Episode 23: Hidden in Plain Sight — The Cards Collectors Are Missing While Chasing Pitch Black

Alright everybody, welcome back to the show, and welcome to episode 23.

You know, one of the things I love most about this hobby is that no matter how much you think you've got Pokemon figured out, it always finds a way to surprise you.

Sometimes it's a card you forgot existed suddenly doubling in price.

Sometimes it's a random illustration rare becoming the chase card of an entire set.

Sometimes it's spending half your day staring at a virtual waiting room only to come away with absolutely nothing except a deeper appreciation for the loading screen itself.

Seriously though, if you participated in the Pitch Black Pokemon Center pre-order launch this week, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about.

Before we jump into the episode, I want to say thank you to everybody who's been listening, subscribing, commenting, and reaching out between episodes.

The show continues to grow every week, and that's entirely because of you.

Whether you've been here since the beginning, or you're just finding the podcast now, I appreciate you spending part of your day hanging out and talking Pokemon cards with me.

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We've got a lot of exciting products coming out over the next few months, and the market continues to evolve, shape, and shift with each one that comes out.

And I don't know about all of y'all, but to me, it feels like we're ending one of the most interesting periods the hobby has seen in recent memory.

As always, quick disclaimer before we begin.

Everything discussed in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Nothing here should be considered financial advice.

I'm not telling you what to buy, what to sell, or what to grade.

I'm simply sharing market observations, data, trends, and my own opinions so that you can make the best decision for yourself.

Buy what you enjoy, collect what makes you happy, and remember that cardboard is a lot more fun when you're not treating it like a retirement account.