As the first in my team to snag that rare, beautiful Mew card in Pokémon TCG Pocket, I’ve officially crowned myself the best collector around here—well, unless you count the countless hours I’ve spent slogging through PvP battles to earn it. But hey, let’s focus on the positives, right?

Currently, my collection sits at a solid 221/226. Five more cards and I’ll complete the elusive Genetic Apex set before the next expansion drops. But don’t be fooled—completing the set isn’t just about the grind. It's about surviving the mountain of duplicates, building up Shinedust, and occasionally asking myself why I’m sitting on 23 Petilils.

Dupes and the Dilemma of Shinedust

So, my collection may have 1,521 cards in total, but don’t get too excited—it’s mostly dupes. A handful of rare cards and stacks of the commons fill up my virtual binder. While I’d love to say that the extra copies of my cards are some sort of valuable asset, the reality is that they just serve as reminders of all the packs I’ve opened and battles I’ve fought. In the real world, I’d happily donate those Petilils to a friend, but Pokémon TCG Pocket doesn’t quite have the same charity options.

Here’s where Shinedust enters the scene. This glittering currency is used to craft flairs for your cards—whether for some extra flair in battle or just to make your deck look good. I have a ton of Shinedust lying around, but I’m not about to waste it on a Psyduck flair. I don’t even run Water-type decks! No, I’ve got my eye on the big cards—like my alternate art Charizard, which would look amazing with a fiery flair in a battle. It’s all about prioritizing the cards that see action.

The Mew Mystique

Let’s talk about Mew. Ah, Mew. It’s stunning in the binder, a true gem, but on the battlefield? Let’s just say it’s not the powerhouse I was hoping for. Still, it’s got four battle flairs, and it looks great. Sure, it’s not the most useful card when you’re fighting to the finish, but its aesthetic appeal is off the charts. So, I’m collecting Mews, hoping for a rare alternate art, and occasionally daydreaming about upgrading them with flairs—if I had a bottomless supply of Shinedust.

But here's the twist: Shinedust is precious. I can’t keep throwing it around on just any card. If I had a third Mew, I'd consider slapping a flair on it just for fun. But instead, I hoard my duplicates, saving up for the cards I use in battle. Because in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you’ve got to make those hard choices. Do you deck out your Psyduck with a flair just because you can? Or do you save that dust for the heavy hitters like Charizard and Mew?

Conclusion: Cards, Flairs, and Shinedust

If you’re new to Pokémon TCG Pocket, here’s a tip: It's not just about completing the sets—it’s about managing your Shinedust and deciding which cards are worth the flair treatment. Commons? Maybe not. But those rare, shiny cards? Absolutely. And if you’re serious about upgrading your collection or hunting down that elusive card, check out U4GM. They’re a great place to get Pokémon TCG Pocket Cards and build the collection you’ve always wanted.

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