How to start collecting Pokemon cards in 2024 - Ultimate Beginner Guide

[@konig7431]

Best no bullshit guide, no „wait till the end of the video“, no filler material, just helpful!

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Happy collecting!

[@areeh.haecker9985]

as someone getting back into pokemon this has been more helpful than anything other video i've seen on the topic

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad it has been helpful! 😊 Thank you for your comment and welcome back to the hobby!

[@ulisesherrera7636]

I bought my son a pack and now im back in the game after 20 years learning how to battle lol Thanks for the helpful video. Ill likely be going for a booster pack sometime soon at my local card shop haha

[@JuliusCollects]

Just make sure to get sleeved boosters or blister packs instead of loose packs! Happy collecting and I hope you and your son pull some 🔥 from the packs. 😊

[@elvisburgos4018]

@@ulisesherrera7636

[@tomekk503]

Good to know that yellow border are old school card and gray are modern one.

[@7unforgiven7]

This video helped me realize that ripping packs was basically for KZbinrs. I started to get extremely discouraged about not hitting "chase cards" and how expensive buying packs started to get. Now I research the sets and buy what I like. Rip a couple packs here and there for fun but not the main source for card collecting.

[@JuliusCollects]

This is the way! Opening packs is fun, but buying singles is always more cost efficient in the long run. My strategy (despite being a KZbinr): 1 booster box + 1 elite trainer box per set for opening packs and then buying the remaining cards as singles. In my experience, this has been the cheapest and most fun way to master sets. Happy collecting!

[@a.graham_arts7359]

This is my issue with pokemon. I love ripping packs but paying $179.99+ tax for a booster box with a $100 chase card in it is insane to me. I can get a booster box of yugioh for $50-$100 and have 5 chase cards in the set that are worth more than the booster box + a ton of $10-$20 cards. If i break 50% even on a booster box that's a bad box in yugioh. In pokemon that's a god box lol.

[@FahimPlayz]

thats true, but the feeling of opening the card you want just hits different but its all a gamble

[@Djordjevicc]

I got back into it 20+ years after the good 'ole "mom who throws toys away" arc when I was a kid. I set a goal that I wanted to complete the entire pokedex, all 1025 of them. I kept buying bulk for like €20 online, then taking what I needed and reselling it for the same price (or sometimes even a profit). After I got almost all Pokemon I set a goal that I wanted to upgrade every card to either a V, GX, EX or full art. Found some real cheap ones online over time. My binders are looking pretty sweet now!

[@JuliusCollects]

That's great to hear and welcome back to the hobby! 😊 It's true, if you spend some time researching you can find many amazing card for almost nothing and it makes for a great collection. Also, that idea of completing the entire Pokedex is super cool! 🔥

[@ethanatwood6637]

What did you sell them on when you got duplicates?

[@Djordjevicc]

@@ethanatwood6637 Same price most of the time and sometimes even a profit. I just put it online and let people bid until I got my money back or more, so I had tons of free cards. At this point I don't really care about the commons anymore, I want to upgrade everything to holo reverse or better. But it was a nice cheap starting point for me to get into collecting. Everything I replace now I just give away to my buddies to try and get them into collecting too. I just buy singles from Cardmarket now.

[@Waddywoos360]

I'm just starting out, same demographic and goal! Inspired by DeepPocketMonster I want to do it buy not buying anything online though. Will be challenging!

[@mcwatchy1]

Im collecting the complete pokedex too, do you have a particular binder that fits them all?

[@Mega_Monkey]

i really like you emphasis on having fun and collecting how you want to collect

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad you liked it! 😊 I do believe that's the right way to do it and is exactly what has kept my passion for the hobby high for decades. Happy collecting!

[@CocoNevill]

One of the only videos i've watched that actually talked about budget. I'm trying to collect the Japanese 151 set right now as a way to get back into it because I really love the artwork on those cards, and I found myself in a place of "wait a minute, If I'm able to genuinely just buy 1000 packs at my local pokemon shop, what's to stop me from just essentially finishing the set all at once and blow all my money." No one talks about budget in any of these videos, great job man

[@JuliusCollects]

151 is really an amazing set(!) but chasing cards just from pack openings is usually a money sink. I'm glad you learned something from this one and I do have 2 more videos about "collecting on a budget" that you might want to check out! 😊 Thank you for your kind words and for watching! 😊

[@Waddywoos360]

A budget is what makes it fun. Its easy to just buy the sets if you have the cash, so achieving whatever your goal is by 'only' spending $50 a month or whatever it is makes it that little bit more interesting!

[@needszeebs6942]

Im not a beginner but i like to check out these kinda videos sometimes to see what they have to say. This is probably the best beginner guide video ive seen!

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 😊 It never hurts to get different perspectives and one can never learn enough I think.

[@da_freddy]

really good guide. straight to the point came back to the pokemon tcg with the new app pokemon pocket releasing. your insight was really helpful

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you so much and welcome back to the hobby! Yeah, the app is quite interesting, although I'm a cardboard fanatic myself. Happy collecting!

[@rot1010]

played pkmn videogames all my life (28 yo) but never got into the TGC. this week I'm starting my collecting journey. incredibly solid video, gained a sub!

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome to the TCG hobby and thank you for subscribing! Hope you enjoy it just as much as I do. Take it slow, check out different cards and have lots of fun. Happy collecting!

[@Nahtan.9758]

honestly, them switching to silver border was huge for me, just looks so much better imo

[@JuliusCollects]

I prefer the silver borders, too!

[@Yakito666]

I've spent days on Reddit and KZbin trying to find good info. No luck. Until I found this video. You're a star. You answered all my questions. You're amazing.

[@Znorux]

Best video, period.

[@asuramp3]

Hey, I've seen some others comments say the same thing, but I just want to say that this video has helped me a lot in getting back to Pokemon card collecting. I used to collect a lot as a kid, and I have always been demotivated to begin collecting again as I haven't been in the Pokemon scene for about a decade now. Thank you, I'm going to go to the store right now and see what I can find!

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm super glad you enjoyed the video and welcome back to the hobby! 😊 Now is a great time to be a Pokemon collector and I hope your store has lots of cool cards for you to check out. Happy collecting and thank you for your comment!

[@Sinz_-fl9nj]

Also, it's in everyone's best interest to buy from in store only just so your cards dont get damaged in the mail. Great informative video.

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you so much! 😊 That's certainly true for sealed products & singles if your store has competitive prices! I love buying from my LGS myself and do so whenever possible. Happy collecting!

[@brit7317]

I used to collect MTG a long time ago and have been thinking about picking up Pokemon, as I've always been interested. I was skeptical when I clicked the link to watch but this was actually extremely informative and helpful. Thank you very much for this video!

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you for giving my content a chance! I'm glad you found it helpful. I collect MTG, as well, but Pokemon always has a special place in my heart as my first TCG. It's also a great time to collect with lots of quality sets coming out one after the other. Happy collecting!

[@deaconkosloskus7204]

This is the best starter video I’ve seen and I’ve been googling for like 3 days. Thank you so much you have earned a like and a subscription

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad it helped! Thank you very much for your kind words and happy collecting! 😊

[@shinysinnon3171]

6:48 "If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't" - I personally always laugh at myself when I make these mistakes. Glad I am not alone 😂

[@JuliusCollects]

Definitely not alone on this one! I'm sure we all have been there at least once in our collecting journey... 🫣 Thank you for your comment! 😊

[@Mugen37]

I just learned that the hard way lol

[@EviLReN3]

Really helpful video! Your calmness and professional tone is really appreciated. I can’t wait to get back into collecting again. Danke schön 😊

[@JuliusCollects]

Sehr gerne and welcome back to the hobby! 😊 Happy collecting!

[@Manic-Main]

Top notch stuff dude. Never thought I’d be watching a video about Pokémon card collecting but here I am and you are my prophet. Preach brotha

[@JuliusCollects]

One of my favorite comments ever! 🔥 Thank you so much and give the silly little Pocket Monsters a try!

[@KasumiTheMastermind]

I've came back to pokemon TCG after 18 years. I have some 1st edition cards, I've been playing duels a lot with friends back when I was kid. Thank you for your guide, I will for sure use your tips to get back to my pokemon journey again :D

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! I'm glad my video was helpful. Hope you have a great time collecting!

[@citykierz]

I have just started out collecting again. I’ve just bought my first 151 box as I want to try and complete the set. Your video was the best I’ve seen about returning to collect pokemon cards :) thanks for the very informative video

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you for your kind words! 😊 151 is an absolute blast to complete or master and one of my favorite releases of all time. Glad to be helpful. Happy collecting!

[@OMW92]

As a total beginner I appreciate this guide. Thank you so much!

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad it was helpful! 😊 More guides coming out every week. Thank you for watching and happy collecting!

[@StarryTiger]

What a great and easy video for beginners! I've been collecting since I was real small, with some pauses here and there, and now I'm back more obsessed than ever (my personal goal is to have a card of each Pokemon and their varying forms). I even have that same Charizard card as you have, beat up and bent, but it's still a prized possession of mine. I hope both beginners and veterans sees this video, because I needed to see this too to boost my knowledge, aaaand I needed to hear "just buy the single", because I have been hunting a secret rare card like a lottery addict for at least 2 months now. Will totally check out more from you!

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm really glad you could learn something! 😊 Oh yeah, been there...done that. "Chase cards" are an awful money sink and a quick way into a gambling addiction. Honestly, just buy the single and you get to enjoy the card much sooner than trying to pull it! Happy collecting and thank you for your comment!

[@danielfuentes6410]

Just bought an elite trainer box for shrouded fable excited to collect again on a casual level. Subbed 😊 love your advice too on just doing and collecting what you love.

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby and thank! 😊 Oh, I love some of the Shrouded Fable full arts and the set is a really good choice for a returning collector. As long as you have fun opening packs and getting cards you enjoy looking at, you're doing it right. Happy collecting!

[@GottaCatchEmHits]

0:43 I agree with your first tip: Collect what you enjoy. Simple, but true. That’s all that matters at the end of the day. Thank you for a wealth of knowledge! This new collector appreciates you 😊

[@JuliusCollects]

That's it! Collect what makes you happy! Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊

[@ericventura7871]

Started today after 25 years. This was very helpful and simple and made me feel good about starting again. For fun!

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby!! 😊 Super glad to hear you feel good about it and "having fun" is definitely the best reason to collect. Happy collecting!

[@fishhamakua]

I started back in July, I never got into collecting as a kid as I grew up not having any $ although I’ve been a pokemon fan since Gen 1. Now i have a a little binder and have gotten into looking for cards I like (I call them The Cuties). Good luck to you on your epic adventure!

[@KosherPorky]

Just please don't get into the hustle or scam culture in pokemon. Please just have fun and don't destroy it further

[@flfelipelopes]

Thank you, Julius! It's been a week since I started my Pokémon TCG collection. After dozens of videos, yours was the only one with really helpful tips and reliable information. Hi from Brazil.

[@JuliusCollects]

Bem-vindo ao hobby, Felipe! Glad you liked it and happy collecting!

[@Blitzkrieg14]

I was a young kid when these were popular in the late 90s and it fills me with joy that those collecting still are of a similar age to me. I wanted to get back into it after over 20 years and gosh the landscape has changed, what happened to the theme decks? What's a trainer box? Blister? Your vid helped a lot and having fun picking it back up, thanks for the vid! I just preordered the limited Pokemon TCG Classic for the nostalgia... wish I kept my fossil and lockdown base sets though 😭

[@danielsjoblom6834]

Thanks for the info and well made video!

[@JuliusCollects]

You're very welcome and thank you so much for the kind words! 😊 Enjoy your collecting hobby!

[@Martician]

Been having this inkling of wanting to start collecting something as I’ve never done this. This video is an AMAZING source on info and great starting point for anyone who is thinking about getting into the hobby. And will be my go to video i will recommend to people who also want to start getting into collecting cards. personally im thinking of starting with collecting a master set. And having a side binder with all the foil cards (if it is possible to get every single card in a set foil). And make it a monthly hobby expense as i try to master a full set :)

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 Mastering a set is so fun but please be careful with buying packs. Check out my "how to save money on Pokemon cards" video to see why I always recommend buying singles first. If mastering a set is you goal, start with a booster box and an elite trainer box and then see how many cards are missing. Good luck on your master set and happy collecting!

[@SupCortez]

I subbed because of how you address specific topics that only a true bro would tell you to look out for. Thank you for being a bro my bro 🤜🤛

[@JuliusCollects]

Awesome! 😎 True bro comment 🔥

[@chester3449]

thank you so much. really. i am getting into collecting again after 15 years or so and this isthe most helpful video i found on basics of collecting

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby and I'm glad it was helpful! 😊 Now is a great time to be a Pokemon collector. Happy collecting!

[@AuntJemima420]

Thanks for making this video, it was really informative! When I was a kid I had a bunch of pokemon cards from the first set, and regrettably I got rid of them. Now that I'm an adult, I've been very hesitant on starting a new collection from scratch, but I'm finally taking the plunge. I never played the game and don't really care about collecting as an investment, I've just always loved the cool art on the cards and think it would be fun to start a small collection again. Really exited to get my first elite trainer box! It's never too late to start again I guess :) thanks again for making this video, cheers!

[@WaveracerTCG]

This is a great video! I appreciate how you go over the points again at the end, and also that you clarify the types of collectors. I feel that is often a point that is often overlooked.

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you for your comment! 😊 Agreed, with so many options and products out there, I think it's important to decide what interests you most and what your personal collection goals are.

[@ajamakesgaucho]

What a great reaource. Thanks so much for this from an actual beginner!

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad it was helpful! Welcome to the hobby and happy collecting!

[@ericgordon1290]

Loved this man. The passionate about these little monsters thing was real. Excited to get back into this after 25 years away from it 😂

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad someone watched until the end! 😄 Welcome back to the hobby! It's a great time to return to Pokemon, and I hope you can grow a good collection of Pocket monsters!

[@nicolasguerrero7027]

This is a fantastic guide! I'm glad the algorithm recommended you to me. The clear effort you put into this helpful video payed off and I learned a bunch in just like 20 minutes haha. I'll keep all of your tips in mind as I progress through this hobby :)

[@JuliusCollects]

KZbin algorithm ftw! 😊 Happy collecting!

[@team3d180]

Need a 151 set re release. Shit has a choke hold on me but i missed my oprotunity and now a packs 15$

[@Wayne-B]

thanks man, just started getting back into collecting. I fallen out of love with cards collecting when mine got stolen about a decade ago. but i got the itch back with 151.

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! 😊 151 is such a great set and has done wonders to the Pokemon community, I think. So many returning collectors who bring appreciation for the cards. Happy collecting!

[@YOitsDRE808]

Thank you so much for this video!! Ive been a Pokemon fan since Day 1 and used to collect cards as a kid in the 90s/'00s. Just recently, ive started to become passionate about investing/collecting Pokemon cards and wanted to jump in! Your video is a perfect refresher & introduction to the collecting hobby for beginners. Youve got me subscribed!

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to Pokemon and thank you so much for subscribing! Hope you keep your passion for a long time. Happy collecting!

[@AznCognito]

thank you! its been over 20 years now, but now im back. Thank u for this video!

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby and happy collecting!

[@samanthamartin9775]

Legit the best video I have seen so far to help getting back into it. I sold my old collection a few years ago when I was on hard times, and it’s a huge regret I hold :(. So, this year I decided to get back into it but found all the old cards I remember are so expensive. Trying to get into the newer stuff but it’s been overwhelming. This helped!! I am starting to collect by set to focus purchasing on a mid range set: Crown Zenith. 151 is tempting but again very expensive. The budget tip was a good idea tho so maybe I can start setting aside to get some of the 151 cards a little at a time. :). Thanks again!!

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! 😊 Don't feel bad for selling your old collection though...mine was stolen so at least you got some money out of yours at all. I love Crown Zenith although 151 is in my top 3 of modern sets. Check out my video on "how to save money on Pokemon cards" if you want more budgeting and money-saving tips! Happy collecting!

[@kennypowers1945]

Good video, I’m gonna start collecting soon and this is one of the first videos that popped up. Subbed

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the hobby! 😊 It's a great time to be a Pokemon collector!

[@ninja_tony]

This is such a great video! I am just starting to collect for the first time and of course I feel a little overwhelmed. Most of the other “beginner videos” I’ve watched immediately start throwing out all kinds of terms and info that a true beginner like me would never know. So your video is a blessing because I finally feel like I’m understanding everything! Thank you 😊

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you very much! 😊 Yes, I completely understand feeling overwhelmed by all of it so my goal was to start from the very basics. I'm glad it helped and if you have any questions, let me know. Happy collecting and welcome to the hobby! 🔥

[@Mozankey]

Thanks Julius, great video. The ending message was 💯. We have to enjoy doing it, since for most of us, it's just a hobby!

[@JuliusCollects]

Well said! Thank you for watching and happy collecting!

[@euz_blaze2556]

Nice video! Just bought the pokemon calendar for christmas and just maybe its a re-start for the hobby

[@JuliusCollects]

Thanks! The calendars are a fun way to get back into the hobby. Hope you enjoy the pulls and happy collecting!

[@JuniorZavaleta]

Great video! I bought a pack some months ago just for fun and didn't know a lot of stuff. I want to set some goals now.

[@BloodyVoltt]

Just started with SV base set! It’s so fun to collect and see the beauty of the cards. I’m gonna go for the 151 next

[@JuliusCollects]

Nice choice! S&V is one of my favorite eras ever and both base set and 151 are superb. Happy collecting!

[@miint.658]

Amazing video! I really want to collect cards again like I did when I was younger and got cards after the weekly target trips, I used to have two tins of XY cards with my favourite Mega Gardevior EX card being binned by my own idiocy when moving a few years back 😭

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you! Don't worry, now is a great time to get back to Pokemon collecting. :-) Start out small and grow your collection from there. Check out TCGPlayer (link in the video description) if you want to buy the Mega Gardevior EX single. 😊 Happy collecting!

[@CharanBMusic]

The explanation of rarity etc was great! Picking up my first packs today! Almost 33 and finally collecting pokemon cards 🙌🏽

[@JuliusCollects]

It's a great time to be a Pokemon collector! 😊 Welcome to the hobby and happy collecting!

[@FancyxToast]

I was never into Pokémon, the video game or TCG. Any tcg for that matter, but I have a friend who loves both. A month ago we went to a card show and I was like you know what, I’ll buy a few packs and scan them and see if I get any cards that are worth anything. I got some good stuff and made my money back and I was hooked on buying packs just to open and see if I got any good pulls. Then one day my friend was like, we should play. And I was like idk how, I’ve just been buying them to see if I can make money. So he bought me a starter deck and within 30 minutes we were playing. That changed how I thought about buying cards and everything in general. It was so much fun and now I find myself buying with cards that’ll benefit my deck. I’m in the middle of trying to build a deck from scratch and it’s hard and I suck, but it’s genuinely so much fun

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome to the hobby and thank you for sharing your story! 😊 I started playing the TCG when the old Gameboy Color Pokemon TCG game came out and played through that more times than I can count. I completely agree with you that being a player brings a whole new appreciation for the cards and deck building is super fun!! Enjoy your cards and your decks and no worries, you'll be great at it in no time!

[@SquigglesDrawss]

Thank you for the great video! I just got my first cards today for my own collection. I’m collecting the first generation

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome to the hobby! Gen 1 is such a nostalgic generation for me, too. Great choice and happy collecting!

[@DexumYT]

I watched like 3 or 4 videos similar and this is the absolute best one concerning tcg pokemon collections thx

[@JuliusCollects]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy collecting!

[@DexumYT]

Thank you ​@@JuliusCollects

[@SirUlrichVon69]

This video couldn't have come at a more perfect time. Can't wait to finish it!

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad you like it and happy collecting! 😊

[@BlackWolfOfTheStars]

I have been collecting again since a year and I can say that this video really would have helped me a lot back then. And even now it is a good reminder and nice tips! Great video :D

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad you found it now! 😊 Enjoy your new collecting!

[@lukerichards22]

I probably started collecting in 2000 or 2001 when I was at school but stopped after only a few years. I’ve recently decided to start again and I’ve decided to collect the SV 151 set because it’s so nostalgic to me. So I agree entirely with your point 1!

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! 151 is one of my favorites, too, and I can't wait to complete the set. Happy collecting!

[@team3d180]

I figured step one was walk into a card shop that sells pack for market (3.99) and then pick some pretty art and go wild 😂😂😂 literally how i have a binder started on silver tempest and obby flames. Saw lugia, saw charizard. Works for me!

[@team3d180]

Holy shit that was step one. More or less.

[@mathewcontreras6332]

Awesome video ! the best I’ve watched on getting started.

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! 😊

[@natureswhisper1397]

Thanks for your video! I myself started to collect more for selling cards afterwards but, as a fan, I don't mind keeping a lot of them too 😉

[@JuliusCollects]

You're very welcome! That's a great way to finance your hobby. (-: Happy collecting!

[@AlexTML]

Thank you very much! You've been so helpfull. My GF and I, we've been all night up looking for information. You were the one that helped us understand a lot more about this world of trading cards :)

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome to the hobby and I am glad you enjoyed the video! 😊 I hope you guys have a great time collecting. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'm happy to make a video on that soon. Happy collecting!

[@renegaderaven3777]

I’m wanting to get back into the hobby after like 20 years and this is just the video I needed I think, thanks! Already have a binder coming in and will need sleeves next. Think I’ll try an Elite trainer box and go from there.

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! (-: Good choice! Let us know what you pull. Happy collecting!

[@renegaderaven3777]

@@JuliusCollects Most interesting pulls have been Illustration rare Meltan and Hyper rare Iron Valiant EX so far.

[@herald9]

such a great video! Went to my first TCG con and it was absolutely overwhelming. your info and tips helps loads!

[@JuliusCollects]

Oh that's cool and no worries, the first one is always the hardest. Which con did you visit? 🔥 I'm glad it was helpful and happy collecting!

[@racecallxr6519]

I knew it you have so much German stuff and when you say Julius or Kleinanzeigen it sound German. Thank for your video it was a pleasure to watch this kind of videos. One of the important things into collecting are for me to change bulk for new product or to trade because I have to possibly to trade in my area

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you for your kind words! (-: Oh absolutely, if you get the chance to trade, do it! That's one of my favorite ways of acquiring new cards. Happy collecting!

[@Alias_95]

This was genuinely such a helpful video. I’ve just been getting back into the hobby after quite a few years and your insights and tips are incredibly useful. Thank you!

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you for your kind words and welcome back to the hobby! 😊 It's a great time to be a Pokemon collector again!

[@noahfalcon5634]

Thank you sir, I have only recently gotten back into it and this was very helpful!

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad it helped! 😊 Welcome back to the hobby and happy collecting!

[@jinx666-l4d]

What a sound guy thankyou for the info ive just started collecting 🤘

[@JuliusCollects]

Happy to help and welcome to the hobby! It's a great time to collecting Pokemon cards!

[@jinx666-l4d]

You have a new sub bro 🤘

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you so much!

[@nicolacoldani4958]

Honestly at first I was a bit skeptical because of the length of the video but at the end I watched it till the last second. And It was worth it. I really appreciated the contents and the passion of this guy. Keep spreading Pokémon positivity:)

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you for giving my content a chance despite the length! (-: Happy collecting and thank you for watching!

[@jmanxvii]

Best video I've seen for this type of videos, thank you for all the tips and advice.

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊 Happy collecting!

[@MommynsonTCG]

Nice video! I'm one of those people that started collecting again after a big pause. I'm a collector/seller/investor/player I'm doing also KZbin videos with a friend and I think that this video it's really nice because you spoke about all the most important things!

[@JuliusCollects]

Grazie per il tuo commento! 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hope you have a great time getting back into the hobby. Happy collecting!

[@MommynsonTCG]

@@JuliusCollects thank you!

[@panosttm]

Great video! Full of information and a very calming voice :D

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my voice! 😄 Happy collecting!

[@BarrazaMex]

YOU ARE A HERO! thanks for all your tips

[@davidd6122]

Wow beautiful video and great advice. Thank you, this was very helpful. A lot of what you said I already know or go by BUT sometimes you need to hear it again! 😊

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you very much! I'm glad it was helpful. 😊 Happy collecting!

[@buster1764]

this is what i have been looking i am going to restart my hobby after 20 years i was kinda outta loop but your video really helped me i am planning to buy this one Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Paldean Fates Elite Trainer Box i am mostly looking for original pokemon from my childhood days

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! Love Paldean Fates and I think an Elite Trainer Box is a solid choice for your first purchase. Happy collecting!

[@danielagomez7500]

THEE best beginners guide :D all of the information has been so helpful

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you! I'm glad you learned something. 😊 Happy collecting!

[@SPIN_89]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@TTownTCG]

Thank you so much for making this video! I'm just now getting into collecting Pokémon and I'm really enjoying it. I started working on 2 sets which is Lost Origins and Twilight Masquerade currently. Im subbed with notifications on! 🙏

[@TTownTCG]

Oh also what's your opinion on the Halloween sets of Pokémon cards?

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you very much and welcome to the hobby! 😊 Two very cool sets with great artwork all around. Good choices! As to Halloween sets: They are usually reprints of regular set cards with a Halloween stamp on them. Nothing special for collectors but great products to hand out to kids and get them interested in the hobby. Happy collecting!

[@andrescorredor6656]

thank you so much for explaining everything, im new trying to understand by myself and there is so many things to know that i get overwellming.... thanks from a new follower from colombia keep growing your channel

[@JuliusCollects]

hola y gracias por tu suscripción! (-: Welcome to the hobby and no worries, you'll get there in no-time. Happy collecting!

[@oscards69]

I want to start my pokemon tcg collecting journey, and this video is really helpfull, thankyou ❤

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome to the hobby! I'm glad you found it helpful. 😊 Happy collecting!

[@ceeme03]

This video was beneficial. I collected the original base set, jungle and fossil (complete) back when they first came out. My love of Pokemon cards has developed lately, but I don't want to chase all these crazy sets, but I have a love, and that's Sylveon, so I've decided I'm going to collect Sylveon cards. I'll admit I miss the thrill of opening boosters and may dabble occasionally, but I'm generally more interested in any sets containing Sylveon or a Mimikyu. Admittedly, I'm happy to pay a little more and fair prices on nicer or rarer graded Sylveon cards because there aren't that many, but for the more common ones, I'm happy with a nice clean raw card.

[@JuliusCollects]

That's a really good and healthy approach to collecting! Good luck with your Sylveon collection! There will be a new Eeveelutions set coming out in 2025 so I'm sure you'll enjoy that one. Happy collecting!

[@ceeme03]

Thanks for the Eeveelutions set information, that's something I'm definitely liking the sound of, best of luck with your collecting :)

[@Chaosmos_1349]

Question. I haven't played since I was very young. I was thinking about getting into it, but I see Pokemon pocket is about to come out as well. As someone who doesnt play at a shop and have 0 physical cards at the moment, would anyone recommend just playing pocket rather than spending money on physical cards I probably won't use.

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! Ah, interesting question. I'll include it in the next FAQ but here a few thoughts: I love physical cards and see them as a collector's item. I use some to play and others just to look at them. Even if I never used them...I'd still be happy with them. If you have no desire at all to own cards, try out the online TCG or Pokemon pocket as you said. The quality is good but to me there is a difference between that and "the real thing". Whatever you do, however, don't let anyone else tell you what's good or bad. Do what you enjoy and what feels right. And perhaps you do enjoy playing at shops or tournaments or clubs, so give it a try at least. Hope this helps!

[@TurboV8boi]

I had all of the cards from the first set. It's like 20 years later and I was looking at these again for some reason, maybe nostalgia, but I wasn't into the pokemon after gen 1. This Scarlet & Violet 151 set looks perfect but I'm like 1 year - 6 months late to have gotten them in the store. RIP lol

[@JuliusCollects]

It's never too late to start collecting! You can still buy plenty of 151 products online and in stores and there are constant reprints every few months. Check out my video on "saving money on Pokemon cards" to see where to get them without paying an arm and a leg for them. And yes, 151 is absolutely amazing! Happy collecting!

[@Ares14]

Very cool man. I stopped collecting Pokemon cards around neo genesis when I was a kid so Ive been working to get cards i loved in the base set series and some neo genesis. Thanks for the tips.

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you! 😊 I love vintage sets myself and am trying to finish some of the ones I missed around 2006-2008. Happy collecting and welcome back to the hobby!

[@adamhawkins3036]

I simply love art and Pokemon is art at its finest in my eyes..i enjoy the characters with powers and bios.. I've always thought Pokemon was and is a cool concept..im recently stepping back in to collecting i dont care about money as far as gaining it i just like having cool cards to admire..this is a great video and the help i needed thank you!

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! You're approaching it the right way and yes, the small bios are definitely an underrated aspect of the cards! Just start small and go from there. Check out my "how to save money on Pokemon cards" if you want to do so on a budget. Happy collecting!

[@bryanna4094]

This is a great guide. I am looking for a new hobby and I used to collect cards as a kid.

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad you liked it! It's a great time to be a Pokemon collector (again) and if you are coming back after a long time, you might enjoy the 151 set. Happy collecting!

[@angelmart13]

Very nice video coming back into the hobby after baseset days . Came back officially in 2022 but now have a formidable sealed going . 24 ES etbs among much more things . I really enjoyed the video .

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you for your kind words and welcome back to the hobby! 😊 It's a great time to be a Pokemon collector and 24 ETBs sounds like you went all in on Evolving Skies! Wish I had this many boxes but they were nowhere to be found around here. 😄

[@silvinoguimaraes9829]

Loved the guuide, i decided to be a hobby collector. Opening the booster pack and seeing the art alongside with putting them on a sleeve feels amazing. But i'm having a hard time setting a goal, i would love to have all cards from a set, but it seems too expensive, also you'll get a lot of repeated cards so i don't know yet what type of collection i'll try to get

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm working on a video on what to purchase to complete sets so check that out when it is released! That said, I always recommend getting 1x Elite Trainer Box + 1x Booster Box per set and then buying singles from there. That's usually the cheapest and most fun way to complete sets. Happy collecting!

[@RadDadRonny]

Solid video! Quick and packed with info!

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! 😊 Happy collecting!

[@xcubit0r]

I just started the hobby, awesome video, thank you very much!

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome to the hobby and happy collecting! 😊

[@LuckyHussainn]

Best video so far ❤

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you so much!

[@Shaquille69355]

I used to collect cards when I was young, and am now getting interested in Pokemon again. I think the Japanese cards are really cool, so to start I've ordered some cards that i just like the artwork of. Thanks for this video, very informative.

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you and welcome back to the hobby! Japanese cards are super high quality and often much cheaper than English ones. Hope you love your cards. Happy collecting!

[@kajlilaro]

This video was awesome man! I used to collect when i was 12, since then I’ve been on and off in a “pokemon card phase”. Apparently im in one again cause i wanna collect, but the thing i have clearly been missing is a goal. I think mine will be to just collect all cards of my favorite pokemon Umbreon :D

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you and welcome back to the hobby! 😊 That sounds like a great goal and Umbreon has LOTS of cool cards! Check out my newest video (Combined Powers Premium Collection) and you'll see one of my favorite boxed sets of the Umbreon GX in it. Good luck on your collection!

[@xxandrejxx]

one of the best video so far, thank you very much - really appreciated :)

[@JuliusCollects]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment! 😊 Happy collecting!

[@umbra_ydn]

Thank you for this guide! It's not as tricky as it first appears. Opened my first few packs in like 20 years and pulled some cool full card holos - the art is so awesome these days. Sleeves and top loaders on the way! There is a Pokemon vending machine in a grocery store like a mile away, it's so convenient (rent is already paid, don't worry) 😂.

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby then and congrats on the pulls! Ah, the vending machines...if they have good packs they're gold, but I recommend not gambling on the mystery boxes or "mystery graded card" bundles. 😄 Happy collecting!

[@umbra_ydn]

@@JuliusCollects Thank you for the welcome! It's like an actual legit Nintendo licensed one - I think only a few states in the US have them. I was able to get a cool lil Paldean Fates booster box from it.

[@JuliusCollects]

They are the real ones then, unlike those in Vegas with "PSA graded mystery boxes" in them... Just make sure to compare prices before you buy! Watch my video on "how to check prices for Pokemon cards", if you want to see how I do it. Happy collecting!

[@umbra_ydn]

@@JuliusCollects Thank you! I will check it out :)!

[@roach9112]

Excellent video, thank you so much.

[@JuliusCollects]

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Happy collecting! (-:

[@mikhaillyashenko2384]

Great video, very beginner friendly 👍

[@JuliusCollects]

Thank you, that was the goal. Happy collecting!

[@Alexxactly]

This was very helpful. "Enjoy yourself and the hobby"

[@JuliusCollects]

Yes that's always the most important part of the hobby! 😊 Happy collecting!

[@ScareyBusey]

I'd love to get back into this, but I missed the Scarlett & Violet 151 packs

[@JuliusCollects]

You can always just buy the singles you want from the set! Additionally, there are constant reprints of the set and I have seen them in stores again for some time now. Happy collecting!

[@badtime6096]

Amazing information thank you!

[@JuliusCollects]

You're very welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it! Happy collecting!

[@xaviergarcia3908]

Thank you man, nice video 🎉

[@JuliusCollects]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy collecting!

[@reeree17992]

Just got back into collecting after like 20 years (with the exception of purchasing a cosmic eclipse pack in 2020). Thought would be a good idea to start with collecting cosmic eclipse cards but it seems quiet difficult to get my hands on them. This was a really helpful video thank you

[@JuliusCollects]

Welcome back to the hobby! I'm glad it helped. 😊 Older sets like Cosmic Eclipse aren't printed anymore so they are harder to get and a bit more expensive than others. If you like that specific set, watch my "Charizard UPC Opening" video that shows you a currently available product that still has them. Happy collecting!