![]() You may not have a clear goal right away, but keep an open mind and follow the call in the direction you find most interesting. This teaches you the “mechanics” of collecting Pokémon as you become familiar with how they look and feel, how they are distributed, how to identify them, how they should be stored, and which cards you really like and which ones you really don’t. That said, I think the easiest place most people start is building sets based on current releases. It’s really fun to follow that spark, but you might need more time before you’re really motivated. But you will and you might really resonate with someone’s work. You haven’t been exposed to the illustrators yet and all their unique work. Option 3, by artist, takes some time to develop taste. It also gives you a reason to stay up to date with new releases while still exploring old cards. Lots of collectors with challenging goals also have a species collection just to have something more approachable that’s always growing. Option 2, by species, is a great option that you can start at any time. Some artists have a really distinct style that makes them really fun to collect and assemble. But as you look over Pokémon cards, pay attention to the illustrator on any cards that especially strike you. Pokémon cards have some artists that have been illustrating since the beginning, some are newer. Not so much if your favorite Pokémon is Bonsly. If you want to collect Clefairy cards you have plenty to assemble. The only downside to this is that some Pokémon have more cards than others. Species collectors seek out all the cards for specific Pokémon and build their collections around that. You could collect a certain species or evolution line. But it is still possible to complete full card sets and build binders to showcase them. You could collect sets, which was perhaps more achievable in the vintage era compared to the enormous set counts cards see today. Pokémon is a vast hobby with lots of ways to collect. Key to collecting at any stage is setting a goal. Please enjoy the excitement of a fresh start! Starting out is a really great time as a collector because every card is new. And best wishes on your collecting journey. Later you can aim for more expensive stuff, vintage, legacy, JP, whatever. Then decide on something you REALLY want and go for it. I’d say you’re out to a perfectly fine start, and recommend researching currently available retail cards. As someone who spent his entire young adult life doing side-hustles to get by, lemme tell you, it aint nearly as fun as it might seem. If the hobby is too financially based, it is not a hobby anymore, but a side-gig/hustle. As you begin, I would recommend starting at first with what you like, and forget about the investment part for a little bit. It’s important that your goal(s) are your own. I’m glad you’re starting your journey with us here at e4, and not just with the influencers on social media. ![]() ![]() ![]() Snags some packs here and there and enjoy them. Try not to get caught up on all the trash that is on Youtube about collecting. ![]()
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