Pokmon China has launched into the Scarlet & Violet era with the Collect 151 Jumbo Booster Box, the Simplified Chinese version of Pokmon 151. Also known as Collect 151 Surprise, this set is the third of four unique releases planned for 2025
Interestingly enough, it has a pretty good move that would be broken in modern Pokemon, with Headache not allowing your opponent to use Trainer Cards the next turn
Compared to eBay's ~13.25% or TCGPlayer's 10.75% commission plus its separate 2.5% processing fee (~13% all-in), this is lower on cards up to about $1,000
All of the Weather Painters have actual names in the OCG, but the translators ran into a bit of a snag when trying to convert an archetype name from three characters ("[weather kanji]) to well over twenty
While the focus is on the booming modern Pokemon card market, older cards continue to rise in value
A blend of artistic design, narrative significance, and emotional connection elevate the Pokemon cards beyond gameplay tools, turning them into cherished collectibles
