It’s crazy, I finished this video just a few days ago and prices have already flown past the examples I used here. Either way, looking forward to playing some of the new prismatic evolution cards (like budew) in the upcoming videos!
I got experience with the new Budew firsthand. 😢 I'm new to Pokemon TCG and I didn't know the card existed. It basically shut down the deck I was playing.
Would really love to see more players in the pokemon space. The gambling craze has gotten a bit out of control imo, and I fully agree with all your points about enjoying opening packs more when you actually play with the cards rather than simply looking for big hits like they are scratch offs
My local store won't do sales of new releases if you aren't active in their events. I am not active in the events, yet, and I have no problem with this policy!
I love this video! This has been my biggest thought recently as someone who's starting to play the game competitively -- it adds so much more enjoyment to the hobby in general. I can experience joy just by opening one pack and getting no hits -- because my brain is now wired to think about whether I could actually use each and every card or not. It's so much more fun than hunting for an SIR.
Really good video for beginners! One little thing I'd have added was that acquiring cards to play, is actually really affordable as many think it isn't at all and you also get cool stamped cards in prize packs in locals to add to the collection and your decks !
@@Evans_Pokestop and not only that but if you were to buy everything on tcgplayer/cardmarket even tho shipping would add up you'd still be at a fraction of what any other major tcg would cost you!
@@JVluluorban coming from One Piece, the top 8 decks are all $150-250+ in base rarity singles. When I was looking at switching to Pokemon, I knew I was making a good decision, seeing Regidrago at $108 base rarity to build. Lol
@@LastMemory015 and regidrago is somewhat on the expensive end. If you look decks like ancient box or Gardevoir they are dirt cheap and many staples are shared between decks
I like this and want more people to see this! Honestly I feel like not enough people enjoy playing the game especially since my local tournaments have like 6-8 people.
I just dropped a binder showcase video this week, and planned on making a video on how I don't like the TCG, after playing for 3 weeks... But, recently, the more I play it... The more I want to come back! I actually find myself getting better each time I play and actually recognizing cards that made me say "Wtf is this" the first time I played 😂 After you acquire the knowledge of what cards people are playing, you can start to build your own deck, and it may not be good at first, but you add and take out cards and you will finally see yourself as much better player, I know I am! I think I'm going to rethink that video I was going to make.... 😅
@@yesteryearr I was the exact same way the first time I played. I didn’t see the appeal at all. After trying a few decks I finally found one that was really fun and then I was hooked into find more ways to win haha
I hate hearing that people throw away their commons etc. At the very least, donate to your local children's hospital, or give or sell to your local card or game shop! Donate it to them to build decks for kids
@@Evans_Pokestop I’m a super casual player and trying to get a play group started with my friends and family. I have been grabbing singles to adjust my decks instead of going all in on packs. I do love pack opening but it just doesn’t seem really sustainable over a long period of time. I did open up a bubble Mew that I just realized skyrocketed in price recently! Now the question is to sell for more playing cards or hold! Thanks Evan!
It’s crazy, I finished this video just a few days ago and prices have already flown past the examples I used here. Either way, looking forward to playing some of the new prismatic evolution cards (like budew) in the upcoming videos!
I got experience with the new Budew firsthand. 😢 I'm new to Pokemon TCG and I didn't know the card existed. It basically shut down the deck I was playing.
@ I’m sorry that happened to you haha it seems like it will change a lot of decks over the next few months
Pokémon including code cards in all their sealed product is such a great thing. I wish more games did this.
@@rayciannello2268 double the fun!
Would really love to see more players in the pokemon space. The gambling craze has gotten a bit out of control imo, and I fully agree with all your points about enjoying opening packs more when you actually play with the cards rather than simply looking for big hits like they are scratch offs
My local store won't do sales of new releases if you aren't active in their events. I am not active in the events, yet, and I have no problem with this policy!
I love this video! This has been my biggest thought recently as someone who's starting to play the game competitively -- it adds so much more enjoyment to the hobby in general. I can experience joy just by opening one pack and getting no hits -- because my brain is now wired to think about whether I could actually use each and every card or not. It's so much more fun than hunting for an SIR.
@@ShadowDukePTCG yeah that makes sense, like you see the pack totally differently!
Really good video for beginners! One little thing I'd have added was that acquiring cards to play, is actually really affordable as many think it isn't at all and you also get cool stamped cards in prize packs in locals to add to the collection and your decks !
Very good point! Some of the pre-made battle decks like charizard/pidgeot or miraidon are solid. And the prize packs are so so helpful
@@Evans_Pokestop and not only that but if you were to buy everything on tcgplayer/cardmarket even tho shipping would add up you'd still be at a fraction of what any other major tcg would cost you!
@@JVluluorban coming from One Piece, the top 8 decks are all $150-250+ in base rarity singles. When I was looking at switching to Pokemon, I knew I was making a good decision, seeing Regidrago at $108 base rarity to build. Lol
@@LastMemory015 and regidrago is somewhat on the expensive end.
If you look decks like ancient box or Gardevoir they are dirt cheap and many staples are shared between decks
@ Oh yeah, I built my gholdengo ex deck for about $50. Super cheap
I like this and want more people to see this! Honestly I feel like not enough people enjoy playing the game especially since my local tournaments have like 6-8 people.
Completely agree, there is one shop near me that has a play pokemon program, but they don't get enough people to show up consistently so nobody plays.
😅😅😅 The subtle humor drops are S tier!!!
Love the outro 😂 ❤
Had to steal a little inspiration from Ferris Bueller 😄
I just dropped a binder showcase video this week, and planned on making a video on how I don't like the TCG, after playing for 3 weeks... But, recently, the more I play it... The more I want to come back! I actually find myself getting better each time I play and actually recognizing cards that made me say "Wtf is this" the first time I played 😂
After you acquire the knowledge of what cards people are playing, you can start to build your own deck, and it may not be good at first, but you add and take out cards and you will finally see yourself as much better player, I know I am! I think I'm going to rethink that video I was going to make.... 😅
@@yesteryearr I was the exact same way the first time I played. I didn’t see the appeal at all. After trying a few decks I finally found one that was really fun and then I was hooked into find more ways to win haha
Absolutely bravo content dude! We can still enjoy Pokemon and remain financially responsible!
Thats exactly it! Just gotta weather the storm
Cool vid, Mochi is pronounced mo-chee btw lolz
I've been corrected on this before and one day I swear I'll get it right 😅
I hate hearing that people throw away their commons etc. At the very least, donate to your local children's hospital, or give or sell to your local card or game shop! Donate it to them to build decks for kids
Wait do people actually... Just throw cards away?! I thought it was a joke for the video D:
@@ilexontrooper9688 I wish it was a joke for the video but I have actually seen people trash commons at a card store before which was sad
JUST BUY SINGLES OR MAYBE FIND A SWEET DEAL FOR A COMPLETED DECK, IT'S FINE EVERYONE!
Exactly! There are complete decks out there for like 30 bucks. Keep calm and play on 😎
I got one reason not to, cause the sets have more then doubled in price and it’s impossible to get new cards
just buy singles
but TCG Live is freeee and the regular ex/common cards are pretty affordable on tcgplayer
Im playing lost zone dragapult
I haven't tried that with lost zone yet but any deck with dragapult gets a thumbs up from me 👍
hopefully i can break my 26 lose streak soon
You got this, it helps to rewatch your gameplay to see where you make mistakes if you have a way to record it.
@Evans_Pokestop unfortunately i don't have a way, I uninstalled it yesterday, only pokemon game that I've played that has defeated me lol
Investors don't like being compared to scalpers but then force scalper prices upon players lmao.
If I buy product to sell its investing, but if someone else buys product to sell its scalping 😎
@ the double standard truly is mind boggling from some of them.
im down for you to coach a relative bigginerintermediate like me for content
@@jetto__421 I’m not sure I’m good enough to coach but I’d be down to get a group together to play!
I’m still buying singles. ❤
Yes! That seems like the way to go. I’ve been eyeing the dragapult SAR from terastal festival
@@Evans_Pokestop I’m a super casual player and trying to get a play group started with my friends and family. I have been grabbing singles to adjust my decks instead of going all in on packs. I do love pack opening but it just doesn’t seem really sustainable over a long period of time. I did open up a bubble Mew that I just realized skyrocketed in price recently! Now the question is to sell for more playing cards or hold! Thanks Evan!
You obviously not in US bud 😂 no product and prices are outrageous!!
pokeflation is out of control
Its insane currently