How to approach it: Get a master list of every card in the set (Pokemon TCG databases like Bulbapedia have complete set lists) Start by buying the commons and uncommons as a bulk lot usually $10-20 for a near-complete set of the cheap cards Track your progress in a spreadsheet or binder Pick off the rares and holos one at a time as your budget allows Save the most expensive chase cards for last Best sets for a first completion project: Pokemon 151: Manageable size, great nostalgia, reasonable prices for most cards Paldean Fates: Small set, gorgeous cards, relatively affordable Crown Zenith: A greatest-hits set with varied artwork Goal: Collect a Specific Pokemon Pick your favorite Pokemon and collect as many different cards featuring them as possible across all sets and eras
If your favorite starter is Squirtle, then odds are youve passed by Wartortle on your way to getting the powerful Blastoise
Budget Magic: I Had a $20 Random Encounter
While it doesnt enter untapped or produce mana on its own for more than a turn, its true value lies in its ability to convert itself into any basic land from your library
If the opponent doesn't remove it or put something in front of it, Goblin Guide will be there to deal 2 points again
TCGplayer Tip:While not as well known as the secret rare Charizard-GX cards from Burning Shadows or Hidden Fates, this Charizard-GX has the same stats and attacks