The Truth About Opening Your Surging Sparks Booster Box...

[@cmalone4838]

I’m sorry I don’t know where this “Danny isn’t doing a good job” thing is coming from You are one of the most the most genuine people I’ve ever seen in this hobby, your videos are great and informative and enjoyable and that’s thanks to the way you articulate and express yourself And I can tell your words are genuine and not intending to manipulate or make money or whatever any of these other people are claiming Thank you for all that you do for this community Ofc there’s always room for improvement but you’re doing absolutely fantastic in all avenues And your real fans know that and love you for it

[@archangelvkk]

Who the F said you're not doing a good job? You are probably the ONLY person that tells the truth and not trying to Nickel and dime everyone for everything. Thank you for always being honest and selling things at a price so everyone can enjoy the game

[@Mattached]

You're too hard on yourself, my friend.

[@NSA-admin]

I watched the first 2 seconds and saw your comment, had to upvote lol

[@heythereJungle]

Yeah, I'm new to the hobby and you're one of the only people I see regularly who seems to be in it for the love of the hobby and not trying to make some quick money. From a relatively outside perspective, you're one of the people I trust the most with these updates!

[@collinstein7230]

I got back into collecting in the past month with the girlfriend, and I have learned that you are one of the very few people you can trust when it comes to retail, card value, market perspective. Thank you for all you do for the people who love this community.

[@casmatron8046]

I will not stand for you being so hard on yourself bud. Youre a beautiful himan being who is special in your own way. Not all of us want a polished product. We like the slip ups, mishaps, and genuity of this channel. Stay you my guy

[@orionisfor7782]

I think you need to hear this. You do a good job. You fill an important niche that builds excitement in a responsible way. Don't let small portions of the comment section magnify self doubt. You do a good job of speaking and producing videos. I'm not an investor, I just buy sealed products for my son so we can collect together. Your content smashes my market segment. You do a good job of explaining markets. I'm a spreadsheet ninja by trade. You do a good job of presenting data that drives your video. Thanks for making these videos. You do a good job. One note: most people read data at 300+ 'words' per minute and we speak at 180wpm when going fast. I hear youtube values time spent on a video vs length of the video. I suspect you have plenty of people looking at the spreadsheet and fast forwarding. This hurts your youtube metrics. Maybe try the opposite. Show the spreadsheet/data and skip reading the details to people. Give a warning to pause the video if you want to see all the cards. Then switch to slides with the highlights. Maybe experiment with ways to maximize your youtube algorithm scoring. Good luck and thanks.

[@xavierhernandez3958]

Just came over from the last video, as a collector your videos really help guide me through today’s card market. From selling bulk cards to when it’s better to buy singles vs opening product.

[@handysptcgjourney4125]

It's okay to be awkward. That's the BEST part of the channel. It makes you super relatable!

[@louisn6202]

You don’t need to consistently berate yourself in the beginning of each video, whether to call yourself goofy or to publicly say you need to try harder. It’s both distracting and unnecessary, especially so if you believe the message you’re sharing reflects the points you want to convey. I generally skip the first couple minutes of your videos due to it and feel your message would be stronger if you went in with more confidence. You’re doing fine, except your hair seems to be reverting to the early 00’s. 😅

[@bobertrxa]

He’s just being himself. Cut him some slack

[@jordannorris4029]

It’s his platform he can express himself all he wants. Yes he should have more confidence in himself but that’s just Danny he is a humble guy

[@stretcher]

It's his way of coming down to the more casual collector and not seeing like a 'big time' youtuber and retailer, which he actually is.

[@khaoticwreck]

Bro chill lol. We love the hype. Don’t stop yappin

[@L0GANTP]

From a collector standpoint I'm not opening anymore SS, I pulled a few cards I liked, sold off my duplicates, and bought a few cheaper singles, the only card I wanted that I didn't get is the Milotic SIR, and I don't see myself paying as much as the market values it for the single card. I pulled the gold Pikachu, that was good enough for me.

[@junothescarecrow]

I love that I can just listen to you talk about all the numbers and I can understand it while I'm driving

[@erickwilling897]

If people complain about you, only look at the title & misunderstand. They don't watch. I have never seen you push your products & craft your videos around that. You are respected & back your stuff up every time. Do not beat yourself up.

[@Art-bn7di]

you are good at this stuff and a genuine dude, that is why many of us love watching and have been watching

[@eco8gator]

The most important thing I learned as I got older is not giving an F about what people think. You be you and say what you want...from there people can enjoy the info or they can F off. Be you...its obviously a successful strategy.

[@Toshy_22]

Danny you do one of the best jobs of all the poketubers! You’re honest, you try to help people rather than just sell to them, you don’t clickbait and give hot takes just for views. We love you because your just yourself, be awkward, be funny, be cheesy, we love it all because it’s genuine! Never change ❤

[@parthpande8827]

Danny you're the only KZbinr whose advice I've followed and it has done me very very well till now. You're too hard on yourself! You're amazing!

[@uchihaability]

People are prone to thinking the worst, don’t let it get to you man. Your heart’s always in the right place on this stuff, and it shows through your content if people actually watch it.

[@turgon613]

Ignore the people who deal in semantics. You're doing awesome and are probably the most trusted PokeTuber. Keep being you.

[@Anaxel]

I think I get the most infomration from you and your videos. I also think you do a good job saying hey, this isn't worth it and just wait. Anyways keep it up Danny.

[@JerryS2485]

These videos you do are so incredibly good. I’m just getting back into collecting, and my first time collecting Pokémon since base set, and these videos are so helpful. Thanks Phanny, you’re awesome!

[@danstearn7697]

You are the most informative Pokemon person that i watch. You are doing a fantastic job. Thank you for your content.

[@Artictoyo]

You’re the most humble and nicest KZbinr on here don’t be so hard on yourself bro I love all your videos.

[@jims135]

Danny, you are doing awesome. Don't be self-conscious. If you have any doubt, look at your subs compared to a year ago. Those numbers will continue to rise as long as Pokemon continues to go through the growth/turbulence it has gone through - which does not seem to be slowing down for 2025. You are very much appreciated, and on the financial-side, you should be worried about $$ as I can tell you those little kids will some day be getting older and that gets more expensive!!!! So unless you are independently wealthy, than you need to make sure you are balancing placating the viewers/customers, while also making sure your family is being taken care of now, and down the road. Thank you for all that you do, you are awesome.

[@tylernelson6000]

You’re always going to have people in the comments crying saying you’re creating fomo. I’ve been watching you for a couple months. Seem like a solid guy!! Your contents awesome. Keep it up man.

[@CblonYT]

You are a real one and I appreciate you a ton. Don't say you aren't good enough because you are.

[@thomasshenton577]

You are good. You drop more gems, than you realize... Helped me with my collection. You should get a lot more money than you realize. You are blessed and highly favored by the most High ❤️🙏 That's priceless😮

[@LiefFenrir]

I’ve just stumbled onto your footage but I don’t get the sense of you needing to do better you seem awesome 🤙🏼don’t be so hard on yourself brother

[@kasmar000]

Most genuine dude in the game. Need more of you in the community. 🤘🏼

[@PatriotJedi]

I trust very few let alone watch none of the big channels that are performative and put on a act with crazy thumbnails and the soy face reaction lol. There are few genuine ones on here.

[@alexrider8616]

Don’t be hard at yourself at all. You don’t owe us anything but your authentic self. This channel is yours and whatever you want to do or say, upload , is yours and we subscribe for that

[@Troutfisch1]

Danny you are the most humble and honest PokeTuber in the community, never apologize for being yourself!

[@itachi93674]

This channel is the only channel I trust you are very knowledgeable and awesome

[@gviper7]

I enjoy this channel because it isn't just about ripping packs open video after video.... when it comes to surging sparks I hope to open an ETB and or a Booster Bundle but no way I'm gonna pay so much for this stuff that puts a lot more pressure to pull something decent.

[@jonathanmorgan9417]

“I’m just a nerd… Like you!” NERD! 😂lol love the videos buddy, keep it up :)

[@armydude142dontunderestima9]

luv u danny, ur definitely one of the most honest poketubers out of the bunch i watch

[@suareztcg]

Danny you’re an awesome person don’t worry about those things man! I still remember when I won the ES booster box giveaway 2 years ago. Awesome year for Pokemon.

[@arturasmaciunskas6079]

I have never commented on youtube in my life, but I want to tell you this. You are doing great, don't be too hard on yourself mate. Constructive criticims is good from time to time and it makes you better. But just take it to mind, move on and improve. Don't beat yourself up, you are a lot of help to people like me who are just getting back into this hobby. Sending lots of love🤟

[@jrunkwithjake]

The only KZbinr I watch religiously. Dude your doing great. Now I need a high end fancy phanny pack 😅

[@zoerivers3808]

You’re doing great so don’t be too hard on yourself. You inspire people daily, and for anyone trying to hate or judge you i’d like to see them be kind and give a master set away of every new set that comes out because they wouldn’t 😂 keep up the great work 👏🏻

[@danmonty88]

You’re doing an excellent job of putting facts out there for people that love the hobby

[@nevercold808]

Danny, bro... you don't give yourself enough credit, man. You do a great job. As for inciting FOMO, I believe that's on the individual. No one is forcing them to do anything. If they experience FOMO from something you said, that's on them.

[@PokemSockemHockey]

You can't escape FOMO Danny, it's inevitable.

[@clownbosss9617]

Where are these haters at? They seem to be hiding in the shadows because all the comments I see are all supportive as they should be. I hope one day they stop being cowards and make sure you Pin their comments when they do show their faces

[@greggoryz10]

You do a kickA$$ job and you are man of the people for the people, let the haters hate but remember they’re the .001 of your community

[@freddywop1738]

Nah bro I love watching your videos so don’t be too hard on yourself! Wishing you the best always I hope you’re business keeps doing well so you can keep giving back to the community!

[@timborski1210]

Doing great, one of the REAL people on KZbin not fake and flashy like the bigger Pokemon KZbinrs.

[@1ofEVERYTHINGReviews]

Perfection is an Illusion. What matters is that you keep CREATING! Creation is the greatest gift to humanity! We are with YOU!

[@nicoledavis382]

Keep up the good work, Danny. You have quickly become my favorite Pokémon KZbinr because you are real. Don’t worry about the trolls. Your true subscribers know 💯

[@jhyukchae]

You are awesome at what you do. Dont let the haters get to you.

[@AA-Ashley]

We think you're amazing dude. I'm sure you're completely cool in person. Nice and nerdy, very awkward. It's the best way to be.

[@EvAYCH]

Thanks for the heads up! Glad I kept an etb sealed

[@PocketASMonsteR]

I noticed the hesitation when you said "Braviary". I feel I had a hand in that :)

[@memestar1118]

I’ve been staring at the booster box in my closet so I need this video to make sure I don’t open it.

[@bbq1040]

Surging sparks will get a good reprint within the next year. People should wait for that before buying anything else.

[@kennyreedy5233]

People like POKIN FUN at you but your a great guy

[@samersalama6275]

Danny it looks like you have a lot of keyboard warriors sharing their hate. If they watched your content and your lives longer than 2 minutes, they would never say your promoting fomo. I am sure 99% of your subs understand that you share honest content to inform collectors and anyone wanting to enjoy the hobby. I love this set and I wish I bought more during preorder time. I was shocked at how much they cyber monday deals impacted the cost of singles. You literally called it days before it happened! Love the content!

[@reaperfc8749]

Thank you Danny as always, but you way to hard on yourself whoever is saying your pumping fomo or whatever nonsense literally didn't watch the video or videos you are always the voice of calm. Stay strong and do what you always do

[@anklez8623]

I have a booster box of Surging Sparks on my shelf. I don’t collect booster boxes, mainly ETBs, so I was planning on opening it on Christmas with my kid. Maybe I’ll keep it sealed and open my box of Stellar Crown on Christmas instead.

[@UrAveragePlayer0]

Sell it and buy other boxes

[@AZNsensation24]

Great insight. Fun to see breakdown of the stats!

[@eduardoromero2363]

This is what I always say that makes no sense from pokemon "investment " people paying $200 for a box with a very small chance to pull a $400-500 if a perfect card(no white spots or other cosmetic problems). I mean the risk is not worth the reward. The whole pokemon market is bubble just like NFTs back in the day

[@keepcalmandflyfish5244]

I trust you 1000% more than those poke investor bros. No one can make the agrument that you're inciting FOMO because you actually have a legit storefront that sells at reasonable prices rather than market price (singles as exception of course). You see numbers, allocations, distribution, and etc that a lot of people don't see. Don't let those people trying to convince themselves they are right change the how you present your data and yourself. Shut up and take my money Danny!

[@josephreiter1434]

This truly is an upper tier SIR set or bust. I got 9 IRs and 6 FAs for $45 the other day. That’s less than the cost of an ETB. Unless you are uber lucky, you going to take an L on this set no matter what.

[@marijnnoorlander4613]

Don’t be to harsh on yourself Danny 💪🏼👍🏼

[@blaketyler4015]

Bro, I'm just here for the info. I love the info you have to provide. I'm not buying to fomo right now because of what is going on right now. It's the holiday season. This is normal every year. No matter what set it is. Because of what time of year it is,. Everything cards wise is gonna be high right now. Just pay msrp and call it a day. If you can get it lower, cool. If not, it's not as cool but still cool.

[@lulucolby8882]

Great one! Love you back ✌

[@patrickgorsseling5413]

i love your vids man!! amd you are doing great man! don't be to hard to your self.

[@TheAvelt1590]

It's so stupid that a set that dropped 3 weeks ago has a 40-50% mark up because of 1 card. I bet that price will plumit to msrp once the hype dies down.

[@jonathanlewis4820]

You have gotten a lot better bro. Please believe in yourself.

[@izzyl3804]

Just opened my SS booster box before watching this video. You are right the pulls are brutal. Paid $200 and got about $25 in value (if that)

[@derickforeal6972]

Give your self more credit. I'm new to the hobby and You help me ALOT !!

[@tckiefer]

Danny, i would love to hear your thoughts on terastrial festial ex and the fact that it looks like there are only 2 pokeball reverse holos and 1 masterball reverse holo per box. I know you said that you were interested in a masterset but that sounds next to impossible to open up at those rates.

[@michaelcurran4086]

Please know you are doing a great job and contributing great work to our world. Doing better is a noble goal, but "not doing a good job" is not accurate or fair to your effort. Thanks for all you do!

[@joshuadavis2525]

Got the greninja ex premium collection from GameStop for 99 Canadian taxes in. do you think it's a good idea to hold it?

[@comeonthegreens]

No need to over think it Danny, your doing an awesome job!

[@Rockologist]

You are doing great at what you are doing Danny

[@jasonwatson2334]

I don’t really think that opening surging sparks is that easy anyone. Where I live all surging sparks are hard to find now. I am just happy I was able to get one Pokémon Center ETB to enjoy the new set.

[@SuperCraft12283]

You’re awesome knock it off 😂

[@MieXuL]

thanks for the video. this is my favorite pokemon youtube channel. How do you think this might change if you grade the cards?

[@Chasem92]

Idk whose saying anything negative about you, but I literally cringe on fail pack 5 or MORE because you’re so fair and nice it feels unnatural, at least unfamiliar how much you give. F the couple new ppl comments who don’t know you yet. I’m new and I see it.

[@BizLL]

You can't please everyone my friend. Just do what you do bro x

[@Fissolo]

You’re top shelf. I love your videos.

[@tredici72]

That messy Bieber fringe bothers me, other than that you’re doing great work mate🤙

[@froggylake]

Do you know anything about degree grading for pokemon,

[@Fhorde169]

Great video Danny.

[@PatriotJedi]

Im sitting on 2 Surging Sparks ETB's and 16 hanger blisters I havent opened yet. I just like to collect sealed packs for my collection and have some to open.

[@itsame4373]

You always do an amazing job!

[@lordjavii8680]

Stay up man ✊🏽

[@jkirstin]

Great content as always!

[@vortexdefense2258]

Watch out for all my sword and shield packs out there especially evolving skies. I have a proprietary process that allows me to determine if the packs are a hit or miss. I keep them hits and dump the rest. So far over 1k packs out there be aware. No this is not using a scanner

[@AndyKnowsSome]

So, what you’re saying is that you’re recruiting for the Advisory Synod of Phanny Clickbaitery Avoidance (that acronym isn’t taken, right? 😅) Seriously, though, pretty sure most people familiar with you are clicking for the data (which is always going to be incomplete for myriad reasons) and the perspective. You seem to do a pretty decent job of establishing what you’re about for new folks. Nothing wrong with a brief apology if you agree that you misstepped, but no need to flay yourself for unintentionally doing what a lot of people do on purpose. That said, I’ll keep clicking for the updates on good cards to pull outta bulk all alone, no matter what title you put on them.

[@etmidust]

Do you ever share your pull rates spreadsheet?

[@iMerkCODM]

Just keep it nerdy! It’s all good

[@pizzashaman]

the latias is skyrocketing in price. the rest seem to have stabilized

[@BakaReviews]

yea surging sparks will be down to 150 by summer

[@1ofEVERYTHINGReviews]

Take some time connecting to our Mother Earth! Reset!

[@DB_________]

Keep doing what you're doing Danny 💪

[@G4L_Trixster]

I spent 1200 at my lgs on blackfriday probably on stuff that's not a great investment but it made me happy to have the opportunity and to get some much at one time the deals were just to good for me to want to pass up

[@Hyunkle]

Opened 2 Surging sparks Pokemon Center ETB... got 6$ worth of cards from both of them COMBINED.... Terrible

[@Alex-wg4xd]

I am glad I didn’t listen to you. 3 booster boxes 3 SIR’s and one hyper rare. Pikachu, Latias, Lisia and Jet Energy. This set is 🔥

[@Alex-wg4xd]

Also keep up the good work, we love you dude