by CardSZN | Sep 12, 2025 | Investing, Pokemon
If you read CardSZN often you know I do not chase hype with no teeth. I want sets with staying power—the kind you look back on 5 years later and think “dang I should’ve grabbed more.” Let’s examine four modern Pokémon sets that, in my opinion, are sitting on serious...
by CardSZN | Sep 6, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Pokemon
You want Pokémon card deals without looking like a total noob—or worse, a mark. The good news: you don’t need lucky pack pulls or deep pockets to get decent cards for decent prices. You just need strategy. Below is a tactical guide to where you actually find value in...
by CardSZN | Sep 3, 2025 | Investing, Pokemon
Grading isn’t just a hobby flex. It’s the single biggest multiplier in the Pokémon card market. Whether you’re holding a minty fresh pack pull or hunting raw deals online, the difference between PSA 10, CGC 9.5, and raw condition can mean hundreds (sometimes...
by CardSZN | Aug 29, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing, Pokemon
Yes, You Can Actually Start Small Most people think you need thousands of dollars, walls of graded Charizards, and a Pokémon Center-sized vault to flip cards. False. You can start with a crisp $100 bill and build from there. The trick isn’t throwing darts at random...
by CardSZN | Aug 28, 2025 | Pokemon
What Exactly Is a Pokémon Mystery Pack? Mystery packs are those shiny, usually oversized blister packs you see hanging in big-box stores like Walmart or Target. They promise “random” Pokémon packs from different eras, sometimes even flashing the chance of vintage heat...