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Pokemon's Abyss Eye Reveals Look Really Good | Episode 19

The Mega Evolution era is officially hitting maximum overdrive! In Episode 19 of The Savage Poké Pod, ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩ and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ are breaking down the absolute chaos hitting the Pokémon TCG world this week. First up, we are looking at the massive news out of Japan—The Pokémon Company is introducing strict Government ID verification for select TCG purchases. What does this mean for western buyers, the secondary market, and local card shops? Plus, today (Friday, May 22nd) is the official release day for BOTH the Japanese "Abyss Eye" expansion and the English "Chaos Rising" set. We dive deep into the newly revealed Akira Egawa Abyss Eye Secret Rares, review the final Chaos Rising set list, and rip open a celebratory pod pack live on air! We also look back one year later at the legacy of Destined Rivals, spotlight the incredible, surreal artwork of Shinji Kanda, and talk about a massive BGS 10 Black Label Bubble Mew hitting Goldin Auctions. Hit that SUBSCRIBE button, drop a like, and let us know in the comments: Are you buying Chaos Rising today or saving up for Abyss Eye? 🔥 Check out our website: SavsSavageRips.com 🔊 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - Favorite Rattata Cards 🐀 5:40 - Goldin Auctions Check-In: BGS 10 Black Label Bubble Mew? 17:11 - "Abyss Eye" Secret Rares REVEALED! (Mega Darkrai Hype) 36:37 - Pokémon Japan to Require Government ID for TCG Purchases 🪪 46:32 - Artist Spotlight: The Surreal World of Shinji Kanda 🎨 59:29 - Chaos Rising Official Day 1 Set Review & Guide 1:09:04 - The Take Purge 🌶️ 1:20:16 - Destined Rivals: 1 Year Later (Sealed vs. Singles Market) 1:41:44 - Listener Questions 💬 1:56:57 - Pickups of the Week & Chaos Rising Pod Pack Rip! ⚡ #PokemonTCG #AbyssEye #ChaosRising #PokemonCards #pokemon #pokemonpodcast #SavsSavageRips #SavagePokePod #PokeInvesting #ShinjiKanda #DestinedRivals

MORE ABYSS EYE REVEALS! 👁️ First Partner Series 2 Promos & Crucial PSA Updates! | Episode 18

ABYSS EYE ILLUSTRATION RARES REVEALED! 👁️ First Partner Series 2 & PSA Grading Shock | Ep. 18 Description: The July release calendar is heating up, and we have the first official looks at the next major sets! 🚀 In Episode 18 of The Savage Poke Pod, ⁨@SavsSavageRips⁩ and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ break down the new wave of reveals hitting the Pokémon TCG community. We are analyzing the gorgeous new First Partner Illustration Collections Wave 2 promos for Johto, Unova, and Galar, alongside the freshly revealed Abyss Eye Illustration Rares (Fomantis, Armarouge, and Goldeen)! 👁️ We also tackle major corporate updates from PSA and discuss the massive missed opportunities from competing grading companies. What are they telling customers, and what does this mean for the value of your slabs in the near term? 📊 Finally, we hit Part 5 of our Out of Rotation series, putting SV04 - Paradox Rift under the microscope. We look at the top singles and sealed product data on TCGplayer and give our current take on this set. In this episode: The Pidgeot Special: Celebrating the final evolution of the OG bird line for 0018. 🦅 First Partner Wave 2: Reacting to the Johto, Unova, and Galar starter promos. Abyss Eye Reveals: Evaluating the art direction for the upcoming July set. 🎨 PSA & Grading Shifts: The structural changes affecting your submissions right now. The Take Purge: Unfiltered, hot-take hobby cleansing you don't want to miss. 🔥 Paradox Rift Deep Dive: Evaluating Roaring Moon and Iron Valian. 📈 Pickups of the Week: What the Savage crew added to the personal collection. Chapters & Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: The Pidgeot Special 🦅 3:00 Favorite Pidgeot Cards 7:32 First Partner Series 2: Wave 2 Starter Promos Revealed! 🌱🔥💧 18:31 PSA Updates & The Grading Market Shakeup 📊 35:37 : Latest Pokemon Center Products 40:06 Latest Abyss Eye Card Reveals 47:47 Take Purge Part 3 58:48 - The effect of No Booster Box Reprints 1:15:20 - SV04 Look Back at Paradox Rift 135:00 - Your comments 1:51:19 Pickups of The Week! Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, unfiltered takes, and the hunt for the next big grail! #SavagePokePod #PokemonTCG #AbyssEye #paradoxrift #pokemon #pokemoncards #psagrading #pokemoninvesting #pokemonmarket

IS POKEMON TOO POPULAR? GameStop buying eBay and the Pokemon Card Printing Crisis! | Episode 17

GAMESTOP OFFERS $55B FOR EBAY! 🛒 Korea's Magikarp Promo Fail & The Printing Crisis | Ep. 17 The hobby is hitting a breaking point, and we are breaking it all down! 🎙️ In Episode 17 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and Kota react to the industry-shaking news: GameStop has launched a massive $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay. What does a Ryan Cohen-led eBay mean for TCG sellers and the future of the "Savage" flip? 🛒 We’re also heading across the globe to discuss the "Mega Festa" chaos in Seoul, where a crowd of over 40,000 caused a total shutdown and near-riot over a Magikarp Promo card. 🚨 Plus, we address the growing Vending Machine Drama—why kiosks are being pulled from stores and why TPCi still hasn't fixed the 18-month printing crisis. Finally, we’re hitting Part 4 of our Out of Rotation series. Today, the spotlight is on SV 151. We look at the top cards in the set and where their value is headed now that they've exited the competitive meta. 📈 In this episode: The Pidgeotto Special: Ranking our favorite #017 cards in the Pokédex. 🕊️ GameStop Buys eBay? Analyzing the math behind the $55.5 Billion bid. The MagikarpPromo: Why the Korea Mega Festa turned into a dangerous crowd surge. 🚨 The Printing Crisis: 1.5 years with no relief—can TPCi handle the 30th Anniversary? Vending Machine Drama: Why loitering and scalping are killing the kiosk dream. Vending 101: Sav's tips for prepping your first card show setup. 🃏 SV 151 Rotation Check: Where do the 151 grails stand in the new meta? 📉 Pickups of the Week: The latest heat added to the Savage collections. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: The Pidgeotto Episode 🕊️ 2:10 Favorite Pidgeotto Cards 6:01 Is Pokemon Too Popular? 17:30 Vending Machine Drama: Kiosks under fire 🛑 22:50 The Printing Crisis: 18 Months of Empty Shelves 35:22 GameStop buying eBay? The $55B Hostile Bid 🛒 44:45 Vending Chat: Lessons for the card show floor 1:00:45 The Weekly Take Purge: Should we do it every episode? 1:22:57 Tangent of the Day! 1:29:48 SV 151 Rotation: Evaluating the 151 Grails 📉 1:49:13 Ascended Heroes Check In 2:08:18 Pickups of The Week! Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, unfiltered takes, and the hunt for the next big grail! ----------------------------------------- Where you can find us : Savs Savage Rips : Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_savssavagerips_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips Website: https: www.savssavagerips.com Kota Collects : YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw Twitch : twitch.tv/kotacollects TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?... Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/ TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1 eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg ------------------------------------------- #SavagePokePod #PokemonTCG #GameStopEbay #pokemon #pokemon151 #pokemoninvesting #pokemonmarket #pokemoncards #pokemontcg

POKEMON PITCH BLACK REVEALED! 🌑 Collect-A-Con SOLD & The Scalper Ban Drama! | Episode 16

PITCH BLACK OFFICIALLY REVEALED! 🌑 Collect-A-Con Sold & The Great Scalper Ban | Ep. 16 In Episode 16 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ break down a week of industry-shaking news. We’re starting the "Pidgey Episode" with a look at our favorite Pidgey cards before diving into the corporate acquisition of Collect-A-Con by Ari Emanuel’s MARI. We also react to the full 234-card reveal of "Pulsing Aura" from Pokémon Pocket—Mega Lucario and Mega Sceptile are officially taking over the digital meta! ⚡️ Plus, we discuss the controversial new Scalper Ban hitting some smaller card shows and why the Pokémon x Target 30th Anniversary collab (dropping May 2nd) is a must-buy for collectors. Finally, we have the first official sneak peek at the Pitch Black product lineup! 🌑 With Mega Darkrai ex stalking the shadows, we analyze the ETBs, Booster Boxes, and what this July set means for your wallet. We end the pod talking about Ascnded Heroes and a look at SV03 - Obsidian Flames as the 3rd set to go out of rotation this year. In this episode: The Pidgey Special: Ranking the best #016 cards in TCG history. 🕊️ Pulsing Aura Reveal: 234 new cards coming to Pokémon Pocket! ✨ Collect-A-Con Sold: What the MARI acquisition means for the hobby. The Scalper Ban: Can one card show actually stop the reselling madness? 🛑 Pokémon x Target: Everything you need to know about the May 2nd drop. 🎯 Pitch Black Sneak Peek: First look at the Mega Darkrai ex product lineup! 🌑 Chapters & Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: The Pidgey Special 🕊️ 1:10 Favorite Pidgey Cards: From Base Set to Modern Art 4:12 Collect-A-Con was SOLD?! 17:35 - Man arrested for camping in Best Buy 19:43 - Target x Pokemon Collab2 24:36 - Pulsing Aura Reveal: All 234 Cards in Pokémon Pocket ✨ 35:55 - Pitch Black : Booster Box - ETB - Pack Arts Revealed 👻 47:03 - Pokemon Winds & Waves Release Day? 50:00 - New Segment Alert!! Hot Take Purge!! 1:00:53 - Out of Rotation Review - SV03 - Obsidian Flames 1:08:20 - MEGA FATES... the future of Mega Era 1:16:54 - Ascended Heroes Check In! 1:34:13 - Pick Ups of the Week! Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, unfiltered takes, and the hunt for the next big grail! ----------------------------------------- Where you can find us : Savs Savage Rips : Join the Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1197221799415513268/1197221800829005856 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_savssavagerips_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savssavagerips Website: https: www.savssavagerips.com Kota Collects : YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9NB19uCQWdGLd0EPOGVw Twitch : twitch.tv/kotacollects TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@kotacollects?... Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kotacollectstcg/ TCGPlayer : https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/all/product?seller=9397ea43&view=grid&page=1 eBay : https://www.ebay.com/usr/kotascollectiblestcg ------------------------------------------- #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemontcg #pokemoncollecting #pokemoninvesting #pokemonmarket #pokemonchannel #savagepokepod

THE BEST POKEMON SET EVER? 🏆 Deep dive into the Pokemon Collecting and Investment Market! | Epi. 15

Is the "Gem Mint" obsession ruining the hobby? 🎙️ In Episode 15 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and ⁨@KotasCollectiblesTCG⁩ are joined by ⁨@TygersTCGden⁩ to tackle your most heated listener questions. We’re breaking down the "PSA 9 Trap"—does anyone actually care about Mint cards anymore, or is it PSA 10 or bust? We also tackle some other listener questions: If you had $1,000 to invest today, would it be vintage or modern? Then, we’re doing a massive "Savage" deep dive into the Mega Evolution Era. We check the pulse on Mega Base Set, Phantasmal Flames, Perfect Order, and the set everyone is calling a masterpiece: Ascended Heroes. Is it officially the greatest Pokémon set we’ve ever seen? Plus, we discuss the massive impact of Paldea Evolved (SV02) rotating out and what it means for your collection. In this episode: The Beedrill Special: Ranking the most "Savage" #015 cards in the Dex. 🐝 The PSA 9 Debate: Why "Mint" cards are being overlooked in the modern market. $1,000 Investing: Vintage vs. Modern—where is the smart money moving? 💰 Mega Evolution Era Check-In: Data updates on Phantasmal Flames and Perfect Order. 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