Hello everyone,

Good morning. Feels like a long time no see.

First of all, thank you to everyone. This subreddit has grown tremendously and we are now a community just shy of 4K members. Whether you joined recently or have been here from the beginning, every collector, seller, player, content creator, and enthusiast has helped build this community. So thank you to you all.

However, with growth comes its challenges and also added responsibility.

As the community grows, we naturally hope to see more

- Collection posts.

- More buying and selling, and maybe some trading.

- New collectors / players joining.

- More discussions and debates, information being shared.

- and unfortunately, occasional disagreements and disputes.

The goal of this post is not to address any one person or situation. Instead, we want to establish some general principles that will help keep this community welcoming, fair, and enjoyable for everyone.

A Message For New Collectors

Welcome to the Pokemon TCG hobby! This is truly a wonderful place to be. Collect some great cards and hopefully also make some wonderful and lifelong friends and cherished memories.

Everyone starts somewhere. Whether you are opening your first pack, buying your first single, or building your first collection, we are happy to have you here.

However, please, please remember:

Take your time. Learn before spending.

The hobby can be exciting, but excitement can sometimes lead to rushed decisions.

Before buying or selling expensive (or any kind of cards) cards:

- Research prices

- Check multiple sources

- Ask the community for opinions

- Understand card conditions

- Do not feel pressured to make a decision immediately

There is always another card, another opportunity, and another product release.

Avoid FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)

Pokémon products often create a lot of hype.

New releases, special sets, limited products, and popular cards can make people feel like they must buy immediately before prices increase.

Remember:

- Not every product becomes valuable.

- Not every expensive card is a good investment.

- High prices immediately after release are often driven by hype and limited availability.

- Waiting and researching is perfectly okay.

Almost every modern card is printed in millions. Collect because you enjoy the card, not because you are afraid of missing an opportunity.

The hobby should bring happiness, not stress.

Follow Protocol.

The subreddit rules exist for a reason. More specifically the rule involving Buying / Selling and Trading. It has been observed that people like or seem to bypass these rules (whether intentionally or unintentionally). Unfortunately, there have also been instances where certain community members have also been scammed because they failed to recognize the very obvious red flags. This can happen to new and experienced sellers alike.

Please, a humble request to report listings without time-stamps and also not to engage with posts which do not contain any. It is becoming very easy now for anyone to fake product listings from the internet and use it as their own.

So, there has been a slight update to the Rule 2. All posts must now be:

• Timestamped (with Reddit username + date). Please use handwritten timestamps. Name on the timestamp should match reddit username.
• Have very clear photos.
• Clear prices (in INR preferred) are now mandatory for all posts.

These 3 clauses exist for a reason and there are no exceptions. Repeated violations will be banned from the subreddit.

Private Messages & Safety

Members should be especially careful with unsolicited DMs. This is generally observed as a way to entice new members. While many community members are genuine, please remember:

- Do your own checks.

- Do not rush because someone contacted you privately.

- Do not send money without verifying details.

- Ask questions if something feels unclear.

Whenever possible, keep initial discussions visible on Reddit. Public conversations allow others to help and provide context. If something feels wrong, pause and ask.

Lastly,

Fair and Responsible Use of AI

AI is a useful tool and we are not against its use. AI can help with many aspects of our lives including writing, editing, and many other creative uses.

However, AI should not be used to misrepresent items being bought, sold, or traded.

Therefore, the subreddit is now including a new rule regarding AI. Please refer to Rule 4

This subreddit will not allow:

• AI generated timestamps.
• AI created proof of ownership.
• Removing scratches, whitening, dents, or defects.
• Altering card condition or appearance.
• Presenting AI generated images as actual product photos.

Failure to comply will result in a ban on the first instance itself, no second chances.

Final Message

Every collector was once a beginner. We all stared somewhere and someplace. Not everyone had information at the ready and many people did struggle to find their way in the hobby. Every experienced seller has made some rookie mistakes, every expert was also someone who at some point bought their very first card and has learned through countless errors (both their own and others)

But, now, things have changed.

Let's continue building a community where:

- New collectors feel welcome,

- Experienced collectors can contribute and are respected for the value they bring.

- buyers and sellers treat each other fairly,

- and everyone can enjoy Pokémon.

This hobby is for everybody. Collect responsibly, trade fairly, and most importantly

Make friends and have fun.

Please always refer to FAQ's and also the subreddit list of Verified Sellers for more information.

Sincerely,

Mod Team.

Hello all,

Happy Wednesday. Hope you all are doing well.

Sorry for the delay. The verified list is LIVE - HERE. It is also pinned in the sidebar of the subreddit. If you are on mobile, then you need to click on the subreddit name to find the list.

I have added the names of all the people who reached out via DM's or Mod Mail for their names to be added to the list. Please double check the details. If there is anything you like to be changed, please let me know via DM.

If you reached out but your name was not added, please get in touch. I may have missed adding your details.

Also, if you would like your name to be added to the list, please reach out via the necessary references to help us verify you as a trusted seller.

This list is public, and I am only going by the information presented to me by the individuals mentioned in the list. If you think there are good reasons where someone should not be added in the list, please raise your concerns now and we can look into it.

I will also assign custom flairs (Verified Seller) to everyone whose name is added in the list. This flair will be displayed every time the assignee makes a post on the subreddit.

Again, to re-emphasize

DISCLAIMER:

- This list is maintained by the mods of r/beybladeindia for information purposes only. 
- Verification only means that the seller has met basic community trust criteria at the time of review.
- The subreddit or the mods does not guarantee any transactions, does not act as escrow and is not responsible for disputes or losses. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Hope this is helpful.

Sincerely,

Mod Team.

Hello everyone,

Posting this as an awareness post with regards to reddit user u/SpiDeylY

As you all may have known, this was a regular seller on the subreddit and was also vouched and verified in the sellers list.

They also go by Pritish Das on Nearmint platform and u/itachi_vault on IG.

It is come to attention that this person has taken multiple lakhs worth of pre-orders and not fulfilled them. His brother and other people close to him are calming that he is dead. So basically the money is now gone and the person may not be dead but just absconding and it is just a cover up for cheating.

If anyone has given money to u/SpiDeylY for pre orders either via Reddit, IG or through Near Mint, please reach out to the mods. There are efforts undergoing by other members from the community to get the refunds back.

The user will be banned till more information is clear.

It is unfortunate that because of a few characters like this, it has an impact on good and honest sellers as well. This person was also vouched and verified by many. So we always need to be careful with whom we are dealing with.

Please do the needful and reach out if you have pre-orders with the user.

EDIT: this post is for people who may have pre-ordered and are waiting for stuff to reach them but have no ways to communicate or know what is happening since the person is claimed to be dead. All other details of the accused seller are already known.

Sincerely,

Mod Team.

Hello all,

Happy new week. Hopefully everyone has a fruitful week ahead!

The moderation team has decided to implement a verified sellers list for the people who sell and often deal on the subreddit.

What this means is that there will be a list maintained on the subreddit which can be accessed by anyone. This list will include the reddit username - link to the sellers socials (website or IG)

The verified person will also receive a custom flair, either as a verified seller or as a verified webstore. Choice is dependent on the individual.

This list is mainly as a guide for new people in the hobby and also to encourage people who engage in active selling.

How to get on the list.

1. Please send a mod mail with screenshots of vouches and references of sales. The mods would prefer if the sale was conducted via the reddit platform since that would have more weightage. Minimum 1 required. If at this point such a reference is not available, then it is fine.
2. Have patience. Please give the mod team some time to get everything in order and publish the list and deploy the flairs.

Reminder that wanting to add your name on the list is voluntary. You do not need to be on this list to make sales post. As long as you follow rule number 2 anyone can make the post.

Lastly and most importantly, being on this verified list is not the be all, end all. This is just a verification check done by mods based on evidences provided by you as members of this community. Your name on the list does not absolve you from any wrong doings and malpractice and would result in instant ban.

Always do you due diligence when buying and selling and this is just one of the tools to help you do your due diligence.

Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the same or have alternative ideas.

Sincerely,

Mod Team.

Just an interesting discussion came up with some friends in the collecting space on what they would do if they would come across such a situation.

Have you ever come across a scenario like this where you have taken the deal, or as a seller been burned by your own mistake? It seems it is always easy to blame the buyer but are the sellers also at fault for mis-pricing cards?

A seller does not have to be an established seller or a big name shop owner. The seller in this case is anyone who wants to make a deal or is looking to sell.

You are also free to comment your thoughts on the same. The voting is anonymous of course. No judgement here just a question out of genuine curiosity. This community is still growing and conversations like this help set the culture early. Play nice everyone.

Also, if anyone wants to learn how to find out prices for your cards, please feel free to refer to this guide . It helps to know this if you are a buyer or a seller.

Cheers!

View Poll

New celebrations set for the 30th Anniversary was announced. It includes a subset of 30 Pikachu cards and also features a brand new rarity tier FUR : Futuristic Rare. More info can be found here

Promotional Video of the release - HERE

Set will be released in multiple languages and will be a simultaneous release worldwide. It will contain upwards of 128+ cards with a mixture of old cards being reprinted with the 30th Logo and also brand new cards.

Some of the cards being revealed

https://preview.redd.it/iy6k3s7gmo4h1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=acd4dd20bed7a0e4f0f8dd1c823da44903a88fd5

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https://preview.redd.it/68qk5qzkmo4h1.png?width=733&format=png&auto=webp&s=3640764e3c39998b58c88d4e98ba44be25f3d4fe

https://preview.redd.it/9epcdzklmo4h1.png?width=733&format=png&auto=webp&s=87707729e0021eac0d85c2d9a9a79e1c23f82cc8

https://preview.redd.it/up3lzuvmmo4h1.png?width=733&format=png&auto=webp&s=d3fb62236275f5c8bdc72aed066f62610bc18e08

What are you thoughts regarding this set? Does it meet your expectations or it does not?

Cheers!

On Behalf of the Organizers.

Community Sponsor Announcement!

We’re excited to welcome Get Collectr as the Community Sponsor & Official Pricing App for the Bangalore Card Show! 🔥

 

Track your collection, check card prices, and stay on top of the market with Collectr 📈

 

🎁 Plus — special giveaways are being planned with Collectr at the show! 👀

 

📍 14th June 2026

📍 Aadhi Sankalp Banquet Hall, Bengaluru

 

Let’s give Collectr a warm welcome to the Bangalore Card Show family! ❤️

Bangalore Card Show Pokémon TCG tournament !

The tournament will be held through the day on June 14th at the Bangalore Card Show

 

The tournament will follow knockout style matches , 1 round each.

The top 4 players will battle it out best of 3 in the semi finals and finals.

 

Each participant must register on Limitless for the tournament.

 

Link : https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/6a1521088c163b8097997a46/details

 

Participants should bring their own 60 card deck (standard format with cards labelled only H,I, and J) any language cards are allowed. Participants are allowed to use upto 20 proxies (printed cards ). All cards must be sleeved with the same type of sleeve

 

Prizes include

ETBs, Slabs , and other tcg products !

 

For more information reach out to

Ryan - tcg_naturalist

Nikhil - collectwithnikhil

Thank you for your kind attention!

Regards,

Mod Team.

Over the past few days (week), there have been several heated discussions involving sellers, buyer experiences, moderation decisions, and accusations of bias within the subreddit. Would want to take this opportunity to address the situation openly and clarify the moderation team’s stance going forward.

As this community continues to grow, we are reaching a point where buyers and sellers are existing across various platforms like WhatsApp groups, Discord servers, Instagram pages, private chats, and other community spaces . Deals happen across these platforms on a daily basis. Similarly issues, discussion and disputes happening across these platforms are being brought across and posted on Reddit.

This creates a very difficult moderation challenge.

In many or rather most of the situations:

- Moderators do not and possibly will never have the full context unless they were involved themselves.

- Conversations happen privately or off-platform and not on a place the moderators are an active part off.

- Different people tell completely different versions of events.

- and many claims cannot realistically be independently verified.

At the same time, we also understand why people bring concerns here. Many members see Reddit as a more open and transparent platform compared to private groups or closed communities. Reddit also provides a level of anonymity that allows people to speak more freely about their experiences without attaching their real identities to public discussions.

However, that same anonymity can also make discussions escalate much more quickly. It becomes very easy for conversations to shift from constructive criticism into assumptions, hostility, personal accusations, and blame, including toward moderators themselves.

Buyer awareness and the ability to discuss negative experiences are important parts of maintaining a healthy hobby community. But there also needs to be a balance.

The subreddit cannot become:

- a public courtroom where users can behave a judge, jury and executioner.

- a rumour mill where most of the stories are hearsay and just a matter "he said", "she said"

- or a place where ongoing community conflicts from multiple platforms escalate into personal attacks and factional arguments (Cartel, Mafia etc)

Over the past few days, discussions have increasingly moved away from constructive feedback and toward:

 - Speculation

- Retaliation posts

- Unverifiable third-party accusations

- Hostility between members, who possibly know each other privately are use reddit as a platform to do anonymous mud-slinging.

- Accusations against moderators

- and emotionally charged back-and-forth exchanges, which are borderline childish.

This is not healthy for the long-term growth of the community.

 

We also want to address one point clearly because it has been repeatedly mentioned:

 

The moderation team does not receive compensation, favours, incentives, or “Slabs” and "Free Packs" from sellers or community members. We understand that some moderation decisions may appear unpopular or unfair depending on perspective, especially during emotionally charged situations, but decisions are being made based on what moderators believe is best for maintaining overall community stability and fairness. Also because these things are being overlooked and judged by human beings and not machines.

However,

That does not mean moderators will always make perfect decisions. As the subreddit grows, moderation challenges also become more complicated, and we will continue learning and refining our approach over time. As stated before, no decision will have a 100% approval or happiness rate.

 

Hobby interactions happen within relatively small community circles across the platforms stated. Because of this, some members may genuinely feel uncomfortable publicly sharing negative experiences or screenshots out of fear of social fallout, exclusion from groups, or damaging relationships within the community. I would wager that most of the complain posts being raised can also be done in those same private spaces directly but are not done so because of the fear of being ostracized from belonging to a part of the community or group. Backlash can get real and this also means, losing out of deals and possible connections. 

 

If someone is uncomfortable posting publicly, they are welcome to reach out to the moderation team privately to share concerns or context.

 

However, we also want to be transparent about the limits of moderation in these situations:

private reports and screenshots do not automatically result in public action against individuals, especially in cases where moderators cannot independently verify the full context or where claims remain heavily disputed.

 

Our goal is not to privately “judge” community members behind the scenes, but rather to better understand ongoing concerns while still trying to moderate fairly and responsibly for everyone involved.

 

Going forward, our general stance will be:

 

- Members are allowed to share first-hand experiences and constructive feedback.

- Evidence/screenshots are strongly encouraged wherever possible. Technically this should be a requirement but is understandable in rare instances where providing the proof is not possible.

- Civil criticism is allowed.

- Harassment, mockery, dogpiling, and personal attacks are not allowed.

- Posts based primarily on hearsay, unnamed third-party allegations, or speculation may be removed or locked. Do not post on behalf of your friend, relative or try to be the voice of the voiceless.

- Threads may also be locked if discussions become hostile, repetitive, or impossible to moderate fairly.

 

Importantly:

Locking or removing a thread does not automatically mean moderators are “taking sides” or declaring one party innocent or guilty. In many cases, it simply means the discussion has stopped being productive and has become increasingly difficult to manage responsibly. Community members are free to go back to the locked posts to check the level of language being used by some adults and mature members in the spaces.

We also ask members to remember that moderators are volunteers. We are collectors and hobbyists ourselves trying to maintain a positive and useful space for the Indian Pokemon TCG community. We will not always get everything right, but the intention is to help the community grow in a healthier direction over the long term.

The subreddit has grown significantly and continues to grow every day (currently sits at 2.5k members). With that growth, clearer guidelines and moderation standards will naturally become more necessary. There will be official changes to the rules, with new rules added and existing rules amended with regards to this specific topic.

I and the other moderators wish that some of the highly intense topics in the past few days were handled differently. But we cannot change what has already been done.

Let’s try to move forward constructively from here.

Sincerely, 

Mod Team