Key Takeaways
- A lucky Pokemon TCG collector has shared rare pulls from the last two Scarlet and Violet 151 Alakazam boxes, obtained from an EB Games store in Australia.
- Among the pulls were Venusaur ex, Charizard ex, Erika’s Invitation, and a gold Mew ex, impressing the Reddit community.
- The Pokemon Trading Card Game debuted in 1998 under Wizards of the Coast before changing hands to The Pokemon Company, and it’s now finding success with the new mobile app Pokemon TCG Pocket.
A Pokemon TCG fan has shared a lucky opening with the community, after receiving impressive pulls from the last two Scarlet and Violet 151 Alakazam boxes found in their local store. The Scarlet and Violet 151 special expansion was released back in September 2023, and the cards featured all 151 pocket monsters from the Kanto region with specific Pokemon decorating exclusive boxes. Collectors are currently enjoying the Pokemon TCG set Stellar Crown, which offers over 170 cards.
The Pokemon Trading Card Game debuted in 1998 under Wizards of the Coast, based on the Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow Game Boy video games. The Pokemon Company took over publishing rights in 2003, and the trading card game is currently finding overwhelming success with the launch of a new mobile app. Pokemon TCG Pocket allegedly has exciting Venusaur-themed cosmetics dropping next month, according to a dataminer, and the mobile game is a fantastic alternative for card collectors on a budget.
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Posted on Reddit by X4VV, a series of impressive pulls was shared in the Pokemon TCG subreddit. The poster explained the cards were obtained from the last two Scarlet and Violet 151 Alakazam boxes at their local EB Games store, which is collector’s luck in a nutshell. Among the pulls were Venusaur ex, Charizard ex, Erika’s Invitation, and a gold Mew ex. Joining the Mew ex card, Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet 151 harbors another Special Illustration Rare Mew ex card that doesn’t come cheap. However, pulling a full art or even encountering a Mew appearance is noteworthy during any opening.
Pokemon TCG Fan Shares Impressive Pulls From Last Two Scarlet and Violet 151 Alakazam Boxes
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 151 has a plethora of stunning Illustration Rare cards to pull, and the collector was blessed to bag some of the rarest ones in the 151 set. The Reddit community was stunned by the user’s luck, showing particular praise towards the Venusaur card. Additionally, one Redditor noted that the EB Games store was a blast from the past, and the user explained EB Games served as a GameStop alternative in Australia. The brand still operates in Australia and New Zealand, despite becoming defunct in the United States and Canada.
Similarly to the user scoring the last two Alakazam boxes, another Pokemon TCG collector pulled a rare Gardevoir card from a Dollar General Ultraball, proving fans do get lucky in the card-collecting scene. Ultimately, Pokemon TCG fans are well aware of the odds before indulging in new expansion packs, and knowing each purchase is a gamble to secure the best cards is part of the thrill.
Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo’s Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
- Original Release Date
- October 20, 1996