How To Start Collecting Pokemon Cards

[@Cal_03]

If youre in the uk smyths has a buy 1 get 1 free on scarlet and violet base set packs til the end of September 👍

[@Tallpaaaul]

I had loads of Pokémon cards when I was young but now I'm thinking of starting back collecting in 2024!

[@PokemonEliteTrainer]

Great time to start collecting again since they’re bringing back rocket pokemon and trainer pokemon. Gonna be peak nostalgia along with 151

[@Tallpaaaul]

@@PokemonEliteTrainer oh brilliant! I'll will keep an eye on your channel

[@CwxZyBen._.]

I got a etb today I’m so happy❤️

[@PokemonEliteTrainer]

Good luck with your pulls! Which ETB?

[@CwxZyBen._.]

@@PokemonEliteTrainer Crown zenith etb :D

[@PokemonEliteTrainer]

Nice. One of my all time favorite sets!

[@Semajayy]

I just got back into collecting pokemon cards and unfortunately I’m using the “ catch em all” motto. But I need input, should I organize my binder/binders by type for example one binder for each type? Or a binder for each set? 🤔

[@PokemonEliteTrainer]

Do the one that is gonna be the most fun for you to complete. But your idea of binder by typing seems fun since it's easy to expand as sets come out. Master are fun but pricey. I have a living national dex binder and my main collection binder I organize them by theme: SIR, alt art, TG, , SM era, favorite pokemons. I just add singles as sets come out.

[@DubC208]

Just getting back into collecting Pokemon. It seems like the 151 set has become quite hard to find and the prices are going up. Can you recommend anywhere that sells 151 for around retail or should I just skip it and get the newer sets?

[@PokemonEliteTrainer]

Costco Canada has the UPC. Otherwise I recommend following @PokemonTCGDrops on Twitter for deals. But until there’s a reprint it’ll be hard to find 151 product so enjoy the new sets.

[@highsol222]

It's my very first time EVER that I'm actually starting to collect just now. Had a little cash back and amazon gift card balance to redeem and after all those discounts I paid $21 for a scarlet & violet stellar crown elite trainer box which was originally $37. Looking to be super frugal, but I also want cool looking cards. Any tips? or am I good for the short term? Did research but I still don't know jack lol. Also hoping for some STELLAR pulls, haha.

[@highsol222]

ps: I'm aware that you mentioned buying singles, but my budget is so dang small for that rn. $20 at most.

[@PokemonEliteTrainer]

You’ll be surprised what cool card you can get with $20. But since you’re just starting enjoy ripping packs since it’s part of the hobby but know to stop at your budget. Check out tcgplayer for singles and what cards are in each set so you know what set you want to rip. Good luck with your pulls!!

[@highsol222]

@@PokemonEliteTrainer Thank you. Yeah I was thinking more like a few singles worth $7 each or something, not necessarily a single card. I want a lot of cool cheap singles but again my budget is tight for now. Also yes dude I checked for the box I got and my main wants are the special illustration Squirtle and Hydrapple. Let's hope I pull them when it arrives. Again thanks for the tips.