r/PokemonTCGIreland

hi guys i’m just curious where do people trade cards? i’m looking to trade cards for legit any mtg cards and i don’t know where to start
any help is useful, thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m pretty new to Pokémon collecting, but I’ve been following Pokémon for a long time and always loved the artwork.

I recently bought these in Romania: a Mega Lucario ex League Battle Deck and a Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box. My main interest is collecting for the artwork and hobby enjoyment, not really investing or reselling.

I’m a bit torn: should I open them and enjoy the cards/packs, or keep them sealed because the boxes look really cool too?

Also, since I bought them while traveling in Romania, I’d appreciate any thoughts on whether these look okay/authentic from the photos. I’m still learning what to check.

What would you do as a beginner collector who mostly cares about the art?

Thanks! 😊

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Has anyone seen anywhere to buys packs in Cork? This is the first year for my small fellas birthday I’ve not been able to find him any.

I was just wondering if the pokemon 30th anniversary celebration collection due to be released worldwide on September 16th will be stocked in Smyths or if there is another place that is better to get it in on that day?

I'm going on holiday in a few days and I wanna get a few packs before I go so does anyone know if anywhere is in stock with chaos rising?