CHEAP POKEMON CARDS! Should You Be Opening Korean Booster Boxes?

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @mikespaintedminis5100
    @mikespaintedminis5100 Рік тому +13

    I’ve opened Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Korean cards and personally I feel the quality isn’t quite on par with English or Japanese but they are still very good and it’s always improving anyway. Also it’s just a great experience to open multiple language cards and compare them and get sweet pulls too

    • @gumikitteh
      @gumikitteh 11 місяців тому

      isnt chinese and thai cards produced in JP? lol

    • @mikespaintedminis5100
      @mikespaintedminis5100 11 місяців тому

      @@gumikitteh yes i think it depends if they use the same card stock as the japanese cards though, i wont pretend to know if they do or not haha

    • @noxamv5310
      @noxamv5310 6 місяців тому +2

      Have you locked at modern english cards korean and all the other have way better quality no f.... 1 to 4 printlines per hit😂

  • @undrconstructn43
    @undrconstructn43 Рік тому +11

    Went on a business trip at the beginning of the year and found a bunch of eevee heroes for $22 a box. Ripped way more than I should’ve but hit the umbreon V alt. Really enjoyed it! Wish the market respected the Korean cards more.

    • @nickcarballo6039
      @nickcarballo6039 9 місяців тому +1

      I feel like Korean is just waiting to explode that or Chinese since Chinese uses the same printers as Japan

    • @Riptide_Rips
      @Riptide_Rips 2 місяці тому +1

      I have that card in English and is my favorite.

  • @mileschapman7006
    @mileschapman7006 Рік тому +13

    The reverse poliwhirl was behind the rare because it was the masterball, u get 1 per box

  • @shinys724
    @shinys724 Рік тому +6

    I've seen so many people buying these boxes since they're more affordable. Pretty nice option for those that just like the artwork and to collect. Seems like the pull rates are better too!

    • @Rappyfan
      @Rappyfan Місяць тому

      As someone living in korea i can sadly tell you the pull rates arent better :(

  • @albertoalvarez104
    @albertoalvarez104 Рік тому +4

    Holding the cards in your personal collection is the bees knees no matter the language

  • @KrystalKollectz
    @KrystalKollectz Рік тому +5

    happy to see you review Korean Cards ! :D

  • @theriptide27
    @theriptide27 Рік тому +2

    Nice of you to cover yet another layer of the hobby. I wish you knew the finer details but this is a nice intro to KR. 151 is a seeded box probably bc it’s a specialty set but the hits are literally the last 5 packs in every box: master ball, art cards x3, SAR

  • @jesse01
    @jesse01 Рік тому +3

    I've always wanted to open Korean booster boxes but never knew of a good place to buy them. I'll definitely be buying from that site.

    • @jeremypanico1531
      @jeremypanico1531 Рік тому +2

      Pokene is legit I get Korean from them

    • @jesse01
      @jesse01 Рік тому +1

      ​@@jeremypanico1531oh cool. I'll go check them out now. I want to get into other languages.

  • @Guw4372
    @Guw4372 Рік тому +3

    For Korean boxes, SR is not guaranteed. So it’s even more difficult to get really big hits. Card quality is also slightly different (not in a lousier way)…just feels different. And older sets are still in yellow border instead of silver. Hence why the price point is much lower than JPN / ENG boxes.
    BUT it is possible to get 2 big hits.
    My Korean Vstar Universe box gave me a gold UR Arceus and SAR Zoroark!

  • @beysshowcase
    @beysshowcase Рік тому +4

    Great video Danny! Would love to see one where you compare prices on singles between English, Japanese and Korean cards for the same exact card from the same exact set. A prime example is the Charizard EX from the new 151 set or maybe the Caterpie art rare that is nice to pull from that same set.

  • @criticolt
    @criticolt Рік тому

    I’m in Houston and Dave is a big part of the hobby here. Cool to see you showing him some love.

  • @velkymuftu
    @velkymuftu 7 місяців тому

    I recently went to Korea and I bought a ton of 151 boxes. I got them for 35$ a box, each time with 4 AR, 1 SR a 4 RR. And on top of that of that there is a masterball. The quality is a bit lower but it was fun opening them. I even decided to go for a master set in korean.

  • @LJJ22
    @LJJ22 Рік тому +1

    I liked them when they used to be ~16-22 € per box. They used to have much worse pullrates than Japanese boxes, but were only about half the prize and for special sets like Evolutions that was fun. But now they are sold for 60-70+ € in Europe.

  • @lesserlight1337
    @lesserlight1337 Рік тому

    Much love from Korea! I live here and it's a joy to open packs and collect the artwork without my wallet crying.

  • @andyeames2014
    @andyeames2014 Рік тому +3

    I opened heaps of Korean black and white sets back in the day because they were cheap, haven’t really seen too much growth in terms of value but the fun to cost value was definitely there!
    Boo to the no guaranteed SR though 🤣

    • @DerekJ23
      @DerekJ23 Рік тому

      Did Korea just finally get official Pokémon cards last year?

    • @andyeames2014
      @andyeames2014 Рік тому +1

      @@DerekJ23 no they’ve been around for a while, my packs were opened in 2013-2014 I believe
      You might be thinking of simplified Chinese

  • @professorburch
    @professorburch Рік тому

    I really enjoy Korean. Quality is actually really good. I opened a 151 Korean booster box next to English 151 and the card quality blew English away. You do have your occasional off-center ones, but no whitening or chips on the backs!

  • @Pikafriends22
    @Pikafriends22 Рік тому +1

    I’m surprised you haven’t covered the fiasco pertaining to how Pokemon Center sold out immediately of all its Van Gogh products within minutes in America.

  • @robomarston8253
    @robomarston8253 Рік тому

    I've opened Korean Eevee heroes a few times, still regularly buying it, plus watching alot of openings of it. From my experience you'll get a minimum of 6 hits and maximum of 9 at the highest per booster box.

  • @jtstra01
    @jtstra01 Рік тому +1

    I bought a case of Korean Eevee Heroes booster boxes just so I could have a set of the artwork. The cardstock quality is definitely not there but for me it was just about having fun. I was able to pull the moonbreon without having to break the bank and had enough UR and RRR cards to share with the kids. I haven’t tried simplified Chinese packs yet but have heard they are closer in quality to Japanese packs as they come from the same cardstock source

    • @chrisjamesberberidis
      @chrisjamesberberidis Рік тому

      I’m honestly not seeing much of a difference card quality wise. They feel about the same too. Only difference I’ve seen is they tear differently. Print quality always seems a little better than English from my experience. Centering, Print lines, etc. I’m consistently disappointed by English quality with every set. 151 hasn’t been perfect either, but that’s not gonna stop me from buying another Mew UPC. 🤪

  • @shaneowens5459
    @shaneowens5459 Рік тому

    How on earth did you get two full arts in one Korean box! Wow!!! That’s the first UA-camr I’ve seen so that for a Korean box opening. You got very lucky this opening ⭐️⭐️

  • @dunkyb6772
    @dunkyb6772 Рік тому

    Have opened about 12 Korean Eevee Heroes booster boxes, pulled many alt arts including the Moonbreon.

  • @DivinePonies
    @DivinePonies 2 місяці тому

    This video makes it sound like Korean packs are not 100% genuine lol. It's just different language, like there's Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), German, French, Indonesian... Cards are virtually same quality as english cards. For Japanese it is said that they are better quality, but they all pretty much feel same in hand, most of the perceived quality is placebo. You really need to nitpick with microscope to see differences in holo, textured and regular surfaces between languages.
    Btw, that misplaced Poliwrath in 151 pack is masterball reverse. Masterball reverses can be very valuable if it's the right pokemon on them. Pikachu and Gengar for example fetch really good prices.

  • @cmosier4462
    @cmosier4462 Рік тому

    I used to live in South Korea for a couple of years so I opened a fair amount while I as over there and brought some home! In my experience, it was similar to Japanese where you are guaranteed one "full art" or above pre box but that is it. I thought that was official but I could be wrong, figure I would share!

  • @attract_mode_
    @attract_mode_ Рік тому

    The first Korean box I opened I pulled the Moonbreon, it graded a 10 with PSA. Card quality seems the same as English, a good cheaper alternative.

  • @pingpongkid-vd5ou
    @pingpongkid-vd5ou Рік тому +1

    I just recently got my 1st Japanese cards. I definitely enjoy the English cards most because i can read them. But I like the high class sets in Japanese.

  • @scott_hoagie7852
    @scott_hoagie7852 Рік тому

    Ive opened some Korean Yugioh and its fun! Old school sets for cheap and pull rates aren't bad.

  • @DeviationSportsCards
    @DeviationSportsCards Рік тому

    You missed the master ball…it was the pack with the reverse behind the holo…opened up about 10 of these and every box has one master ball

  • @ProfessorPine
    @ProfessorPine Рік тому

    Danny, please mention to people that not only is a special art rare is not guaranteed, but special rare (secret rare) in general aren’t guaranteed. Full Arts and above are SRs in Korean just like in Japanese.
    You are right that with Korean boxes that there are NO guarantees at all, but we should stress a bit more about the differences in rarity in the Asian market more.
    You can easily go 4 Korean Booster Boxes and not see any special rares (secret rares). So while it is cheaper to buy 20 packs, it can cost as much as an English booster box to find an SR.
    This is why Korean cards are so cheap in comparison and we should remind people that reselling Korean for the same prices as Japanese (which has an SR guarantee) or English (no guarantees but more packs and more cards per pack) is inadvisable in general.

  • @KioroBlast
    @KioroBlast Рік тому

    We've had multiple stores try to open and end closing over the years, the last two seem to have some sticking power but way more have closed. The one my family owns has been around for 30 years now so we're pretty comfortable but can confirm, the margins are small, and we make most of our money from the supplies like sleeves and such.

  • @kevinnix6155
    @kevinnix6155 Рік тому

    I just bought a box from Sakura! Thanks for pointing me in that direction! Great prices

  • @ScytherStevesy
    @ScytherStevesy Рік тому +1

    You did really good on hits for those boxes. I’ve never seen a double hit box for Korean Eevee Heroes. They’re a fun rip

  • @cathysams7932
    @cathysams7932 Рік тому

    I worked in a printing company and it seems that most printers don't have the integrity to care about what their product looks like or the slitters as well in America anymore, it's sad but at least there's a few.

  • @chrisjamesberberidis
    @chrisjamesberberidis Рік тому

    Congrats on the pulls, dude. I’ve opened one of these boxes, but I didn’t get lucky. I’ve got 4 more on the way along with 4 blue sky stream and another 151 Mew UPC. Lol

  • @jeffreymonk5660
    @jeffreymonk5660 Рік тому

    I had found a good deal on eBay on a lot of 3 Korean Eevee Heroes booster boxes and had a GREAT time ripping them. Working on completing the master set now by slowly picking up singles.

  • @c_losgarage71
    @c_losgarage71 Рік тому +1

    I've actually been contemplating buying the Korean sets and sending the big hits to get graded. Just wondering if people will actually buy the Korean big hits

    • @deepseacocoon
      @deepseacocoon Рік тому

      Exactly what I was wondering too. How much value do these truly have? Regardless, very good for collectors who just want the cards

  • @sorahikarifan
    @sorahikarifan Рік тому

    So I have only opened 4 Korean Eevee heroes so far, and of them, I have pulled 2 alts (Umbreon v alt and jolteon v alt, then got Umbreon VMax rainbow and leafeon v alt) I haven’t had an issue on the quality so far, but that is just by the few I have opened :)

  • @chrisreiner2024
    @chrisreiner2024 Рік тому

    I pulled a Umbreon v alt art out of 1 Korean booster box.i don't think people will blow up the Korean market because the resale on single cards is not there it's tough in English right now as well 😂

  • @MrMuscleman1990
    @MrMuscleman1990 Рік тому

    I've bought Korean Lost Abyss and Eevee Heroes before and they were okay. Artwork is still the same. They're definitely way cheaper than the Japanese sets.

  • @gyropunmaster
    @gyropunmaster Рік тому

    I've been opening Korean for a few years now, not getting an SIR in Korean for the price stings way less than overpaying for Japanese and pulling a male Trainer or something lackluster (looking at you, Eevee Heroes).

  • @SakurasCardShop
    @SakurasCardShop Рік тому +1

    Glad you enjoyed opening them:) we enjoy it as well. I had a customer buy 8 boxes the other day, we hit 3 alt are, 1 gold, 2 full art trainers and 2 full arts😅 they usually call them sakuresealed haha

  • @Griffator
    @Griffator Рік тому

    Can only hope the Korean and Chinese product options help cool the explosive Japanese card market. It’s gotten ridiculous lately.

  • @wigginsofhipfire
    @wigginsofhipfire Рік тому

    I didn’t even know there was Korean versions! Gonna have to have my girl get me some next time she visits her family!

  • @jeffloll
    @jeffloll Рік тому

    I bought a Korean full art shiny Silveon(hidden fates) for$23 mint condition. I posted the card in a bunch of discords to see the reaction. Everybody saying how freakin cool that card was and got so much praise. But everybody said its worth nothing..... if its worth nothing why are they praising it so much? I prefer the low cost low resale market of Korean

    • @jeffloll
      @jeffloll Рік тому

      Also a MOONbreon can sell for $450 in Korean. Off $50 box? those margins are insane

  • @hrocgear
    @hrocgear Рік тому

    It surprises me that you’re surprised by the quality. South Korean are definitely on par with Japan with regard to quality control for most things!

    • @chrisjamesberberidis
      @chrisjamesberberidis Рік тому +1

      I’m surprised so many people hate on Korean cards. The quality is typically really good from my experience. I don’t get it.

  • @fadapackmagic
    @fadapackmagic Рік тому

    Yup. I purchase my products from Sakuras Card Shop. Most of my products I open on my channel are from his store. He's legit and I trust him. I thought Korean Pokemon weren't worth it at first. I have been buying them since it was released in his store. The quality is really good and I think they're produced in Japan.

  • @dwillingham
    @dwillingham Рік тому

    Opening 151 has been fun, but disappointing at the same time. I've gotten 1 ETB, 1 Poster Collection, 1 Binder Collection and all I have pulled is a Zapdox ex, Wartortle IR, Blastoise ex and thats it from 16 packs. I want to master set this but seeing only 1 IR makes me sad that I'm going to have to go to TCG Player for everything.

  • @jared_miclea
    @jared_miclea Рік тому

    We opened some Korean Eevee Heroes together during Day 1 of Card Party!

  • @damienrosario2471
    @damienrosario2471 Рік тому

    Sound like it's rough being a store but gosh darn it we all still dream of starting one with our collections 😅

  • @aadityasharma5884
    @aadityasharma5884 Рік тому

    Art looks cool + card quality honestly looks better than I thought it'd be

  • @migi408
    @migi408 Рік тому

    Love this guy, just got into this account and I love how he informs and keeps all the fans updated with the news love the time he takes into statistics probably the realest Pokémon trainer out there

  • @clemanchan
    @clemanchan Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. Not sure if its the lighting on the camera but the colors on those cards look a little darker

  • @ikzoid9914
    @ikzoid9914 Рік тому

    Simplified Chinese its getting more popular in mainland china. They are launching unique products such as eevee gift box or the newest charizards boxes

  • @Summergamervidz
    @Summergamervidz Рік тому

    I’ve opened at least 20 boxes of Korean eevee hero’s and have never had a double hit box

  • @PokeCraze11
    @PokeCraze11 Рік тому

    It’s always been my goal to open a Pokémon card store

  • @Frosty2014
    @Frosty2014 Рік тому +1

    It’s very interesting lol I have seen them before but really haven’t ever purchased anything. Like the idea of cheaper products but I do enjoy English products and being able to read them. Thanks for the great content Danny, God bless as always :)

  • @al_ott
    @al_ott Рік тому

    Very good info video I have some Korean I was debating ripping or re selling!

  • @jcjvcjc98
    @jcjvcjc98 Рік тому +1

    Korean cards are a nice option if you enjoy opening and collecting, but aren't concerned with resale value. Definitely a cheaper alternative.

    • @italianpc4119
      @italianpc4119 Рік тому

      Except for masterball reverses

    • @chrisjamesberberidis
      @chrisjamesberberidis Рік тому

      They actually hold value really well. Moonbreon seems to consistently sell between $400-500

  • @Uncrowned_King_Benz
    @Uncrowned_King_Benz 10 місяців тому

    Danny. What is the current value for Korean Pokémon cards? Like Moonbreon as an example and etc

  • @pokemondude9546
    @pokemondude9546 Рік тому

    I opened many BW and XY booster boxes in korean. The quality was in bw and and in the begunning of xy not the best. In SM the quality was sometimes better then the german cards.

  • @josephmoore977
    @josephmoore977 Рік тому

    I usually purchase Japanese or Korean for the cards I actually collect to have every version of that card, but otherwise, I'd rather stick with English.

  • @archimedes1825
    @archimedes1825 Рік тому

    That reverse that you said was in the wrong spot was the Master Ball reverse!

  • @kkkoh4124
    @kkkoh4124 Рік тому

    Yes we have opened two boxes of evolving skies recently, and the pulls are great

  • @potendogamer
    @potendogamer Рік тому

    Definitely a cool way to enjoy opening cards on a budget… just not quite the level of excitement, compared to pulling a desirable card in English or Japanese.

  • @baloney17
    @baloney17 Рік тому

    Had to order some Korean boxes after this video. Thanks for the awesome content

  • @inkdrops76
    @inkdrops76 Рік тому

    From my experience, Korean is nearly identical to Japanese, just no gold border on the back, and different language writing. I have a mix of Japanese & Korean Eevee Heroes, and 151, including both of the Eevee Masterball Reverse Holo, and side by side, they're identical. Same with the Alakazam & Wigglytuff ex's. Not sure how the price point changes, but I comp them around 80% of Japanese, because they're the same exact sets 🤷‍♂️

    • @inkdrops76
      @inkdrops76 Рік тому

      Danny, do you have a discord server I can join ??? 🙏

    • @inkdrops76
      @inkdrops76 Рік тому

      Also, the 2nd half of evolving skies is also available now in Korean, which has the rayquaza alt, Blue Sky Stream 😊

  • @CafeKarak
    @CafeKarak Рік тому

    Korean cards are so fun to open! You can also get them graded

  • @iMaveni
    @iMaveni Рік тому

    I gotta look into Korean cards man, just for the sake of collecting they look pretty solid

  • @_RiseAgainst
    @_RiseAgainst Рік тому

    I saw you dropped your preorder BB by $10. I appreciate it, but thought $120 was fair.

  • @amarkovER
    @amarkovER Рік тому

    The price of Korean eevee heroes has tripled in recent times since people caught onto this to the point its not worth it anymore.

  • @migi408
    @migi408 Рік тому +2

    I love the artwork alone and this is such a good alternative for people who can’t afford the English or Japanese I love how the artwork and quality is the same I didn’t even know they made these might have to indulge

  • @kikirl
    @kikirl Рік тому

    Never opened Korean packs myself but the pull rate seems higher? Or maybe you have amazing luck 😂

  • @dmcinnis23
    @dmcinnis23 Рік тому

    Korean Eevee Heroes sold out on Sakura. It was a great price though! Bummer!

  • @KaijuLover85
    @KaijuLover85 Рік тому

    i think having japanese cards will help out. marker on these singles are crazy!

  • @ianlee4577
    @ianlee4577 Рік тому

    I wonder what country/language is next for Pokemon to expand into!

  • @anthonycoryell9936
    @anthonycoryell9936 Рік тому

    Thanks Danny! These seem perfect to snag for the kiddos

  • @HoopSensei
    @HoopSensei Рік тому +1

    I might be in the minority in this, but I think Korean cards are better quality than English cards. Obviously Japanese is superior to English and Korean. When I get a card in English that’s worth something the centering is horrible. I barely get that in Korean. Everybody has their preference and opinion though. I just like having nice cards regardless of it being English, Japanese or Korean.

    • @chrisjamesberberidis
      @chrisjamesberberidis Рік тому +1

      You’re not. Korean quality beats English and is close to Japanese. I honestly don’t understand the hate. They also have really good value. Seems like a no brainer if you love collecting Pokémon and don’t want to spend $2-300 on a single box and potentially pull nothing.

  • @pmistry8501
    @pmistry8501 Рік тому

    Thanks for this Danny! An alternative option for sure. Thank you again for sharing all this.

  • @medvidekmisha
    @medvidekmisha Рік тому

    Korean quality got better...but it's still not as good as the Japanese ones. They are very affordable but still fun to open

  • @Ace_Trainer_Warbandit
    @Ace_Trainer_Warbandit Рік тому

    Batman mewtwo, solid pull. Thanks for the info. Fun factor is winning

  • @TheFriskySquid
    @TheFriskySquid Рік тому

    People say Korean card quality is bad, but in my experience nothing is worse than english 151. Well maybe the trick or trade cards or mcdonalds cards, but those aren't proper sets.

  • @queenpez5921
    @queenpez5921 Рік тому

    I got a god pack! The card stock feels better than past Korean sets.

  • @tenchikiss
    @tenchikiss Рік тому

    I think the eevee heroes set is better than evolving skies because you know each hit will be an eeveelution. no on wants a giant building pokemon at their hit. :P

  • @RLaoGT
    @RLaoGT Рік тому

    Simplified Chinese (mainland china) has a bunch of cool older products starting @ sun and moon

  • @abyss9316
    @abyss9316 Рік тому

    To be honest I've been staying away from English cards for a while I'm an opening up a lot of Japanese V-Star Universe can't go wrong so many hits so many great cards card quality is better

    • @chrisjamesberberidis
      @chrisjamesberberidis Рік тому

      I still buy English, but the quality has been awful. Lol. Korean and Japanese are better. No idea why people shit on Korean.

  • @eternalgames2138
    @eternalgames2138 Рік тому

    I bought some Korean cards and I ripped one and there was no black ink line in the middle. Are they fake or do Korean cards not have that?

  • @Datascope002
    @Datascope002 Рік тому

    i keep seeing them on tcg player as one of the first options and have debated it

  • @AllThingsDylan
    @AllThingsDylan Рік тому

    How do the import taxes and things work buying off eBay? I see a bunch of listings saying the cost is on that buyer. Anybody have any info on this?

  • @Sam_R_I_49
    @Sam_R_I_49 Рік тому

    Very interesting video. Always bringing the great content.

  • @Fadingredskies
    @Fadingredskies Рік тому

    I bought 2 Korean Eevee heros just for fun and it pretty cool

  • @UnwantedCommentary
    @UnwantedCommentary Рік тому +1

    Damn 151 Korean boxes already up 10$

  • @xESPplayer500x
    @xESPplayer500x Рік тому +1

    If north korea ever opened up, korean pokemon would 5x

  • @soapstorm27
    @soapstorm27 Рік тому

    Ive been thinking of getting Korean cards, they look really good !

    • @artyom_1553
      @artyom_1553 Рік тому

      I have some, they look good yes😊

  • @aeos7641
    @aeos7641 Рік тому +1

    When the reverse holo was out of order in the 151 Korean, it was your master ball XD
    I've really enjoyed the Korean openings. So much more affordable and just pure fun since the fun cost is so much lower than ENG or JPN.

  • @ronniegibson4688
    @ronniegibson4688 Рік тому +1

    The bat man mew two is amazing

  • @Groggy245
    @Groggy245 Рік тому

    Those were some sick hits on 151

  • @kmartin971
    @kmartin971 Рік тому

    Korean evo boxes are cheap but alts are not easy pulls.

  • @DerekJ23
    @DerekJ23 Рік тому

    How is Korean 151 a hit every 2 packs??? So far my average is 1 hit for every 6 packs of english

  • @The_Dude1311
    @The_Dude1311 Рік тому

    I've often considered getting Korean or Indonesian cards...

  • @FastAligator1234
    @FastAligator1234 Рік тому

    Crazy that Japanese boxes used to be 40 bucks.

  • @mikespaintedminis5100
    @mikespaintedminis5100 Рік тому

    That intro was really interesting 🙏👌