Emre Pala

4 days ago | thegamer.com | Emre Pala

Shoeless Joe Jackson is famous for playing barefoot, has valuable cards from 1910s. He was part of the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, making his cards unique in baseball history. His baseball cards are rare and valuable, reflecting his talent despite controversies. Born in 1887 and passing away in 1951, Shoeless Joe Jackson's real name was Joseph Jefferson Jackson. He earned his nickname 'Shoeless Joe' after playing barefoot during a game in his youth due to a pair of shoes that hurt his feet.

5 days ago | thegamer.com | Emre Pala

Unique Psychic Energy cards add flair and value to decks, offering both style and strategic advantages. Rare versions like Sun & Moon and Chilling Reign stand out visually and in price, exceeding $10. Promotional and championship energy cards hold high value, showcasing history, exclusivity, and prestige. Psychic type has been a staple in Pokemon TCG since the Base Set, bringing together both Psychic and Ghost types under one umbrella.

5 days ago | thegamer.com | Emre Pala

Basic Fighting Energy cards are essential for decks focused on the Fighting type, with some cards dating back to early 2000s expansions. Some Basic Fighting Energy cards, like those from Holon Phantoms and Chilling Reign, feature unique designs and are considered valuable collectibles. Energy cards with special promos like the League & Championship Cards and Professor Program Promos hold historical significance and can fetch high prices among collectors.

5 days ago | thegamer.com | Emre Pala

If you're looking to build the sturdiest deck in the Pokemon TCG, Metal-type is where it's at. Just like their video game counterparts, Steel Pokemon are tough—and of course, they’ve got their own shiny Energy card to match. But fun fact: for a long time, there was no Basic Metal Energy! Before the Diamond & Pearl era, there was only a Special Energy card with the same name. Once Steel-types took over in the games, the TCG followed suit and gave us a true Basic version.

6 days ago | thegamer.com | Emre Pala

In the Pokemon TCG, Darkness-type cards easily rank among the coolest-looking—and we all know it’s thanks to that sleek, mysterious black design. Known as the “Evil” type in Japanese, Darkness made its TCG debut alongside Metal in the Neo Genesis set. These two types didn’t exist in the early days of the game, and Darkness cards correspond to Dark-type Pokemon from the video games (with a few Poison-types sneaking in too).