In this episode, I sit down with Sleeve No Card Behind to talk about Pokémon card rarity, investing mistakes, and how rarity levels are shaping the modern hobby. We dive into missed opportunities like shadowless first edition Charizard, why top-tier vintage cards rarely crash, and whether YouTube helps or harms long-term enjoyment of collecting. We also cover Pokémon’s lack of pull-rate transparency, the risks of addiction in trading cards, and powerlifting and calisthenics.

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Timestamps:
00:41 Who Is Sleeve No Card Behind (Pokémon Card YouTuber Background)
01:39 Why Oliver Started a Pokémon Card YouTube Channel
03:37 How Pokémon YouTubers Decide What Videos to Make
06:33 The Absurd Levels of Rarity in Modern Trading Cards
08:06 Will One Piece TCG Hype Last Long-Term?
10:55 Changing Views on Pokémon Card Investing
13:20 Missing Out on a Shadowless First Edition Charizard
15:45 Why Top 1% Vintage Pokémon Cards Rarely Crash
17:08 Pokémon Cards Oliver Would Never Sell (And Why)
19:55 Does YouTube Ruin or Improve the Pokémon Hobby?
22:22 The Moment the Channel Showed Real Potential
31:02 Why the Ancient Mew Video Was a Last-Minute Upload
32:38 Advice for Starting a Pokémon YouTube Channel Today
34:20 Honest Thoughts on the Current State of the Hobby
39:35 Pokémon Introducing Numbered Cards Explained
44:40 Pokémon as a Company Is Extremely Secretive
47:17 Transparency (or Lack of It) With Pokémon Pull Rates
49:05 When Trading Cards Become Addictive
50:55 The Coolest Opportunities From Growing a YouTube Channel
53:20 Powerlifting and Discipline Outside of Pokémon
56:35 Transitioning From Powerlifting to Calisthenics
01:01:38 Favourite Powerlifting and Calisthenics Exercises
01:06:00 Why Discipline Beats Motivation
01:07:22 Where to Find Sleeve No Card Behind Online