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Set guides, card lists and buying tips for Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana and more, written by collectors for collectors.

About our blog

Welcome to the Vision TCG TCG blog. This is where we share the stuff we actually talk about in the shop: which sets are worth opening, what the chase cards are, when the next release lands and how to tell an Elite Trainer Box from a booster bundle without squinting at the small print.

We’re collectors first. Most of what you’ll read here comes from opening the product ourselves, checking card lists against official sources and answering the same questions our customers send us every week.

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What you’ll find on our TCG blog

Every guide is written to help you make a decision, whether that’s which set to collect next or whether a release is worth pre-ordering. You’ll mostly find:

The games we cover

Pokémon

Pokémon is our biggest section, from the 30th Celebration and Delta Reign to older favourites like 151 and Crown Zenith. When a guide mentions a product, we link straight to it in our English Pokémon cards or Japanese Pokémon cards range.

One Piece

We follow every One Piece Card Game release, including OP-17 and the upcoming OP-18. Browse the boxes in our English One Piece cards category.

Magic, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dragon Ball and Riftbound

You’ll also find guides for Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dragon Ball and Riftbound.

How we write our guides

We keep things simple. Each post answers one main question, gets to the point quickly and links to the official source when facts like release dates matter. If something changes, such as a delayed release, we update the guide rather than leaving old information up.

For dates and set details we always cross-check the publishers’ own announcements, like the official Pokémon Trading Card Game site and the One Piece Card Game site. Rumours are fun, but we label them clearly when we mention them.

We also try to be honest about value. Not every set is a must-buy, and we’d rather tell you that than sell you a box you’ll regret opening.

Using the TCG blog with our shop

The blog and the shop work together. Read a guide to decide what you want, then follow the links to the exact product. If you still can’t decide, head to the trading card shop and filter by game, or contact us and we’ll help you choose.

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TCG blog FAQ

How often do you post new guides?

We add new guides whenever a set is announced or released, plus regular buying guides in between.

Can I suggest a topic?

Yes, please do. If there’s a set or question you’d like us to cover on the TCG blog, send it through our Contact Us page.

Are the products in the guides in stock?

Product links go to the live product page, so you’ll always see the current stock and price before you buy. Upcoming releases are labelled as pre-orders.

New here? Start with our homepage to find out more about Vision TCG.

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