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I can't buy any of these, what can I do? I so want a collection!

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Being unable to buy them makes it harder but not impossible. Ask siblings and cousins for their unwanted card collections or cards. Ask friends for cards they don't want. Look on Freecycle and ask your parents to put an ad there asking for unwanted cards. Ask for cards for your birthday and other special occasion gifts. Ask your parents to reward good schoolwork with cards. There you go -- lots of possible ways to get cards without money of your own!

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What are the best packs or tins to buy?

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Every tin comes with the Pokemon on the tin, EX version, so this depends on personal preference. You get multiple packs of cards within. You can possibly get another EX in the tin.

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Where can I get Pokemon cards?

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You can buy Pokemon cards at ToysRUs, Target, Walmart, and TCG (Trading Card Game) stores.

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How do I buy EX cards?

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The EX cards come randomly in the packs. You can buy them individually on eBay or Amazon, but be careful for fakes.

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Can I trade Pokemon cards at stores?

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Usually no. But if it is a special TCG store then there is a small chance you could.

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How can I buy a strong deck?

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Stick with elite trainer boxes as they contain valuable cards. Also look into trainer boxes, starter packs, booster packs and tins. Be careful with buying on eBay as they may be fakes.

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How do I get free Pokemon cards from classmates?

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You could do favors for them in exchange for Pokemon cards, or you could ask them if they have any that they don't want.

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Where can I buy the Pokemon base set?

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You can buy Base Set Pokemon cards online at places like Amazon or eBay, but be wary of fakes. Some Base Set cards are really expensive; you might accidentally end up paying a lot of money for a fake card.

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Where do I find pokemon cards?

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You can find them at gaming stores, such as Game Stop, or in large supermarkets, such as Target. You can also find them in toy stores and online. Certain online shops may also sell specific cards separately.

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How many sets of Pokemon cards are there?

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Currently, there are seven sets of Pokemon cards, from Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow (original), to X and Y (current).

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How do I determine if a Pokemon card is a fake?

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You can look at the edge of the card, if you can see a black sheet in middle of the cardboard, it is a real for sure, if you can't, it is likely to be a fake.

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How many cards are there to collect from 2013-2017?

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Plasma Storm was the first set released in English in 2013, and Crimson Invasion was the last set released in English in 2017. From that information, that's a whopping 2,657 cards for you to collect!

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How can I get Pokemon cards?

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You can find them at ToysRUs, Target, Walmart, or TCG stores. Online, eBay has many for auction, and many sites sell them retail. You can sometimes find used lots listed on Craigslist in your area.

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Why does the Ancient Origins booster pack have 2015 cards instead of 2016 cards?

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Some booster packs feature "older" generations. This is not a bad thing, as it is a chance to get new Pokemon.

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Do you know of any retailers who sell Pokemon cards in the Philippines?

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Toy Kingdom sells new packs. Toms World has packs for a few tickets.

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How much light do I need?

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You won't need a lot to know if the card is fake. I have a very dim light and I saw it was translucent (aka fake).

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Should I trade a card for the Pokemon's evolved form?

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If the Pokemon's evolved form would be good competitively, then yes.

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Can packs be mixed together?

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Packs of individual cards will only contain cards from that set (i.e Steam Siege booster packs will only contain cards from the Steam Siege set), the only time packs may be mixed is when buying special edition boxes or tins.

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What should I do with fake cards?

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Throw them away or trade them to someone who likes fake cards.

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How can I put my collection online so I can keep track of my cards and not have to keep handling them? Is there a way to scan cards in?

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There is a website that you can check off which cards you have and it also tells you how close you are to finishing a set of cards if you are organizing in that way. I use it often, and would definitely recommend it. It's called Pokecollector.

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Why do some people make fake cards?

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Because they can be made cheaply and sold to unsuspecting card buyers at a profit.

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What are gold Pokemon cards worth?

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These 'golden cards' are secret rares, and usually go for around $20-50 depending on how much that card is in demand.

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Which Pokemon booster packs contain more rare cards than others?

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It depends. Tins, theme decks, elite trainer boxes and booster boxes are guaranteed to have a rare card, but separate booster packs aren’t guaranteed to have a GX or EX card.

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Where would I find decent card protectors?

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You can buy lots of excellent card protectors online or at your local gaming store (if you have one).

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What do I do with ripped pokemon cards?

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You should probably just throw them away. Or you could give them away if you can find someone that doesn't mind that they're ripped.

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What should I do if I am losing a battle?

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Look for opportunities to damage the card's health very low. If you lose, think of more strategies so you can beat your opponent next time.

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Where is the safest online site to buy individual Pokemon cards?

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You want to use Amazon. Just make sure the seller is listed as "Pokemon."

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What are good places to buy cards for not too much money?

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Most retailers sell packs of cards for about $5 USD a pack, or you could search online for a better deal.

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Are GX cards still valuable?

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Yes, most cards will hold their value for a while.

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Where can you get the binders for organizing cards?

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I see them sometimes at Walmart. Also, any regular 3-ring binder would be fine, and you can get one of those anywhere they sell school supplies.

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