How To Start Collecting Pokemon Cards in 2024! Updated Guide

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[@oswaldochaidez3096]

One really important pointer I have is please just stick to official product. Do not buy “mystery packs” or “mystery slabs” from these third party companies. At the end of the day, nothing you pull will ever be to your benefit as these companies are there to make MONEY. Buy etbs, boxes, promos, any official product. Don’t fall into the trap and happy hunting

[@billbill9499]

Not true. I've gotten alt arts out of the packs

[@CatsnCoasters]

Couldn't agree more!!! 👏

[@fangbangerpeter2]

@@billbill9499you just got lucky luv

[@2girls_1up]

It really depends on who you buy from. Those seen at retail stores are absolute garbage and no one should spend a dime on them. However, the last mystery pack I bought was from Danny with his phanny packs and I got a shiny holo rare Charizard GX from Hidden Fates!!

[@billbill9499]

@2girls_1up yup I agree I got a moonbron from a evolved skies pack

[@LuisPerez-gx9xe]

thank you for being a Pokemon Creator who's not screaming

[@RenoFriends]

This xD

[@iamTREPP]

Agreed! I try to do the same lol

[@adengillum6267]

amen

[@iamTREPP]

@@adengillum6267 if that sub was you I appreciate it!

[@CyrilViXP]

Creator?

[@NexisAlexis]

honestly this is the best generation to get back into pokemon card collecting! With the pull rates being the absolute best so far!

[@Barnyholmes]

The pull rate isn’t great with 151 honestly! If u want decent pull rates I would recommend Crown Zenith

[@realbillymiller1011]

"Pull rates being the best so far"...? You obviously haven't opened many sets in the last 12 months then.

[@TheIfarted]

I hate this generation all these new sets suck these new pokemon are sucky

[@NexisAlexis]

@@Barnyholmes I dont understand how people keep having bad experiences with 151 🤔Every time I open any 151 packs, I always get at least 1 hit every 3 packs

[@NexisAlexis]

@@realbillymiller1011 I've actually been opening pack since mid pandemic 😅 and I'm comparing whole generations, not just individual sets. With scarlet and violet era you can find every set out on shelves, that provide amazing hits rates! Yes the later sets from the sword and shield era are still available and provide great hits rates. But with them being in a completely separate generation, you would get the feeling of missing out (i.e. FOMO) on the mid through earlier sets. Which most of those sets are not easily accessible and/or completely out of their price range.

[@limo7976]

I stopped the video and bought that trainer box the instant you showed that snorlax card. That is art. That is exactly why I want to get back into tcg.

[@Infernos94]

Yeah the new art direction is why I got back into it myself, still love all my Black and White and XY cards but the art is much better now.

[@eloymelendez4571]

Thank you for this video, I just got back into collecting because of 151. Have already made some great memories because of the community. Pulled the charizard yesterday and helped a little boy start his own 151 binder collection with all the bulk. To those starting out the lingo and all the different rarity levels can be overwhelming.

[@ARPelayre]

I started collected this month after buying the 151 etb for myself as a Christmas present just to "dip my toes back in" as I used to collect when the original base set was released. After not following Pokemon cards for 20 years, I have to say that as a beginner collector, right off the bat it feels good getting multiple cards with a foil/holo attribute to them in every booster pack! But it certainly feels even better when one of them happens to be a full art card! I'm definitely loving how much the cards have evolved since the last time I handled them, and I'm excited to see where this new hobby goes! Thanks for all the great videos, they're incredibly informative!

[@TheMirrorYouDeserve]

Same! Then I went for a UPC and din't regret it. Now I'm in

[@Felarchy]

Just dusted off my childhood collection (about 500ish, mostly cards from '06-'09) and I had so much fun sorting them all again! I've been slowly adding them to a deck tracker. I picked up a binder and added in all my favourites since they've been in a box for a decade or so. I fully intend to collect one of every pokemon, but I'll need way more storage space lol.

[@samersalama6275]

I think this is the perfect starting video. Honestly listening to your intro reminded me why I love opening packs and being in the hobby.

[@KingGr33N]

Thank you!! This was really informative!

[@meelliemoe]

This video is so helpful. Introduced my son to Pokémon last year. He’s now very into them but I had no idea where to begin on the cards. This video is great.

[@ZayUH22]

yooo thank you for all the info all the time Jake!

[@SegaDisneyUniverse]

As someone who's gotten more into the hobby since 2020, I've definitely accumulated a pretty decent amount of cards. And I'm very happy with what I had the priveledge to add to my collection.😊 Speaking of amazing cards, I opened more Crown Zenith today. My local Walmart had one more booster bundle in stock and it was absolutely stacked! I pulled 2 more chase cards, which now means I'm only 4 more cards away from completing the set! For anyone out there new to the hobby I definitely suggest Crown Zenith if you want to get spoiled with pulls!

[@TheMirrorYouDeserve]

Have you tried VSTAR Universe boxes as well?

[@masonhardin866]

I just went through my youtube watch history and this video started me on my pokemon card collecting journey. I'm only missing a dozen or so cards from the 151 master set now that its been 2 months. Thanks for this video!

[@FateStayNightKun]

151 is one of my fav set. The artworks are stunning

[@alrightyyoliver8691]

I used to collect Pokémon cards as a kid because I’ve always preferred the card game but unfortunately as I’ve moved so much then, a bunch got damaged. Thank you for this video, it really helps me know where to start again ❤️

[@kuyapack]

Just recently got back into collecting this year bc of 151 had so much fun opening OG Pokémon cards

[@user-pp8ly2wn6t]

What a brilliant video. Great advice, simple and practical.

[@WhoIsCalli]

Thanks Jake. Great tips

[@alnaddaf1003]

I bought my first ETB back in December just to rip some packs open and forward to 3 weeks ago i got myself a binder and sleeves and start collecting 151 set my only problem is 151 is not popular where i live and expensive so it will be abit hard to complete the set but so far so much fun and satisfying experience cant wait to complete my whole 207 cards 😍

[@2girls_1up]

Totally agree! ETBs are the easiest way to start collecting. Not only do you get a promo but you also get additional goodies with it and the packs. Their price tag is also not that high compared to booster boxes, so it's overall a good "keep it sealed" item as well 🎉

[@sergiocancino3992]

Thanks so much for this info! I grew up watching pokemon but I’m fan only of the original 150, so glad which ones I need to buy!

[@BigPat216]

I think I have every ETB since Sword and Shield released. Such a fun item. Good value, I display them all even while opened, put the common cards in the boxes, use the sleeves for good cards then put in a binder.

[@phai_ngo]

I've been waiting for a new video, you're super likeable, thanks for the content !!!

[@RenoFriends]

Quick question regarding the sleeves. I bought penny perfect fit 64x89mm sleeves to put cards in and then save them on the binder but are there any sleeves just like this (clear and perfect fit) but rigid like toploaders to save them on binder? I find toploaders so big and penny sleeves nice on fit but less protective. Thanks and nice video! 💜

[@EthanP.16]

I want to start getting back into tcg and seeing the amazing art work again. I miss placed all my old evolution packs, black and white packs and a bunch more then I moved and lost them all. Thanks for the great video I’m definitely contemplating weather or not it’s worth starting to collect all over again :)

[@rubennieves8248]

Awesome job man, thank you for doing a video like this. Especially being a new or collector it definitely helps keep up the great work.

[@sheldonparsons7914]

Maybe a video on selling cards. How to package ect.

[@aydenlew]

As of extra or repeated cards that arent hollow or full arts, what do you normally do with it or how do you keep them.

[@MT-yx7vw]

Love it👏🏼🔥

[@c8sh]

How would you organize a pokemon set in a binder? Would you put the reverse holos in a separate section?

[@PokeNoob151]

Great recommendations for people like myself trying to start collecting 🙌

[@IsaacAlvarez-ve7zz]

Thanks 😊

[@damienmckinney564]

Bro that pokemon 151 is wild great content by the way.

[@swysux6217]

a while ago my dad gave me all of his old pokemon card collection of a full first edition base set, full fossil and jungle set along with some good rocket cards. Do you know what the best way to preserve them is? The whole of the sets are in the original binders with the fossil set being quite bent from bad keeping but the base set are in near mint condition. I guess my main questions are is there a way to safely flatten down the bent cards and is it worth going through and hard sleeving every card and/or getting them PSA graded? Thanks in advance!

[@breanabustamante6227]

What is the soft sleeve brand you use? What fits closest to the themed ones so it doesn’t stick out? I’d like some clear ones to show the 2024 championships decorations on the back of the cards that I grabbed :)

[@The_Cuber]

I would have bought the 151 etb but, there was a paldea evolved etb for sale at 28 dollars and it was a fun set to open.

[@CarlosRivera-jq8di]

Amazing Cards! Maushold it’s stunning!

[@B-radPT]

Never picked up an ETB, but will for sure with temporal forces really excited for that set

[@chippichawa4843]

Wow i was debating whether it was the Mew 151 premium or this, i feel that this vid tipped the scales to this ETB :D Thank you

[@Simon_Gray]

I just purchased this pack, i will pick it up on the weekend. My step brother had pokemon cards when i was a kid but i never had my own set

[@user-sm4sf4ff2i]

Cheer~~~bring or gather together (things, typically when scattered or widespread).😊

[@salazar.1267]

Question… I’m getting back into collecting Pokémon but I’m only really wanting to collect Pokémon from my childhood like back in the 2000s or older what are some good packs/ trainer boxes that come with the oldies if any ?

[@michaelstoto3695]

new to collecting, does 151 have a booster box with 36 packs? or is it strickly the trailer box?

[@SolidLan]

Is this box set something I can hold onto for 10 or 15 years and see the value go up?

[@zakrichardson4196]

Great video and thank you for taking the time to explain it. I just recently got an itch to relive the Pokemon glory days of the 90's and just started with 2 box sets of the 151 Original Box set. I have 117 out of 165 cards with those two boxes, which is pretty nice. Let say I were to collect all the cards, including the ultra rare cards and every single card, that is common, reverse holo and holo for each card. Would that be worth a lot?

[@shanechabot6344]

I like graded slabs is there any websites that you recommend that I buy from

[@trevorkoi2460]

The 151 idea is so cool I like the new ones but I’m definitely gonna start the 151 set for the og ones

[@LIMPEKSS]

for collecting would you recommend the 151 english version or the japanese version?

[@user-qi1oq2uj7j]

I found so packs of pokemon card in my room at my moms house that I bought and never opened. Should I sell them closed or open them?

[@adrianespada6011]

Hey guys, i just started collecting and my question is, what cards do you put in hard toploaders and what cards you dont? And those who go in the toploader, do you single or double sleeve it first?

[@dcsoda1]

Picked up an ETB this weekend on a whim. Pulled two ex’s, full art Blastoise and Giovanni’s Charisma, and the SIR Zapdos and Charizard. Couldn’t believe it.

[@lordapophis93]

I feel like the universe brought me back into collecting at the best time. It was right before 151 came out in Japan. Its ben really good to me too - 4 SAR Chirizards!!!!!

[@fume5671]

whats the difference with this one and the Ultra Premium Collection

[@maggiemc4453]

will all 151 scarlet violet packs work if you are trying to collect all cards in the booklet from the snorlax elite training box?

[@dustyandkate7386]

That Blastoise EX edition and trainer Nessa helped me beat one of the most difficult electric decks I have ever had the privilege to play against. That Blastoise is like my baby in my water deck. Not unbearable but have at least three cards to get him back and a less strong Lumineon V to buy me time and a Cryoganol to build up energy in my water. That Blastoise EX though -- sent my water deck to a different level :').

[@Mariocat99]

And to the newcomers starting their collections and depending on how many cards they want to collect. Imo, I may recommend getting a card binder that can hold 1k cards. If you want to be a hardcore new collector. But for casual collecting I may recommend a 4 or 9 page first

[@Pawsandpixals1]

What do you do with a mis-cut card holo?

[@jerin1416]

If i dont have much money, whats a cheaper pokemon tcg pack i can buy?

[@2yle]

Is nowerdays in every pack a holo

[@jenniferwu4597]

What avenue and what street can I find the Elite trainer box? Also what state is it in in America.I’m don’t know how to say it u know like Manhattan or Staten Island?

[@Ravenz1981]

Am totally new to collecting Pokemon cards.. which brand of cards should I buy considering there are multiple brands available?.. can anyone help me out.. Thanks

[@Ivan2Jura]

For anyone starting out again: this is definitely not average pull rates. Opened 38 boosters with a friend the other day, got the same number of "valuable cards" as in this video... It's still fun when you get one, but just keep in mind that most boosters you'll be disappointed and you won't even notice cards that are not holo (like the guy in the video).

[@Pawsandpixals1]

Get 6 pulls, and a mis cut card. Two double yellow star trainers all from 9 pack of a elete trainer box, and then rest were holos!

[@TioJones-lm1zi]

I got back into with a 151 UPC. Mind u I stopped collecting in the Sun and Moon Era. These new sets are next level

[@sk33tysk33t]

Are the prices of the boxes expected to rise in value by a lot?

[@igorblondeel9483]

If I buy boxes in Belgium, Will I get English cards or local cards?

[@journeyoflife9159]

I am always scared that the boosters are resealed. There are some places that sell cards way cheaper but it makes me always wonder how they do that. Is there a way to tell if a booster is resealed?

[@roro6690]

where do you buy this?

[@Coldog72]

The 151 binder pack is also quite good for beginners if you don’t have a binder yet. Also comes with 4 packs

[@PocketPullsOfficial]

I just came for the pulls!

[@StarAnGeL224]

Where can I buy the elite trainer box?

[@nicoleandruchow2296]

I just got into these since I love the games, my boyfriend and I hit a toedscool full art holo and a secret rare fighting energy from the first couple scarlet violet packs we opened!

[@Thematchma69]

As someone who stopped playing/collecting In 2019, this was really informative, I just went and picked up 2 silver tempest trainer boxes... I think the cards in that set look cooler than the 151 cards ❤

[@CatBack94]

Id recommend starting by getting a high quality binder and also some normal sleves before picking up cards.

[@PabloLopez-tz2zq]

Could you recommend one binder please?

[@PabloLopez-tz2zq]

Could you recommend one binder please?

[@CatBack94]

@PabloLopez-tz2zq I use palms off gaming ones but vault x are also very nice too

[@budgieinahoodie5661]

@@PabloLopez-tz2zqI’m getting into the hobby for the first time; I decided on a Vault X 4-Pocket to start off. I’ve also heard that Ultra Pro’s products are pretty good, too.

[@longboarder5152]

I just bought 3 etb’s and an ultra premium to start collecting again. I just pulled the full art charizard!

[@Webmonkeys]

I thought getting the 1st edition packs would be easy… nope! I grew up collecting cards when younger but 30 years later here I am and wanting to jump back in to the world of Pokémon! Great video btw and if you happen to have any suggestions for decks to look into let me know!

[@johnsavage238]

What's the best site for card pricing?

[@imsomethingyournot]

How likely will this get another print? I’ve been umming and aaahhing about getting back into TCG for months and finally dropped £400 on every 151 product today (ETB, UPC, 10 mini tins, binder, poster set and the two EX boxes) and now I’m worried that I won’t be able to get to complete the master set if they stop becoming available this year. Stock here in the UK seems to be rare at the moment and now I’m scared I’ve wasted money starting this set!

[@jcnot9712]

I’d like to collect exclusively trainer cards, any tips?

[@LeoLikesLamb]

Your videos butter My biscuits thank you

[@jimmywiththestimmy4123]

Why are none of those Chars sleeved lol

[@lexvelarey7316]

i pulled the charizard from my etb yesterday on my first pack too

[@taric2133]

Hey! Just recently got into collecting. How do you store your cards that you put in toploaders? Mine are currently just sitting inside an ETB.

[@unforsaken552]

You can buy a binder that can fit a top loader

[@candystar1211]

I started with paldean fates 😊

[@EveryThingPokemonUnboxing]

I opened so many cards on my channel and 151 is the best in my opinion.

[@gdgdgd35]

Why there was a cut bevor highrare booster?

[@joshswenson8390]

I only want cards with the large-size artwork. They don't have to be full-art, but I'm mainly going to be collecting for the artwork -- so I don't want the classic colored-frame cards. How can I avoid those?

[@atomneely]

not new to the hobby, but still a great video

[@Brooksburford21]

Where did you get it

[@jfutbol1105]

After the etb and all the promo products, what do you recommend on how to keep collecting 151. I have never seen the booster bundle, or it’s always sold out. Do you just keep buying the etb?

[@budgieinahoodie5661]

Why not just buy singles?

[@realtalkz3930]

I really like the 151 set but it's sold out every where that is safe to buy from so pretty bummed out I found out about it a year late

[@journey2k299]

I just got back into collecting and it’s been 20 years since I last collected. I still had my old collection with a 1st gen charizard. I had no idea how much that was worth and a guy tried to rip me off saying he’d give me 500 for it. Glad I looked it up, it graded a 10 and I just sold it so I’m feeling good. Time to invest some money back into collecting, what should I get?

[@AsianWes-Backup]

the non sleeved charzards in the beginning

[@Ste_Taylor]

Bought my first 151 product an etb and pulled the secret art charizard

[@Cris-og3xx]

I collect for pvp. I like playing the actual game and building decks.

[@AshtailFoxclaw]

Do you have a video on the type of cards that exists? I don't even know what to search for or call it... I've collected Magic The gathering, but never pokemon since 2002 or so, and a lot of the terminology is lost on me. Holo, reverse holo, ex, stars, so on. It'd be nice to learn what I'm looking at when/if I start up on Pokemon. It feels like there's 10+ different ways 1 card can be printed. If you haven't made a video on it, if you have a bunch of Charizards, that might be a way to show alternate art or however it may be printed. I don't know. It feels very overwhelming. Great day to you!

[@massimobomba355]

Thinking of buying my first ever box looking at Pokémon 151 booster box Japanese version or should I get the normal English one

[@lifedeather]

Japanese

[@sarkasmitar]

Where do you guys store these more rare/valuable cards? I pulled Lugia V 186 from Silver Tempest pack and I sleeved it and put it in a top loader, but now I dont know where to keep it and its just in a random box lol

[@EliMeadAZ]

Get a binder, get it graded, or display it on a shelf in the top loader.

[@stefanoantognoli9883]

Honestly I just want those full art cards so I might pick single cards and maybe once in a while buy some booster box

[@nicklinn5731]

In short, go buy stuff. (Preferably at or below retail)

[@RedFoxRR]

cant find any supply anywhere except local card shop selling loose packs for $9-10. insane. Target out, walmart out, costco out. where do you even find supply of this????

[@user-gc6hx1uf7q]

So I couldn’t pull a charizard in this? Very new to collecting