Description: Is the Pokémon market entering a new "Savage" era? 📈 In Episode 3 of The Savage Poke Pod, we’re breaking down the massive headlines dominating the Pokémon TCG world this week—from record-breaking auctions at Goldin to the launch of the highly anticipated Ascended Heroes set.

First, we dive into the Goldin Auction madness. We discuss Logan Paul’s PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator card (and that $10M rejection!), alongside the "Holy Trinity" of 1st Edition Base Set: the PSA 10 Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur. Is the market for vintage Grails actually cooling down, or are we about to see new records?

Next, we look at the surprising resilience of Destined Rivals. Despite reprints and restocks, this set is on a tear. We analyze why collectors are holding long-term and what the "Team Rocket" nostalgia is doing for secondary market values. 🚀

In this episode:

• The Goldin Auction Deep Dive: Logan Paul’s Illustrator, 1st Edition Base Set Booster Boxes, and the PSA 10 Big Three.

• Destined Rivals Market Watch: Why this set is "unphased" by restocks and our long-term price predictions.

• Ascended Heroes Release Day: We track the pricing for sealed ETBs and chase singles on the eve of the official launch.

• Birthday Pack Rip: A special birthday opening for Kota! Did we pull the "Savage" hit?

• The Vending Tangent: Our unfiltered thoughts on the current state of Pokémon vending and card accessibility.

Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Logan Paul’s $10M Pikachu Illustrator & Goldin Auctions 3:20 The 1st Edition Base Set "Big Three" & Booster Box Prices 6:15 Destined Rivals: Why the Reprint didn't kill the value 9:40 Ascended Heroes Release Day: Singles vs. Sealed 13:10 Kota’s Birthday Pack Opening! 16:45 Savage Tangent: The reality of Pokémon Vending

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What’s up you Pokémon Savages?! 🛡️🐉Welcome to the second episode of The Savage Poke Pod! Today we'll be talking about Ascended Heroes and what we think about the current state of the new set release schedule and how that will affect pack prices. We also touch on the new Japanese set reveals from Nullifying Zero and which are our favorites.

What’s up you Pokémon Savages?! 🛡️🐉

Welcome to the very first episode of The Savage Poke Pod! Join my Co-Host Kota and I, weekly, as we talk about all the news/leaks and rumors that are rocking the Pokémon world! We are kicking things off with our take on the Mega Zygarde centric, Perfect Order TCG Expansion set.

In this episode, Kota and I sit down to break down what's coming ahead in the first mainline Pokémon set of 2026, what the booster box and packs look like and even some of the new Megas coming throughout 2026. We’re giving our opinions on what we know now discussing whether this set is a must-buy or a hard pass for collectors/investors alike. We even enter Kota's Klassroom as he drops some Zygarde knowledge.

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🛡️ WHAT’S INSIDE PERFECT ORDER? 🛡️

Perfect Order is officially the smallest English main set in years, but it packs a serious punch. Here is the confirmed breakdown:

Total Cards: Over 120 cards (including Secret Rares)

Main Set Size: Only 88 cards!

The Big Hitters: 4 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex (Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, Mega Skarmory ex)

Rarity Breakdown:

9 Pokémon ex

11 Illustration Rare Pokémon

18 Ultra Rare Pokémon and Trainer cards

6 Special Illustration Rare Pokémon and Supporter cards

25+ Trainer cards

GAMESTOP OFFERS $55B FOR EBAY! 🛒 Korea's Magikarp Promo Fail & The Printing Crisis | Ep. 17

The hobby is hitting a breaking point, and we are breaking it all down! 🎙️ In Episode 17 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and Kota react to the industry-shaking news: GameStop has launched a massive $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay. What does a Ryan Cohen-led eBay mean for TCG sellers and the future of the "Savage" flip? 🛒

We’re also heading across the globe to discuss the "Mega Festa" chaos in Seoul, where a crowd of over 40,000 caused a total shutdown and near-riot over a Magikarp Promo card. 🚨 Plus, we address the growing Vending Machine Drama—why kiosks are being pulled from stores and why TPCi still hasn't fixed the 18-month printing crisis.

Finally, we’re hitting Part 4 of our Out of Rotation series. Today, the spotlight is on SV 151. We look at the top cards in the set and where their value is headed now that they've exited the competitive meta. 📈

In this episode:

The Pidgeotto Special: Ranking our favorite #017 cards in the Pokédex. 🕊️

GameStop Buys eBay? Analyzing the math behind the $55.5 Billion bid.

The MagikarpPromo: Why the Korea Mega Festa turned into a dangerous crowd surge. 🚨

The Printing Crisis: 1.5 years with no relief—can TPCi handle the 30th Anniversary?

Vending Machine Drama: Why loitering and scalping are killing the kiosk dream.

Vending 101: Sav's tips for prepping your first card show setup. 🃏

SV 151 Rotation Check: Where do the 151 grails stand in the new meta? 📉

Pickups of the Week: The latest heat added to the Savage collections.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: The Pidgeotto Episode 🕊️

2:10 Favorite Pidgeotto Cards

6:01 Is Pokemon Too Popular?

17:30 Vending Machine Drama: Kiosks under fire 🛑

22:50 The Printing Crisis: 18 Months of Empty Shelves

35:22 GameStop buying eBay? The $55B Hostile Bid 🛒

44:45 Vending Chat: Lessons for the card show floor

1:00:45 The Weekly Take Purge: Should we do it every episode?

1:22:57 Tangent of the Day!

1:29:48 SV 151 Rotation: Evaluating the 151 Grails 📉

1:49:13 Ascended Heroes Check In

2:08:18 Pickups of The Week!

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PITCH BLACK OFFICIALLY REVEALED! 🌑 Collect-A-Con Sold & The Great Scalper Ban | Ep. 16

In Episode 16 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ break down a week of industry-shaking news. We’re starting the "Pidgey Episode" with a look at our favorite Pidgey cards before diving into the corporate acquisition of Collect-A-Con by Ari Emanuel’s MARI.

We also react to the full 234-card reveal of "Pulsing Aura" from Pokémon Pocket—Mega Lucario and Mega Sceptile are officially taking over the digital meta! ⚡️ Plus, we discuss the controversial new Scalper Ban hitting some smaller card shows and why the Pokémon x Target 30th Anniversary collab (dropping May 2nd) is a must-buy for collectors.

Finally, we have the first official sneak peek at the Pitch Black product lineup! 🌑 With Mega Darkrai ex stalking the shadows, we analyze the ETBs, Booster Boxes, and what this July set means for your wallet.

We end the pod talking about Ascnded Heroes and a look at SV03 - Obsidian Flames as the 3rd set to go out of rotation this year.

In this episode:

The Pidgey Special: Ranking the best #016 cards in TCG history. 🕊️

Pulsing Aura Reveal: 234 new cards coming to Pokémon Pocket! ✨

Collect-A-Con Sold: What the MARI acquisition means for the hobby.

The Scalper Ban: Can one card show actually stop the reselling madness? 🛑

Pokémon x Target: Everything you need to know about the May 2nd drop. 🎯

Pitch Black Sneak Peek: First look at the Mega Darkrai ex product lineup! 🌑

Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: The Pidgey Special 🕊️

1:10 Favorite Pidgey Cards: From Base Set to Modern Art

4:12 Collect-A-Con was SOLD?!

17:35 - Man arrested for camping in Best Buy

19:43 - Target x Pokemon Collab2

24:36 - Pulsing Aura Reveal: All 234 Cards in Pokémon Pocket ✨

35:55 - Pitch Black : Booster Box - ETB - Pack Arts Revealed 👻

47:03 - Pokemon Winds & Waves Release Day?

50:00 - New Segment Alert!! Hot Take Purge!!

1:00:53 - Out of Rotation Review - SV03 - Obsidian Flames

1:08:20 - MEGA FATES... the future of Mega Era

1:16:54 - Ascended Heroes Check In!

1:34:13 - Pick Ups of the Week!

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The 30th Anniversary of Pokémon has officially begun, and the "Future Awaits!" 🚀 In Episode 7 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and Kota are joined by a special guest, Ty, to break down the news that dropped during Pokémon Day 2026.We’re starting off with number 7 in the pokedex "Squirtle Special"—discussing our all-time favorite Squirtle cards—before diving headfirst into the reveal of Generation 10: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. 🍃🌊 With a tropical archipelago setting and a 2027 release date for the Nintendo Switch 2, is this the visual leap we’ve been waiting for, or is the wait too long? We react to the new starters: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua!We also analyze the TCG 30th Anniversary Collection sneak peek. From the "Legacy" card teasers to the global simultaneous launch, we discuss how to position your collection for the biggest year in TCG history. In this episode:The Squirtle Squad: Ranking the best Squirtle cards of all time for Episode 007. 🐢Gen 10 Breakdown: Everything you need to know about Pokémon Winds & Pokémon Waves.Switch 2 Exclusivity: Why the 2027 delay is a "Savage" move for quality.30th Anniversary TCG: Reacting to the "Future Awaits" teaser and anniversary cards.Chapters:0:00 Intro: Welcome Ty to the Squirtle Squad! 🐢2:38 Squirtle Episode: Our Favorite #007 Cards8:00 Pokemon Presents Thought19:00 TCG Segment of Pokemon Presents 50:39 TANGENT OF THE DAY - The Pokemon market is going to what its going to do. 53:43 GEN 10 IS HERE: Winds & Waves Reaction 🍃🌊 The Starters: Browt, Pombon, or Gecqua?1:12:40 Weekly Show and Tell!1:23:24 Outro: Stay Savage!Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, unfiltered takes, and the hunt for the next big grail!#SavagePokePod #PokemonDay2026 #PokemonWindsWaves #Gen10 #Pokemon30th #PokemonTCG #Switch2 #SquirtleSquad #PokemonInvesting #pokemon #pokemontcg

The Pokémon world just had its most "Savage" week of 2026! 📈 In Episode 6 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and Kota break down the record-shattering $16.5 Million sale of the PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator and what it means for the hobby's future. Is this a market peak, or are we just getting started?We also dive deep into the newly discovered trademarks for "Abyss Eye" and "Storm Emeralda." 🐉 Are these the Mega Evolution sets we’ve been waiting for? We speculate on the return of Mega Rayquaza, Mega Darkrai, and how these tie into the massive 30th Anniversary roadmap.In this episode:The $16.5M Pikachu Illustrator: Breaking down the Goldin Auction sale and Logan Paul’s final "flex."New Set Leaks: Everything we know about Abyss Eye and Storm Emeralda.Ascended Heroes Release Day: The ETB delays are over! We discuss the Friday, Feb 20th drop. 📦⚡️30th Anniversary Prep: How to position your collection before the Feb 27th announcements.Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, live pulls, and the most savage takes in the community!

#PokemonTCG #LoganPaul #PikachuIllustrator #AbyssEye #StormEmeralda #PokemonDay2026 #PokemonInvesting #SavagePokePod #PokemonLeaks #pokemon #pokemoncards

Pokémon Prices are RISING! 📈 Destined Rivals Moon Mission & Chaos Rising Reveal | Ep. 4The Pokémon TCG market is moving faster than a Quick Attack! ⚡️ In Episode 4 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and Kota break down a week of massive market shifts, price hikes, and the official reveal of the 4th Mega Evolution set.First, we tackle the Destined Rivals phenomenon. This set is officially "reprint-proof." Despite restocks hitting the shelves, prices are mooning toward $600 a box. We discuss why this set is becoming the modern-day "Grail" and what it means for your long-term holds.Next, we look at the concerning news regarding Perfect Order. Allocations are coming in LOW, and distributors are tightening the belt. Is this a forced scarcity move from Pokémon, or is demand just outstripping supply? 📉In this episode:- Destined Rivals Moon Mission: Why the reprint failed to stop the price surge.- Perfect Order Allocations: Early warnings on low supply for the March 27th release.- Chaos Rising Revealed: We react to the name drop of the 4th Mega Evolution English set!- Global Price Hikes: Japan just raised pack prices—is the US market next? 💴Ascended Heroes: Chapters:0:00 Intro 2:50 Destined Rivals: The $600 Moon Mission 🚀 23:25 Japan’s 10% Price Hike: What it means for English TCG34:44 Perfect Order Allocations: Why supply is CRASHING 36:17 Chaos Rising: The 4th Mega Set Reveal! 1:11:42 30th Anniversary Gear1:15:02 Ascended Heroes - 1 Week in!1:24:37 Savage Pickups of The Week1:29:17 Outro: Stay Savage!Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, live pulls, and the most savage takes in the hobby!#PokemonTCG #DestinedRivals #ChaosRising #AscendedHeroes #PokemonInvesting #PokemonMarket #SavagePokePod #MegaEvolution #PokemonNews

Is the grading game officially broken? 📉 In Episode 5 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and Kota Collects are diving into a week of massive industry shifts and 30th Anniversary hype that is changing the hobby in real-time.First up, we take a look and at briefly chat about the First Partner : Series 1 Illustration Rare reveals. Next up : We’re reacting to the PSA Grading price hike. With bulk rates jumping and turnaround times slowing down, we’re asking the savage question: Is it time to jump ship? We break down the best (and worst) grading alternatives and whether the "PSA 10 Premium" is still worth the new price of admission. 💸Then, we shift gears to the Pokémon Super Bowl LX commercial. Pokémon spent eight figures to ask the world "What’s Your Favorite?"—but was it a legendary play or just a 60-second nostalgia trap? We break down the celebrity cameos and what this means for the massive 30th Anniversary year ahead. 🏈✨In this episode:Starter Series 1 Revealed: Our first look at the new Illustration Rare promos. Are these the new "must-haves" for 2026? 🍃🔥💧The PSA Price Crisis: Breaking down the new $25 bulk tier and why your "borderline 10s" might stay raw from now on.Super Bowl LX Reaction: Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah, and a $10M+ ad—Pokémon is officially mainstream again.Destined Rivals Check-in: The "moon mission" continues. We check the latest sold listings as boxes head toward the $600 mark.Celebrations & 25th Anniversary Watch: Taking a peek at the "old" anniversary heat. Is now the time to buy before the 30th Anniversary sets take over? 🎂📦Chapters:0:00 Intro1:10 Starter Series 1: The New Illustration Rares7:17 The Pokémon Super Bowl Ad: Masterpiece or Mid?7:15 PSA PRICE HIKE: The end of bulk grading?15:00 Grading Alternatives: CGC, SGC, or stay raw?45:00 Destined Rivals Market Watch 📈49:17 25th Celebrations Check In1:00:10 Pick Ups of the Week1:12:30 OutroSubscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, unfiltered takes, and the hunt for the next big grail!#SavagePokePod #PokemonTCG #PSAGrading #StarterSeries1 #Pokemon30th #DestinedRivals #SuperBowlLX #PokemonInvesting #KotaCollects

Is the "Gem Mint" obsession ruining the hobby? 🎙️ In Episode 15 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ are joined by ⁨@TygersTCGden⁩ to tackle your most heated listener questions. We’re breaking down the "PSA 9 Trap"—does anyone actually care about Mint cards anymore, or is it PSA 10 or bust?

We also tackle some other listener questions: If you had $1,000 to invest today, would it be vintage or modern?

Then, we’re doing a massive "Savage" deep dive into the Mega Evolution Era. We check the pulse on Mega Base Set, Phantasmal Flames, Perfect Order, and the set everyone is calling a masterpiece: Ascended Heroes. Is it officially the greatest Pokémon set we’ve ever seen? Plus, we discuss the massive impact of Paldea Evolved (SV02) rotating out and what it means for your collection.

In this episode:

The Beedrill Special: Ranking the most "Savage" #015 cards in the Dex. 🐝

The PSA 9 Debate: Why "Mint" cards are being overlooked in the modern market.

$1,000 Investing: Vintage vs. Modern—where is the smart money moving? 💰

Mega Evolution Era Check-In: Data updates on Phantasmal Flames and Perfect Order.

Ascended Heroes: Analyzing the supply squeeze and the "Best Set Ever" claims. 🏆

Paldea Evolved Rotation: What happens to SV02 prices as it exits the meta? 📉

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

4:44 Our Favorite Beedrill Cards🐝

13:28 The PSA 9 Crisis: Does anyone still care about 9s? 🛑

37:20 The Ultimate Debate: Base Set Zard vs. 10 Modern Grails

44:35 THE $1K CHALLENGE: Investing in Vintage vs. Modern 💰

48:42 Mega Evolution Base Set: Market Check

51:22 Phantasmal Flames: Market Check

53:29 Perfect Order: Is the price floor holding?

1:00:24 Broad Market Talk: The State of the TCG in 2026

1:08:40 Ascended Heroes: Is this the GOAT Pokémon Set? 🏆

1:31:32 Rotation Alert: Paldea Evolved (SV02) is OUT! 📉

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30th ANNIVERSARY LEAKS ARE HERE! 🎈 Chaos Rising Pre-Orders & Market Rotation | Ep. 14

The most anticipated pre-order window of 2026 is finally open, and it is absolute madness! 🚀 In Episode 14 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ dive into the Chaos Rising Pokémon Center drop. From the new "Early Access" system to the heated debate over pre-order limits—did you get your ETBs, or were you left in the queue? 📦

We’re also reacting to a massive 30th Anniversary Product Leak that could change everything for October. Plus, we discuss the "Savage" hot take of Pokémon Center Stamped Booster Boxes—could TPCi finally giving us a premium sealed product to rival the Japanese exclusives?

Finally, we’re breaking down the Scarlet & Violet 1st Block Rotation. We look at why SV Base is hitting a fever pitch and perform a "Savage" market check on Phantasmal Flames and Ascended Heroes. Are Japanese booster boxes officially on a moon mission? Let’s get into it.

In this episode:

The Kakuna Special: Ranking the best #014 cards in the Pokedex. 🛡️

30th Anniversary Leak: Analyzing the first leaked product images for October! 🎈

Chaos Rising Pre-Order: Reacting to the Pokémon Center drop & Early Access.

Stamped Booster Boxes: Should English TCG finally getting exclusive stamps? 📦

The Rotation is Here: What the 1st Block exit means for SV Base prices. 📉

eBay's New Policy: How the new auction rules affect your "Savage" flips.

Market Watch: Why Japanese boxes and Ascended Heroes are skyrocketing. 📈

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: The Kakuna Special 🛡️

2:45 Our Favorite Kakuna Cards

6:08 30th Anniversary Leak: Is the Hype Real? 🎈

20:18 Chaos Rising Pre-Order: The PC Drop is LIVE! 📦

23:09 Pokémon Center Early Access: Win or Fail?

28:40 Chaos Rising: Pre-Release Promo Analysis

32:25 The Limit Debate: Should Pokémon Lower Quantities?

36:12 Stamped Booster Boxes: The Ultimate Collector Flex? 💎

40:06 TANGENT: Who is actually calling the shots at TPCi? 🎙️

44:18 New eBay Auction Policy: What you need to know.

49:39 Prismatic Watch: Is now the time to buy?

56:03 SV 1st Block Rotation: The SV Base Market Spike 📉

1:10:35 Market Check: Phantasmal Flames

1:14:40 Market Check: Ascended Heroes Still Climbing! 📈

1:32:28 Japanese Booster Boxes: To The Moon?! 🌕

1:36:09 Pick Ups of The Week: What did the Savage crew grab?

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The Pokémon market is in absolute chaos, and we’re breaking down the madness! 🚀

In Episode 13 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and Kota dive into the mysterious leaks of Pitch Black (ME-04). Is that leaked Gengar the "Real Deal" or just high-tier fan art?

We also address the elephant in the room: Where are the Chaos Rising Pokémon Center pre-orders? 🚨 With the release date of May 22nd fast approaching and no sign of the ETBs, we discuss if this delay is a strategy shift or a supply chain disaster.

Plus, we react to the Mega Greninja ex sighting at recent card shows and what it means for the "Ninja Spinner" market.Finally, we get into the "Savage" market analysis—from Ascended Heroes continuing to moon, to the surging prices in Surging Sparks. Are the Prismatic Reprints actually meaningful, or is the Destined Rivals reprint the only thing that can save our wallets?

In this episode:

Pitch Black (ME-04): Breaking down the latest deets on the next set.Chaos Rising Pre-Order Crisis:

Why is the Pokémon Center dead silent.

Mega Greninja ex: First sightings at card shows and market impact.

Market Watch: Why Ascended Heroes is defying gravity. 📈 The Reprint Wars: Destined Rivals rumors vs. Prismatic Evolutions reality.

Listener Comments: The "Savage" debate on Scalpers vs. Investors vs. Rip N Shippers. 🎙️

Chapters:0:00 Intro: Welcome to Episode 13!

5:00 Pitch Black - ME 04: The New Era of Dark Types? 🌑

11:55 Pitch Black Gengar: Fan Art or the Real Deal? 👻

17:18 Where is the Chaos Rising Pokémon Center Pre-order? 🚨

22:40 Chaos Rising: Mega Greninja ex Hits the Card Shows!

28:57 Ninja Spinner Market Check-In 🥷

33:09 Perfect Order Update: A few weeks In

41:00 Ascended Heroes: STILL Ascending! 💎

55:03 Surging Sparks: A Sudden Price Spike?

1:03:34 Prismatic Reprints: Why they mean NOTHING.

1:10:19 Destined Rivals Reprint: Is it finally happening? 🔄

1:22:15 Listener Comments: Scalper vs. Investor vs. Rip N Ship 🎙️

1:36:53 Pick Ups of The Week: What did the Savage crew grab?

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The 30th Anniversary of Pokémon is officially shifting into high gear! 🚀 In Episode 12 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and  @KotasCollectiblesTCG  dive into the massive roadmap leaks that have the entire TCG community talking. We aren’t just looking at the next set—we’re looking at the next six months of "Savage" releases.We kick off the "Butterfree Episode" by showing our favorite #012 cards - from the nostalgic to the modern cards—before diving into the heavy-hitting news. 🦋The 2026 Pokémon Set Roadmap has leaked via Pokebeach, and it is a gauntlet. We discuss the upcoming English releases: Chaos Rising (May 22), the unconfirmed Abyss Eye/Mega Darkrai equivalent (July), and the absolute titan Storm Emeralda/Mega Rayquaza (September). Plus, we break down the newly confirmed 30th Anniversary Celebrations Collection dropping this September/October! 🎈We also react to the First Partner Series 2 Illustration Collections coming this July. With TPCi moving to smaller, 1:1 set adaptations and acquiring distributors like Excell Brands, is the "Savage" era of supply finally here, or are we headed for a collector burnout?In this episode:Chapters:0:00 - Intro: The Butterfree Special 🦋1:20 - Favorite Butterfree Cards: Vintage vs. Modern8:00 - Lego x Pokemon Set Contest11:40 - First Partner Series 2: July Release & Product Reveal13:32 - THE 2026 ROADMAP LEAK: 5 New Sets Confirmed? 🚨29:07 - 30th Anniversary Celebrations: The October Main Event 🎈42:00 - Will we get a Mega Shiny Set?46:15 - Perfect Order Check In56:12 - Where is the Chaos Rising Pokemon Center Pre-Order?58:28 - TANGENT OF THE DAY : Checking in on ME and SV Era Prices1:07:30 - Ascended Heroes Check In1:26:27 - Where is 25th Anniversary Product at now?1:33:02 - Pickups of the Week-----------------------------------------Where you can find us :Savs Savage Rips :Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_savssavagerips_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips Website: https: www.savssavagerips.comKota Collects :YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVwTwitch : twitch.tv/kotacollectsTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg-------------------------------------------#pokemon #pokemoncommunity #pokemoncards #pokemon30thanniversary #pokemonchannel #pokemontcg #PokemonInvesting #Celebrations2026 #MegaRayquaza #pokemonmarket #chaosrising

he order is about to be PERFECT! 🚀 In Episode 11 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and ‪@KotasCollectiblesTCG‬ kick off the "Metapod Episode" with our favorite #011 cards before diving into the international heat: Gem Pack Vol. 5 from China and the brand new Pokémon Horizons "Gem Rares." 💎Kota explains the April 8th launch of Pokémon Champions and we also react to the full 117-card reveal of "Mega Shine" in Pokémon Pocket!Plus, we review Mega Era Promo pricing and give our final verdict on Perfect Order pull rates before you buy!Chapters:0:00 Intro10:15 - The Metapod Special 🛡️14:45 - Pokémon Champions: Kota Explains the April 8 Launch 🎮19:15 - Gem Pack Vol 5: China's Exclusive "Horizons" Art 💎26:40 - Mega Shine Reveal: 117 Cards in Pokémon Pocket ✨36:12 - Ascended Heroes Keeps Ascending53:26 - New Pristine 10 Tag Slab? Wishful thinking56:40 - Mega Promo Price Watch: Where is the money moving?1:04:10 - Perfect Order Release Day Eve: Pull Rates & Predictions 📈1:20:50. - Pickups of the WeekSubscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, unfiltered takes, and the hunt for the next big grail!#SavagePokePod #PerfectOrder #PokemonChampions #PokemonPocket #MegaShine #PokemonTCG #PokemonInvesting #MegaZygarde #pokemoninvesting #pokemoncollecting -----------------------------------------Where you can find us :Savs Savage Rips :Join the Discord:   / discord  Follow on TikTok:   / _savssavagerips_  Instagram:   / savssavagerips   Website: https: www.savssavagerips.comKota Collects :YouTube :    / @kotascollectiblestcg  Twitch : twitch.tv/kotacollectsTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?...Instagram :   / kotacollectstcg  TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/...eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollect...-------------------------------------------

The 30th Anniversary hype is officially colliding with the Mega Evolution era! 🚀 In Episode 10 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and Kota break down a week of releases and market shifts. We are officially one week out from Perfect Order, and the "Savage" strategy has never been more important.We’re kicking off our double-digit milestone by honoring #010 in the Pokedex: Caterpie. 🐛 We share our favorite Caterpie cards of all time—from the nostalgic Base Set common to the stunning 151 Illustration Rare.Then, we dive into the state of the market. With the First Partner Series 1 hitting shelves today, and Ascended Heroes supply still trickling out at a premium, what happens to pricing when Perfect Order finally drops on March 27th? We give our unfiltered "Buy, Hold, or Pass" predictions for the new set!Chapters:0:00 Intro: Welcome to Episode 10!1:40 The Caterpie Special: Our Favorite #010 Cards 🐛5:53 The State of the Market: Ascended Heroes Still Holding?28:35 Perfect Order Predictions: Pricing & Supply Trends 📈43:15 Chaos Rising / Ninja Spinner - When are we getting this PC Pre-Order?1:13:26 Pick Ups of The Week1:22:53 Outro: Stay Savage!Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, live pulls, and the most savage takes in the hobby!#pokemon #pokemoncollecting #SavagePokePod #PokemonTCG #PerfectOrder #FirstPartnerSeries #PokemonInvesting #PokemonMarket #AscendedHeroes #Pokemon30th

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The Mega Evolution era is officially reaching a boiling point! 📈 In Episode 9 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and Kota start by celebrating the 9th Episode and showing their favorite Blastoise cards. They also dive into some of the biggest leaks and scams hitting the Pokémon TCG world this week.First, we pay respects to the Hydro Pump King with our Favorite Blastoise Cards of all time—from the Base Set Shadowless classic to the modern Special Illustration Rares. 🐢💦Then, we dive into a "Savage" warning for high-end investors: Evolving Skies Booster Box Case scams are flooding eBay. We break down the red flags you need to watch for so you don't lose thousands on "resealed" or "phantom" cases.We also have our first look at the future! We’re reacting to the Chaos Rising English box and pack art reveals, plus a deep dive into the Japanese Ninja Spinner card leaks. What does this mean for the 2026 roadmap? We wrap things up with our predictions for the Pokémon Winds and Waves release date and how the rest of this year will shape up for collectors.In this episode:The Blastoise Special: Ranking the most iconic #009 cards in history. 🐢Evolving Skies Scams: How to spot fake Booster Box cases on eBay. 🚨150 Price Spikes: Why the original Gen 1 remains the king of market growth.Ascended Heroes Update: One month later and still holding strong—here’s why.The Rip N Ship Effect: Our "Tangent of the Day" on how breakers are changing the hobby.Chaos Rising Reveal: Reacting to the official English pack and box art! 🐲Ninja Spinner Leaks: Breaking down the Japanese card reveals. 🥷The 2026 Roadmap: Our predictions for Winds and Waves and the next TCG sets.Chapters:0:00 Intro: The Blastoise Episode! 🐢2:05 Our Favorite Blastoise Cards8:25 Evolving Skies Booster Box Case Scams: Buyer Beware! 🚨14:40 151 Price Spikes & Ascended Heroes Holding Strong28:27 Tangent of the Day: The Rip N Ship Effect on the Hobby39:48 Chaos Rising: English Box & Pack Art Reveals! 🐲44:48 Ninja Spinner: Japanese Card Reveals & Analysis 🥷1:12:05 The Future of 2026: Next sets and Pokémon Winds and Waves Release PredictionsSubscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, unfiltered takes, and the hunt for the next big grail!#pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemontcg #chaosrising #ninjaspinner #evolvingskies #pokemonwindswaves #pokemoninvesting #pokemonmarket #ripnship

Is the "151 Fever" officially back? 🚀 In Episode 008 of The Savage Poke Pod, Sav and Kota dive into the absolute madness of the Pokémon market this week. From massive price hikes in Scarlet & Violet 151 to some serious technical fumbles over at PSA, we’re breaking it all down.First, we’re celebrating the #008 spot in the Pokedex with our Wartortle Special! We share our favorite Wartortle cards and look back as some of the most iconic cards—from vintage Grails to modern Illustration Rares. 🐢Then, we get into the "Savage" reality of SV 151. Sealed product and singles are on a massive run-up—is this the last chance to buy before it hits "Evolving Skies" levels of unobtainable? We also check in on Ascended Heroes, which is holding strong one month later thanks to a slow "trickle-out" distribution strategy.Finally, we discuss the PSA Drama. From the record-breaking PSA 10 Charizard sale, to the absolute fumble on a PSA 10 Deoxys Promo that leaves us with more questions than answers.Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, live pulls, and the most savage takes in the hobby!#pokemon #pokemoncards #SavagePokePod #Pokemon151 #PokemonTCG #Charizard #AscendedHeroes #PokemonInvesting #PokemonMarket #KotaCollects

The Mega Evolution era is officially hitting maximum overdrive! In Episode 19 of The Savage Poké Pod, ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩ and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ are breaking down the absolute chaos hitting the Pokémon TCG world this week.

First up, we are looking at the massive news out of Japan—The Pokémon Company is introducing strict Government ID verification for select TCG purchases. What does this mean for western buyers, the secondary market, and local card shops?

Plus, today (Friday, May 22nd) is the official release day for BOTH the Japanese "Abyss Eye" expansion and the English "Chaos Rising" set. We dive deep into the newly revealed Akira Egawa Abyss Eye Secret Rares, review the final Chaos Rising set list, and rip open a celebratory pod pack live on air!

We also look back one year later at the legacy of Destined Rivals, spotlight the incredible, surreal artwork of Shinji Kanda, and talk about a massive BGS 10 Black Label Bubble Mew hitting Goldin Auctions.

Hit that SUBSCRIBE button, drop a like, and let us know in the comments: Are you buying Chaos Rising today or saving up for Abyss Eye?

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🔊 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:25 - Favorite Rattata Cards 🐀

5:40 - Goldin Auctions Check-In: BGS 10 Black Label Bubble Mew?

17:11 - "Abyss Eye" Secret Rares REVEALED! (Mega Darkrai Hype)

36:37 - Pokémon Japan to Require Government ID for TCG Purchases 🪪

46:32 - Artist Spotlight: The Surreal World of Shinji Kanda 🎨

59:29 - Chaos Rising Official Day 1 Set Review & Guide

1:09:04 - The Take Purge 🌶️

1:20:16 - Destined Rivals: 1 Year Later (Sealed vs. Singles Market)

1:41:44 - Listener Questions 💬

1:56:57 - Pickups of the Week & Chaos Rising Pod Pack Rip! ⚡

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ABYSS EYE ILLUSTRATION RARES REVEALED! 👁️ First Partner Series 2 & PSA Grading Shock | Ep. 18

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The July release calendar is heating up, and we have the first official looks at the next major sets! 🚀 In Episode 18 of The Savage Poke Pod, ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩ and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ break down the new wave of reveals hitting the Pokémon TCG community. We are analyzing the gorgeous new First Partner Illustration Collections Wave 2 promos for Johto, Unova, and Galar, alongside the freshly revealed Abyss Eye Illustration Rares (Fomantis, Armarouge, and Goldeen)! 👁️

We also tackle major corporate updates from PSA and discuss the massive missed opportunities from competing grading companies. What are they telling customers, and what does this mean for the value of your slabs in the near term? 📊

Finally, we hit Part 5 of our Out of Rotation series, putting SV04 - Paradox Rift under the microscope. We look at the top singles and sealed product data on TCGplayer and give our current take on this set.

In this episode:

The Pidgeot Special: Celebrating the final evolution of the OG bird line for 0018. 🦅

First Partner Wave 2: Reacting to the Johto, Unova, and Galar starter promos.

Abyss Eye Reveals: Evaluating the art direction for the upcoming July set. 🎨

PSA & Grading Shifts: The structural changes affecting your submissions right now.

The Take Purge: Unfiltered, hot-take hobby cleansing you don't want to miss. 🔥

Paradox Rift Deep Dive: Evaluating Roaring Moon and Iron Valian. 📈

Pickups of the Week: What the Savage crew added to the personal collection.

Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: The Pidgeot Special 🦅

3:00 Favorite Pidgeot Cards

7:32 First Partner Series 2: Wave 2 Starter Promos Revealed! 🌱🔥💧

18:31 PSA Updates & The Grading Market Shakeup 📊

35:37 : Latest Pokemon Center Products

40:06 Latest Abyss Eye Card Reveals

47:47 Take Purge Part 3

58:48 - The effect of No Booster Box Reprints

1:15:20 - SV04 Look Back at Paradox Rift

135:00 - Your comments

1:51:19 Pickups of The Week!

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The 30th Anniversary is FINALLY here!

In Episode 21 of The Savage Poké Pod, ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩ and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ dive deep into the newly revealed 30th Celebration expansion. From the return of the Base Set Charizard to the debut of "Futuristic Rares," we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the September 16th worldwide release.

We also tackle the news regarding TPCi’s new policy: NO graded slabs or Japanese Pokemon Center items allowed for sale at official events? We discuss what this means for vendors and the secondary market. Plus, a record-breaking BGS Black Label Bubble Mew sale leads to a macthing offer by the same buyer?

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🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:56 - Favorite Spearow Cards

5:15 - $236,000?! Black Label Bubble Mew Sold... AGAIN?!

17:00 - TPCi Market Shock: The Ban on Slabs & Japanese PC Items

31:05 - The 30th Celebration: Full Set Breakdown

45:50 - Mid-Celebrations Tangent of the Day

56:15 - Illustration Rares: Ranking the 30th Anniversary Art

1:13:59 - THE TAKE PURGE: Unfiltered Hobby Opinions

1:29:40 - Pick Ups of the Week: What we’re buying

1:31:40 - Listener Comments & Q&A

1:57:43 - Pack Opening & Giveaway Sneak Peek! 🎁

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PSA SUSPENDS VALUE GRADING! 🚨 New "Aura Seeker" Date Set & The Eeveelutions are coming to China | Ep. 20

The Pokémon TCG market just hit an unprecedented supply-and-grading bottleneck, and we are unpacking the chaos! 🎙️ In Episode 20 of The Savage Poke Pod, ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩ and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ react to the massive breaking news from PSA: due to an insane demand spike, they have officially paused value tiers, extended current Collectors Club memberships, and launched a public backlog tracker. What does this mean for your modern grading submission strategies? 📉

We’re also breaking down the mind-blowing data revealing that The Pokémon Company printed 10 BILLION cards in a single year which was less than previous years. 🏢

Plus, a massive wrench just got thrown into the holiday roadmap with the official reveal of the Japanese set "Aura Seeker" releasing this November. Does a standard expansion in late Q4 mean we are losing the highly anticipated yearly High-Class Set?

We look across the sea to China’s insane "Terastal Grand Gathering" set featuring exclusive Sylveon ex products, and close things out with a crucial Week 1 Review of Chaos Rising and Abyss Eye market prices.

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Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Episode 20!

1:19 - Favorite Raticate Cards: The Most Savage #020 Grails 🐀

5:43 - EMERGENCY ALERT: PSA Pauses Value Tiers Due to Demand Spike! 🛑

18:35 - "Aura Seeker" Revealed for November: No End-of-Year High-Class Set?! 🌟

28:26 - Terastal Grand Gathering: China's Insane Exclusive Eeveelution Products 🎀

34:50 - The Pokemon Card Printing Reality: 10 BILLION Pokémon Cards Printed Last Year 📦

46:22 - LEGO TCG Finalists: The Card Building Contest Voting is LIVE 🧱

49:20 - Pokemon Take Purge

1:02:50 - Out of Rotation Series Part 6: Is Paldean Fates Good to Hold? 💎

1:16:48 - Week 1 Post-Release: Chaos Rising & Abyss Eye Market Check 📈

1:30:07 - Pickups of The Week! What did Sav & Kota buy?

1:36:15 - Chaos Rising Pack Rip and Viewer Comments

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