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🔥 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ALERT! 🔥

We’re thrilled to highlight some of the incredible vendors joining us for the Apex TCG Show in King of Prussia on Sunday, October 4th! 🎴✨

Make sure to stop by their tables to check out their amazing selections, rare pulls, and trade binders:

✨ @delulucollects
✨ @whiterosetradingcards
✨ @Bigbacksnorlax_tcg
✨ @shiny_star_mantis
✨ @utb_collectibles

Whether you're hunting for high-end grails, completing your master sets, or looking to buy, sell, and trade across Pokémon, One Piece TCG, and other TCGs—these vendors have you covered!

📍 Location: The Alloy King of Prussia – A DoubleTree Hotel
📅 Date: Sunday, October 4th
⏰ Hours: VIP 10:00 AM | GA 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

🎟️ TICKETS & INFO:
Don't Miss Out! Head to ApexTCGShow.com or grab your tickets using the link in bio! 🔗

See you all in King of Prussia! 🙌

#ApexTCGShow #KingOfPrussia #KingOfPrussiaPA #PACardShow #PokemonTCG #MTG #OnePieceTCG #VendorSpotlight #TradingCards #TCGCommunity #CardCollector #GrailHunting #CardShow by @shiny_star_mantis

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18 days ago

⭐ VENDOR SPOTLIGHT — JERSEY CITY ⭐

More amazing vendors are joining us this Saturday at the Evolving TCG Jersey City Show!

📍 The Westin Jersey City Newport
📅 Saturday, August 8th

200+ Vendor Tables • Buying • Selling • Trading
🎮 Game Zone & TCG Prizes
🔨 Bidding Section
🤝 Trade Night

Come meet our vendors, make some deals, and enjoy a full day of TCG!

SEE YOU TOMORROW, JERSEY CITY! 🔥
#njtcg #nytcg #tcgcommunity #njcardshow #evolvingtcg taken in The Westin Jersey City Newport by @shiny_star_mantis

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2 months ago

Some cards just mean more 🔥🐉

This mega Charizard x ex 125 from Phantasmal Flames was a huge chase for Tádhg from Shiny Star Mantis. After opening so much product and never managing to pull it, we finally had the chance to pick one up while vending.

After that, it was sent off for grading… and today it came back a PSA 10 GEM MINT 🏆✨

Makes this card even more special knowing the journey behind it. Sometimes the best cards are the ones you have to work the hardest for. by @shiny_star_mantis

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5 months ago

Finally got my hands on one of my biggest modern grails — the Chinese exclusive Arcanine ex SAR 155/130 from the Fearless Terastal set 🔥
Huge thanks to @chasemalltcg for sourcing this copy and holding onto it for me. Most sales for this card happen directly in China, which makes finding clean legitimate copies in the U.S. incredibly difficult. Between high international shipping costs and the risk of untrustworthy listings or fake copies, landing this card stateside is way harder than people realize.
To top it off, having it protected with the Chinese New Year graded guard just feels perfect for this card. by @shiny_star_mantis

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5 months ago

Forina’s Jirachi PSA 10 ⭐️✨
Jirachi has always been one of my favorite Pokémon, and tracking this card down took a LONG time. Knowing there are only 91 PSA 10 copies in the world makes it even more special to own.
The artwork and holo on this card are absolutely unreal. It captures that classic vintage Pokémon era perfectly, with Jirachi’s mystical and wish-granting theme making it one of the most unique promos ever released.
Huge thank you to @erikfromvioletcity for helping me make this happen 🙏 Truly one of my favorite pieces in my collection.
#PokemonCards #Jirachi #PSA10 #PokemonTCG #VintagePokemon by @shiny_star_mantis

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5 months ago

⚡️GRAIL LANDED⚡️
Just added the Japanese Pokémon Advent of Arceus Pikachu M LV.X to the collection 🇯🇵🔥
One of those cards I’ve been chasing for a long time and finally made the deal happen.
Huge shoutout to @my.poke.stop for working with me and helping make this massive grail deal come together 🤝
Always appreciate smooth deals with great people in the hobby.
#PokemonCards #PokemonTCG #PikachuLVX #AdventOfArceus #JapanesePokemon by @shiny_star_mantis

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5 months ago

Trying to flip cards until I get a grail
My series GRAILBOUND!!
Come along for the journey. by @shiny_star_mantis

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5 months ago

The wait is finally over… 📦🔥
PSA return day hits different. Every card, every grade, every moment of anticipation all leading to this. Did we hit big or take the gamble L? 👀
From clean pulls to potential grails, this is what the grind is about. Let’s see what came back…
#PokemonCards #PSAReturn #CardGrading #TCG #PokemonCollectors PSA CardReveal HobbyLife by @shiny_star_mantis

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6 months ago

⚡️ A true collector’s gem ⚡️
The Pikachu Stamp Card (Japanese Exclusive) is one of those pieces that perfectly blends Pokémon history with real-world culture 🇯🇵✨ Released as part of a special collaboration with Japan Post, this card wasn’t just pulled from a pack—you had to earn it through a stamp rally, making it far more than just cardboard.
Featuring everyone’s favorite electric mascot, Pikachu ⚡️, this card carries a unique charm that stands out from standard releases. Limited distribution + Japan-only availability = serious collector appeal.
It’s not just a card… it’s a memory, a journey, and a piece of Pokémon history all in one.
⚡️ Would you add this to your collection?
#PokemonCards #Pikachu #JapanesePokemon #PokemonTCG #CardCollectors RarePokemon PikachuCollector PokemonJapan TCGCollection VintagePokemon by @shiny_star_mantis

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6 months ago

This is what our table looks like come find us by @shiny_star_mantis

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6 months ago

The legendary “love birds” — Latias & Latios — in a flawless PSA 10… and yeah, this one hits different 💎
From the moment they debuted in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, these two have been inseparable. Known as the Eon Pokémon, Latias and Latios are unique for their deep bond — they can actually communicate telepathically and even share their vision with each other 👀✨
This card captures that connection perfectly. The “Latias & Latios GX” tag team artwork (aka the love birds 💕) shows them soaring together, symbolizing loyalty, speed, and pure harmony. And let’s not forget — in the TCG, this duo was a powerhouse, with attacks like Dragon Rush and Aero Unity GX making it both beautiful AND dangerous ⚡🐉
But let’s be real… in a PSA 10, it’s more than a card — it’s a statement piece. Perfect centering, crisp edges, and that GEM MINT shine that collectors chase 🔥
Some cards are hype…
Some cards are iconic…
This one is both 💯
#PokemonTCG #Latias #Latios #PSA10 #PokemonCards CardCollectors TradingCards PokemonCollector TagTeamGX SlabLife by @shiny_star_mantis

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6 months ago

The Twilight Masquerade Greninja SIR in a PSA 10 is an absolute grail 🔥
This card perfectly captures Greninja’s stealth and mystique, with artwork that feels like it’s straight out of a cinematic moment. The detail, the motion, the colors—everything about this SIR just hits different. In a PSA 10, it’s as clean as it gets… sharp corners, flawless surface, and that pristine holo shining exactly how it should.
One thing that really sets this display off for me though—the Cotton Candy Graded Guard. I honestly think it looks the best on this card. The soft pink and blue tones complement the artwork in a way that makes the whole slab pop without taking away from Greninja itself. It’s the perfect combo of protection and style.
This is one of those cards that stands out in any collection—modern, iconic, and already feeling like a future classic.
#PokemonCards #Greninja #TwilightMasquerade #PSA10 #CardCollectors PokemonTCG SlabbedCards GradedCards CollectorLife by @shiny_star_mantis

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