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I’m therefore intrigued by the lofty promises being made by new TCG marketplace startup Ungraded, founded by a couple of Cornish Pokémon card collectors (that is, the collectors are Cornish - they're not collecting Pokémon called Pastyrnip or something) who reckon they’ve come up with a way of trading cards for real money without the fuss and frustration of rolling the dice online.

They also offer chances to revisit mechanics that might otherwise stay buried. Things like seeing Suspend built upon thanks to the Doctor Who decks or energy come back in this year’s Fallout Commander decks is all good. They are, ultimately, entertaining, and - as long as they’re handled well and not made the main attraction of MTG - they make for a great chance for new people to find the game and for existing MTG fans to show off their love of other things.

On 16 August 2024, more than 1,000 of the world’s best Pokémon TCG players will descend upon the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu for a shot at the world title. Due to the massive number of players entering the fray, the 2024 tournament will be the edition of the Pokémon TCG World Championships with the largest number of participants.

Experience the timeless joy of the Pokémon TCG with Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic—a product designed for fans to enjoy friendly battles anytime and anywhere! Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic features a foldable, portable two-player game board complete with card placement zones for your Active Pokémon, Benched Pokémon, deck, discard pile, and Prize cards. Since this board features a compartment at the center, it can also hold up to three decks and a toolbox featuring accessories you need for battling.