Collector Arthouse

One content creator who stands out in the Sorcery community is Michael from Collector Arthouse. With a YouTube channel solely dedicated to Sorcery: Contested Realm, Michael provides a treasure trove of exclusive content that cannot be found anywhere else. His passion for the game shines through as he delves into the artwork, highlighting the talented artists behind the cards. What sets Michael apart is his consignment services, where artists can sell their Sorcery paintings, sketches, and artist proof cards.

Video montage of Michael opening his first Alpha box live with the artists & Sorcery team.

His auctions on Facebook and Discord have become a sought-after destination for collectors seeking rare and coveted pieces. Michael’s extensive knowledge of the game’s history is evident through his website, CollectorArthouse, which features in-depth articles on the artwork of specific cards, captivating interviews with artists, as well as a complete card art gallery. Additionally, his YouTube channel serves as a hub for regular updates on the current market of Sorcery, interviews, and the latest game developments. For a wealth of Sorcery TCG knowledge and an exclusive look into the world of collectible hand-painted art, be sure to check out Michael’s YouTube channel here.

Team Covenant

Steven and Zach from Team Covenant, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are a dynamic duo in the tabletop and TCG store scene. Instead of focusing on the common big three TCGs (Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Pokemon), they offer their customers a curated selection of card games that bring something new and exciting to the table. Pioneers in showcasing Sorcery: Contested Realm on YouTube, they were among the first to introduce the game to their audience, featuring sample cards and captivating gameplay sessions. Over the past 16 years, their approach to tabletop and trading card games has always been to endorse innovative and strategically rich gameplay, making Sorcery a frequent highlight on their channel.

Interview between Steven & Simon (Community Manager at Sorcery).

On their YouTube channel, you’ll find engaging gameplay videos where they explain and learn while playing demos of various card games. They also provide previews for new cards and promos, test out intriguing new games, discuss and explore strategies for recently released sets, and host a podcast where they delve into fascinating topics surrounding the TCG industry from a business perspective. Their podcast includes insightful interviews with game designers and thought-provoking discussions about the future of the industry as a whole. Team Covenant’s channel is a must-visit for anyone seeking in-depth TCG analysis and entertaining Sorcery gameplay. Check out Team Covenant’s YouTube channel here.

Wizard’s Den

If you enjoy number crunching and data analysis, Haine from Wizard’s Den is your go-to source for Sorcery content. With a dedicated focus on providing insightful statistical analysis, Haine’s videos delve into the intricacies of print runs, the number of boxes required to complete non-foil and foil sets, and essential data-driven information about Sorcery products. By approaching Sorcery from an analytical viewpoint, Haine offers concise and valuable insights, helping collectors and players make informed decisions. Whether you’re interested in understanding the rarity distribution of cards or determining the optimal number of boxes beginners should start with, Haine’s content provides a treasure trove of data-driven analysis to satisfy your curiosity.

Analysis of how many boxes are required to complete a set

In addition to the data-driven analysis, Haine’s channel offers a wealth of content related to the Sorcery TCG. From comprehensive explanations of game rules and in-depth tutorials on deck building to strategic play tactics and more, Haine covers a wide range of topics that cater to both new and experienced players. His dedication to producing Sorcery-specific content ensures that you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the game. Whether you’re seeking insights from a statistical standpoint or looking to enhance your gameplay skills, Haine’s channel is a fantastic resource for all things Sorcery. Check out Wizard’s Den’s YouTube channel here.

The Winning Agenda – Jesse

Commentary on Sorcery TCG League Game 1

Cardboard Guide

Good Time Society

Becca Scott and the team at Good Time Society have created a fantastic introductory video, sponsored by the Sorcery team, explaining the basic mechanics of the game.

Sorcery’s Official Youtube Channel

Last but certainly not least, we have Sorcery’s official YouTube channel. This is the ultimate destination for official updates and everything related to the game. The dedicated team behind Sorcery has poured their heart and soul into creating a game that not only boasts breathtaking hand-painted art on each card but also offers a deep strategic experience with endless replayability.

On Sorcery’s YouTube channel, you will discover a wealth of content. From gameplay sessions featuring the talented team themselves to thrilling matches from the Sorcery league, you’ll witness the game in action and gain valuable insights into its mechanics. The channel also provides live updates and engaging discussions with the entire team, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s next stage of development. Get ready for exclusive previews of upcoming cards, exciting event coverage, and meet-ups at conventions. This is the hub for all the thrilling news and updates straight from the Erik’s Curiosa team, as they continue to expand and evolve the game while creating more captivating content.

Make sure to hit that subscribe button because by doing so, you’ll be among the first to receive all the official news and updates from Sorcery’s talented team. Stay connected and be part of the journey as they strive to push the boundaries of this remarkable game and bring you even more thrilling adventures in the world of Sorcery. Check out Sorcery Contested Realm’s YouTube channel here.

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Booster Box: Unveiling the Magic within Every Pack:

The Sorcery: Contested Realm Beta Booster Box is a must-have for any aspiring mage. Each box contains 36 booster packs, and within each pack, you’ll find a wealth of treasures. The booster packs consist of 10 Ordinary (Common) cards, 3 Exceptional (Uncommon) cards, and the excitement of discovering an Elite (rare) or Unique (ultra-rare) card. Additionally, there’s always a chance of uncovering a special foil card (with full artwork at the back) or a rare alt-art/test-print card known as a curio. These unique curios add a touch of mystery and exclusivity to your collection.

Preconstructed Booster Boxes: Ready for Battle:

For those seeking immediate gameplay, our preconstructed deck boxes are the ideal choice. These boxes contain four meticulously designed 53-card pre-built decks, each representing one of the four elemental forces: Air, Earth, Fire, and Water. Each preconstructed deck is fully playable right out of the box, making them perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike. Also, the decks come complete with tokens and a quick starter guide book to help you dive into the enchanting world of Sorcery: Contested Realm effortlessly.

2-Player Playmat: Setting the Stage for Epic Duels:

Finally, enhance your Sorcery: Contested Realm experience with our new Battlefield 2-player playmat. Crafted from high-quality Neoprene, this playmat measures 85cm x 54cm, providing a spacious and organized playing surface for intense battles and strategic gameplay. The mat also features a grid-style design, with 5 grids by 4 grids, ensuring precise card placement. Immerse yourself in the stunning artwork based on the Battlefield Atlas card found in the Alpha and Beta Editions, brought to life by the talented artist Dan Seagrave.

Limited Time Pre-Orders:

It’s important to note that pre-orders for Sorcery: Contested Realm Beta Edition will be available for a limited time only. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to secure your pre-order and experience the magic of this incredible game. Pre-ordering ensures you’ll receive your boxes on the release date, October 6th, 2023.

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Visit Mint Cards & Collectibles and secure your pre-order for Sorcery: Contested Realm Beta Edition today. Immerse yourself in a world of magic, strategy, and epic battles. Unleash your inner mage and join the ranks of powerful sorcerers as you master the elements. Act quickly to reserve your boxes and embark on an enchanting journey filled with captivating gameplay and stunning artwork.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the Sorcery: Contested Realm community. Place your pre-order today and get ready to experience a whole new level of magical adventure!

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Red-hot embers illuminate the pitch-black night and sparks flare into an inferno as Charizard ex surges forth with newfound powers of darkness! The glittering Terastal phenomenon imbues some Pokémon ex like Tyranitar, Eiscue, and Vespiquen with different types than usual, while Dragonite ex and Greedent ex show mastery of their own inner strengths. Not to be outdone, Revavroom ex, Melmetal ex, and more Pokémon promise to change the course of battle in the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion!

• Over 190 cards
• Type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex with a crystalline appearance, including a Darkness-type Charizard ex
• More than 20 brand-new Pokémon ex: a new take on a returning game mechanic
• More than 15 Trainer cards
• Dozens of Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
• Release Date: August 11, 2023

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Extra Value in Storytelling

First, I want to highlight my favorite returning element of the set: storytelling evolutions.

Sometimes called triptych cards or sequence pieces, players love seeing the relationships between Pokémon and their trainers develop over time. I am 100% the mark for these, as I find the concept adorable. Paldea Evolved is bringing this back, giving the Paldean starters a chance to shine by showing the lives they have built with their trainers.

I may have said that I’m the mark, but I am absolutely not the only one. These variants of popular Pokémon are likely to be a driving force in the popularity of the set at large, as they have strong appeal to casual Pokémon fans and hardcore collectors alike.

Competitively Collectible

The next notable thing that we know about Paldea Evolved is the printing of some competitive staples into the meta. While there are several key cards that we’ve seen in the Japanese sets that this is built around, Snow Hazard and Clay Burst (which sold out in Japan!), none of them rival the powerhouse gym leader, Iono, who is going to replace Judge in competitive lists.

For those of you who don’t speak Japanese, this translates as, “Each player shuffles their hand and puts it on the bottom of their deck. If either player put any cards on the bottom of their deck in this way, each player draws a card for each of their remaining Prize cards.”

This hand refuel is going to see a lot of play, but its competitive viability is only part of the story. Iono is an extremely popular character from Scarlet & Violet, only the Normal Gym Leader, Larry, really giving her much of a run when it comes to fan favoritism. Her Special Illustration Rare variant (the one pictured above) is extremely expensive in Japan and we may be able to expect the same stateside (depending on pull rates, which are sometimes improved in US boosters).

Viable Value

Speaking of competitive staples, while Iono may command the greatest price, there are a lot of cards that are going to be coming into the game that are going to have a serious impact on the game as a whole.

I’ll be the first to admit that I am not as tapped into the competitive end of the game as I would like (I’m working on it, but keep getting distracted running my favorite Pokémon and tinkering with things like the Gym Leader Challenge format), but I more than trust what BurtsPTCG has to say about the competitive merits of the cards that are coming out of Paldea Evolved:

Even if I’m coming at the game from a more casual perspective, I can see the merits in things like the new legendary ex Pokémon, and it certainly helps that these apocalyptic forces from the Scarlet & Violet game are given some very cool representation in the TCG. Combined, Scarlet & Violet: Paldea evolved is looking to be the perfect combination between playability and collectibility, making it a set that’s worth getting hyped for.

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Fun in a Box

The Pokémon Card Game Classic set features a foldable, fully portable two-player game board that includes everything you need to play. It includes three decks to choose from, plus all the accessories you could want, including counters, status trackers, and a unique way to resolve any card flip effects that your decks are packing. Players can roll metallic orbs down a chute, where they have a 50/50 shot of landing in a white or black bordered slot. One is heads, the other tails.

Combining Classic Nostalgia with Modern Design

While we do not yet know the complete contents of the decks, we do know that they will be combining nostalgic favorites with powerful, modern cards. Since they are being designed as a preconstructed experience, we can reasonably expect that they will be a more or less balanced experience out of the box.

The first deck is headed by everyone’s favorite Pokémon card, Charizard, back again with the same stats and artwork that it had in Base Set. The deck will also have a new iteration of the beloved legendary Ho-Oh ex. We also know that the deck will feature a special Item card called Blazing Charcoal that boosts Charizard’s attacks by 100 damage!

The second deck’s face card is the classic Venusaur, though it will also include the legendary Lugia ex. Like the Charizard deck, it will also include a power boosting Item called Sun Seed that has the same effect, boosting Venusar’s damage by 100.

The final deck, you may be unsurprised to hear, is lead by Blastoise, but it also has the exciting inclusion of Suicine ex. Like the previous decks it also includes a Blastoise-specific 100 power boost item, this time called Ocean Droplet.

The Definition of Quality

The gameplay experience aside, a notable amount of the draw for this boxed set lies in its quality. The Pokémon Company is well known for putting out premium products that are worth their asking price, and everything I’ve seen for this experience says much the same.

The game board itself looks to be sturdy in addition to its portability, with the included sleeves and deck boxes clearly designed to protect the game pieces and have a distinct aesthetic appeal.

The brightly-colored aluminum damage counters that are included ensure that it’s very easy to track how damage has been thrown around in a game, while again maintaining that high-quality aesthetic. The burn and poison markers similarly let you keep track of status with ease. All of this included out-of-the-box just feels good.

Base Speculation

Looking past the new design choices and the high quality game pieces, the most interesting thing about the Trading Card Game Classic box is something that we can only speculate on (right now, anyway): how many more Base Set cards will be soft-reprinted. Base Set is enduringly popular, and people are always hungry to see fresh takes on those original 102 cards.

Some speculate that we may be seeing the entire Base Set reprinted here, however I find it much more likely that it will share some DNA with the likes of Pokémon Celebrations, highlighting nostalgic cards of all kinds. The three decklists included are already clearly built to highlight the Kanto starters, so we can expect to see even more cards that put the spotlight on base set powerhouses.

Personally, I’m hoping that they will push that nostalgia another generation forward. With the inclusion of Ho-Oh and Lugia ex, we already have some notable nods to the Johto region, and I strongly suspect that the decks here will continue to feed on the nostalgia of players like myself.

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Set in the Spain-inspired Paldea region, S&V is bringing some beautiful aesthetics into the game, including a bountiful array of special art and foil treatments. More than that, the return of the fan-favorite ex mechanic is sure to bring power to your table. While the price of booster packs is changing to reflect inflation, The Pokémon Company International is also making Scarlet & Violet products more exciting to open by guaranteeing three foils in every pack.

However, this begs the question, “What should I be buying from Scarlet & Violet?” There are a number of sealed products to pick from, and I’m happy to help point you toward the best value.

Booster packs are essentially the perfect way to fill out your collection, especially in the first few weeks of release. While I may traditionally recommend buying singles instead of packs, I will be the first to admit that there is something irreplaceable about the excitement you get from cracking packs.

This is particularly true of Scarlet & Violet, as there are a huge number of beautiful alternate art treatments that you can potentially pull from the set. The chance to pull some beautiful game pieces that may well be worth dollars makes packs a more than safe place to start.

Booster Boxes: When it comes to actually getting the best bang for your buck, buying an entire S&V booster box is unquestionably the best way to go about it. Early, before all of the biggest chase cards are identified, can be one of the best times to grab a box and see what kind of profit you can ultimately make.

This set is expected to be very popular, so I wouldn’t expect prices for boxes to stay this low, so getting in on the ground floor is definitely something I wholeheartedly recommend.

Not quite as much value as buying a box, but you can easily pick these up at big box retailers. For collectors, the value isn’t necessarily in the packs found here. Instead you get the added bonus of the full-art legendary card, assorted extra goodies, and a decent storage box for your cards.

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