You’re here because you’re either trying to figure out how to make money in this hobby, understand the pros and cons of botting, learn how to get started—or you’re just exploring. The thoughts and opinions on this website are my own. Whether you agree with them or not is up to you. You can either use the information here and take action, or stay on the sidelines like many others who only complain about how things are.
I got into botting specifically for Pokémon TCG products just before the peak hype of 2024. It suddenly became extremely difficult to buy products at MSRP. With all the FOMO and attention entering the space, I knew I had to take a different approach. Too many people were complaining on Reddit, Discord, and YouTube about scalping and bots—yet few were taking real action. These same individuals would either sit in Discords all day or wait in long lines just for the chance at a product drop.
I see the long-term potential in this hobby, not just as a collector but as someone who understands the financial opportunities that come with it. I want to buy sealed product at retail like any other collector—but I’m not going to waste time arguing online. I’m also not glued to a monitor waiting for alerts just to buy a pack of cards. Time is money. Botting is a tool I use to save time and secure product efficiently so I can focus on other income-generating activities.
I’m not a sneakerhead maxing out credit cards or chasing hype flips. I’m calculated with my spending. Every item I’ve botted was paid for in full, and I’m in no rush to sell. This is a medium- to long-term strategy. You could bot and flip for small, short-term gains—but if you’re smart, you’ll realize the value in holding certain products.
This website exists because I believe in sharing knowledge. When I started, I had almost no support—too many gatekeepers. I believe by sharing information that can benefit others and potentially shift the direction of the hobby in a meaningful way.
Yes, I consider myself a “true collector.” I grew up with Pokémon and continue to love the franchise. As an adult, I also value financial growth. I don’t believe in buying overpriced secondary market products when better tools exist to get them at retail.
Am I contributing to the problem?
I don’t think so. In fact, I would welcome more reprints—let the market be flooded. I’d buy even more if the supply made it easier. More accessible product means more collectors, more engagement, and more pressure on companies to meet demand fairly.
If you can’t beat the system, adapt to it. Whether you’re collecting, investing, opening packs, or reselling, botting can be a powerful tool. I hope the information on this site empowers you to approach this hobby more effectively.
Let’s be real: Pokémon is no longer just a children’s card game. It caters to adults. Most kids aren’t spending $100 on a newly released ETB. If you’re worried about the impact on children, consider buying bulk cards or affordable alternatives for them. Most kids don’t care about the newest cards, they don’t know all the hundreds of different Pokémon across multiple generations —they just want fun, colorful cards to enjoy. They are not the ones thinking about keeping cards mint and pristine, casing them in plastic, to pay off in the future.
It’s disingenuous for so many collectors out there to play the “it’s a children’s card game” when the hobby does not work out in their favor. If one has a problem about this, maybe they should perhaps reach out to the Pokémon Company themselves and ask why thousands of packs of Prismatic Evolutions are needed to be opened, costing upwards of $10,000, to complete a set of this so-called “children’s card game”.
If you’re into the hobby now and looking at this website, be honest – it’s more than just for the nostalgia. Where there is money to be made, collectors will follow. It will be up to you to determine how much you can “cash in” by utilizing the tools available to help you acquire product.
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