I'm a big fan of the S&V era IRs as well. In fact, they are what pulled me into collecting. I rarely fully master a set so I've already started a IR binder collection. Especially since they're so readily available in Japanese. Absolutely gorgeous to flip through. I also only got 2 hits from my ETB and they were also 2 EXs. Expected but still disappointing.
Yikes! At least we aren’t alone haha. I hadn’t considered doing it with the Japanese IRs. Those really are super cheap, and they shine better. I may do that as well, great idea!
Super cool they put the noctowl in the same pack as the dividers, my charmander from the obsidian flames etb came out of the box SUPER bent, the dividers should stop that from happening 😮
So lucky to pull the Bulbasaur IR! My favourite starter is Squirtle and I can't wait to get my hands on that Stellar Crown card. A great booster box overall.
With every new set, I look forward to watching your new videos, and this one didn’t disappoint. I’ve become VaultX-obsessed because of you, too bad the code can only be used once! Keep up the great content!
You should see my office floor haha. I ran out of shelf space for my binders so I’m in the process of looking for a bigger shelf. Binders everywhere. Sometimes the accessories are as fun as the cards.
Man I ended up loving this set way more than I thought I would and I haven’t opened any because I’m on a buying ban lol! Gotta be better about staying on budget so I started a no buy month.
Not too bad of a start for this set, a little bit unfortunate that you got so many duplicate ex's, but that's just how the game goes... I'm getting flashbacks to all the Okidogis from the last set, lol. Personally, I find the set to be a little bit underwhelming, but, there's some nice additions that will change up the competitive meta - we've got some new decks to consider and some changes for existing ones. The art looks really nice, and that's par for the course now - they've been knocking it out of the park in that department. There's a number of playable cards that I want to get, I'm hoping to get some copies of the SIR Hydrapple for a deck, and I really want some copies of the promo Noctowl. Very happy that the hooter is playable. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this, Best of luck with the trades and pulls!
I’m tempted to do the Japanese set with this one as well because it closely mirrors it. That’s good insight though-my only gauge of what cards are playable are the weird ones I have to pay a lot for as singles haha. I really need to get playing the game!
More Japanese? Yes, please. It would be really cool to see another binder with both English and Japanese in it! And yeah, it really does seem like the most random things can be needlessly expensive when you're not invested in playing. Briar has potential to be really good, Crispin, Terapagos ex, Aera Zero Underdepths, Grand Tree, Sparkling Crystal, Glass Trumpet, Fan Rotom, Bouffalant, and some others... decent amount of stuff to cook with in this set. You've already got a playset of Hydrapple, which I'm actually pretty jealous of, so you're primed to give the game a go, lol. It's pretty simple to pick up, and you can always try stuff out via the online client as well - it leaves a lot to be desired, but it's very free to play friendly so you don't have to invest a whole bunch to play and keep up with the stuff on top. For sure, give it a go if you get the chance, see if you like how it plays!
Not a great ETB, but the blisters seemed pretty good! Booster box was fair...but not great. Solid opening, as always! Always looking forward to the master set reveal 🙂.
I've only opened B&B boxes so far from a pre-release event, but we did get 6, so 24 packs. My son got the Terapagos EX and the art is amazing especially with the rainbow border.
Nice!! I may need to get with you about the trainer tips cards. Did you get any extras in your boxes you’d be willing to trade? I like to get one of each pack art!
@@Pokelou502 I did, and I will have more because I pre-ordered a display (10 boxes) of B&B's which I will get in a week or so. I like to collect two sets of the promos (one for master binder and one for my svp promo binder), and I also include the trainer tip pack art cards in my master set.
@@Pokelou502I just opened my b&b display so I can confirm I have at least one extra of each trainer tip. And of course, even opening 16 total b&B's I am still somehow missing one of the Drifblim promos. Go figure. Hit me up if you want to trade, I emailed you a few months back and my email maybe ended up in your spam.
Singles are always more economical...but the packs relive my childhood and my gambling addiction. As a student trying to get back into Pokemon, its so hard not to drop big money on booster boxes - but hopefully in a couple years!
Any idea how many cards are in the master set? I would like to get the vault x binder for it but not sure what size to get. Every video of yours I've seen, you always use the 12 pocket. Is this standard?
I believe this master set is exactly at 300 cards, so either the 9 pocket or 12 pocket will work. I always use 12 pocket for two reasons-number 1, a lot of the sets are over 360 cards; and 2, I like to see the cards side by side and I don’t like to sleeve them together, so the bigger binder is best for me! No wrong way though!
They’re all so good imo. I love the treasures of ruin, thought the loyal three were cool, and terapagos is especially awesome just from being adorable on the anime haha.
Maybe you got perfect fit. I always just get either ultra pro penny sleeves, or vault x penny sleeves. Both are good size for the binders to fit where it’s easy to slide in, but also not so small the card slides around in the pocket like a perfect fit!
Usually I do two booster boxes and one of each of all the ancillary stuff like ETBs and promo packs. This time around I knew the set was small so I just did one booster box!
Oh for sure! I always wait for the TCGplayer article or Danny phantumps videos to get a better idea of pull rates. I fully trust I just got a little unlucky with the “good hits” this time, even though the number of hits was decent!
I haven’t ever submitted my own, but I want to in the future for sure. I have a drawer of ceased cards I’ve either just picked up cheap for fun or been given in trades though. Nothing special! You?
So how many packs did you pull and how many singles did you have to buy? No way you pulled enough packs to complete the set lol.. most people are saying it takes around 2200 packs. You pulled like 51 packs 😂.. guessing you do like us smart people do and pull around 150-200 packs and then buy singles after that? I usually have around $500ish in packs and depending on luck, usually $100-$500 in singles. Gotta wait 30-45 days after set drops to buy singles though as the first month the price is almost double usually.
Love these chill pack openings, way better than the more popular youtubers who scream in your face. Keep it up!
Reminds me of primetimepokemon
I can't stand the high energy screaming lol unless you pull a $$$$$$ card don't be screaming at me bro it's just you and me in my quiet room. lmao
Yes, found a new favorite PokeTuber while searching for pack openings today!
💯! too much screaming 'for attention' these days
Never change your style man, you've perfected the ASMR card opening style
That last card sorting bit towards the end is super super satisfying, please please please keep that format! I luv it!
Usually I don’t like cards with a lot of stuff going on, like really colorful busy looking cards. But with this set it fits the theme so well
Been looking for a channel that completes sets like this! I’m doing it right alongside you 💪🏼
Noice!!!! Can’t wait to have them in my hand! I have also chosen the pastel blue binder!!! Good luck
Just got to know your channel, Pokelou!
Have to say: soothing voice and you give us time to check/admire the cards.
Subscribed!
Awesome, can't wait to see the completed set video!
I'm a big fan of the S&V era IRs as well. In fact, they are what pulled me into collecting. I rarely fully master a set so I've already started a IR binder collection. Especially since they're so readily available in Japanese. Absolutely gorgeous to flip through.
I also only got 2 hits from my ETB and they were also 2 EXs. Expected but still disappointing.
Yikes! At least we aren’t alone haha. I hadn’t considered doing it with the Japanese IRs. Those really are super cheap, and they shine better. I may do that as well, great idea!
putting the dividers into the promo is a nice touch and makes complete sense!
Congrats on the Bulba IR hit!! Good luck with the master set!
Super cool they put the noctowl in the same pack as the dividers, my charmander from the obsidian flames etb came out of the box SUPER bent, the dividers should stop that from happening 😮
Thanks for sharing your pulls 🎉
Me and the kiddo managed to get two of those three pack blisters and both got the full art Bulbasaur. 😁
So lucky to pull the Bulbasaur IR! My favourite starter is Squirtle and I can't wait to get my hands on that Stellar Crown card.
A great booster box overall.
Enjoyed this video style a lot! You’ve earnt my sub!🤝🏽
Love this set so much. good luck with your master set
Very excited to try out a Terapagos ex deck!
19:10 the curse has been broken💀
With every new set, I look forward to watching your new videos, and this one didn’t disappoint. I’ve become VaultX-obsessed because of you, too bad the code can only be used once! Keep up the great content!
You should see my office floor haha. I ran out of shelf space for my binders so I’m in the process of looking for a bigger shelf. Binders everywhere. Sometimes the accessories are as fun as the cards.
That Noctowl promo and Bulba card are looking awesome!
Man I ended up loving this set way more than I thought I would and I haven’t opened any because I’m on a buying ban lol! Gotta be better about staying on budget so I started a no buy month.
Not too bad of a start for this set, a little bit unfortunate that you got so many duplicate ex's, but that's just how the game goes... I'm getting flashbacks to all the Okidogis from the last set, lol.
Personally, I find the set to be a little bit underwhelming, but, there's some nice additions that will change up the competitive meta - we've got some new decks to consider and some changes for existing ones.
The art looks really nice, and that's par for the course now - they've been knocking it out of the park in that department. There's a number of playable cards that I want to get, I'm hoping to get some copies of the SIR Hydrapple for a deck, and I really want some copies of the promo Noctowl. Very happy that the hooter is playable.
Looking forward to seeing the progress on this, Best of luck with the trades and pulls!
I’m tempted to do the Japanese set with this one as well because it closely mirrors it. That’s good insight though-my only gauge of what cards are playable are the weird ones I have to pay a lot for as singles haha. I really need to get playing the game!
More Japanese? Yes, please. It would be really cool to see another binder with both English and Japanese in it!
And yeah, it really does seem like the most random things can be needlessly expensive when you're not invested in playing.
Briar has potential to be really good, Crispin, Terapagos ex, Aera Zero Underdepths, Grand Tree, Sparkling Crystal, Glass Trumpet, Fan Rotom, Bouffalant, and some others... decent amount of stuff to cook with in this set. You've already got a playset of Hydrapple, which I'm actually pretty jealous of, so you're primed to give the game a go, lol.
It's pretty simple to pick up, and you can always try stuff out via the online client as well - it leaves a lot to be desired, but it's very free to play friendly so you don't have to invest a whole bunch to play and keep up with the stuff on top. For sure, give it a go if you get the chance, see if you like how it plays!
Not a great ETB, but the blisters seemed pretty good! Booster box was fair...but not great. Solid opening, as always! Always looking forward to the master set reveal 🙂.
I wish you would have gotten the squirtle AR also that would have been sweet!
Great watch
Subbed, love his vibes
nice pulls! i’ll be opening the etb tonight. i hope i get something 😂
I've only opened B&B boxes so far from a pre-release event, but we did get 6, so 24 packs. My son got the Terapagos EX and the art is amazing especially with the rainbow border.
Nice!! I may need to get with you about the trainer tips cards. Did you get any extras in your boxes you’d be willing to trade? I like to get one of each pack art!
@@Pokelou502 I did, and I will have more because I pre-ordered a display (10 boxes) of B&B's which I will get in a week or so. I like to collect two sets of the promos (one for master binder and one for my svp promo binder), and I also include the trainer tip pack art cards in my master set.
@@Pokelou502I just opened my b&b display so I can confirm I have at least one extra of each trainer tip. And of course, even opening 16 total b&B's I am still somehow missing one of the Drifblim promos. Go figure. Hit me up if you want to trade, I emailed you a few months back and my email maybe ended up in your spam.
Used your code for the new binder, thanks for the discount 😀
What color is your binder, just wondering cause its my favorite color 😅
This is the pastel blue!
@@Pokelou502 Thanks
From the competitive end this set is going to change the meta. So for players this is a major set with a ton of good cards in it
Ayyy love your videos! I used your code to get 10% off on my sv7 binder
Singles are always more economical...but the packs relive my childhood and my gambling addiction. As a student trying to get back into Pokemon, its so hard not to drop big money on booster boxes - but hopefully in a couple years!
cant wait for my booster box
I pulled the squrittle. I need the rambow turtle
Love the binder! 🩵
I pulled the Terapagos Ex SIR i only opened two etbs
Very nice 😊
Galvantula is super cute, I'll see if if anyone is selling the singles in my area
Any idea how many cards are in the master set? I would like to get the vault x binder for it but not sure what size to get. Every video of yours I've seen, you always use the 12 pocket. Is this standard?
Congrats on all the hits btw
I believe this master set is exactly at 300 cards, so either the 9 pocket or 12 pocket will work. I always use 12 pocket for two reasons-number 1, a lot of the sets are over 360 cards; and 2, I like to see the cards side by side and I don’t like to sleeve them together, so the bigger binder is best for me! No wrong way though!
@@Pokelou502 Awesome! Thank you. Love the videos and good luck on the master set
I definitely think Tarapagos is my favourite legendary out of the Scarlet/Violet DLC.
They’re all so good imo. I love the treasures of ruin, thought the loyal three were cool, and terapagos is especially awesome just from being adorable on the anime haha.
Nice! 🙂👍
I clapped when I saw that bulbasur what kind of clear sleeves are those?
I think I gott he wrong kind..they're a little tight lol
Maybe you got perfect fit. I always just get either ultra pro penny sleeves, or vault x penny sleeves. Both are good size for the binders to fit where it’s easy to slide in, but also not so small the card slides around in the pocket like a perfect fit!
How many booster boxes/ETBs do you open before you decide to buy singles?
Usually I do two booster boxes and one of each of all the ancillary stuff like ETBs and promo packs. This time around I knew the set was small so I just did one booster box!
I’ve opened 10 blisters so far and I’ve only got a Terapagos ex to show for it 😭 (not secret rare)
As well as 3 Grimmsnarl holos and 2 Raging bolt holos lol
Yikes! I’ve heard people say the batching for this set is rough. That’s bad luck!
When does the team rocket drop?
They haven’t announced the set order yet for next year, but it should be sometime in the first half of the year. Hopefully it’s an early set!
Good video man, but way too little pack to get accurate pull rates. You could get a card in one box that someone else takes 5 boxes to get
Oh for sure! I always wait for the TCGplayer article or Danny phantumps videos to get a better idea of pull rates. I fully trust I just got a little unlucky with the “good hits” this time, even though the number of hits was decent!
Do you collect any graded cards? Or submit your own pulls?
I haven’t ever submitted my own, but I want to in the future for sure. I have a drawer of ceased cards I’ve either just picked up cheap for fun or been given in trades though. Nothing special! You?
Stellar Crown didn't release on the 10th. It released on the 13th
Yep, I mentioned this was a little early. A lot of the times stores out product out during release week a little early!
Why did bro pull so many hydrapple
I hate this sv7 etb. They combining the promo card and the energy card all togather. Had to rip the seal to separate them
The ETBs I've seen opened, the promo has been with the dividers not the energy
Well I’m sure Galvantua thinks you’re not that cool
So how many packs did you pull and how many singles did you have to buy? No way you pulled enough packs to complete the set lol.. most people are saying it takes around 2200 packs. You pulled like 51 packs 😂.. guessing you do like us smart people do and pull around 150-200 packs and then buy singles after that? I usually have around $500ish in packs and depending on luck, usually $100-$500 in singles. Gotta wait 30-45 days after set drops to buy singles though as the first month the price is almost double usually.
I opened the 51 from the video plus 11 from my Pokémon center etb that came in after I filmed the opening video. Then I bought singles!