A holo pattern is one if the main factors of the appeal of a card and it can gain significant differences in price it the holo pattern changes, seen for example with cosmos foil fossil cards and all the the test prints that have surfaced recently. Or the special holo pattern can spice up otherwise mediocre card or lacking ultra rare design.
I’m hoping someone with a possibility to put a decent amount of spare time in good use makes also an article about different holo patterns used in pokemon tcg history but meanwhile the topic can be discussed here. Feel free to show your favourite holo pattern, make a list of holo patterns used in theme decks, share news of new holo patterns released, inform everyone else about a language exclusive holo pattern or anything about the topic. They can be really difficult ones to photograph properly but give it your best shot!
Also glad to see some special ones used like these very sparkly legendary treasures RC growlithe and beginning set samurott, wish it was more common that they included a special holo pattern in some specific releases.
Also i’ve lately picked up few japanese reverse holos since the creativity and appeal of them has been excellent like with these 25th anniversary reverses, will pick up at least a shiny star v reverse at some point and hoping to see japanese reverses get more varying holo patterns in future too.
Also very interesting to see the new reverse holo pattern mentioned here. I’ve been a big fan of english SV reverse holo pattern so i’m curious to see if they’ll top that and if it will be a set exclusive or if it’ll continue in later sets too.
Seems like a nice place to show off this Jumpluff. It’s well known that Secret Wonders (and maybe other sets from DPPt?) had printing issues leading to a lot of cards having varying degrees of holo bleed. I was occasionally searching for a Jumpluff with a good amount of holo bleed that wasn’t too scratched up and ran into this one recently that I picked up.
The greatest foil, and the one we’re least likely to see again.
Cloudy, earthy, endlessly deep. Subtle, yet capable of explosive displays.
Nothing short of magical!
The greatest era for Holo is ex!
Imagine tpci creating a new Holo pattern for each set every couple months nowadays! They really put a lot of effort into those early years.
My favorites are the somewhat “golden” reverse look of the first 4 sets and deoxys
Not to mention that its the only era to give every single pokemon in a set a holo treatment. Its very nice for species collectors who arent going after fan favs. Wailmer has 1 “holo” card and its an ex reverse
This holo pattern sparkles only on the amulet and the borders of the card. Took a few pictures before I could get the holo pattern to sparkle in the photo.
But seriously. At least the holo-treatment Legend Maker Wailmer is one of the best Wailmer arts out there.
When I have the time, I want to make a poll on E4’s favorite EX era reverse holo pattern, making sure to point out the nuances like the reverse rare gold foiling in the name/HP for some sets and the holo pokeball in the attack box for FRLG. I’m not even sure which one I like best.
I think you’re right, with Hoppip and Skiploom included (whose art-box holos are only in TRR—at least, before Shiny Star). But TPC is spreading the love to a lot of random pokemon now through illustration rares and shinies, which is nice to see.
Even without ex cards or gold stars I’d desire EX Deoxys, it has a nice selection of Pokemon for sure but the exclusive reverse holo pattern is something what makes it stand out from rest. It’s like looking at light beacon in the middle of darkness.
Reverse holos from EX FRLG and EX Legend Maker are another highlight from gen 3, always a joy to browse through these binder sets.
Thanks for pointing out Shrouded Fable will receive new holofoil treatment, must’ve missed it but Kingdra ex promo was already good enough reason to wait for leaks/content.
