I began with the hobby in the beginning of the year. I was just a bit outside the target for Pokémon when it first came out, but became interested in collecting due to the retro video game market becoming so ridiculously overpriced
I'm glad this video is geared towards helping people new to the hobby through these hypre phases. Gutted I missesd the Livestream. Hope it all went and congrat to whoever won the 151 bits!
I know so many people dislike obsidian flames but it’s nice to see the the charmander pokemon center promo doing so well. I believe even SIR zard is up a little too.
I agree tremendously. In simpler terms, we are screwed and blessed for the next few years, and due to that, the market won't slow down for quite a while.
I only wished I could afford the top chase cards like moonbreon and giratina etc. Not worth buying raw in my opinion as they're still raw for a reason, usually damaged or majorly off centered and not willing to pay hundreds for a card that's not perfect.
He does. What are you even asking. And only 4 years? That ain't veteran status in pokemon. It's quite veteran status in the coast guard. Puddle pirates
Dang, can’t get away from the crazies anywhere in this hobby. Sorry Phillip didn’t mean any disrespect. I think you get my meaning, this guy obviously doesn’t. 👋 ✌️
Rejoined collecting two months ago. Important learning for me was to not focus on ivestment or value (especially after watching all those youtube videos focussing on prices) it's about having fun collecting and in best case meeting people with the same passion!
Pokémon is in a good place. Even Pokémon go is being played in bigger and bigger groups that’s physically visible. Yes Pokémon cards and pocket are also being brought up.
1:40 is a priceless advice 👌 In simpler terms, we are screwed and blessed for the next few years, and due to that, the market won't slow down for quite a while.
I think I've got a unique experience. When I first came back to Pokemon in 2019-2020 era, I came in during one of these moments with the release of the tag team sets and hidden fates. It got me super excited immediately but then the slump hit when you straight up couldn't get cards anywhere and I fell out again. Now I'm back AGAIN for about 9 months again and I would love to know how to prepare for a slump again and not fall off so hard again
Love the content. I'm curious what you think of the "Bubble Mew" or Mew EX from Paldean Fates. Does it have the potential to become the "Moonbreon" of the new era?
Hey mate love your videos, I'm in New Zealand (over the ditch lol). I've recently found my childhood collection (got a gold star and some other heaters and they look clean). Can you please create a vid for how to navigate grading from Oceania? Cheers
I’m torn. I pulled a moonbreon when evo skies was released. I’ve watched the price grow dramatically and I know that it wouldn’t grade a ten simply cause of the centering. Don’t know if I keep holding or sell now
How bad is the centering? I'd deffo grade it regardless and hold it. This card will go up in the future as its basically the base set charizard of the modern era. It will never be worth as much as the zard due to far higher population but it'll certainly slowly creep upwards ovee time I'd imagine.
I just did my first submission sent in five cards got back four cards that were tens and 15 made a short for my TH-cam channel and got some backlash saying my Squirtle did not deserve a ten. Is it normal for a card that is off-center but perfect and every other way to get a PSA.?
I am new and from here...nice to have an Aussie perspective for my naive investments/collecting..got in on pre-orders for case of surging and 2 case prismatic evolutions..so far so good...must not open any more lol..got the 238/191 pika..addicted now. Should I just focus on cases (will have to save) or get booster boxes as i can afford them..TY again.
I picked up a Van Gogh Pika in PSA 9 for $90 at my LCS a while ago because it's one of my favorite artworks ever made! I'll probably never sell it, but I've always wanted a 10. Should I wait, or buy now?
i don't think this boom is short term. people have a choice to go outside unlike the pandemic, like you said pokemon pocket bringing in so many newbies, also 151. that combined with the next sets + 30th anniversary the year after is going to make this a long-running boom. we won't see the craze die down as quickly as it did in 2020 which will hurt collectors who are just starting out or can't afford to collect because everyone is hoarding.
Near Mint prices bro! TCG player gives you market values for cards in different conditions. For PSA prices, I'd check pricecharting or the last sold on EBAY 🙏
Not to get political, but in times of economic uncertainty, hobbies (especially ones that are costly) are the first expenses cut. When the economy is recovering or even booming, this hobby will explode with it. This video talked about "4 year cycles." Something else runs in 4 year cycles and this hobby has not been at a peak the last 4 years.
I think when talking about any kind of investment politics are quite relevant. Unfortunately, especially online, people are incapable of having respectful conversations on the topic... But you're spot on mate.
@jacobday3826 thanks for not eating me alive in the comments. Not trying to push either way, just looking at trends. But I also know Logan Paul (being a relevant influencer at the time) also had a huge impact on the hobby outside of politics. I both love and hate to see the booms. I love seeing my collection skyrocket but also hate seeing the cards I've been waiting to get balloon out of my reality.
Best believe Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will invest millions if not billions into making the 30th anniversary of Pokemon the biggest thing in 2026.
Just curious, do you have any quantitative data that backs up the claim that pocket has had an effect on actual cards in any way? I don’t personally know anyone that has bought irl packs because of pocket, but I do know individuals who have stopped buying irl packs because of pocket. Just curious.
To your point of looking at a cards future and value increasing due to nostalgia or people having a personal connection Ive staring collecting Skeledirge and CInderace cards think all the kids who picked that line as their first starter will want them in the future.
Yes mate they are super stable, I've just got back into it a couple months back and have rocket almost completed except for a few holos. I wanna complete base - gym
Just a personal opinion but I really hate Pokémon "Investors" like if you enjoy the hobby and want to keep some cards or product for a keepsake when 5-10 years down the road it won't be readily available then go ahead, but buying sealed product just to let it sit and build dust in the SOLE hope of making money is just so weird to me like it's a hobby a passion and some peoples childhood yet you buy it just to discard it when its gone up enough to be "Worth the investment".
This cycle doesn’t feel like the last one. Stuff isn’t flying off the shelves. I can get product very easy. Last cycle I had to line up at 4am outside target.
everybody selling their psa 10,to reinvest into prismatic.these new people entering are just new scalppers.i collect cards i like not flip.hype period/bull run🤔thanks to tcgplayer.they over hype the cards for scalppers.stellar is a great set,But their prices won't stay stable.❓ more sold the prices tank in 2 weeks.pikachu is over printed for 💰💰. remember the fun of finding the card ❓now it's only 💰💰💰🤷
It’s great to see so many newcomers entering the hobby!
Join the discord to be part of the community!
🔗: www.discord.gg/2pMkYbdTC4
I have been into this hobby for a month now.
Love your videos,helped me a lot to understand the process of collecting. Greetings from Croatia
I just started a month ago too and agree, he is one of my favorite channels so far.
I began with the hobby in the beginning of the year. I was just a bit outside the target for Pokémon when it first came out, but became interested in collecting due to the retro video game market becoming so ridiculously overpriced
Nah dude. You're a very informative channel. CRAZY UNDERRATED AT 27K
I'm glad this video is geared towards helping people new to the hobby through these hypre phases.
Gutted I missesd the Livestream. Hope it all went and congrat to whoever won the 151 bits!
This man will go to 100k!
Surprised he isn’t already🤯
I hope so!
Just subbed to help out
Oh 100%❤
Agreed
So glad to see this type of channel grow rather than the loud buy this now channels.
This market is a blast to watch, I'm mostly a collector but it's been great for trades to.
Good call on the “sell if you want to” bit. Everyone forgets to sell high.
Great card choices for discussion, I can’t believe the level of hype rn! Best of luck to everyone during Black Friday 😅
I buy the $1-$5 cards because they’re shiny (and cute) and I love supporting the vendors at my local cardshow
They're really nice to collect in binders!
I know so many people dislike obsidian flames but it’s nice to see the the charmander pokemon center promo doing so well. I believe even SIR zard is up a little too.
You called several of these cards several months ago before they boomed. You’ve got solid advice, can’t wait for your channel to explode!
I think we won't see a proper cool down til after 2026 because they Will definitely have new releases for the 30th anniversary too.
I agree tremendously. In simpler terms, we are screwed and blessed for the next few years, and due to that, the market won't slow down for quite a while.
I only wished I could afford the top chase cards like moonbreon and giratina etc. Not worth buying raw in my opinion as they're still raw for a reason, usually damaged or majorly off centered and not willing to pay hundreds for a card that's not perfect.
Very exciting time for the Pokemon TCG! The next year is going to be special.
Been collecting since 2013 after collecting as a kid.
Prices always start going up this time of year because we’re going into Christmas :)
New Phillip vid the moment I wake up? It’s going to be a good morning!
Any chance you can a make a vid for more experienced (4+ year vets) collectors? Knock our socks off with some serious gravy. Thanks Phillip!
He does. What are you even asking. And only 4 years? That ain't veteran status in pokemon. It's quite veteran status in the coast guard. Puddle pirates
Dang, can’t get away from the crazies anywhere in this hobby. Sorry Phillip didn’t mean any disrespect. I think you get my meaning, this guy obviously doesn’t. 👋 ✌️
This boom is craaaaaazyyy and i love it
also can you do a video on the team rocket set please :)
your videos are great man keep it up! glad i found you
Couldn't agree more with what you're saying about returning collectors or new members to the community.
A lot of collectors/investors are moving from the sports market. There are a lot of dollars coming from there.
So informative as always, cutting through the hype
Rejoined collecting two months ago. Important learning for me was to not focus on ivestment or value (especially after watching all those youtube videos focussing on prices) it's about having fun collecting and in best case meeting people with the same passion!
Liked the unbiased approach. 👍
Pokémon is in a good place. Even Pokémon go is being played in bigger and bigger groups that’s physically visible. Yes Pokémon cards and pocket are also being brought up.
Shoutout for using that Mawile V TG card, just pulled it last night from Silver Tempest 😎
1:40 is a priceless advice 👌
In simpler terms, we are screwed and blessed for the next few years, and due to that, the market won't slow down for quite a while.
I think I've got a unique experience. When I first came back to Pokemon in 2019-2020 era, I came in during one of these moments with the release of the tag team sets and hidden fates. It got me super excited immediately but then the slump hit when you straight up couldn't get cards anywhere and I fell out again. Now I'm back AGAIN for about 9 months again and I would love to know how to prepare for a slump again and not fall off so hard again
That's definitely not unique lol. I bought shining legends, dropped out, and just got back into it.
Love the content. I'm curious what you think of the "Bubble Mew" or Mew EX from Paldean Fates. Does it have the potential to become the "Moonbreon" of the new era?
Shhhhhh
Godbreon ❤
Phil as always on top of the things
Love the grind you are putting in, soo helpful
Here in germany you can get Surging Sparks Booster, ETBs etc. nearly everywhere.
Luckily
Sick video and I’m loving the new discord!!!!
Big fan of your content
Good insights as usual!
I don't think the hype will die down towards 2026 because that's the 30 year anniversary
Hey mate love your videos, I'm in New Zealand (over the ditch lol). I've recently found my childhood collection (got a gold star and some other heaters and they look clean). Can you please create a vid for how to navigate grading from Oceania? Cheers
Great video again man 🎉
I’m torn. I pulled a moonbreon when evo skies was released. I’ve watched the price grow dramatically and I know that it wouldn’t grade a ten simply cause of the centering. Don’t know if I keep holding or sell now
How bad is the centering? I'd deffo grade it regardless and hold it. This card will go up in the future as its basically the base set charizard of the modern era. It will never be worth as much as the zard due to far higher population but it'll certainly slowly creep upwards ovee time I'd imagine.
@@ev1677 I think they'd be better off selling and re-investing with PE and the 30th anniversary just around the corner..
Great video and great stream last night!
I just started collecting again , what should I cop to open packs ?
I have 103 pikachu van gogh bouth for €30 each back in the days
I am new. Can I ask what I should buy? Surging Sparks ETB / Booster Boxes or Paldean Fates?
The booms with the PSA 10s are even higher.
I just did my first submission sent in five cards got back four cards that were tens and 15 made a short for my TH-cam channel and got some backlash saying my Squirtle did not deserve a ten. Is it normal for a card that is off-center but perfect and every other way to get a PSA.?
They aren't consistent at all, don't worry about the angry people just enjoy your cards.
@@ev1677 Ty I wasn’t planning to sell it. I pulled the card on my birthday lol
So you think the 151 cards will drop off with reprint coming soon, or buy some rn?
I am new and from here...nice to have an Aussie perspective for my naive investments/collecting..got in on pre-orders for case of surging and 2 case prismatic evolutions..so far so good...must not open any more lol..got the 238/191 pika..addicted now. Should I just focus on cases (will have to save) or get booster boxes as i can afford them..TY again.
I picked up a Van Gogh Pika in PSA 9 for $90 at my LCS a while ago because it's one of my favorite artworks ever made! I'll probably never sell it, but I've always wanted a 10. Should I wait, or buy now?
tbh I'd buy now, I don't see it going down in years to come. also id crack that psa 9 and re grade maybe?
i don't think this boom is short term. people have a choice to go outside unlike the pandemic, like you said pokemon pocket bringing in so many newbies, also 151. that combined with the next sets + 30th anniversary the year after is going to make this a long-running boom. we won't see the craze die down as quickly as it did in 2020 which will hurt collectors who are just starting out or can't afford to collect because everyone is hoarding.
Hi I’m quite a fan can u make a video on surging sparks of its worth buying and if the pikachu is worth buying It would be much appreciated thank you
I got a feeling it will still rise due to the new pokemon Z-A game bringing back the mega evo era which will prolly lead to new mega evo cards
Sorry, one rookie question. Are the prices that you mention assuming PSA10 or just cards in near mint state?
Near Mint prices bro! TCG player gives you market values for cards in different conditions. For PSA prices, I'd check pricecharting or the last sold on EBAY 🙏
Thoughts on bubble mew? Should I buy or wait on the chance it might go down?
I feel like scalping and scams are at an all time high for the hobby. Be careful out there!
Not to get political, but in times of economic uncertainty, hobbies (especially ones that are costly) are the first expenses cut. When the economy is recovering or even booming, this hobby will explode with it. This video talked about "4 year cycles." Something else runs in 4 year cycles and this hobby has not been at a peak the last 4 years.
I think when talking about any kind of investment politics are quite relevant. Unfortunately, especially online, people are incapable of having respectful conversations on the topic...
But you're spot on mate.
@jacobday3826 thanks for not eating me alive in the comments. Not trying to push either way, just looking at trends. But I also know Logan Paul (being a relevant influencer at the time) also had a huge impact on the hobby outside of politics. I both love and hate to see the booms. I love seeing my collection skyrocket but also hate seeing the cards I've been waiting to get balloon out of my reality.
Best believe Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will invest millions if not billions into making the 30th anniversary of Pokemon the biggest thing in 2026.
Just curious, do you have any quantitative data that backs up the claim that pocket has had an effect on actual cards in any way? I don’t personally know anyone that has bought irl packs because of pocket, but I do know individuals who have stopped buying irl packs because of pocket. Just curious.
great video !!
I gave in and bought a psa 10 van gogh pikachu. I don't know if $380 will under up being too high or not. I'm not buying 151 till the restock
To your point of looking at a cards future and value increasing due to nostalgia or people having a personal connection Ive staring collecting Skeledirge and CInderace cards think all the kids who picked that line as their first starter will want them in the future.
please cover eevee heroes prices next episode!
Is it a good time to buy vintage cards? Base set etc? They seem to be down.
Yes mate they are super stable, I've just got back into it a couple months back and have rocket almost completed except for a few holos. I wanna complete base - gym
Did you think 151 is a good set to invest in ? Specifically I mean opening the packs or keeping them sealed
Sealed
Your the best g !
what is the site or app that he uses for seeing the scales of the cards?
Collectr, great for a range of TCGs.
do you think Lisia's Appeal SIR from SSP is a good investment?
Can almost say hyper mode for sure
how much should i invest in prismatic evolutions if at all? (i have already pre ordered a prismatic evolutions etb should i buy more or open any?)
I just wanna rip packs man
If you’re new to the hobby, you’re in the right place. Phil knows his stuff!!
Just a personal opinion but I really hate Pokémon "Investors" like if you enjoy the hobby and want to keep some cards or product for a keepsake when 5-10 years down the road it won't be readily available then go ahead, but buying sealed product just to let it sit and build dust in the SOLE hope of making money is just so weird to me like it's a hobby a passion and some peoples childhood yet you buy it just to discard it when its gone up enough to be "Worth the investment".
Pokemon tcg bull run typically has tracked with crypto bull run.
From 😂3rd world country in Asia it's gana cost a arm and a leg to get a booster box and a etb 😂
cant wait Van Gogh Pika push another new high! $500 raw?
I hate the Van Gogh pika chi so much
Pikachu with hat is so easy to reprint and to buy a fake... Not worth to buy it at all
I’d only buy it if it’s PSA graded. Even then you still have to be careful
You should start a Skool community and skip discord!
Idk. Surging sparks is so overrated
This cycle doesn’t feel like the last one. Stuff isn’t flying off the shelves. I can get product very easy. Last cycle I had to line up at 4am outside target.
First
everybody selling their psa 10,to reinvest into prismatic.these new people entering are just new scalppers.i collect cards i like not flip.hype period/bull run🤔thanks to tcgplayer.they over hype the cards for scalppers.stellar is a great set,But their prices won't stay stable.❓ more sold the prices tank in 2 weeks.pikachu is over printed for 💰💰. remember the fun of finding the card ❓now it's only 💰💰💰🤷
Pokémon cards are like crypto... VOLETILE