Pokémon Prices are RISING! 📈 Destined Rivals Moon Mission & Chaos Rising Reveal | Ep. 4The Pokémon TCG market is moving faster than a Quick Attack! ⚡️ In Episode 4 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and Kota break down a week of massive market shifts, price hikes, and the official reveal of the 4th Mega Evolution set.First, we tackle the Destined Rivals phenomenon. This set is officially "reprint-proof." Despite restocks hitting the shelves, prices are mooning toward $600 a box. We discuss why this set is becoming the modern-day "Grail" and what it means for your long-term holds.Next, we look at the concerning news regarding Perfect Order. Allocations are coming in LOW, and distributors are tightening the belt. Is this a forced scarcity move from Pokémon, or is demand just outstripping supply? 📉In this episode:- Destined Rivals Moon Mission: Why the reprint failed to stop the price surge.- Perfect Order Allocations: Early warnings on low supply for the March 27th release.- Chaos Rising Revealed: We react to the name drop of the 4th Mega Evolution English set!- Global Price Hikes: Japan just raised pack prices—is the US market next? 💴Ascended Heroes: Chapters:0:00 Intro 2:50 Destined Rivals: The $600 Moon Mission 🚀 23:25 Japan’s 10% Price Hike: What it means for English TCG34:44 Perfect Order Allocations: Why supply is CRASHING 36:17 Chaos Rising: The 4th Mega Set Reveal! 1:11:42 30th Anniversary Gear1:15:02 Ascended Heroes - 1 Week in!1:24:37 Savage Pickups of The Week1:29:17 Outro: Stay Savage!Subscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, live pulls, and the most savage takes in the hobby!#PokemonTCG #DestinedRivals #ChaosRising #AscendedHeroes #PokemonInvesting #PokemonMarket #SavagePokePod #MegaEvolution #PokemonNews

Is the grading game officially broken? 📉 In Episode 5 of The Savage Poke Pod, Savs and Kota Collects are diving into a week of massive industry shifts and 30th Anniversary hype that is changing the hobby in real-time.First up, we take a look and at briefly chat about the First Partner : Series 1 Illustration Rare reveals. Next up : We’re reacting to the PSA Grading price hike. With bulk rates jumping and turnaround times slowing down, we’re asking the savage question: Is it time to jump ship? We break down the best (and worst) grading alternatives and whether the "PSA 10 Premium" is still worth the new price of admission. 💸Then, we shift gears to the Pokémon Super Bowl LX commercial. Pokémon spent eight figures to ask the world "What’s Your Favorite?"—but was it a legendary play or just a 60-second nostalgia trap? We break down the celebrity cameos and what this means for the massive 30th Anniversary year ahead. 🏈✨In this episode:Starter Series 1 Revealed: Our first look at the new Illustration Rare promos. Are these the new "must-haves" for 2026? 🍃🔥💧The PSA Price Crisis: Breaking down the new $25 bulk tier and why your "borderline 10s" might stay raw from now on.Super Bowl LX Reaction: Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah, and a $10M+ ad—Pokémon is officially mainstream again.Destined Rivals Check-in: The "moon mission" continues. We check the latest sold listings as boxes head toward the $600 mark.Celebrations & 25th Anniversary Watch: Taking a peek at the "old" anniversary heat. Is now the time to buy before the 30th Anniversary sets take over? 🎂📦Chapters:0:00 Intro1:10 Starter Series 1: The New Illustration Rares7:17 The Pokémon Super Bowl Ad: Masterpiece or Mid?7:15 PSA PRICE HIKE: The end of bulk grading?15:00 Grading Alternatives: CGC, SGC, or stay raw?45:00 Destined Rivals Market Watch 📈49:17 25th Celebrations Check In1:00:10 Pick Ups of the Week1:12:30 OutroSubscribe to The Savage Poke Pod for your weekly dose of TCG market alpha, unfiltered takes, and the hunt for the next big grail!#SavagePokePod #PokemonTCG #PSAGrading #StarterSeries1 #Pokemon30th #DestinedRivals #SuperBowlLX #PokemonInvesting #KotaCollects

Description: Is the Pokémon market entering a new "Savage" era? 📈 In Episode 3 of The Savage Poke Pod, we’re breaking down the massive headlines dominating the Pokémon TCG world this week—from record-breaking auctions at Goldin to the launch of the highly anticipated Ascended Heroes set.

First, we dive into the Goldin Auction madness. We discuss Logan Paul’s PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator card (and that $10M rejection!), alongside the "Holy Trinity" of 1st Edition Base Set: the PSA 10 Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur. Is the market for vintage Grails actually cooling down, or are we about to see new records?

Next, we look at the surprising resilience of Destined Rivals. Despite reprints and restocks, this set is on a tear. We analyze why collectors are holding long-term and what the "Team Rocket" nostalgia is doing for secondary market values. 🚀

In this episode:

• The Goldin Auction Deep Dive: Logan Paul’s Illustrator, 1st Edition Base Set Booster Boxes, and the PSA 10 Big Three.

• Destined Rivals Market Watch: Why this set is "unphased" by restocks and our long-term price predictions.

• Ascended Heroes Release Day: We track the pricing for sealed ETBs and chase singles on the eve of the official launch.

• Birthday Pack Rip: A special birthday opening for Kota! Did we pull the "Savage" hit?

• The Vending Tangent: Our unfiltered thoughts on the current state of Pokémon vending and card accessibility.

Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Logan Paul’s $10M Pikachu Illustrator & Goldin Auctions 3:20 The 1st Edition Base Set "Big Three" & Booster Box Prices 6:15 Destined Rivals: Why the Reprint didn't kill the value 9:40 Ascended Heroes Release Day: Singles vs. Sealed 13:10 Kota’s Birthday Pack Opening! 16:45 Savage Tangent: The reality of Pokémon Vending

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