The Rise of Pokémon In China

[@DaywalkerCards]

Since you've filmed this video China has hosted the largest Pokemon tournament ever. The Beijing Masters Tournament had 5604 players. I was lucky enough to interview the winner for it. It's crazy to see how quickly it's grown. I'm not sure if even Pokemon expected it to grow so fast compared to other TCGs

[@frieflow]

Surprised this video didn't catch on in the youtube algo given the high quality, but maybe one day. That algo is a very fickle thing, lol. Regardless of its current popularity though, you should be proud of this video, imo. It's extremely well done! Feels like a documentary. I was born and raised in Canada/US, but my blood is chinese, so as someone who was also a childhood pokemon fan, this video was super interesting to me. It's cool to get a more in-depth look at how China is responding to the recent introduction of the pokemon TCG. The vibes and excitement around the Pokemon TCG over there remind me of the early 2000's in the US, haha. Thank you for making this! I enjoyed it :o

[@WesleyWinter.]

@@frieflow appreciate the comment, very kind of you mate! Probably one of the most favourite videos I’ve done. The store at the end has closed down since filming I believe 😔

[@frieflow]

​@@WesleyWinter. I can see why. It's a great video! It's easy to tell a ton of effort went into the overall video structure, filming, audio edits, visual edits, subtitles, pacing, etc. Ah, that store closing down is a shame :( It looked like a pretty neat place. They did mention that there was really high & increasing competition among the TCG shops over there, so it's understandable that it was tough to stay afloat. Hope everyone at the store is still doing well regardless, even if they're working on something else now. Hm, I might admittedly be wrong, so you should take this with a grain of salt, but I feel like if you optimized the title and thumbnail for this video, that might help boost it? Honestly, I think going through that title/thumbnail optimization process might be a worthwhile for some of your other "less successful" (in terms of pure popularity, not true video quality) videos too. From what I've seen, your videos are plenty interesting once you get a viewer "through the door", so to speak. But from the perspective of a youtube viewer, some of your titles & thumbnails don't really pique my curiosity, to actually get me through the door and click on them while browsing. For example, I also watched your "Life in China, a year later" video earlier today, and I really enjoyed that video too! It was pretty nostalgic seeing you walk around the city to show daily life, because I haven't been to China since I was a little kid. But I honestly probably wouldn't have clicked on that video to begin with normally. At least, IF I hadn't first seen this video, which established to me that you make really good stuff. But if I hadn't already seen one of your videos before, I would've been much less likely to give the benefit of the doubt. The video quality on your channel seems really high across the board from what I've seen, so I'm guessing that going through your channel and doing some title & thumbnail optimization might do wonders. Especially for the amount of effort it would take, at least in comparison to actually making a good video. Making genuinely interesting content is WAY harder than just making a good title/thumbnail. Your channel is already quite successful, but I still feel like you have videos (like this one) that have surprisingly low views, despite how interesting the video itself is. Of course, I don't think that title/thumbnail optimization would necessarily guarantee the blessing of the youtube algo. But it might increase the odds of it, to some degree. Maybe you could study how @AbroadinJapan does their titles/thumbnails? They might make a good reference point, since their channel also creates high quality travel/documentary style content. Also, to be clear, I think some of your titles/thumbnails do a GREAT job of piquing curiosity/interest from the viewer. I'm not trying to broadly imply that ALL of your titles/thumbnails could use optimization. I just think that SOME of them MIGHT have a chance at benefitting greatly from it. Anyway, all the best man. Keep up the great work!

[@KrystalKollectz]

This video is amazing! also, Thank you so much for the feature

[@WesleyWinter.]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@MisterSam28]

You only just saw this last month?

[@KrystalKollectz]

@@MisterSam28 yes

[@therealshocky]

Loved the vid! very interesting and a lot of cool stuff in the video, the editing and pacing is really well done too. cant wait to see more for sure!

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks man! Appreciate it, more to come 👊🏻

[@CryptidKeeperTCG]

I’ve only ever collected English but 2023 was huge for simplified Chinese. Amazing gift boxes!

[@WesleyWinter.]

They’re coming out with so many. I’m interested to see what designs come out this year. Thanks for the support 👊🏻

[@yoamreyes1240]

2023 was big, but 2024 is going to be huge because they are just close to being caught up to where we are now (Scarlet and Violet era)

[@WesleyWinter.]

Let’s see what the future holds

[@PokéSalem666]

Thank you for filming this! I’ve recently just added some simplified Chinese cards to my collection I have the year anniversary box friends in alola and friends in galar in a psa 10 and I absolutely love them just as much as my English Japanese Korean and Thai cards that I personally own so far! I subscribed by the way!

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate it, my content isn’t Pokémon based but for will be doing more documentaries 👊🏻🙏🏻

[@mayocorp14]

Definitely this is a well edited video. As a Pokemon collector, it's great to see more of the world join. But also... they play card tournaments OUTSIDE?!?!?! Finally, I visited China last year, a small city anyway, and I couldn't find ANY pokemon cards. Lots of Ultraman though. I wonder how Pokemon fares in comparison to other TCGs.

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks for the support! I know right 😂 I was told there was a Pokémon tournament I thought we were going to some tiny shop to watch it. I couldn’t believe how many people were there too

[@WesleyWinter.]

Yeah, everyone loves Ultraman. Pokémon is definitely something that’s growing in China

[@markma2428]

As a 1980s china grow up Ultraman is definitely one of the favorate kids TV series at 80s therefore it is big deal compare to Pokemon. If you ask them Pokemon they may not know what it is but if you ask pikachu then will be more recognizable. It's all about what you watch at childhood but good to see more and more Pokemon collectors and there is even a physical Pokemon themed shop (big one) opened in Shanghai last year

[@dellstudio10]

Glad to see my friends across the pond enjoying the same hobby I have here in the states since 99! It’s a great hobby!

[@WesleyWinter.]

They’re going crazy for Pokémon over here

[@Darko0699]

Found your channel because of the england topic. Im full into Pokemon. Recently also into s-chinese...and it just makes me so happy to see your video haha

[@WesleyWinter.]

@@Darko0699 hahah thanks!! Not many people watch the old stuff but glad you enjoyed it 😂👊🏻

[@kideit90]

Loved the video, something unique and interesting. I always asked myself if pokemon was big also in china. Good job mate, hope you get some more views, you deserve it.

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks mate! Appreciate the support 🙏🏻 I was surprised as well, I didn’t think I was going to have much to film

[@guangjoe]

How did I miss this one? I went in HARD on the Chinese base set. In an effort to be more minimalist, I recently sold the lot!

[@karthikeyankarthik1440]

Very high quality content bro Good work Enjoyed the experience

[@Collerz7]

So random how I’ve been watching your UK is doomed videos but you randomly did a Pokemon in China video a year ago 😂 I live in China (but from UK) and have started collecting recently. It’s not big in my city at all but good knowing it’s so popular elsewhere. Hope it keeps getting more popular 😅

[@Rono-Tcg]

Very interesting video and very cool that Pokémon is expanding even in China.

[@danielbrisch5029]

Amazing video and nice to see Pokémon tcg hitting China.

[@WesleyWinter.]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@kobebetty]

Awesome video ! Would love to visit China one day. I'm happy we share the same hobby !

[@WesleyWinter.]

Legend bro, thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@mythicfour]

Really cool to see some of the pop culture background inside China when it comes to tcg's and stuff man, cool video!

[@WesleyWinter.]

Appreciate it man! I was surprised even making it how popular it was

[@LeafyBreezes]

This is a super cool video, needs a lot more views imo. Convinced me to pick up some chinese cards

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks! Appreciate it 👊🏻

[@TonaldDrumppp]

love the style of the video and great exposure about Pokemon in China, looking forward to more of your vids!!

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks bro! Glad you liked it. It was mad to see how popular Pokémon was

[@Lonogen]

As someone who's trying to get back into collecting pokemon cards, it's insane seeing how much people put into it

[@WesleyWinter.]

It surprised me as well. I didn’t think the content was going to be that extreme before filming 😂

[@vjmo2055]

Very well made video, surprised at the quality 👍

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks a lot Jidion 👊🏻

[@Sergi.Galiano]

I've always had English and Japanese but am currently all in on simplified Chinese cards cuz they're at floor value and most Westerners are still dismissive so it's a great opportunity. Probably dropped close to $3k in like 3 weeks buying up those 1st anniversary boxes, PSA 9 & 10 Alolan Friends and other promos lol, will hold long term😁

[@WesleyWinter.]

Yeah those anniversary boxes are hard to get now. Keep me updated on your Pokémon journey bro! Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻

[@jankomeisel9568]

Where do you buy the stuff tho?

[@WesleyWinter.]

@@jankomeisel9568 message me on ig

[@WilleneBusinessLifestyle]

Wow! I’m not a Pokémon person but this is insane! It’s amazing how much money these guys spend on the cards! This video is well made and crafted! I just love it man. Sooo much information in this here! I got all information I need if I wanna get into Pokémon! Thanks man! Awesome video!💯

[@WesleyWinter.]

Glad you liked it man, I definitely got more than I expected from the people we met. More to come soon, thanks for the support 🙏🏻

[@WilleneBusinessLifestyle]

@@WesleyWinter. Awesome man! I really enjoyed it and I enjoyed all your interactions! Looking forward to more of your videos!✊🏾😊

[@TheRyanLok]

I’m excited to see how the franchise will explode if Gen 10’s region is based off China

[@PhillipYoutube-i7y]

Helllo, I’m in Beijing currently. What shops would you recommend to visit?

[@jrotomart]

Nice video! Keep it up bud

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks man 👊🏻

[@stevenkay896]

great content!

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks mate

[@Junehope3]

Wow this is so shocking story and good to know about Pokémon cards 😮

[@WesleyWinter.]

Thanks for checking out the video 😄

[@jino9685]

how popular are the foreign language cards in chinese market?

[@WesleyWinter.]

Not very at all. Everyone is collecting Chinese cards. The competitive scene is so popular in comparison to people who collect Pokémon cards. Kids seem to collect Ultraman cards instead 😂

[@mattdoliver1984]

Guy at the start called his dunk supremes Air force 1 supremes 😂

[@baoletri8614]

Where can I buy pokemon singles in Shang hai everyone? I going to get there soon for a visit of 1 week, please help me if you know, thank you

[@WesleyWinter.]

Message me on IG I’ll connect you 👊🏻

[@grimdeth2197]

Do they have unique art in china? That could be a great early investment? Sometimes there are japanese only prints of certain artworks

[@WesleyWinter.]

Definitely! A lot of people are going for the anniversary boxes but you can see a lot of the art work in the final store we went to

[@Myjacob99]

Its like everywhere Pokemon goes it turns to gold, Russia was the only exception where it failed.

[@RP-mm9ie]

thanks

[@WilleneBusinessLifestyle]

Pokémon really seems huge in China! Dang!

[@WesleyWinter.]

it's really crazy!

[@carloschanza894]

charizard is a dragon type........ or not.

[@MisterSam28]

Can we get a follow up video? An update for 2025?

[@WesleyWinter.]

haha no longer in China

[@amazonthings2497]

Hey- loved the video. I sell english cards and would love to start importing. How do i contact felix !?

[@amazonthings2497]

Answered my question at the end of the video ah

[@WesleyWinter.]

I linked his Instagram in the description

[@Catchme-o1e]

Only 5k views wtf is KZbin algo

[@WesleyWinter.]

haha cheers

[@dpownzzzz]

People here in the states need to stop sleeping on chinese cards. It’s even better in terms of quality than japanese and is considered the best of both worlds….texture that supersedes japanese and back of english.

[@WesleyWinter.]

Facts facts!

[@StoopidMonkie]

You said 1996 it was 1995

[@bronydoc1220]

The game came out FEB 1996

[@Stevenyoung100]

CHINA ❤

[@xaxis875]

韩总霸气！😁😁😁

[@WesleyWinter.]

The Pokémon master 🙌🏻