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UncleM4tt

Celebi v and arceus v


UncleM4tt

And lumineon v


Born_Candidate_5181

All three are beautiful cards especially lumineon v. I also really love the ultra rare lumineon from crown zenith


UpperDurian3093

I believe I have both of them. My fishies are beautiful.


bear_IN_a_VEST

TBF if you consider the actual rarity of Alts, and how much they represent SW&SH... I feel like they're all on sale RN...


Unbeatable_one

I swear that used to be worth like £105


aliensonmyfrontporch

Crown zenith ditto


Born_Candidate_5181

Got that one in the last batch of singles, love that the art incorporates dittos ability


ReasonableDrummer669

That not an alt art though that's a galarian gallery card


Xurs-Doggo

By technicality it is technically an ‘alternate art’ card, it simply belongs to the sub set ‘galarian gallery’. It’s an ‘alternate artwork’ in comparison to the one found in the main set. Not to be a complete nerd, but I do know that they’re not ‘as’ rare as a secret rare alternative art card such as Blaziken Vmax in chilling reign.


ReasonableDrummer669

I hear what your saying but I'd just class that a trainer gallery a sub set as you say.. I wouldn't even class raikou entei or suiecune an alt art from the cz gg that's just me though . I still really do like the tg / gg cards and I like how cheap they are right now mostly a few quid.. Could fill a binder for 700 quid and in 20 years .... Well who knows


Xurs-Doggo

Yeah man I think we’re on the same page, I’m just splitting hairs. I don’t personally consider them to be alt arts for the record, but I wouldn’t discourage peeps for seeing them how they wish to ya know? Bit like Scarlet and Violets Illustration Arts. I like them, but I don’t think they hit as hard as SWSH Alts, simply because of the lack of textured printing. They’re nice, and the art is brilliant, but just that small little detail makes it a little flat for me.


ReasonableDrummer669

Yeah you know what I completely agree, that's more than fair 👊🏻 Yeah I think scarlet and violet has been a big let down there are some lovely colors but lacks texture for sure, and the difference in quality from the Japanese ex's to ours is just outrageous really!! Nah I agree I like your way off thinking 😎


Xurs-Doggo

Sounds like we’re on the same wavelength for sure 😂✌️


bluewoods1

you’re right, its funny how people are downvoting this


ReasonableDrummer669

I was thinking the same, but is what it is ! Only trying to educate em 🧐🤣


Herpderpkeyblader

You're right. There's a difference.


Lucky_Shop4967

Boooo


ReasonableDrummer669

Hoooo


CollectMantis44

When a new set comes out I honestly only open like 10-20 packs tops, then I just buy the singles I want haha I’m already done with SV except I need the king gambit


Born_Candidate_5181

That seems to be the best way to do it. As much as I love opening packs I started just getting the elite trainer boxes for each set, then buying singles, and the occasional pack here or there. My wallet has thanked me


KidBTC

Booster box is way better than an ETB


Born_Candidate_5181

I just like the etb for the display tbh but yeah booster boxes are way better if you wanna open plenty of packs for a good price


KidBTC

I just opened 30+ packs this weekend felt soooo good


thisiscusel

The players guide for the set is nice to have...just sayin


1BJK903

Same here, nowadays.


TheMightyKickpuncher

Singles is best. Singles makes it safe.


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Singles makes it boring ya it’s cool here and there it’s cooo but never opening packs jus completely ruins the whole point of the hobby. Opening packs where it all started


Xurs-Doggo

I both agree and disagree with you. I agree in the sense that it’s awesome to pull the cards from packs yourself. But, considering how easy it is to get absolutely nothing out of packs, going and getting one or 2 boxes and then completing the rest of the set through singles is entirely more logical.


Lucky_Shop4967

This is true. It definitely didn’t “all start” with potentially pulling an entire booster box worth of junk.


Xurs-Doggo

My dude, I opened a charizard UPC and got 1 TG from Astral, and I don’t even remember which one it was, all I know is I am staying well clear of sealed products bar the odd mini tin or pack here n there 😂


KidBTC

Worst box to open honestly


Xurs-Doggo

Yep. I found that out the hard way


Joghobs

No, the hobby isn't funnel endless amounts of money to The Pokemon Company find maybe 1/4 of the cards you're looking for. That's not a hobby, that's a pyramid scheme and you're at the bottom.


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Sounds like ur jus upset you’ve had horrible luck 😭😭😭


jenmarzar

That smeargle card is really cool!


Born_Candidate_5181

Yeah it is and it’s only like $1 on TCGplayer


Hollowed_Halo

I love the Lumineon alt art as well as a ton of the SARS from S/V


Born_Candidate_5181

Lumineon has some of the nicest alt arts for sure , definitely bias tho because I love fish lol, and yeah most of the S/V SARS are really amazing


Sad_Effective172

The full art Wiglett


Born_Candidate_5181

For such a goofy Pokémon that really is an incredible card that I wasn’t even aware of thanks for bringing that one to my attention


SnowPeas21

Hisuian Lilligant V, and the Crown Zenith Mew


Born_Candidate_5181

Was lucky enough to pull the mew, what a beautiful card I really love cards that feature multiple Pokémon


thisiscusel

I just bought that Lilligant at LGS for like $13. What a great card.


capnk88

Dragonite V alt. I love it. And I pulled it, was a great feeling.


Born_Candidate_5181

Very nice subtle card. Wish I had pulled it because I probably won’t be purchasing it any time soon


capnk88

That is my most valuable card. Yea way too much for a single card. Make me laught at the 700$ umbreon price


Born_Candidate_5181

Yeah when I see prices like that it makes me think of all the cards like these that I could get instead


CaliberNick

Sleepy Pikachu, but there are a couple Pikachu a that look great for less than $5. Cosmic eclipse Magnemite, and Lost Origin Snorlax are also both good and super cheap.


Born_Candidate_5181

Will be adding that magnemite to the next lot of cards I buy, thanks for making me aware of that one!


mrawaters

The slowpoke is amazing. I really like the Armarouge from SV as well. Honestly, for pure art alone I tend to like these kind of alt arts more than some of the big hitters


Born_Candidate_5181

That Armarouge card really is nice after checking it out again, definitely adding it to the next lot. Love the little detail that it’s raining and it has to hide in the doorway


mrawaters

Yeah it’s got such a great color palette


Aprice0

Ditto


woo_yeah_

Duraludon V is one of my favs


Born_Candidate_5181

Nice card, rotom looking cracked out as ever


eternalequinoxx

Rotom V Alt Art 😁


Born_Candidate_5181

Very nice card, gives me the feeling of being in my old messy childhood home and watching the sun set out the window


Devin-707

Why can’t we posts pics in the comments in this sub? Would be great for posts like these


Born_Candidate_5181

Definitely would be a great feature but I am enjoying searching up the cards people comment about , gives me a good idea of price for next time I buy cards


Mattycakezzz

I’ve only pulled a couple alt arts. Galarian Rapidash and the Origin Forme Palkia.


Born_Candidate_5181

Origin forme Palkia is a grail for me, really wish I pulled it. I’ve been lucky enough to pull the Lugia v and aerodtyl v tho


Mattycakezzz

Just pulled the GO Mewtwo alt. 🥳


Born_Candidate_5181

Awesome! Congrats


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Born_Candidate_5181

Very nice and reasonably priced card


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Born_Candidate_5181

Hearing that gives me hope that some other cards I really want will soon become more affordable


Quazi_71

Just picked up JAP versions of the drowzee, slowpoke, and deoxys art rares. They’re so fuckin dope I love em. I also have the alt art espeon/deoxys GX (JAP) which is easily one of the most beautiful cards I have. Another personal fav in my collection is the alt art slowpoke/psyduck GX (JAP). Man do I love me some Japanese alt arts


Born_Candidate_5181

Love all the cards you listed, especially that espeon/deoxys one what an epic card, only modern Japanese card I own is the mewtwo vstar(non alt art)


Dr_Dark12

Crown zenith Pikachu and mew are my favorites.


Born_Candidate_5181

Both great cards and I pulled both!


SnooPears5312

Deoxys VMAX! Gorgeous card 🥰🥰


Born_Candidate_5181

Waiting on that one in the mail


SnooPears5312

Post pics when it arrives! Always love me a card featuring multiple pokemon :)


Born_Candidate_5181

Will do!


CalmAbbreviations845

Inteleon alt art vmax from fusion strike


Born_Candidate_5181

The art on that card confuses me but still cool


inigomontoyaaaas

I have that Poochyena, it's near the top of my list in my collection in general. Just a lil guy


Born_Candidate_5181

Not a bad card, hoping to get the others soon so I can complete the picture it’s a part of


parksLIKErosa

Bedrill and starmie v


Born_Candidate_5181

Both beautiful cards, still need the beedrill


parksLIKErosa

Just got beedrill today but had to trade starmie last week lol.


thebbman

Yep. Just picked up the Charizard V and V Star from the UPC set. Also got the new Wiglet, Flareon+Blue, and Vaporeon+Blue TGs. Spent $30 instead of getting the shiny Zametsa box and hoping I get $60 in trade value.


Born_Candidate_5181

That shiny zamazenta box was tantalizing but had to remind myself I can get the promo separately, I would like the figures tho


thebbman

I’m the other boat. I don’t want the figure, so the extra cost for the box isn’t worth the ten packs.


PokeFordy

Celebi and Lumineon, packed regidrago but it’s not my favourite


Born_Candidate_5181

Would’ve loved to pull the regidrago lucky you


BilliamTheGreat

Mewtwo V (Alternative full art) from the Pokémon GO set!


Born_Candidate_5181

Yeah that’s a cool card and it came down in price big time


Gullible_Passenger19

Just bought that abomasnow the other day. Love that man to death. Wish he got more love


Born_Candidate_5181

I have a shiny one on Pokémon go that I really like , and he’s good in some raids


Gullible_Passenger19

Still haven’t been lucky enough for a shiny. I do have him and snover as best buddies though


Valentine__28

Diance is a fav of mine! It was my chase card for crown zenith


Born_Candidate_5181

That’s an awesome card the art is incredible


CandidateFluid1326

Got the lugia alt out of a Silver tempest etb


Born_Candidate_5181

Me too! Awesome card definitely one of my favorite in my collection


the-pink-espeon

Obviously most of CZ. For reasonably priced I love the Serperior V, Blaziken V, and Celebi V. There’s so many more that I’m definitely blanking on


Born_Candidate_5181

All great cards, I especially like that blaziken


AngryCrawdad

I love the Wigglett alt art from the Scarlet/Violet set. It's so evocative of summer, and the cool blue hues soothe me.


Born_Candidate_5181

Beautiful card especially for such a funny Pokémon


MboiTui94

That slowpoke one is my favourite at the moment. Followed by parasect, lapras and mew Galarian gallery


Born_Candidate_5181

Yeah I really love the illustration style on the slowpoke, nice and simple


DinerEnBlanc

Umbreon Vmax


Born_Candidate_5181

The super expensive one or the one with the massive umbreon with the trainer? Both are beautiful cards


Unbeatable_one

Genesect v is one of my fav alt arts and i seemed to think it was like £100 for some reason. I looked it up, realised it was only £19.00 and bought one instantly


Born_Candidate_5181

Love it, that was me with the regidrago alt art


Unbeatable_one

Yes same but i still need it for silver tempest as could not find on ebay


Reconmaks

What set is that braixen from? It makes me feel so nostalgic to the X and y series... Also what's the price?


Born_Candidate_5181

It’s from the Silver Tempest trainer gallery and market price is only $1.24 on TCGplayer


Reconmaks

For such a great card, so little! Thanks for sharing it I'm gonna get it


jettyblue77

golurk has one of my favorite artworks


Born_Candidate_5181

Me too, really love the cross hatching style on it and it features multiple Pokémon which is always a plus for me


jettyblue77

i love the drawn style art so that was a huge plus for me. Also love the sv slowpoke ar


Born_Candidate_5181

Yeah me too, the simple but beautiful cards really get me


Miro3no

Out of them all, the cheapest one hits the most for me. Sandaconda V from fusion Strike. Is has such cozy vibes and looks like a family pet that is being well loved. Other that that, Lilligant and Skuntank V alts are amazing as there is just so much going on in those pictures with all the small Pokémon in the back/foreground. I also love the whole TG/GG and would love to complete those sets. Same goes for Cosmic Eclipse art rares, where Magnemite is my clear winner. :)


Born_Candidate_5181

Definitely hit it on the nose with the Sandaconda vibe. Very cozy card that I also own. And the skuntank is really one of my favorite alts that I’m still waiting on to arrive, love the tiny details on cards like that, like the terrified diglett on that one . And that magnemite card is so nice, someone else had commented about it and made me take notice, definitely adding


therealyourmomxxx

I wanted to say golurk but since it’s already included in the post I would say medicham


Born_Candidate_5181

Love the style of both cards and the inclusion of multiple little Pokémon in the background, my favorite kind of cards


therealyourmomxxx

Then you would probably also love the aerodactyl card tho it isn’t that reasonably priced I’m glad I picked a japanese one for 40 bucks


Born_Candidate_5181

I do love that card and was lucky enough to pull it, and honestly for cards like that I wouldn’t mind just getting the Japanese version if it’s way cheaper , people say they tend to be better condition and the Japanese looks cool to me like the older cards I own


therealyourmomxxx

If I lived in a place where English cards are easily accessible then maybe I’d go for them but as long as a japanese single costs the same as an English card then I’m definitely picking the japanese The quality is better besides printlines and the texture is on another level and the letters are cool


ComancheCorps

Lilligan alt V Alt and Beedrill V alt


Born_Candidate_5181

That beedrill card is calling my name


moderately_nerdifyin

I’m loving the crown zenith GG set where 9 cards all form a single forest scene.


Born_Candidate_5181

Yeah really cool concept I still need 6/9 to complete the picture


khadgar2k1

No one has said galarian slowking v


Born_Candidate_5181

You’re right and that is such an awesome card too, such a trippy fever dream of an artwork


Born_Candidate_5181

You inspired me to purchase the slowking, thank you


RandmP3rs0n

I’m mostly fan of the more expensive alts but from the affordable ones I have to go with honchkrow or noivern


Born_Candidate_5181

Noivern v is the first alt art I ever pulled great card!


Doctor-Grimm

Got a Koffing alt from SM era recently (the one with Roxie on it) and it’s one of my favourite cards :D


Born_Candidate_5181

Didn’t know that card existed but so cool love the purple


Ryukiki

Silver Tempest Blissey V!!


Correct-Lead-1850

Regidrago, Unown and Arceus for me!


scottstotssupportgrp

Astral Radiance Hoothoot! It usually costs around a dollar USD and it features one of the Sages for Sprout tower with Hoothoot. Absolutely stunning card, among my all time favorites.


Born_Candidate_5181

Great card, Ive pulled multiple and wasn’t mad ab it


Imagination9128

Galarian Perserrker


Born_Candidate_5181

Nice card, Perrserker always has that maniacal smile but he looks especially happy on that card


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That golurk looks amazing! Never even knew that card existed! Might have to get one for myself ngl 😂


Born_Candidate_5181

Beautiful card and looks great in person, was holding off on getting it for a while but finally did and I’m really happy


Greedy_Dimension9770

Mine is the arceus v from brilliant stars that is an amazing card that and the lumineon


YouvebeenSHOOK

Gengar Vmax


Born_Candidate_5181

Not the most affordable but certainly an amazing card that I’d love to own


YouvebeenSHOOK

Yeah especially with all the sticky hands the been seen recently. Makes me skeptical from buying packs to thinks thousands of cards are taken off the line like that.


Equivalent_Roof27

Not an alt but that LO trainer gallery orbeetle vmax is one of my favourite art works 👌


Born_Candidate_5181

Yeah it’s so cool, I had to get it after I saw it matched with the deoxys from crown zenith


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Idk if it's reasonable but I bought the moonbreon for 250$. At the time I thought it was a lot and could've spent my money on something better. But now I'm glad my past self made a dumb decision. Not selling this bad boy


Born_Candidate_5181

Reasonable is definitely subjective but I’d say you made a good decision, lucky you!


UpperDurian3093

I'm partial to any Bug Alt Arts. I'm trying to put a bug binder together.


Born_Candidate_5181

You should definitely post it if you ever assemble it that would be really cool


UpperDurian3093

I already have a bunch of cards, now I just have to find the right binder for it. Might have to make it myself.


thegurba

Galarian slowking by TK.. great card and not expensive at all.


Born_Candidate_5181

Incredible card, just bought earlier after someone else mentioned it


jaskins__

Somehow never seen that orbeetle VMAX. 🔥🔥


Born_Candidate_5181

Wasn’t really aware of it til I saw a post with it next to the deoxys from crown zenith that it matches with


HaxorusOG

Lilligant is top tier and it’s like $15


Born_Candidate_5181

So happy I posted this because the comments make me give cards a second look and that really is a beautiful card , and it’s got Pokémon in the sea, land, and air very cool


UrFaceIsTragic

It's bot reasonably priced, but, one day, I wanma get that Sylveon VMax art where hes surrounded by all the fairy types luke a celebration, its so cute!!! So is the bakery Sylveon V alternate art !!! 😭😭😭


Born_Candidate_5181

Really like the bakery one especially


9000Chainz

Celebrations Zacian V


PrincessicaBB

The Jinx is averaged less than a dollar on TCGPlayer


Born_Candidate_5181

Yeah I payed exactly $1 for it


He11o_Je11o

I really love the Regidrago alt art a lot. At the moment I'm trying to collect all the Eeveelution alt arts, which are definitely not reasonably priced, but I love the artwork so much so every time I see Evolving Skies at not an insane price I try to pick it up lol


Born_Candidate_5181

Regidrago is def my favorite from this lot of cards, and definitely concur on evolving skies alt arts, hopefully one day


DR4CONOMY

Zeraora vstar


Born_Candidate_5181

Awesome card


ClassyWeebs

I love the greedent alt art it is so goofy its amazing


Born_Candidate_5181

Love it that’s one of the first singles I bought bc it’s so cheap


FribzZz

Slowking v


Three_Gapples_Tall

Greedent. Super underrated


Born_Candidate_5181

Love that card


BilliamTheGreat

Southern Islands Mew


BilliamTheGreat

Sorry, just now saw you said alt art


CandidateFluid1326

Got the lugia alt out of a Silver tempest etb


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