PookaPokémon TCG guides
9 guides to card history, mechanics and special releases. Each one lists every card it covers.
Pokémon Prime: The Face of HGSS
A look back at the Pokémon Prime cards of the HGSS era. Known for their zoomed-in artwork and foil borders, these...
Delta Species: The Anomalies of Holon
Explore the lore of the Holon region and the Delta Species phenomenon. Learn why some Pokémon have "δ" next to their...
Pokémon LEGENDs: Double the Art, Double the Power
Explore the unique "LEGEND" mechanic from the HGSS era. Learn how two cards combine to form one giant Pokémon, the...
Southern Islands: The Panorama Collection
Explore the Southern Islands set, the 18-card collection known for its connecting artwork and tropical vibes. See how...
Shining Pokémon: The First Shiny Cards
The history of the original "Shining" Pokémon cards from Neo Revelation and Neo Destiny. Featuring the iconic Shining...
Gold Star Pokémon: The Rarest Cards of the EX Era
A deep dive into the legendary Gold Star cards of the EX era (2004-2007), featuring shiny artwork, the one-per-deck...
Pokémon Illustrator: The $5.3 Million Card
The definitive history of Pokémon Illustrator: CoroCoro contest origins, only 39 copies awarded, Logan Paul's $5.3...
Dark Raichu: The First Secret Rare
The complete history of Dark Raichu, card #83/82 from Team Rocket: how the first secret rare was discovered, why...
Banned & Censored Pokémon Cards: Japanese vs English Artwork Changes
Complete guide to Pokémon TCG censorship: All cards that received altered artwork between Japanese and English...
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