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Pokemon cards remain popular worldwide and can hold or increase in value if collected wisely

Toploaders: Hard plastic sleeves that keep valuable cards safe from bending

Sometimes all you need is some excellent artwork and a solid nod to Pokemon lore

The most interesting (although somewhat dubious) feature here is the "card pop!" option, which generates one new card for each player when communicating wirelessly

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The next time you open a booster pack, remember that the card in your hands traveled through one of the most fascinating production systems in the collectibles industry