How to approach it: Get a master list of every card in the set (Pokemon TCG databases like Bulbapedia have complete set lists) Start by buying the commons and uncommons as a bulk lot usually $10-20 for a near-complete set of the cheap cards Track your progress in a spreadsheet or binder Pick off the rares and holos one at a time as your budget allows Save the most expensive chase cards for last Best sets for a first completion project: Pokemon 151: Manageable size, great nostalgia, reasonable prices for most cards Paldean Fates: Small set, gorgeous cards, relatively affordable Crown Zenith: A greatest-hits set with varied artwork Goal: Collect a Specific Pokemon Pick your favorite Pokemon and collect as many different cards featuring them as possible across all sets and eras
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Top loaders are highly durable plastic cases, and a fantastic choice for safeguarding individual cards
You'll probably want to separate binders, boxes, or drawers to keep different rarity groupings separate
Magus of Balance Magus of Balance is the one of the few Magus's of a card that is banned in Commander
These cards are typically the chase cards for Pokmon TCG players, with some stunning cards currently selling for top prices on the secondary market