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The Root of Life – The 1996 Bulbasaur That Made Pokemon Bloom

The 1996 Bulbasaur card, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, marked the true beginning of Pokemon’s visual universe. Before Charizard’s flames or Pikachu’s sparks, there was life, green, calm, and quietly powerful. It was the moment when the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) found its artistic soul. The first breath of Pokemon TCG art The Bulbasaur Base Set card […]

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Pikachu TCG — The Origin of a Global Icon

How Atsuko Nishida gave shape to electricity itself. Pikachu isn’t just the face of Pokemon, it’s the face of collectible art. The Pikachu TCG original art created by Atsuko Nishida in 1996, became the foundation for how we perceive not just Pokemon, but cuteness, nostalgia, and simplicity in card art. From soft pastel outlines to modern […]

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The Art of Arita – Honoring the Master Behind Pokemon’s Most Iconic Card

Mitsuhiro Arita – The Brush Behind the Flame Few names in the trading card world hold the legendary weight of Mitsuhiro Arita. Known for his ethereal brushwork, Arita is the artist behind the most beloved Pokemon card of all time — Charizard Base Set. His style fused Japanese painting techniques with bold fantasy illustration, defining not just […]

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Pokemon Mega Evolution TCG – The Return of EX Art and Golden Nostalgia

The new Pokemon Mega Evolution TCG (ME01) expansion redefines what it means to collect. It’s not just another release, it’s a love letter to light, texture, and the art of digital craftsmanship. Blending the nostalgia of the EX era with the sleek modernity of Scarlet & Violet, this expansion turns trading cards into art pieces worthy of […]

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Built Like Art: The Craft Behind Every HexCase

When we designed the HexCase, we didn’t want to create just another collector display. We wanted to craft something that feels alive — a handcrafted card case that turns every collector card into a piece of art. This isn’t a mass-produced graded card display. Each HexCase is built by hand from FSC-certified wood, finished in warm walnut tones, and fitted with hidden magnets that make the […]

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Listening to the Community: Early Feedback and Our First Steps on Amazon

The journey of Foil Tavern continues – and this week marks an important step. We’ve officially started receiving our first public reviews and feedback on Amazon, and with them, a clearer understanding of how collectors experience the Hexcase. We’ve also taken a new step: activating Amazon advertising to help more collectors discover our project. Still, we’ve quickly realized that even with […]