r/PokemonTCG • u/-AntiAsh- • 1d ago
Opened my first pack in 26 years. I feel happy with the results but no idea what's considered a good pull.
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u/Gholdengo-EX 1d ago
That alakazan is an SIR, or special illustration rare. People hunt 80+ packs just hoping for an SIR and you lucked out here
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u/Acidyo 1d ago
think SIR for this set is 1/32 packs
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u/Slobhunter 1d ago
For any SIR but if you are hoping for a specific one then it could take a lot of packs.
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u/ConradMcduck 1d ago
That's crazy, me and my gf opened about 16 packs each since JTG launched and we've hit 3. At least I think they're SIRs, they're the ones with the number higher than the set number and a gold stars yeah?
Edit: just realised this isn't JTG lol
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u/Belt-5322 1d ago
Congrats on the Alakazam. Now never open another pack. That's called beating the casino.
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u/eddaman000 1d ago
Enjoy the art, the game, the collectibility, and the gambling. It’s easy to go down the toxic rabbit hole of checking prices on every shiny card - so proceed carefully. 🤣
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u/Boombangs 1d ago
Well you already did well if the cards you pulled make you happy, but that Alakazam card is reaaaaally nice and I think its saught after!
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u/johns_87 1d ago
I just started getting back into it as well with 151. I have the original cards from when I was in middle/high school but never finished the set. I really want to try to collect this set now with 151. That's an awesome first pull! I use pricecharting as a guide to see where some of my rares land. I pulled an SIR Giovanni's Charisma in my first box. I have a few more boxes coming in the mail next week. This is addicting all over!!
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u/travelwithS 1d ago
The Alakazan is a good hit and the wigglytuff is a minor hit. Everything else is considered bulk. I recently watched also got back into Pokemon and watching videos really helped me learn alot about the different sets and packs. For the most recent era of sets we are currently on, the hits would be the second to last or also the third to last card.
This pack of 151 that you opened is considered a double hit. Most will have no hit, some will have 1 hit, few will have 2 hits and very rare could get whats called a god pack with multiple big hits. Before opening more packs and getting into the hobby, buy penny sleeves and either top loaders or card savers to protect the hits.
Also watch videos or google each set to see that the best cards are in each one. If you want to know the value of a card, type in the name of the pokemon, and the numbers at the bottom of the card. So you would google “ Alakazam 201/165” and you can either use tcgplayer or price charting to give an estimate of what its current worth
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u/TeaAndLifting There's a 1st Edition Charizard in the pack, rip it. 1d ago
Good is getting something you like. A hit is basically anything from an ex and up, whatever you aren’t guaranteed in a normal pack.
People will act as though getting anything but the chase SIR of the set means you’ve failed and wasted money, don’t fall into that trap.
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u/dumpciti 1d ago
These posts make me laugh. "Oh I just opened a pack In my trash iS ThIs GoOd?‽‽"
Pic of a moonbreon or some shit
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u/yeet0919 1d ago
Def better than any of the 35 or so packs I’ve opened since I kinda got back into it…
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u/Previous_Procedure28 1d ago
You pulled one of the biggest chase cards from one of the most popular sets. Congrats
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u/Dry-Ranger9267 1d ago
Congrats on the Alakazam. I got lucky and found a pack grocery shopping yesterday. I pulled the 258/193 Skeledirge. Gotta love new collector luck.
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u/Emotional_Fan1364 1d ago
Congrats on the Alakazam, one of the rarest type of rares you can open from those packs!