I can see an argument for XY Base being as bad - it's appalling. Whoever was doing the art direction on that one should be ashamed. But at least it has about 10 cards I like in it. The others should be burned.
I was offered to buy this box for $9k 36 pack sealed ex team magma aqua box. I'm torn if I should or not because of it's scarcity Would love to get your opinion?
@@saturninebear I love style of the cards. I collected and started with these sets skyridge and so on till diamond and pearl yes the holos could've been done better but tbf its unique
I'm gonna ignore nearly all of that and just say what a nice Jirachi 🤣 I wasn't collecting during this set and I rarely feel this but honestly I do need feel bad about that haha.
Definitely memorable for all of the wrong reasons. Still boggles my mind that with all of the nice cards they could have picked for the 25th anniversary collection they went with that Groudon! As ever though, really appreciate taking a look at your collection and hearing your knowledge and thoughts about the cards 😀
They should have done the Espeon instead of the Groudon for the 25th Celebrations - it was in the JPN set (Magma vs Aqua: Two Ambitions) as a holo, but in ENG was released as a non-holo in Sandstorm. It's Arita and so beautiful. They could have done a holo reprint of it, with texturing and made it special - they gave Umbreon Gold Star a print, so why not the Espeon.
I’m sure the reason why they put Groudon in the Celebrations set is because that card saw a lot of play back in the 2000’s competitive scene. A deck based around that card won the World Championships in 2005 I believe.
I agree it's an awful set. Can't say I like any of the cards other than the absol and jirachi box toppers, the ex Dog trio any maybe the sharpedo holographic at a push! I always found it strange that the sugimori cards had E-series boarders yet none of the others did, such a weird set, thanks for sharing though! :D
I would definitely argue that early XY is worse, but I also have some nostalgia for this set for retro building
I can see an argument for XY Base being as bad - it's appalling. Whoever was doing the art direction on that one should be ashamed. But at least it has about 10 cards I like in it. The others should be burned.
I was offered to buy this box for $9k 36 pack sealed ex team magma aqua box.
I'm torn if I should or not because of it's scarcity
Would love to get your opinion?
They look absolutely hideous but I'm sure there are people out there that'll pay a good chunk of cash for these
I don't sell. But yes, there will be someone collecting these things. May Dog have mercy on their souls.
@@saturninebear I love style of the cards. I collected and started with these sets skyridge and so on till diamond and pearl yes the holos could've been done better but tbf its unique
I pulled the holo Manectric in the first pack I ever bought as a kid. Not the greatest set but good memories.
I'm gonna ignore nearly all of that and just say what a nice Jirachi 🤣
I wasn't collecting during this set and I rarely feel this but honestly I do need feel bad about that haha.
Definitely memorable for all of the wrong reasons. Still boggles my mind that with all of the nice cards they could have picked for the 25th anniversary collection they went with that Groudon! As ever though, really appreciate taking a look at your collection and hearing your knowledge and thoughts about the cards 😀
They should have done the Espeon instead of the Groudon for the 25th Celebrations - it was in the JPN set (Magma vs Aqua: Two Ambitions) as a holo, but in ENG was released as a non-holo in Sandstorm. It's Arita and so beautiful. They could have done a holo reprint of it, with texturing and made it special - they gave Umbreon Gold Star a print, so why not the Espeon.
I’m sure the reason why they put Groudon in the Celebrations set is because that card saw a lot of play back in the 2000’s competitive scene. A deck based around that card won the World Championships in 2005 I believe.
I agree it's an awful set. Can't say I like any of the cards other than the absol and jirachi box toppers, the ex Dog trio any maybe the sharpedo holographic at a push! I always found it strange that the sugimori cards had E-series boarders yet none of the others did, such a weird set, thanks for sharing though! :D
Amazing set and cool mechanic
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