AccruzTCG 167/T135

Yo Shiftry, you coming to the party tonight? Nah man.. I got Shiftadieu

Hot take: Scalpers have played an essential role in the survival of the Pokémon TCG as we know it today. Do I like scalping? Absolutely not. It sucks when I can’t find product anywhere, when basic packs are way above MSRP, and when casual fans get priced out. That part is undeniable and EXTREMELY frustrating. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: without the massive amounts of money, hype, and speculation flowing through the Pokemon ecosystem over the years, Pokémon likely wouldn’t be where it is today. Those billion-dollar waves brought mainstream attention back. They fueled news articles, social media content, card shows, streams, and an entire creator economy. Many people re-entered the hobby because there was suddenly financial gravity pulling them in. And let’s be honest, many of us wouldn’t be here without that incentive, whether we admit it or not. Card shows wouldn’t exist at this scale or at all, your timeline wouldn’t be showing you this very post, slabs and claw machines wouldn't exist, and it wouldn’t be a viable side hustle, or a full-time career, for anyone. If Pokémon were treated only as a children’s IP, it would’ve faded into the same cultural lane as Blue’s Clues or Dora the Explorer, fondly remembered, but not actively thriving. You might say you’d still be collecting… but realistically, most people wouldn’t be. Without the yin, there is no yang.

They're about 6-7 years away from their primes Let that sink in

If you’re not busy this weekend! 😊 Come hang out and play pokemon with us!

every tcgers personal hell is doing very well at locals/small tournaments and then doing so poorly at regionals thay they forget their worth as a human being

I officially retire from Pokemon Rip my pokemon career 2025-2025

“Trainers you may begin” the goat 🐐

Locked in for R10

I have advanced to day 2!!! 5-2-1

“Paper matchslips are back” was actually the loudest cheer I’ve ever heard at a regional championship

This shit gotta be a prank @mikeytothemoon_

Ppl talk about older players in pre-covid Pokemon TCG like Bill Russell in 1960’s NBA. “Those top cuts/wins don’t count he was playing Cynthia’s Luxray vs plumbers and electricians!” 😭😂😂

Its 2017 and you're booting up old reliable for some games before locals Trying to trade for the new Tapu Lele GX, but its 50 Guardians Rising packs EACH

Thank you @FCBCArmor For choosing me to be an ambassador, such a great opportunity to give back to the community! Very excited for whats to come!

Me when the Pult player w a 17 card hand has counter catcher for game

Me looking at my gardevoir opponent after he took 20 seconds to make the decision of research away his hand of 3 energy. (It was a tough decision)

EMPHATIC BLOCK. ISO STEPBACK 4-POINT PLAY. 10-0 WEMBY RUN... HE'S GOT 31!

Went 3-3, I didn’t mean to let yall down. We’ll do better in Milwaukee 🙏 And shout out to bro for trading me dice tins 🔥

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