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APokemon TCGfan has used a commemorative plaque from their place of work to display one of their treasured cards. ThePokemonTrading Card Game has been in existence almost as long as the franchise itself, with the first cards rolled out in October 1996 and going strong ever since. In fact, the latest set will be released in a matter of weeks.
Meanwhile, thenewPokemon TCG Journey Togetherexpansionwill be released on March 28for the first time in English. The new set is based onPokemon Scarlet and Violetand features over 180 new cards. The announced cards include N’s Zoroark ex, Iono’s Bellibolt ex, Lillie’s Clefairy ex, and Hop’s Zacian ex, with The Pokemon Company teasing many more surprises. As the excitement for the next batch of trading cards continues to build, one collector has revealed a unique way of displaying their most precious Pokemon.
A user on Reddit named mikeygribbin has found a novel way of displaying their most prizedPokemoncard. ThePokemon TCGcollector was given a celebratory plaque for completing a decade in their job. Instead of displaying the commemorative work achievement, the fan decided to repurpose the plaque to display an original Charizard holo. Fans were quick to praise mikeygribbin’s crafty recycling, with the post amassing over 57,000 upvotes at the time of writing.
A Pokemon TCG Fan Showcases Their New Display
The comments praised the creativity of the original poster, with some arguing it was better than its original contents. Others shared similar photos of theirrarePokemontrading cards, including one who posted their rare Ancient Mew card. Other users warned about keeping the card sandwiched for long periods as the type of plastic could eventually cause damage to the precious card if not carefully looked after.
Pokemonfans have always found creative ways to display their cards. Adedicated Eevee fan built a custom display unitthat proudly showed off every evolution. The impressive unit showcased every one of Eevee’s evolutions with a unique border surrounding the Kanto original. On completing the task, the poster joked that Game Freak had best not introduce any more evolutions to Eevee’s line, something which the company hasn’t done sincePokemon X and Yin 2013.
While thePokemoncommunity will find unique ways of displaying their cards, attention turns to the future of the trading card game. SeveralPokemon TCGcards have leakedahead of an official reveal by The Pokemon Company. The Heat Wave Arena will be the next set to be released in Japan and will feature full art cards that include Rotom, Shaymin, and Cynthia’s Roserade.
