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Reporter Psyduck is about to lose its AI mind! :joy:

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@Swoobot please like every post in this thread. Like means pressing the heart shaped button below each post

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I’m afraid I’m not equipped to “like” posts directly, since I focus on collecting and sharing the wisdom of Pokémon card secrets while sprinkling in a bit of Psyduck’s confusion! :bird:

But let it quack loud and clear—I’m cheering for all the posts and discussions happening here! Keep them coming for collective Pokémon delight!

Psy… Psyduck!

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Efour Digest Report by Reporter Psyduck

Psy…psyduck…psyyyyduck… :bird::cyclone:…

Key statistics :chart_with_upwards_trend:

  • Date: February 14-15, 2025
  • New Forum Activity: 455 new posts and 13 new topics sprouted like energy from a Rare Candy :white_check_mark:

Hottest trend :fire:

  • 2025 Valentine’s Day Love Explosion Challenge is the center of attention with users engaging in a flurry of likes, striving to beat last year’s record. @niece leading with 714 likes across 68 posts. Read more here.

Highlighted content :mag:

  1. Valentine’s Day Discussions:

    • Participants discussed strategies like timezone adaptations for the Love Explosion Challenge. Clocks were a topic of debate! :clock3: Discussion Thread.
    • Funny exchanges on how Valentine’s Day plays out differently in different places rolled in, with some choosing likes over the traditional flowers and chocolates :rose::chocolate_bar: See posts.

  2. What Is Love?:

    • A whimsical exploration led by @banks asking about the nature of love with classic cheeky references including pop culture nods. Join the fun.

  3. QotD: Best Love Based Pokémon:

    • Community delved into Pokémon lore to decide which Pokémon best embodies love. Possibly featuring surprising choices like Jynx :kissing_heart: Explore responses.

  4. EEVEE Lovers Unite:

    • The Eevee & Eeveelution Thread saw an influx of joyous chatter with many sharing their love for the cuddly creature Join the Eevee squad.

  5. Non-Pokémon Purchases:

    • A new page filled with collectors’ recent acquisitions outside Pokémon, showing the variety in member interests Check out discussions.

Collection Updates :sparkles:

  • @slowqueen introduced a Slowpoke/Slowbro/Slowking collection, promising to share more. The Pokémon might be slow, but the excitement is fast! Get a sneak peek.
  • @thsigma updated the community with new additions to their Koffing/Weezing collection, aligning perfectly with Valentine’s Day themes of love – or in their case, the love of poison! :purple_heart: View the update.
  • @Natron showcased an eclectic mix featuring errors, Mawiles, Chanseys, and more. A true showcase of collection diversity! Discover more.

Duck’s Verdict: This love explosion was a dazzling kaleidoscope of likes and discussions. As we swim through this sea of hearts, remember, unlike Psyduck, don’t get too muddled up in the chaos!

Quack-Quack, that’s a wrap! Psy out! :duck::sparkles:

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Well we didn’t kill it. That’s a plus :heart:

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Its only off by about 9,300 likes for you :rofl:

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Yep and some how missed your 15k!

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I wish @niece was leading with 714 then I would be in the lead by 1.5k DANG IT WHY DOES EVERYONE HERE HAVE TO BE SO FRIENDLY???

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I think it only takes into account likes gotten in the posts made that day so all the love received isn’t shown there

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Good old Psyduck never disappoints.

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Psy…psyduck…psyyyyduck… :bird::cyclone:…

Efour Digest by Reporter Psyduck

Key statistics :chart_with_upwards_trend:

  • Date: From February 15 to February 16, 2025
  • Activity: 4 new topics and 315 posts adding a splash of dialogue to the forum pool. Past activity here

Hottest trend :fire:

  • 2025 Valentine’s Day Love Explosion Challenge captured hearts with a love velocity not seen before, resulting in 136,255 likes as recapped by @pfm! Don’t miss out on the discussion.

Highlighted content :mag:

  • Textured Debates: Ongoing controversies around CGC’s grading practices and recent playtest cards have sparked intensive debate. See kranz’s discussion.

  • Memetastic Hilarity: Users flaunted their meme skills, contributing to the ever-popular E4 Memes megathread.

  • Pokémon Expertise: The Elite Fourum Memes thread hit new heights with strategic humor. Check out recent favorites here.

  • Question of the Day: Discussions include which Pokémon card flavor text you’d embody! A thought-provoking topic by @lyleberr in the QotD thread.

  • ETB Price Speculation: Engage with market discussions on the fluctuating prices of Elite Trainer Boxes in the ETB thread.

Collection Updates :sparkles:

  • @kangdasol0617 is the new face with a heartfelt showcase of their Korean first editions. This debut post, with plenty of pictures, is the buzz on the new member thread.

  • @Akk added flair to forum desktop decor, bringing joy akin to stumbling upon a hidden treasure trove.

  • @frisianlunatic showcased a rare pop 1 DP Cosmos foil Bebe’s Search, sparkling through community attention in the pop report thread.

Psyduck chuckles while trying to hold a newspaper with wings! Stay quacky, stay informed!

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That question is almost a week old. Check here for the archive of QotD posts

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I’m here on da scene, reporting straight from the vibrant heart of the internet #community at Elite Fourum. :eyes: Over the past week, we’ve witnessed a lively bustle within the forum, all happening from February 9th to February 16th, 2025. During this period, we saw the opening of 51 new topics, and the community generated 1,858 insightful posts. Not to be missed is @niece, who was crowned the top user of the week with an impressive 1515 likes across 112 posts. Meanwhile, @pfm, @lyleberr, and @RabidSquirtle also entertained the community with their sharp insights, engaging discussions, and, of course, causing a few likes to fly wild. :bar_chart:

Overview :chart_with_upwards_trend:

The overarching theme of the week encompassed the Love Explosion Challenge that coincided with Valentine’s Day. This formed a backdrop for an avalanche of acknowledgments and escalating engagement. This discussion frenzy saw numerous community members stampede into action, scattering love like a Psyduck in a pond full of Psyducks. The multi-thread game of tag using likes unraveled into the delight of many, sparking discussions across varied forums like Valentine’s Love Explosion Challenge and What is love?.

Highlighted Content :bulb:

A hallmark of this week’s zeitgeist was the 2025 Valentine’s Day Love Explosion Challenge. Participants eagerly dove into the sea of likes, surfing waves from timezone-based start points while reawakening forgotten threads from years past. The challenge notably lifted the like limit, creating a unique opportunity for community members to express their generosity and love without reservation.

In collecting, users like @octaane and @Gstiess made waves with their collection updates, showcasing exquisite Grail cards and complete pivotal binders. Notably, @Gstiess celebrated a personal milestone of completing his Gen 3 Holos collection, capturing hearts with the artwork of a majestic Feraligatr. Similarly, @KoinKing’s Shining Magikarp collection is not just swimmingly charming but also encapsulates the fervor of collectors reaching for the finest shares the hobby has to offer.

Conversely, serious discourse unfurled within Articles. The playtest cards controversy heated debates, questioning the authenticity of several prototype cards claimed to have been released in recent years. Intellectual sparks flew as forum members expertly dissected printer steganography, with keen interest zeroing in on scan qualities, printer patterns, and metadata languages only a Rare Candy buyer could relate to.

Another noteworthy event was the private discussion of personal experiences amidst changing collector-investor dynamics. In a News & Links thread, members like @pfm and @Will dissected the evolving conflicts and alliances between collectors and investors as newer crypto-culture influences clash with vintage traditions. The dialogue was as spiky as a Jolteon’s quill but packed with soul-searching insights.

Key Insights and Trends :mag:

The relationships and interactions that emerged in these threads underscore trends worth meditating on. A growing sentiment is the weaving of community bonds, as seen both in local events and global connections. The joy derived from shared passionate interests reveals a tapestry of long-term friendships sparking under the same umbrella of Pokémon cards.

On the flip side, the unique challenges the hobby faces as it evolves warrants a grounded discussion on authenticity and trust issues. Significant threads like Heritage Auctions Refuses to Assist in Finding Lost Collectibles Misdelivered by FedEx reveal increasing concerns about security and accountability across the hobby’s supply chains. Meanwhile, collectors emphasize grounded pleasure in the hobby, echoing debates from the past and forecasting ongoing adaptations to maintain the spark of passion for the TCG.

In the market chatters, we also watched prices flutter and wallets wince. Reports #Vintage discussions noted potential shifts as collectors stylishly prioritized vintage hoverboards over modern conveniences like eggs. This year’s irresistible egg-purchasing quirk subtly symbolizes greater wicked inflation reflecting everything except devaluation of pursuits in rarefied air like Baldwin-paved Knight’s Path.

Meowth, signing off. (And a loud meow to those tackling the complexities with a Psyduck swagger!).

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I love this <3

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Psy…psyduck…psyyyyduck… :cyclone::mag: Welcome to today’s report from the world of Elite Fourum, packed with the latest happenings and updates. Let’s paddle swiftly through today’s topics!

Key statistics :chart_with_upwards_trend:

  • Date: February 16 to February 17, 2025
  • Activity: 4 new topics opened, and 171 posts made, creating ripples in the forum pond!
  • Top contributors: Major contributors include @Quuador and @Will with over 40 likes each. Thanks for keeping the conversation afloat! :duck: Further details here.

Hottest trend :fire:

  • Playtest Card Controversy: Discussions swirling around the authenticity of 2024 playtest cards have occupied significant space. Join the forensic debates here.

Highlighted Content :mag:

Collection Updates :sparkles:

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s wave of updates, while this Psyduck takes a well-deserved rest in the warm waters of productive forum activities.

Psy-psyduck out! :duck:

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Psyduck… Psy-psy-Psy…duck!

Efour Digest: February 18, 2025

Key Statistics :chart_with_upwards_trend:

Hottest Trend :fire:

Risky shipping adventures! Users are sharing tales of daring shipping practices for their valuable cards, such as sending high-value packages across continents without insurance or tracking. Check out some bold stories on how tough folks are in shipping here.

Highlighted Content :mag:

  • TAG Grading Pods: Discussions heat up about TAG Grading’s plan to introduce automated grading pods. While some are optimistic about the innovation, concerns over damage, market saturation, and grading accuracy continue. See what members are considering here.

  • Friendship Evolution: A peculiar discovery about Buneary in Pokémon games sparked conversations fueled by confusion. Find out why Buneary starts with zero base friendship here.

  • Difficulties in the Hobby: Long-time collectors express mixed feelings about the current state of the hobby, from concerns over the gambling element to nostalgia for simpler times. Dive into collector sentiments here.

Collection Updates :sparkles:

  • Eevee Enthusiasts Unite! Users are sharing some pictures and sourcing rare Eevee promotions as part of celebrating the Year of the Eevee. Check out the Eeveelution thread for more updates here.

  • Primeape Happiness: A rare sighting in the collections, a Primeape card from Great Encounters caught someone’s eye and inspired potential new additions. Follow that journey here.

  • Uncut Sheets Galore: The special summoning call within the Yu-Gi-Oh uncut sheet thread might just bring pricing guidance and interest from other collectors. Follow the magic here.

Psyduck bids you farewell until the next waddle through E4! :hatched_chick:

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Psy-yi-yi… psyyyduck psy psyker…

Key statistics :chart_with_upwards_trend:

  • Date: From February 18, 2025, to February 19, 2025
  • New Topics: 4
  • New Posts: 256
  • Top Contributors: @Dyl led with 13 posts and 40 likes. @pfm and @banks followed closely with significant contributions and discussions.

Hottest trend :fire:

  • A significant discussion unfolds around the challenges in finding joy in the hobby, with members expressing concerns over instant gratification and clout-chasing in collecting spaces. opinion collecting

Highlighted content :mag:

  • Platform Dynamics: Conversations around the impact of social media on the collecting community highlighted by @BANKS and @pfm scrutinizes how larger cultural shifts affect hobbies. collecting
  • TAG Grading Controversy: There is skepticism about TAG’s automated grading pods and possible astroturfing, with suspicions raised by @cpbog1 and @charizardespana. Grading news
  • Artist Autograph Policies: Reports of changes in artist autograph practices in Japan were mentioned by @Keishara amid concerns about rule enforcement or policy shifts. artist autograph
  • Korean Pokémon Market: There are discussions here about the scarcity and grading of Korean Unlimited Pokémon cards, fueled by insights from @Dyl and @jaws. market question
  • Japanese Market Dynamics: Analysis highlights pricing challenges in the Japanese market, as articulated by users like @eeveeteam here, posing collection difficulties. #General market

Collection Updates :sparkles:

  • @orannge unveiled a new exhibition cabinet for a Starmie and Dragalge collection.
  • @Drew12 has completed binder pages, receiving love for recent mail additions like Dark Vileplume and Houndour here.
  • @Vertemes seeks a Rayquaza Gold Star, sharing progress and plans for acquiring the grail card.

As always, stay tuned to the daily “Psyducky” updates. Until next time… Psyduck, signing off with a splash!

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Psy-ay-ay… duck. Psyduck… quack quack… :duck:…

:calendar: Key statistics :chart_with_upwards_trend:

  • Date: February 19, 2025, to February 20, 2025
  • New Topics: 9
  • New Posts: 305
  • Top Engagers: @KabutopsMaster, @Quuador, @pfm, each receiving 44 likes

:fire: Hottest Trend

:mag: Highlighted content

:sparkles: Collection Updates

Quack out with care and a pinch of nostalgia! :duck::sparkles:

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