@@avavii You would never guess, but the Pokemon Center website lol. However, they're super hard to get, because scalpers bot the site for all of the pre-orders once released. Doable, but hard to snag.
Can't tell you how much I appreciate that you filmed this in a calm and clear voice. Not to throw shade on other creators, but the way they yell into their mics like they're an MC in a crowded room just isn't for me.
That intro was made for me. I’m getting back into the TCG after having not played or collected in almost 20 years. There’s so much new stuff. It’s wild
So much new people getting into the TCG. I bought several packets of the first edition boosters and had several good cards but then who would know that they would appreciate so much?
calling people who scalp a product targeted at kids "investors" is genuinely funny lmao. not even being a dick. it's just really funny to me thinking of a comic panel where a little kid with a Pokemon hat, a binder and his mom walk up to a shop at one of the conventions and sees an evolutions booster pack and says "Mommy! can I buy it?" and she reads the price, around 25, and goes "no, 25 is too expensive honey." and the kid gets mad and says "25?? you could get 5 booster packs for that price!" and the mom goes "I know bud, but this man is an investor, he has to make a profit."
To be fair, the kids usually want the newest thing which is generally the easiest to find and the parents usually either have no clue or just buy whatever is available anyway, so scalpers' real target demographic (whether intentional or not) is adult collectors or slower "investors". But I agree, it is pretty funny. 😆
@@atleast4566 I disagree. Adult collectors usually stay on top of things and have more disposable income than children, so they buy up most of the stock quickly. And while the kids are saving up their money to get the new set the scalpers are jacking up the prices. Then normies see these products listed on ebay, or in some Tik Tok video, of the item selling at ridiculous prices so they all rush out to buy up anything that's left. This in turn leaves nothing left for the younger audience to get their hands on once they've finally saved up enough to go out and buy it.
Your content is so essential and important, I know all the info and I still watch them 😂 never stop man, one day the whole community will see your hard work ❤
Discovered this vid and your channel shortly after getting into the hobby and can’t tell you how awesome of a resource you’ve been. Keep up the great work, man!
Thinking about getting back into the hobby and I just found your videos. These are awesome I really appreciate you videos and how they are set up, short but concise. Thank you!
Brilliant overview of the Pokémon product line! This is actually sooooo confusing and you’ve done an incredible job of making it seem so simple. So well done 💪
Thank you so much for this!! I’m debating on getting back to collecting after 15 years and needed some guidance. Keep up the good work. Fantastic explanation.
totally appreciated the breakdown......this video is SO helpful....Im new but the information in this makes me feel less like a rookie when Im scanning in the store....Huge thanks SNCB
95' baby here hello 👋 I went back to collecting pokemon cards since 2022 thanks to my nephews. It's been fun so far sharing and trading cards with them. This video was SUPER helpful, thank you so much! A lot has surely changed with these cards, it's crazy!
My favorite pokemon are pichu Pikachu and raichu , as well as Charizard and all its evolution s and I love mew and Mewtwo 😂 chikareeta and the pokeball with eyes was always cool growing up. I kind of liked tordadile until I stopped watching. I don't watch now but I find collecting interesting
I recently got back into Pokémon since late July to early August of this year and I’ve never knew how much I missed on Pokémon but damn I missed everything a lot since the last time I collected Pokémon cards back in late of 2018. I’ve been chasing down an actual SV 151 Booster Box for a while but after just hearing you say it’s impossible to get the 151 Booster Box, my wish was thrown out. However, I did remember there was the Japanese version of the 151 as a booster box I saw on Amazon and a really cool Premium 151 Collection Box that I saw too. I might been getting this pretty soon.
@@sleevenocardbehind Thank you! I just found out that Costco has been selling really good Pokémon Collection Boxes for quite sometime now all thanks to RUclips Shorts from other RUclipsrs 😅
Amazing video… Just started buying cards for my oldest boy (5 yo)… I use to love Pokemon when I was younger, back when it was the original 151. Came back to a franchise that was unrecognizable to me.
Lol a long hiatus 😂 I haven't played since the late 90s early 00s 😅 we want to buy some starter decks for me, my husband, and our kid so this is very helpful thank you!! I wonder if any of my old cards would be any good anymore 😅😅
Awesome video, explained everything so well. I just started getting into the Pokemon TCG, so it really helps, as all of these different boxes and boosters with different names are quite overwhelming!
Thank you for this. I love these cards and I’m still a little clueless, but this helps. I’m not interested in collecting, but I’d love to play the game. Back in the day, this was my first game exposure to Pokemon and I loved it. It was fun to see they have Holiday packs
I just started playing with my family. And let me tell you this is the most helpful video I’ve found. I actually really know what I’m looking at when I’m starting at a shelf of stuff now lol thank you !!
This was super helpful and thorough. I'm returning back to collecting after dropping off around the time Primal Clash came out... I have a lot to catch up on. I'm a master set type of collector, so I purposely collect ALL variants for a set, including tin exclusives, stamped cards, league place cards, etc. and I'll even grab any misprints/errata if they happen to exist. I see a lot of confusion over what is considered a set vs a master set, and I've even seen the term "grandmaster set" thrown around which is probably closer to what I try to achieve, but not sure if it's really a term that holds any weight. Would love if you did a video that covered the differences!
Wow! I’m not really into Pokemon stuff but your vids are THE BEST explanations of how your world works out there! RUclips keeps showing me pack openings and I had no idea what the hell they were saying but in one video I just upped my awareness 1000%. Thanks!
Just yesterday, I went to a con dominated by pokemon cards. Saw the Charizard Ex 234 and am going to try and get it. This video game into my feed at the right time!
I was looking for this type of video, thank you so much, I want to start collecting these pokemons cards and I need to learn at least the basic and what should I buy 😊.
Very informative video. I watched some of your ETB video too. You do a great job of explaining how the pokemon company markets its tcg products. I always wanted to learn how video game and card game companies work.
I have never played the card game, and only casually played the video game as a kid. But something is making me want to play this, and it’s something that I normally would not do.
Good video brotha I just started a RUclips shorts account where I open packs and I’m excited to be apart of the Pokémon community on RUclips now! I left a sub and I’m going to check out your other videos. I think your channel name is very clever.
Being an asolute beginner at pokémon TCG, I would love to hear information about what a set is, what are the number codes and what are their format, and general information like about how many cards per set there is for example; I would find that very interesting. Also, I would love to hear what are the different types of cards and how to differentiate them! I heard you mention the term "rare holographic card", but it is still unclear to me what that means exactly. I love this video format and the tone, as someone else mentionned! Thank you for the video.
Thanks for quitting 😂 and yes this problem has been around since the beginning we just didn't notice cuz we were too young and social media wasn't around to throw it in our face
I wasn't sure if I wanted to get into Pokemon TCG while the 151 UPC was available at costco for 150$ cad. I finally made my mind up and decided I wanted to jump in since I have been a Pokemon fan for as long as I can remember but sadly the 151 UPC is now 400$ + wish I pulled the trigger early. Not even for resale value but to get a cool started box with everything needed. Plus I'm a Kanto Gen guy
Hey there SNCB, I was wondering what three cards you have of the Kanto starters in the back to your right. They look like great vintage cards with lovely backgrounds and in my opinion stand out more than the Base Set Trio. If anyone knows I would love to take a look and see closer up versions of them on the web once I have the info. All around, great video as I become reacquainted with the franchise once more.
I love these videos. Once you come by for one and see the rest it easy it go through alot if your videos. Im about to watch your 3. Love the style' edits and so much clear clean info. Sub'd! And 👍
@sleevenocardbehind Good to know. Will get one at a local book store for a higher price or at a walmart/ gamestop for a lower price at a later date. Same with yu-gi-oh?
First thank you for the explanations and clarification, and 2nd. Boooooiiii i am hella jealouse of your display case. Hahahahshs. Congrats to you brother.
I'm a little bit frustrated - last week I started watching a few YT Pokemon vids and was curious in getting some. And then I saw this 151 set you talked about. The first 151 are the only ones I'm interested in so I thought this is a match made in heaven. (no interest in gaming) But then I saw the prices here in Germany. Oh my... I have a good disposable income but spending 12.5 Eur for 1 booster seems a bit expensive in trying to gather even the core set. Not to talk about those crazy chase cards. Whats your opinion on this? Is there a chance of getting another set focused on the first edition Pokemon?
I would say right now, pokemon 151 is your best option, unfortunately. A few years ago in 2016 they made a Base Set reprint called Evolutions, and before that they dipped their toes in the concept with Generations. But those will be more expensive than 151. Is there a chance of getting another set based on the original 151 pokemon? Yes. They milk it.
Dude ,I fully geeked out 😭, I love how well you explained all of this ,I’m new ,so I was looking for some good vids explaining in a beginner friendly way ‼️
I MADE A MISTAKE:
ETBs come with 9 booster packs, not 10. Pokémon center exclusive ETBs come with 2 extra packs. 1:06
crown zentih comes with 10 though. Some etbs also varies with 8 packs as well
How and where does one get Pokémon Center ETBs?
@@avavii You have to order it directly form the Pokemon Center website
@@avavii You would never guess, but the Pokemon Center website lol. However, they're super hard to get, because scalpers bot the site for all of the pre-orders once released. Doable, but hard to snag.
@@avavii The official Pokemon Center website.
Can't tell you how much I appreciate that you filmed this in a calm and clear voice. Not to throw shade on other creators, but the way they yell into their mics like they're an MC in a crowded room just isn't for me.
The question is always “should I open it or should I keep it sealed”. And kinda end with “why did you even do that”
"I hope you are proud of yourself"
@ I’m very disappointed in you. 😂😂😂
IT'S PIKACHU
My thumbs are digletts
Fellows of culture I see
That intro was made for me. I’m getting back into the TCG after having not played or collected in almost 20 years. There’s so much new stuff. It’s wild
I'm doing the same thing. Started collecting again after more than 20 years. It's a lot of fun.
So much new people getting into the TCG. I bought several packets of the first edition boosters and had several good cards but then who would know that they would appreciate so much?
calling people who scalp a product targeted at kids "investors" is genuinely funny lmao. not even being a dick. it's just really funny to me thinking of a comic panel where a little kid with a Pokemon hat, a binder and his mom walk up to a shop at one of the conventions and sees an evolutions booster pack and says "Mommy! can I buy it?" and she reads the price, around 25, and goes "no, 25 is too expensive honey." and the kid gets mad and says "25?? you could get 5 booster packs for that price!" and the mom goes "I know bud, but this man is an investor, he has to make a profit."
To be fair, the kids usually want the newest thing which is generally the easiest to find and the parents usually either have no clue or just buy whatever is available anyway, so scalpers' real target demographic (whether intentional or not) is adult collectors or slower "investors".
But I agree, it is pretty funny. 😆
@@atleast4566 I disagree. Adult collectors usually stay on top of things and have more disposable income than children, so they buy up most of the stock quickly. And while the kids are saving up their money to get the new set the scalpers are jacking up the prices. Then normies see these products listed on ebay, or in some Tik Tok video, of the item selling at ridiculous prices so they all rush out to buy up anything that's left. This in turn leaves nothing left for the younger audience to get their hands on once they've finally saved up enough to go out and buy it.
It hasn't been targeted towards kids since 2010. Just like all other tcg, they're targeted towards teens and adults because they have the money.
@@KRIAJK Tell that to all the Ian Robb haters/ Fernando Cifuentes fanboys.
ill buy more just cause of your gatekeeping comment. Bastard
Your content is so essential and important, I know all the info and I still watch them 😂 never stop man, one day the whole community will see your hard work ❤
Thank you I appreciate that
Dude, super useful. Ive got kids just getting into this and I really was confused as to the products now
After getting back into the hobby as someone who started with the original first edition set, this video is highly helpful. Thanks man!
Please tell us you kept those cards...you might have unintentionally saved college funds for your kids or a new house LMAO
@ I wish! I have no idea what happened to those. Only have a dozen or so, and not kept in great condition.
Fantastic video! This is exactly what I was looking for as someone who is just starting to get into the TCG for the first time.
This was a really good video! Really informative to a overwhelming amount of options when I glance at cards while at the store.
As a returning collector these videos are very helpful.
As an old collector back in the game I sorely needed this info 😅
I was there at the beginning where it was just the decks and the booster packs and now with all this new stuff I just feel so lost 😂😂😂
Discovered this vid and your channel shortly after getting into the hobby and can’t tell you how awesome of a resource you’ve been. Keep up the great work, man!
Thanks! I'm glad to help.
Don’t ever stop brother 💪🏻
Thinking about getting back into the hobby and I just found your videos. These are awesome I really appreciate you videos and how they are set up, short but concise. Thank you!
I problem! Welcome to the hobby and may your wallet RIP
Brilliant overview of the Pokémon product line! This is actually sooooo confusing and you’ve done an incredible job of making it seem so simple.
So well done 💪
Such a great video couldn’t ask for more. Thank you.
Thank you for watching! I hope it answered all your questions
Thank you so much for this!! I’m debating on getting back to collecting after 15 years and needed some guidance. Keep up the good work. Fantastic explanation.
I’m sharing your vids with everyone who attends my LGS here in the North Idaho panhandle - cheers‼️
Woah! Thank you!
@@sleevenocardbehind I’ve been sharing your videos with folks at my LGS and also with family and friends for months now - I wish you all the best‼️
Love the straightforward approach without a bunch of filler and fluff! Excellent breakdown!
I love your content, and how organized and simplified you explain everything, keep it up!
As a 90s kid who is starting to look into collecting again just realizing i missed out on 151 is heartbreaking
Me, some places still selling booster packs but 25 each ugh, or 300 for a etb
@aussiegodx8629 yeah, i like pokemon but not that much, sad
You would just be competing with scalpers its not fun
totally appreciated the breakdown......this video is SO helpful....Im new but the information in this makes me feel less like a rookie when Im scanning in the store....Huge thanks SNCB
95' baby here hello 👋 I went back to collecting pokemon cards since 2022 thanks to my nephews. It's been fun so far sharing and trading cards with them. This video was SUPER helpful, thank you so much! A lot has surely changed with these cards, it's crazy!
Thanks for the explanation! My buddy got me back into collecting and was so confused by the enormous amounts of different products.
Watched a few of your vids and well, really enjoyed them so I subbed! Look forward to tuning in for more! Thanks! 🤩
actually thank you so much because there’s no one to teach me what to do
You’re very welcome
My favorite pokemon are pichu Pikachu and raichu , as well as Charizard and all its evolution s and I love mew and Mewtwo 😂 chikareeta and the pokeball with eyes was always cool growing up. I kind of liked tordadile until I stopped watching. I don't watch now but I find collecting interesting
I recently got back into Pokémon since late July to early August of this year and I’ve never knew how much I missed on Pokémon but damn I missed everything a lot since the last time I collected Pokémon cards back in late of 2018. I’ve been chasing down an actual SV 151 Booster Box for a while but after just hearing you say it’s impossible to get the 151 Booster Box, my wish was thrown out. However, I did remember there was the Japanese version of the 151 as a booster box I saw on Amazon and a really cool Premium 151 Collection Box that I saw too. I might been getting this pretty soon.
Best of luck! The Ultra Premium Collection 151 box with Mew on the front is a great product. Costco had a good deal on them recently.
@@sleevenocardbehind Thank you! I just found out that Costco has been selling really good Pokémon Collection Boxes for quite sometime now all thanks to RUclips Shorts from other RUclipsrs 😅
Amazing video… Just started buying cards for my oldest boy (5 yo)… I use to love Pokemon when I was younger, back when it was the original 151. Came back to a franchise that was unrecognizable to me.
Just described my parents raising my family on Pokemon lol
Where are you buying them from?
Thank you so much. I’m just getting back into collecting after a very long time
Lol a long hiatus 😂 I haven't played since the late 90s early 00s 😅 we want to buy some starter decks for me, my husband, and our kid so this is very helpful thank you!! I wonder if any of my old cards would be any good anymore 😅😅
Awesome video, explained everything so well. I just started getting into the Pokemon TCG, so it really helps, as all of these different boxes and boosters with different names are quite overwhelming!
Thank you for this. I love these cards and I’m still a little clueless, but this helps. I’m not interested in collecting, but I’d love to play the game. Back in the day, this was my first game exposure to Pokemon and I loved it. It was fun to see they have Holiday packs
As a recent Yugioh fan, I WISH we got this amount of quality 😭😭
Excellent breakdown, thank you!
I just started playing with my family. And let me tell you this is the most helpful video I’ve found. I actually really know what I’m looking at when I’m starting at a shelf of stuff now lol thank you !!
This was super helpful and thorough. I'm returning back to collecting after dropping off around the time Primal Clash came out... I have a lot to catch up on. I'm a master set type of collector, so I purposely collect ALL variants for a set, including tin exclusives, stamped cards, league place cards, etc. and I'll even grab any misprints/errata if they happen to exist. I see a lot of confusion over what is considered a set vs a master set, and I've even seen the term "grandmaster set" thrown around which is probably closer to what I try to achieve, but not sure if it's really a term that holds any weight. Would love if you did a video that covered the differences!
Hey thanks for watching and welcome back to the hobby! That’s a great video idea, I’ll put it on the list.
I just started collecting and this video helped me out a ton. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks! That helped a lot. Now as I just restarted collecting after 20 years or something it's just overwhelming!!!
Perfectly explained
Love how u explain this shhhhhhhh ❤😂 I love Pokemon but I stopped for family and work but now I want to collect pokemons lol
Very handy, thanks! Recently started buying stuff again after 20+ years.. was super confused haha
Thanks, this was explained simply and was super helpful!
Wow! I’m not really into Pokemon stuff but your vids are THE BEST explanations of how your world works out there! RUclips keeps showing me pack openings and I had no idea what the hell they were saying but in one video I just upped my awareness 1000%. Thanks!
Just got back into collecting and started with 151. Picked up 5 ETB's and 10 Booster Bundles. The nostalgia is at its peak 🤣
Holy shit you probably doubled your money if you haven’t opened them yet.
@@yeetimusprime415 haven't opened, just stored them in a tote. 😅
@@12jacobmarwhere did you even pick them up I can’t find any
@@bruhhead99 my local Walmart had them
@@12jacobmar nice, I’ll have to keep checking I just wanted to open one booster box lmao but scalpers make it impossible
This video was super helpful. I just back into Pokémon through my godson and after packing the surging sparks pikachu I am hooked
Just yesterday, I went to a con dominated by pokemon cards. Saw the Charizard Ex 234 and am going to try and get it. This video game into my feed at the right time!
This was super useful, thank you so much!
Amazing video!!! Thanks for this great content!!!
I was looking for this type of video, thank you so much, I want to start collecting these pokemons cards and I need to learn at least the basic and what should I buy 😊.
Very informative video. I watched some of your ETB video too. You do a great job of explaining how the pokemon company markets its tcg products. I always wanted to learn how video game and card game companies work.
Thank you!
Thank you bro you have singlehanded brought back my passion for card collecting 🙏🙏🙏
You can definitely buy booster boxes at game stop and most nerdy card shop
Useful video as a beginner myself!
I enjoy your honest style, keep it up. You've got a new subscriber.
Thank you!
Thank you - very helpful for a new starter like me :)
Excellent information and excellent presentation. Thank you.
Hey, thank you for watching! Excellent audience member
I have never played the card game, and only casually played the video game as a kid. But something is making me want to play this, and it’s something that I normally would not do.
Yes! Thank you so much for clearing some things up for me! Much appreciated!
I neglected this hobby since elementary school and now I feel like im caught up in time. Thx for this helpful vid. 🙂👍
Such a good clear video ,excellently done you deserve my sub
Okay thank you for clarifying. I just started collecting paldean fates and I was wondering why I couldn’t get a booster box of it lol
Can you make content that dives in history of each booster pack and its chase cards. I would love that .
That’s a good idea! I’ll put that on my list. It might be better as a Shorts series, we’ll see
This video was perfect for me, I want to start buying cards, I don't know where to start. Thank you.
Great introduction. Thanks. 🎉
Cool video and thanks for the info. Coming from magic and their products get confusing too
Good video brotha I just started a RUclips shorts account where I open packs and I’m excited to be apart of the Pokémon community on RUclips now! I left a sub and I’m going to check out your other videos. I think your channel name is very clever.
Thanks for watching and welcome to the community, friend
Being an asolute beginner at pokémon TCG, I would love to hear information about what a set is, what are the number codes and what are their format, and general information like about how many cards per set there is for example; I would find that very interesting.
Also, I would love to hear what are the different types of cards and how to differentiate them! I heard you mention the term "rare holographic card", but it is still unclear to me what that means exactly.
I love this video format and the tone, as someone else mentionned! Thank you for the video.
I just published a video on sets! It provides some of the info you’re asking for
Really helpful thank you
Great video 😮
But why do people always forget the Hidden Fates UPC as the first UPC? 😏
Your content is amazing
Thank you
Make a promo video ! I just got into the rabbit hole of collecting them
I tried to get into the 151 but scalpers are hitting it hard so i gave up trying to return to pokemon cards. We never had that problem back in the 90s
Thanks for quitting 😂 and yes this problem has been around since the beginning we just didn't notice cuz we were too young and social media wasn't around to throw it in our face
I was gifted the charzard box and I love. I love ripping into packs but this is too nice lol
Very well explained. Collecting pokemon cards has become so complicated, or maybe im getting old 😅
Awesome video very informative thank you!!!
I wasn't sure if I wanted to get into Pokemon TCG while the 151 UPC was available at costco for 150$ cad. I finally made my mind up and decided I wanted to jump in since I have been a Pokemon fan for as long as I can remember but sadly the 151 UPC is now 400$ + wish I pulled the trigger early. Not even for resale value but to get a cool started box with everything needed. Plus I'm a Kanto Gen guy
Really good video, thanks mate
Just pulled a riolu full art from the tins
Hey there SNCB, I was wondering what three cards you have of the Kanto starters in the back to your right. They look like great vintage cards with lovely backgrounds and in my opinion stand out more than the Base Set Trio. If anyone knows I would love to take a look and see closer up versions of them on the web once I have the info. All around, great video as I become reacquainted with the franchise once more.
Search “cd promo” and you’ll find them :) some of my favourite cards of all time
Best channel on youtube
I love these videos. Once you come by for one and see the rest it easy it go through alot if your videos. Im about to watch your 3. Love the style' edits and so much clear clean info. Sub'd! And 👍
Thanks for the kind words! It means a lot! 🙏
A question I have is which box has the most energy cards. I was thinking of getting into the tcg so I will need a lot of energy cards.
ETBs are a pretty good choice because you get a handful of goodies and 45 energy cards
@sleevenocardbehind Good to know. Will get one at a local book store for a higher price or at a walmart/ gamestop for a lower price at a later date. Same with yu-gi-oh?
Nice flex with GIANT bag of haribo gummies!!
Just bought 150 dollars of booster bundles of prismatic evolutions. Good luck and thanks for the super useful video.
No, good luck to you!!
6:23 I feel seen lol
Very helpful tyvm
bro this is completely everything I was looking for lmao
Last month my Walmart randomly had a 151 etb and I picked it up 🎉
I subbed this channel because of this SUPERB video!!!!
Thank you!
subscribed! needed this info
Incredible job putting this together. What did you use to edit?
I actually use CapCut
First thank you for the explanations and clarification, and 2nd. Boooooiiii i am hella jealouse of your display case. Hahahahshs. Congrats to you brother.
great explanation, thanks!
Thank you for this! 🙏💙
I'm a little bit frustrated - last week I started watching a few YT Pokemon vids and was curious in getting some. And then I saw this 151 set you talked about. The first 151 are the only ones I'm interested in so I thought this is a match made in heaven. (no interest in gaming)
But then I saw the prices here in Germany. Oh my... I have a good disposable income but spending 12.5 Eur for 1 booster seems a bit expensive in trying to gather even the core set. Not to talk about those crazy chase cards.
Whats your opinion on this? Is there a chance of getting another set focused on the first edition Pokemon?
I would say right now, pokemon 151 is your best option, unfortunately. A few years ago in 2016 they made a Base Set reprint called Evolutions, and before that they dipped their toes in the concept with Generations. But those will be more expensive than 151.
Is there a chance of getting another set based on the original 151 pokemon? Yes. They milk it.
@sleevenocardbehind thanks! Plus I heard, maybe a 151 reprint is coming? Let's see
@sleevenocardbehind oh I saw a grave error in my initial post, the prices are soo high, that 12.5 Euros are for one booster... so crazy
Dude ,I fully geeked out 😭, I love how well you explained all of this ,I’m new ,so I was looking for some good vids explaining in a beginner friendly way ‼️
Good Info for fresh collectors and seasoned vets
So far ive been buying those dollar store variety packs and results varied. The cards are from 2023.