the long run. (Although I collect Japanese cards, so I don't really spend time in card shops.)

[@fununclenerfs]

Better than any video JWittz has made in the last two years. :)

[@22NightWing]

Why must something be 'better' than something else? They're ultimately incomparable...

[@jonasholmes2298]

I strongly disagree

[@catherinesweeney3076]

I liked it better when he was just a pokemon channel. :(

[@ericplatoe396]

***** i miss prof-it :(

[@lordoflizardsp]

Those posters on the wall...SO MUCH WANT. O.O

[@noamroaming3571]

If you have no one around you that is into it, it is much harder. I am in a pretty small town and don't have many people into pokemon or anything around. If that's you, I recommend you not focus on actual cards, instead try Pokemon TCG Online. It can match you up with other online players around the world. You can find more information on that on the pokemon website. And for the video games (x, y, etc) find someone you can trust online or on a forum to add for something like a trade or friend safari.

[@silviogutierrez631]

Miss. Renae, how many cards comes in a complete set??thanks.

[@AmeliaEverHartYT]

More than 100+ cards, the older sets have either 100, or 50. I am also new. :)

[@silviogutierrez631]

Miss. Amelia, did you start your collection already?? which Pokémon cards did you start with?? thanks for your help.

[@treyc9590]

Thanks for these tips! I don't really care about collecting the entire sets, but I am trying to get a card of 1 of every pokemon like a Pokedex. I also keep them in a large binder in order from Pokedex number.

[@harry3837]

I've never heard of someone doing a Pokédex set, how's it coming along? I know it's been 4 years but if you completed it that would be awesome

[@Drakkena550]

Seeing the Base Set brings me back to the days when our Local Dollar Tree story would get the Booster Boxes in. We could buy the very first box of Pokemon Cards for $36 when they did this... ahhhh memories... XD I should get back into collecting cards again. Keep up the great work Renae

[@excalibur493]

One seller I do *_not_* reccomend is ReliGames. They sell fake cards and won't give you a refund unless you contact them multiple times. Nice vid, by the way! I'll remember to buy in bulk as I start collecting.

[@DamianDimension]

This video was awesome, Renae! Thank you for all those tips :) Keep up the amazing videos on your channel!

[@Shealio1]

I love watching your videos, you're a riot in vlogs, and very fun to watch open packs. (I don't really collect cards anymore, but I LOVE the artwork)

[@heyitsjk9508]

this is a really great video but one thing that is also really helpful for getting into the tcg is an elite trainer box. it has damage counters, a rule book, 8 booster packs, a storage space, and sleeves.

[@The_Nameless_Traveler]

Hey, thanks for the video, it was very well put together, informative, and just helpful all around! I'm getting back into the TCG after being away from it since 2000, so I really appreciate having this video giving a starting point to continuing my collecting. :)

[@Hydrolactics]

This was a really good video Renae! I recently started collecting and it's starting to take over my life as well xD great tips.

[@peaslepower422]

Dose it count as collecting if I get random cards

[@jesseaverdijk9060]

just started out and got base set charizard, blastoise and venusaur. together with the three starter final evolutions from neo genesis (these were japanese). aswel as a bulk between 200 and 250 for about $70.

[@Nick23295]

Thank you for this usefull video. I recently began collecting again myself after a couple of years being to busy and this video was very helpfull for helping me how to organize my collection. Thank you!

[@TheMissemmzie]

Hey Renae! fantastic video with a lot of great info for those new and old to collecting pokemon cards :) Thanks to you i got back into collecting during the black and white sets and now i have a mass amount of complete/ near complete sets.Like you i have not done it for the potential money when i come to sell, but for the enjoyment it gives me, there is nothing better then sleeving up that final card for a set and placing it in your binder. Also thanks on the info about sites that buy your common cards, i need to hunt down one over here in the UK as i have tins upon tins full. Keep collecting :D

[@Maserati777]

So far I've pulled Full Arts of Charizard, Magnezone, Toxicroak, Pokemon Fan Club just from those Haxorus/Machamp 3 packs. I've also pulled 5 Full Arts and 1 secret rare from Dragons Exalted booster packs bought from Walmart and Meijer. I've actually never had good luck with booster boxes, I've bought 6 and pulled maybe 15 ultra rares out of over 140 ultra rares I've pulled from packs and blister/promo boxes after 1 year of collecting. I've pulled 2 ultra rares in a single tin/pin 3 pack at least 4 times now. My record is 3 ultra rares in 6 booster packs, and it's happened twice.

[@AnnnoyingOrangelover]

Another thing about buying binders: just wait until stores start having back-to-school sales. you can always get binders for a pretty good price during that time.

[@jjsrt8]

I'm more of an old school guy I want all the cards I had growing up being base set 1 and 2. I know they're expensive now but that's the beginning and really my favorite loved the characters and the cards were like art. I think they're worth buying especially if you spend so much on the new stuff go back and get the beginning as they'll just continue to go up in value over the years. Everyone collects what they like though and that's great too.

[@kimboyojimbo579]

Lol anyone else watching this in 2020 and crying at the $800 Skyridge booster boxes?

[@thejojoproductions2532]

Great Tips !! I started collecting about 3 years ago and back then packs were still pretty cheap ( somewhat ), I remember going to shops where the packs were out in the open. I had bought at least dozens of packs from that shop and had never gotten more than a Holo. So I got pissed and switched shops, next thing I knew, I had a full page of EXs, so my own personal tip, would be to get the 3 pack blisters or shops where the packs are omly accessible via the counter because the packs are not weighed.

[@joshuamoon8899]

yeeh!~ loved the video! perhaps a bit long but still really good. glad to see you're expanding and trying new things!

[@olr917]

Great video, Renae, I'm hoping to start getting into collecting Pokemon cards, atleast a little bit, and this video will be of so much help to me!

[@jamesmylchreest3712]

i have 3 different binders for common, uncommon and rares. i small 4 slot per page portfolio for ultra rares/holos and a plastic wallet for jumbo cards

[@Kam_rae_lg]

I am just now wanting to start collecting cards. Thank you for this video. Super helpful.

[@denice539]

Really good video Renae, you did a great job with this! :)

[@SynchzHD]

There should be a class for this Pokemon TCG Collecting 101 :) jejeje really informative video Renae, Excellent Job, I definitely learned so much from this. Now I learned the do's and don'ts of collecting, storing and purchasing cards. Now I'm definitely stepping up my game in collecting the TCG. Haven't collected ever since I pulled the Secret Rare Mega Charizard X EX, I haven't had so much luck with Furious Fists :( but I have a feeling that Phantom Forces is the set for me, I saved up money and now I have 2 booster boxes and an Elite Trainer Box on pre-order right now :) again thank you so much for this video, we all definitely appreciate it ;)

[@TakitoAmiko]

Oh nice! Thank you so much! I wish boosterpacks in Norway were less expensive. It costs 6,5 dollars for one boosterback. I recently started collecting pokemon cards again, and I'm really enjoying it!

[@LegendaryGarageYT]

I got a complete 1st edition all hallos first edition base set on eBay in a killer auction that also included a first edition charazard psa 9 rated card in there

[@marynino6078]

Legendary504. Do you have a KZbin channel

[@gisela12810]

were do you get the thing to hold the pokemon cards

[@KhalonKurogami]

Thanks Renae. These tips are awesome and helped me to start collecting. I've got my stuff ordered and can't wait to put it all together. It's going to look great ^_^

[@bbb_888]

Hey Renae!! Very informative and interesting vid. indeed, older boxes are expensive, but saying "it's too expensive. I can't afford that" shuts down your brain. Instead, asking "how can I afford that?" opens up possibilities, dreams and excitement. my favorite part of the vid is about storing cards. I always put my holos (or better) in top loaders, not in binders, as I use my binder a lot. coughtoploaderbinderscough

[@Thefunkos]

How do I get good pokemon cards

[@WanderingKumquat]

Buy Booster Boxes

[@adsssdfcv]

Order them online

[@top1scentral748]

+UberNooberNoober online usually gives you fakes

[@JenDee1029]

Great and helpful video! I didn't even know those card storage boxes existed

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Hey! First time viewer! Love the video sub and gonna check out the rest of your channel! I want to collect sets had to start over with a collection since I was way younger and got rid of my base set cards! Starting fresh with my first set being sun and moon base set!

[@rivalross8784]

You and Josh have convinced me and my fiancé to start playing and collecting pokemon cards!! We always played the vide game but now we play the cards too!!!

[@WraidenHakuryuu]

I once got the Gold Zekrom card from a Target booster pack from the Legendary Treasures set X3 and got the Gold Reshiram from my booster box of that set as well. I just need some of the EXs now so I'm saving up for a second box

[@Kotsoros37]

Thanks so much for this video, I was really looking for a video like this! Keep up the awesome work!

[@mcmimi7341]

in Canada (or my area at least) packs cost 4-5 bucks but the tins still stay at 20. I have discovered it's cheaper to buy booster boxes at conventions than it is at card shops. This includes elite trainer boxes as well.

[@Akho89]

6years later and ,.... I wish the sky ridge box was only $800 lol

[@thefidogamer]

My local gamestore sells furious fists packs for €4.50 but the still have first edition rocket boosterboxes for €150,- and dutch jungle boxes for €90,-

[@TheSushiandme]

Sigh... I am 10 years too late. All the good stuff is expensive... :'( Currently broke trying to catch up by buying the recent blocks to start collecting again.

[@absol505]

TheSushiandme at the time I had one of the best collections of elementary school, for the last schoolday I brought my rarest cards all together and they got stolen when I went to the toilet -.- ever since I'm dead inside and now slowly rebuilding what I had at the time but indeed those old cards are either abused or expensive.

[@heyhoes9419]

Imao im later than all yous

[@greencrewmate1761]

In 2020 the sushi guy and me is 13 years old

[@vikzn1607]

Unknown KZbinr he said he was 10 years too late now 10 years old

[@beezalis1574]

Welp now it’s worse than ever lmao

[@MikeyMiata540]

Can you show us all your cards?

[@irinity1613]

I want to start collecting but I've heard bad things about both sites Renae listed. Collector's Cache is cheaper than Troll and Toad but I'm looking for quality. Which one should I choose? Leaning torwards Collector's Cache because of price.

[@irinity1613]

ilovechickon lam Okay thanks!

[@irinity1613]

ilovechickon lam Yeah shipping is really expensive I've found on most websites. I'll definitely check it out!

[@felinedoesgaming1569]

either dave and adams card world or collecters cache

[@mysticaltanuki5734]

What would you reccomend for a beginner to get? How many card boxes and binders will I need to start out?

[@MrEisenhuth1]

Very nice video, it's great see you expanding the content and trying to diversify the channel.

[@keanutoast]

My question is what pokemon do you recommend to get for starters?

[@GamingisAHobby]

just found your channel! I am just learning the pokemon card game! I have been playing online and i can't wait to buy some packs of my own :D

[@bigcheese6417]

One way to save money is to use old card game folders that weren't too popular. I use Match Attack folders that come with the 9 pockets per page (about 100 pages). They are super cheap and you can replace the artwork at the front and back. Only problem is they are a little flimsy as no hard back usually.

[@JDZombieslaya]

Hi Renae! Loved the video, keep em coming!

[@mewingmanda]

jdzombi I don’t know why, but that reminds me of when Barry in the anime said “POISON JAB, POISON JAB, KEEP EM COMING!” just me? I-

[@bcabrera013]

This was awesome! Keep these kinds of videos coming!!!

[@ofgraham]

What if you want to start a collection but you don't want to make a set?

[@ilenepeguero1006]

I don't like too many binders so I tend to group them more like by generation and/or a few sets together and my plan is to sort of make a scrapbook like page that matches the theme on the front of each section inside the binder. I also decorate my binders. I put rhinestones in a design on my newest one. XD

[@uncensoredcreative9453]

While I don't personally collect Pokemon cards. I still found this video to be informative for beginner card collectors(like me). It gave me much more to think about in terms of collecting and such. Thanks for the informative video. You have a new subscriber now. =)

[@Shadio2812]

Here on Portugal, in particular, Madeira, which is an island, I rarely see shops who sell cards. I've bought a pack, the only I've seen in awhile, but is only 5 cards, and I don't have any energies to start with, what should I do?

[@trevorboivin4639]

Just bought the binders and binder pages! Thanks!

[@CatsRul85]

Where do you keep all your pokemon plushes?

[@RebeccasColouringArtandCrafts]

Am not where you are but some of this helped! Only issue is if the set you want to collect ie: Generations and they aren't sold in booster packs/booster boxes then you have to buy the promo stuff to get them! As the current ones of these are only sold in the 20th Anniversary packs! Seems to have a very decent pull rate though! But that means there are occassions where what you want to collect is unable to be gotten in booster boxes! Looked this up people are selling loose 36 packs of these with no booster box online for 400 plus dollars cause they don't come in this! I feel in this case its more affordable to buy the boxes than from those people that are trying to rip others off for an extortionate amount of money I would not have straight up! Just my opinion anyway! But good video thanks some of the tips do help and make sense! Normally you are right about the booster boxes! Unfortunately sometimes that is not possible!

[@ghostbustergaming7608]

hey for competitive battle would we collect the whole set for pokemon cards

[@danielle8401]

Where in a trade binder should I put jumbo cards?

[@Sworn_Savage]

How should I organize my cards

[@pokemastertcg1947]

In your opinion would u recommend a flashfire box or furious fists i cant decide between the two.

[@reillypfirrmann4848]

I have a question. What do you reccomend doing for collecting on a budget? I'm only 13 but love collecting, but I have no job and only get $5 a week in allowance, should I just save and buy booster boxes, or buy something else?

[@damoneray8304]

were did you get your pokemon cards from

[@Ravenwinds]

Great video. But I think you should have mentioned that some places markup their stuff. Toysrus is the most famous one I can think of with a full dollar markup for one pack and several dollars for boxes and tins. And maybe you should have also mention keeping an eye out for sales in stores, even though few places do that.

[@granthawkins7678]

Where did you get the card board boxes???

[@Typhlosion37.]

wait when did you complete skyridge?

[@ericplatoe396]

Loved the video, you should definitely upload more informational content! :D

[@nonnom1675]

And what do you think about how many commons are worth 1 old school one i have alot of cards and i wanna trade for old school cards because i look the original artwork such as original ken sugimori

[@Typhlosion37.]

I have a question you didn't answer. Will you please bring back Shuckle's Saturday Pack Pick?

[@neonnyx710]

I'm a absolute noob with Pokemon cards so this may sound like a dumb question but what are sets? and what's the difference between each one?

[@PeachPepsi]

I noticed recently that Game Stop has been getting boxes of Furious Fists but Idk how they price their packs out. If there not too over priced, it might be good for people who don't have a card shop nearby.

[@thedudeoflegend]

I'm starting to collect again and I want to know what set I should try to collect pls help.

[@AlfieriV]

Would you recommended putting 1 card per slot in a binder sleeve, or 2 cards per slot?

[@arm2109]

+Alfieri ideally 1 per slot however if space is tight 2 should be the max

[@Theauramasternul]

How do I test my decks wen I am the only player my sister collects and hates battling?

[@dakotadugger]

Sooooo .... If I had a complete Base Set laying around what would that Ballpark in $ value? (Might be a little bit of Set 1 & 2 mixed but mostly 1)

[@arm2109]

+Dakota Dugger that depends on how the cards were stored and what cards are in the collection unfortunately because you likely opened the packs they are probably not worth too much, also if the cards are not 1st edition that drastically affects the value. 1 thing you could do is look up the individual cards on Ebay or other sites to get an estimate and go from there.

[@wyattlive83]

they add packs in weight for total product wight so if u get 2 good packs there are 2 bad ones aswell mostly in tins and blisters

[@nirtheart]

Haha, Josh at the end there xD but thanks for sharing with us :) I liked the video a lot even tho I am not too into collecting cards :)

[@gabriellelampkin7935]

where do you get the Pokémon cards

[@kuwabarw]

Well I was looking at the elite training boxes i dont if I should get it or get 36 booster packs for 150

[@Ryujenini]

Do you have to keep different sets apart or can you keep them all in the same binder

[@SachaBonello]

I have a question I have a bunch of energy cards i do not want since i am not interested in them what should i do with them???

[@icyflamingo4142]

Send them to my house

[@elainepaige800]

omg

[@michaelschafer3414]

Sell them online on EBay or just store them away I guess

[@Oceanman123]

I just put mine in abox since i dont use them

[@TheSnowWarrior]

Renae, thiis video is great! Thank you--this video was both informative and interesting!

[@MerlynH]

Is it bad to keep cards in an official tin? I do have a binder but I use it for a different TCG.

[@pixelpanther9325]

Please help I don't know what to do!!!!!!!! I've got a bunch of cards from phantom phorces and tons of others.I want to complete each new set but I don't know what card is witch and when I look on some websites that tells me the cards, either they don't show me what it looks like or it just tells me but I don't know if it's wrights!!!!!!! Pl help!!!

[@Leo-wq5gb]

hi renae the queen of pokemon👑 it's luke again as you no I'm collecting flashfire. I'm stuck on carbink num 68 I have the holo and reverse in my collection. on magicmadhouse site they have a non holo but it's never in stock I'm not sure if the non holo exsited as only can find it on magicmadhouse site please let me no if non holo exsited or is it a missprint on there sight as iv been looking for days and can't find it