keep an eye out for these
These more conventional decks want either powerful or on theme cards
Since ex cards are considered Basic Pokemon, being able to put it and all attachments back into your hand can mean the difference between winning and losing
Chandra Ablaze might be an interesting replacement for Ob Nixilis Reignited (although sometimes you just want to draw cards)
Artwork by Megumi Mizutani
How to approach it: Use a database to find every card featuring your chosen Pokemon Start with the cheap ones most commons and uncommons are under $1 Build a dedicated binder or display for the collection Set milestones (every Pikachu from one era, every English printing, etc.) Best Pokemon for this goal: Pikachu: The most cards ever printed, options at every price point Eevee and Eeveelutions: Huge variety, beautiful modern art Charizard: The most popular, but also the most expensive to collect comprehensively Your personal favorite: This is the best choice because your passion will keep you going Goal: Collect Graded Cards Focus on building a collection of PSA, CGC, or BGS graded cards
