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· Introducing the '2026 Pokémon Day Collection' box, released to commemorate Pokémon's 30th anniversary and Pokémon Day in 2026.
· Pokémon Day is designated annually on February 27th to celebrate the release of Pokémon Red/Green in 1996, featuring merchandise releases, new game announcements, and events.
· This box also includes a limited promo card, essential for any TCG (Trading Card Game) enthusiast.

· One of the key components of the box is the promo card, a yellow Pikachu. Unlike the 25th anniversary, its price is expected to rise for the 30th anniversary.
· This Pikachu card is a limited promo exclusively available with the box. The North American version of the box was sold for about $30.
· Inside the box, you'll find three packs of Mega Evolution and Phantom Flames, along with one promo card.
· The promo card, Pikachu, stands out from regular cards with its holographic effect and star-shaped galaxy pattern, adding a special touch.
· It was mentioned that North American cards often have manufacturing defects and low pull rates, raising concerns about the condition of cards upon opening.

· There was anticipation for pulling a Charizard X, a Charizard X S-grade card, or an S-grade Charizard card from the Phantom Flames packs.
· However, it was also discussed that realistically, pulling an EX card or higher grade card would be difficult.
· The first pack opened revealed an energy card along with Grappai, Volpix, Tikkal, Crowdown, Iron Defender, Solor Solor, and Cinderace cards. Finally, Groudon appeared.
· No special cards were pulled from the second pack either, and the disappointment of not pulling an EX card was expressed.

· The final pack opening resulted in the appearance of a Mega Absol SR card.
· This card has good centering and condition, suggesting a high grade is possible. The fact that an SR grade card was pulled from the North American version was highlighted as significant.
· Additionally, a Delphox AR card appeared. Although its condition wasn't great, satisfaction was expressed at pulling it from the North American version.
· The outcome of pulling a Mega Absol SR and a Delphox AR card from two boxes was positively assessed.

· The North American market price for a PSA 10 grade Delphox AR card is very high, currently at 324,000 KRW.
· Even regular cards in good condition were confirmed to trade for around 20,000-30,000 KRW.
· Specifically, the Delphox AR card, despite its condition, could be worth over 80,000 KRW if it receives a PSA 10 grade due to its excellent centering and edges.
· This significantly exceeds the box price, demonstrating the potential value of North American cards.
· However, disappointment was expressed regarding the condition of the promo card even in the second box opening.

· It was recommended to keep the Pokémon Day 30th Anniversary box unopened due to its high collector's value.
· Considering the low pull rates and manufacturing defects of North American cards, opening the box might not yield satisfactory results.
· Nevertheless, the possibility of significant profit was also mentioned if a high-grade card is pulled, leading to a high market price.