What historical significance does the 2015 Japanese Pokémon Art Academy Pikachu have to make it sell for $8.4M? There was once a day when a seven-figure card sale was major headline news. Now it seems…
In this episode, John, Eric, and I explore the recent surge in high-value Pokémon cards, the implications of potential money laundering, and the future of the hobby with a focus on rumors about an…
Two days into the Pokémon 30th Anniversary release and we already have seen a $20,000 sale! Customers camped outside of their local Best Buys or Targets, just for the chance at getting product. Is…
In this episode, John and I discuss the PSA 10 Gold Star Torchic that is currently on auction for over $1.6M! Is this the ultimate example of shill bidding in the hobby? That card has a PSA 10 pop…
In this episode, PokeChef954 shares his inspiring journey of going all-in on the Pokémon hobby! Discover how passion, community, and streaming are shaping this new era of Pokémon collecting. Chef also…
Luke, Eric, and I discuss the latest news for the upcoming Pokémon 30th anniversary set. 180,000,000 packs are planned to be released across multiple products starting in September. However, does that…
In this episode, Jeli Cards teams up with Pokewarsgym to debate the best Charizard card ever printed! We also explore the nuances of buyer and seller etiquette at trading card shows and discuss the…
In this episode, Luke, Eric, and I explore the recent chaos in the grading industry, including the impact of grading shutdowns and the rise of alternative grading companies. We also discuss the recent…
In this episode, we recap the 2026 National, discussing layout, buyer experience, and the impact of the event on the growth of the hobby. We also give our opinions on maximizing your show experience…
Join us for our in-person episode where we discuss the upcoming National and our strategies for buying and investing! We also discuss the Dual Gold Logoman auto for Shohei Ohtani and the $12,000,000…
