Hello! I’ve found this forum through web searches a couple times throughout the years, but never really gave it a deep look until recently. I don’t even remember what post specifically brought me here again, but I thought it was finally time to make an account. I think there’s a passion here that is very special, and I look forward to continuing to see everyone’s collections here!
I opened a decent amount of packs when I was a kid, whenever we’d go to the store my parents might bless me with some packs, but unfortunately sold a bunch of my cards during COVID times. However, I never really left collecting and have focused on random and obscure merch for many years. 
I’ve always had a special focus on merchandise of my favorite species, and in 2023 I had a moment where I realized maybe was finally time to expand and focus on the TCG again. So my TCG journey is already quite deep! But I still like the concept of sharing my gets going forward, especially since my hunt for odd bits and ends will realistically never end. 
But we will keep this first post to the TCG.
I have lots of TCG species collections at this point cause when some of your favorites have so many bulk Pokemon cards it has been hard for me to resist expanding. But! I will try to keep this post at least to the head honchos of my collection, the Aggron line and Rayquaza.
I very recently completed my master set (English with Japanese exclusives) for Aggron, my fav Pokemon, and his pre evolutions Lairon and Aron. (If I missed something please someone tell me!)
My very last card was an odd one, the reverse holo Lairon from Unbroken Bonds! I kept hoping I’d see it out in the wild in some bulk but I ended up caving and just buying it online since it basically cost nothing. The empty spot just bothered me for too long!
Next is the most popular Pokemon I like, and my second favorite for sure, Rayquaza! I’m not convinced I’ll ever complete this one due to the prices of two very expensive cards, but he still deserves a good collection! (Focusing on English and Japanese exclusive arts once again)
Now I will be the first to admit that the condition on some of these are something to be desired. 
When I first started, I was cheap and was all in on buying damaged/HP copies to save money, but as I’ve progressed I really try to get at least MP. Maybe someday I’ll try to replace the really messed up copies but for now I’m just happy to have them in any capacity.
Also I think I’ve reorganized this binder like 3 times? And each time I think I’ve left enough space and set everything up correctly but I definitely still have not. 
(I blame Bulbapedia) Eventually I will get it right!
My other collections which I’m master setting consist of Karrablast, Lotad, the Wingull line, Lanturn, Oricorio, the Bergmite line, the Anorith line, and the Swablu line. But I think this post is already long enough for now, so I will post those another day. Cheers!
. You have an amazing collection. Thanks for sharing!
I didn’t have many e-reader cards as a kid but my expedition through skyridge cards were a part of the few things I held onto! (I definitely regret offloading my gen 3 e-readers though)