My Pokemon Game Collection!

[@CoolSquirtleGaming]

This was a refreshing walk down memory lane. It definitely inspired me to start looking at retro game stores. I have one near me. Here I come Blue!!!

[@johtogiraffe]

Glad to hear that this brought back some nostalgia. & yeah definitely hit up your local retro game stores to see what they have in stock. Goodluck finding pokemon blue!

[@clementm9161]

Your pokemon games collection is great ! The fact that they are all boxed is so satisfying. I've made the mistake of ditching all the boxes etc when i was a child, now i only have the cartridges. Hahaha I can totally relate about the "pokemon is not cool anymore" phase during teenage, then regretting a few years later... Now at 23 i just started buying the missing games again, but not boxed because it's expensive, and i'm still playing these games tbh. Currently trying to get all gba ones =) I'm happy because i still own my original copies of red, silver, fire red, sapphire that i got around 2000-2004. The games from our childhood have no price !

[@johtogiraffe]

As a collector, i think having anything complete in box is a must lol. And yeah we all made that mistake as kids to sell our games/consoles to gamestop when in actuality we shouldnt have...as i always say hind sight is 20-20 Definitely take your time with collecting since time is on your side. Its all about the long game so just save up for that next big buy and you will definitely finish your collection goals :)

[@shyguymystic3615]

Thanks for sharing your collection! Love to see all the original boxes - Johto's my favorite too! :) I only have Silver CIB (I have all the games tho) but hoping to slowly build my own collection too!

[@johtogiraffe]

time is definitely on your side so just search through ebay/local fb listings and hopefully you'll find them

[@CODmontages110]

Awesome collection! So far I’m just missing Pokémon Black, Yellow, the 3ds games (minus X) and Let’s Go Eevee and Pikachu. I did manage to purchase a rare Torchic Gameboy Advance SP on Reddit to play my GBA games. It’s hard to find collections of Pokémon games because, for some reason, when you type it on KZbin, trading cards pop up instead of video games or handhelds.

[@johtogiraffe]

Thank you & awesome pickup for that Gameboy SP! I personally want the charizard and venusaur versions that coincided with the release of firered and leafgreen. & yeah surprisingly it is pretty difficult to find peoples collections. I will making an updated collection video once I have all the main series games!

[@legendmitchell3040]

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[@amirdariel1303]

@Legend Mitchell Instablaster :)

[@legendmitchell3040]

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[@yumekojabami1326]

I really enjoyed this video man. One day I’m gonna build my collection up too and have all of the Pokemon games because I’m a die hard pokemon fan. Thanks for posting this man! Love your commentary! (Yes I know this was a year ago and you won’t notice this.)

[@johtogiraffe]

Oh dont you worry, I read/reply to basically all the comments lol. But I really appreciaite it! Remember that time is on your side when it comes to collecting so no need to dive in when the market is at its high right now. & also im glad that you liked my cringe commentary. Still got a lot to polish up on in terms of video making but still glad you enjoyed it!

[@GundamrussGaming]

Great collection. My very first Pokémon game was Pokemon yellow. It will always be a special memory.

[@johtogiraffe]

Thanks! & Yellow is a solid first game to play

[@LifeWithVinceLuu]

Nice collection my friend! Also like the time stamps!

[@johtogiraffe]

Thanks Vince! It's not 100% complete but hope to finish it very soon. & I'm trying to incorporate into my videos more ever since the timestamp update went live.

[@x1Blz]

Super interesting, great collection/video!

[@johtogiraffe]

Thanks!

[@jwalkrr]

Such an awesome collection man, i know alot of time and effor went into finding these games! Thank you for sharing it with us! You got my sub haha

[@johtogiraffe]

Still got a ways to go to make it "complete" but Im glad that you enjoyed it! Also very much appreciate the sub 🙏

[@brandongarner9484]

My Pokémon video game collection is almost complete. I'm just missing Pokémon Soul Silver, the non-dlc versions of Pokémon Sword and Shield, and Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet along with every Japanese Pokémon video games, a Nintendo DS, a Nintendo 3ds, and every Pokémon themed video game consoles.

[@johtogiraffe]

Damn youre really close! Good luck with finding the remaining ones and hopefully you can get good deals on them!

[@Miakel]

Amazing collection. I've collected for a while I don't go after sealed product because of the price and I want to be able to play the game and read the manual. Another fun thing about picking up second hand games is finding a save file and seeing how they played. I even like to continue their save game sometimes.

[@johtogiraffe]

I couldnt agree with you more on both points! I love reading through the booklet and seeing the original ken sugimori artwork. And the random pamphlets or posters in some. Also it does feel like a lottery in a way in terms of what kind of save file you'll get. Some that casually played and some that grinded breeding/shiny hunting.

[@KingDune]

Sick set up! I’m starting my own and making a series on it! Hopefully I can get it this big soon!

[@johtogiraffe]

Thanks! This is definitely due for an update that I’ll hopefully upload in the future. And good luck on the collection journey. The feeling when you check off that item from your list such a rewarding feeling 🙂

[@Pokehon]

Love this stuff!

[@johtogiraffe]

Glad you enjoyed! :)

[@Pokehon]

@@johtogiraffe :)

[@deanduncan9231]

Great video! Awesome collection! I lost my Pokémon platinum and white version so now I’m on eBay trying to get deals on what I think are legitimate cartridges

[@johtogiraffe]

Thanks I appreciate it! Yeah definitely do some research before committing to a purchase. Ask for a ton of specific pictures from the seller. Hope you find some great deals!

[@yumekojabami1326]

Advice: all if not most genuine cartridges are coloured black.

[@key2theuniverse713]

Dude this is the first time I've seen a complete collection other than mine

[@johtogiraffe]

I wouldnt say its "complete" because I am missing the gen 5 games but its almost completel lol

[@559bks6]

Bw2 are goated 🔥✅

[@johtogiraffe]

I need to get cultured and play the black & white era games

[@yumekojabami1326]

@@johtogiraffe you won’t be disappointed. Gen 5 in my opinion is the best.

[@johtogiraffe]

@@yumekojabami1326 I heard a lot of good things about gen 5, more specifically black 2 and white 2. Just gotta find time to do a playthrough of those games

[@yumekojabami1326]

@@johtogiraffe well, if stories what you’re going for pick black and white. But if you want more features and less story (the story is still good though but my favourite character N isn’t in it that much) pick black 2/white 2.

[@jwalkrr]

@@johtogiraffe im a long time series vet like you, and never played anything past gen 3 until like 3 years ago i started playing through every main series game and dude.... gen 5 is literally the pinnacle of pokemon imo. Specifically bw2 might be the best pokemon games in the series

[@GongYu]

hello can you tell me why crystal version have 2 diff box? one is can open ,one cant ?

[@brandongarner8905]

I'm missing Pokémon X, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for my Nintendo DS systems and the rest of the newest Pokémon video games for my Nintendo Switch Lite.

[@johtogiraffe]

that's quite a list you got lol i would buy sooner than later because the prices are only going to go up as time goes on

[@dinar471]

Thankfully for you, the ones you listed are among the easiest/cheapest to find. I’ve seen Ultra Sun/Moon for as low as $20 complete in box. It’s only until you get to the DS era of Pokémon games where you’ll see a DRASTIC price jump.

[@nicks3456]

I’m currently playing Platinum and it’s dialogue heavy

[@johtogiraffe]

Good to know! Hope the story is backed up by all the dialogue

[@johtogiraffe]

Doing a VSTAR Universe GIVEAWAY for hitting 1000 Subs! Link to video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWfHYaeEmtmJZqs

[@gpgaming181]

Can you do an update collection?

[@johtogiraffe]

Yes I am planning on doing this very soon!

[@larryhuertas-segura813]

That nice cool!

[@malekdahou95]

Amazing collection. Just come across this as I’ve recently got back into trying to finish my collection off. Not going as easy as I thought though 🤣 prices have gone so high it’s pretty off putting 😞

[@johtogiraffe]

Yeah it's definitely has gotten a lot more difficult to get some, ESPECIALLY sealed...but honestly stay the course and set collection goals and stay within your means. Collecting is a long term process so dont rush and try to get everything now. Hopefully prices settle down but we'll have to wait and see.

[@malekdahou95]

@@johtogiraffe Oh for sure man I’m not stopping now. Just my wife trying to stop me 🤣 my collection is as follows... Pokémon Yellow (Boxed) Pokémon Gold (Boxed) Pokémon Crystal (Boxed) Pokémon Fire Red & Leaf Green Boxes (Need Cartridges) Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (Boxed W/Adapters) Pokémon Heart Gold Box/Pokewalker (Need Cartridge) Pokémon Soul Silver (Need Box) Pokémon Black & White (Sealed) Pokémon White 2 (Sealed) Pokémon Omega Ruby & Sapphire Collectors (Sapphire Still Sealed) Pokemon Y (Sealed) Pokémon Sun & Moon (Sealed) Got the Pokémon Switch Console so have let’s go Pikachu installed Pokémon Sword (Boxed) Still need a few. It’s Emerald and Platinum that seem tough to find especially being in the UK seems like numbers are low and realistically want to stick with the EU theme instead of the E labelled USA versions. Sorry for the long message just thought you’d be interested to see what others have collection wise 😂

[@codes7331]

I am just now starting my collection but im soooo glad I bought Platinum CIB a few years ago for $14 from eBay and yes 100% real.

[@johtogiraffe]

Jeezzz that is a steal! Also remember that time is on your side with collecting so take your time!

[@codes7331]

@@johtogiraffe yea I have seen price drop a little as well since this comment (not much but is dropping) and I just finished the Gen 1 English copies all with the white E I'm also thinking of getting the Japanese ones as well Because those seem to be way cheaper

[@charlesm5218]

Where did you get the box for crystal from

[@johtogiraffe]

surprisingly from my childhood. I sold the cartridge to gamestop and for some reason, kept the box and inserts in tack the entire time until now lol

[@ieatsubscribersfordinner_s5681]

As a child,I’ve grown up in India.The first I played was fire red. (Ofc not on gba emulator cuz I don’t know where to get those or does my mom). So I resorted to playing in mobile.I would play it for hours.I had a total playtime of about 250 hours.Until my mom bought a new phone.I was extremely sad due to this.I then grew up played some gba games( on mobile) but got exhausted due to what happened to the last games.Then I tried buying a gba emulator but in my country it costs like 4000inr plus about 500 for the game.Which is extremely high and my parents won’t allow me.So yeah I wish my childhood was great as urs.Anyway I’m 14 now I’m prolly gonna get a job in 10 years and then start making my collection.

[@johtogiraffe]

The GBA Emulator is completely free if you have a PC/laptop because you can just download both the emulator and the rom. And the thing with collecting is that time is on your side so dont feel rushed to get ahead of the game. Just take it one game at a time and you'll definitely reach your collection goals.

[@ieatsubscribersfordinner_s5681]

Well you know something that’s what I’m exactly doing right now.I created a folder named Pokemon games and subfolders for every gen games. I finished 3 games already and started my leaf green

[@eeeveee9176]

i bought a boxed pokemon soul silver with pokewalker. for 20$ 😊 but i need a box protecter for it, where can i buy one?

[@johtogiraffe]

Very nice pickup! I would just search on ebay/esty to see if anyone makes custom plastic protectors for the HGSS games

[@rmtgamer6444]

great collection man

[@johtogiraffe]

thank you!

[@Chueyee11]

Where did you buy your plastic sleeves?

[@johtogiraffe]

try checking either ebay or amazon. best of luck!

[@jennifer3237]

I actually have all the main games and gameboy advance, 3DSXL, and the switch lite systems

[@johtogiraffe]

I need to make an updated collection video

[@heggs7763]

I am getting a copy of hart gold I’m so excited, I love gen 2 and this will hold me off till gen 9

[@johtogiraffe]

Hands down one of the best games/remakes to date! You'll definitely enjoy playing it until November rolls around

[@brandongarner5571]

I was wondering if you could please do a giveaway for all the remaining Pokémon video games that I don't have for my collection at all!?

[@jwalkrr]

So you want him to reach out to you, find out which games specifically YOU are missing, and then just give them away? Am i correct? Lol

[@johtogiraffe]

I'm sorry...what?! 😂

[@andrewzapata3427]

I like the Charizard tin

[@bnxpcapth2o445]

Hey man love the content I’m searching for just an authentic cartridge for Pokémon crystal then I’ll have all the cartridges for gen 1 & 2 also today I just got a real copy of sapphirr

[@johtogiraffe]

Thanks I really appreciate it! & Good luck on your search for Pokemon Crystal. It's a very sought after game especially for gen 2. Also congrats on finding Sapphire!

[@Onaboat97]

This is awesome!!

[@johtogiraffe]

thank you!

[@gabrielpaiva8909]

Where did you buy those pokemon games?? I really cant find them :(

[@johtogiraffe]

its been a long journey finding all of these games over the years especially the older ones. I would always check ebay or your local listings like facebook,offerup, craigslist, etc. hopefully that helps!

[@Kieran-m7f]

How do you know its real if its still sealed? Couldve been conned and could be empty?

[@johtogiraffe]

definitely did not feel empty

[@CalebDonn]

Do you guys know where I can get legitimate games? I need a gen 4 game for my collection 😭

[@johtogiraffe]

I would personally do some research on real vs fake games (in your case DS games) to see the difference between the two so that you can spot fakes. And before purchasing from someone online, always ask for pictures of cartidge to see whether or not it is fake or not. Hopefully this helps!

[@Saucy_is_strange]

If I had money I would try to collect them all 😂😭

[@johtogiraffe]

why dont you?

[@wd-4022]

Love the content

[@johtogiraffe]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

[@graysonlane8878]

I just paid $200 USD for Platinum with all inserts, box, and game.... Gone are the days when you can pick these up for $60 :(

[@johtogiraffe]

jeez...& yeah unfortunately those days are long gone...BUT hopefully the prices do hit an inflection point sometime soon..

[@jwalkrr]

Thats crazy!! Call and check your local game shops dude. I live in a smallish city (300k population) and we have 3 retro game stores. I walked into one the other day and they had a cib copy of platinum and heartgold going for $100 and $125. Its worth checking local sources before ebay

[@Spartan_Remnants]

man i really wish i born into gameboy color i missed out :(

[@johtogiraffe]

there are plenty of other handhelds that I wish I was a part of especially the DS line.

[@superboy3229]

Well, Pokemon Z Version is missing... We should to be complete the missions in third versions of Z in Kalos Region.

[@johtogiraffe]

idk if what youre saying is legit or not lol

[@adamwilson1691]

your mom bought you both gold AND silver at the same time?! jeez

[@johtogiraffe]

my childhood was truly blessed 🙏

[@theloudstarkirby4203]

They must have cost a lot that come with the box

[@johtogiraffe]

I bought majority of these before the crazy price spikes recently so I am very reluctant! But now it is going to get more difficult to finish my set...lol

[@KillEm2]

@@johtogiraffe do you think prices will drop again soon?

[@ashleeramey]

I wish I could get pokemon soul silver again 😅

[@johtogiraffe]

You still can. The cartridges themselves are relatively cheap

[@CraftBelgium]

I just bought Red and Blue for 45 euros with their boxes included :D

[@johtogiraffe]

That's a solid deal especially with what the prices are going for nowadays

[@CraftBelgium]

@@johtogiraffe Yup, they arrived and play and look perfectly fine :)

[@johnrosa8378]

Put them in cases

[@johtogiraffe]

I do. It's just that I took them out for the video

[@senku1396]

all of you lucky oldlings were born in the 1980s or 90s got it lucky!! fr i was born in 2006 ToT

[@johtogiraffe]

Why not start today??? It's never too late to start collecting. Remember that time is on your side and that its a marathon, not a sprint 👌

[@TheOneJKing]

Yo your missing Green it’s not Real but it will look nice with ur collection look it up on eBay or Etsy with green cartridge works fine translated in English playayable en better Pokémon sprite’s

[@TheOneJKing]

Sell me heart gold I need lol

[@johtogiraffe]

Green Version is actually real. Its a Japanese exclusive game that came out only in Japan. Personally I would rather get a authentic copy of the game compared to reproductions off of etsy. I do agree that the sprites are much better and very different from the usual Red and Blue sprite designs

[@559bks6]

@@TheOneJKing you can find it on mercari

[@dittery]

Tbh i wouldnt have minded it if you had not refrained from discussing each game indepth

[@johtogiraffe]

I appreciate the feedback! Some people just wants to see the games and that's it. But I personally like sharing the story on how I acquired some of these since they're were definitely good memories especially since the prices are going crazy for some of these...

[@biLLy-op5pr]

Black and white 1 and 2 are so overpriced I wanted to get black 2 recently it’s 600$ I’m good man

[@johtogiraffe]

Im pretty sure if you look hard enough, you can find a cheaper copy

[@yoleeisbored]

Lol temu now sells fake pokemon games. Yeah gba and DS games are worth a lot

[@johtogiraffe]

What’s temu?

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[@johtogiraffe]

7k now which is insane!

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[@johtogiraffe]

right! super blessed