Along with that, the Starter Kit 2023 has a bold claim on its packaging which states, The best way to learn to play. I wanted to know if this was actually true, so I opened the Starter Kit 2023 with the intention of examining it from the perspective of someone brand new to the game
Important Note: Whilst Picture shows display box opened this is a fully sealed product
But the Pokmon TCG market popped after stimulus payments ran out, speculators -- who were looking to make a quick buck -- left the market, and left an increased supply due to a surge in graded copies of Pokmon cards and speculators trying to sell off their remaining inventory
Also being gold means this guy sees very little play despite being a very versatile and powerful card
The Pokmon Company International (TPCi), which represents the shared ownership of the media franchise between Nintendo and GameFreak, lists "diversity and inclusion" as a "core value" on its official website, saying, "TPCi believes in a just and equitable world and that every person, employee, and fan has the unique skills, powers, and purpose to contribute to this common cause." Further, TPCi's website states, "We hope to help make the world a better place for everyone by creating opportunities to bond and grow through shared journeys and friendly competition." Given that the Trump administration has been staunchly in opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, it seemed unlikely that Nintendo, GameFreak or TPCi gave DHS permission to use the IP in such a manner