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Holo Hustle: Your Weekly Pokémon TCG Market Update

by Al Bowers

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  • Episode 38: Would I Actually Buy It?

    October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    This week on Holo Hustle, I’m answering a question a listener finally called me out on: What Pokémon cards am I actually willing to buy? Not cards I simply like. Not cards I think are interesting. Cards where I’m comfortable putting my own…

  • Episode 37: When the Artist Becomes the Chase

    September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    When does the artist become part of the chase? This week on Holo Hustle, we dig into the growing influence of Pokémon TCG illustrators and asks whether the name printed at the bottom of the card is becoming just as important as the Pokémon…

  • Episode 36: Future Classic or Future Regret

    September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

    Which Pokémon cards are actually built to last—and which ones are just expensive because everyone wants them right now? This week on Holo Hustle, we’re breaking down the difference between a future classic and a future regret. We look at…

  • Episode 35: What Makes a Pokémon Card Matter?

    September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

    Why do some Pokémon cards become unforgettable while others fade into the background? This week, we’re digging into what actually makes a Pokémon card matter—artwork, nostalgia, character popularity, scarcity, supply, set identity, and the…

  • Episode 34 — Right Card. Right Time.

    September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

    Timing can make or break a Pokémon TCG pickup. This week, we look at the Rayquaza run-up, 30th Celebration hype, and the cards getting cheaper while everyone is looking somewhere else. Cards of the Week include Mega Greninja ex, Team…

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  • Episode 33: The Cards We Cannot Forget

    August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    Episode 33 of Holo Hustle dives into why nostalgia has such a powerful hold on collectors and how memories can influence what cards we value. We break down this week’s biggest Pokémon TCG news, including 30th Celebration reveals, cooling…

  • Episode 32: Are we sure this is a Pokémon?

    August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

    Episode 32 of Holo Hustle dives into the strange world of Ultra Beasts, exploring what they are, why Game Freak intentionally designed them to feel unlike normal Pokémon, and how that weirdness carried into the TCG. Along the way, we break…

  • The Stories Behind the Stamp

    August 16, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

    Episode 31 of Holo Hustle — The Stories Behind the Stamp explores how the way a Pokémon card entered the hobby can matter just as much as the card itself. We look at the HeartGold & SoulSilver: Unleashed prerelease-stamped Blastoise, the…

  • Episode 30: The Cards We Remember

    August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    Episode 30 of Holo Hustle explores the different ways Pokémon cards become memorable, from Liam’s birthday-pulled Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex to Derek’s Pokémon 4Ever Celebi movie promo. We also break down the unusual Celebratory Fanfare…

  • Episode 29: If You Could Keep Only One Card

    August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 55 min

    This week on Holo Hustle, we explore the different reasons collectors connect with cards—from unique promos and unforgettable artwork to listener-requested favorites. We break down Slowbro, Morpeko ex, Fraxure, Skeledirge ex, and the…

  • Episode 28: Missed a week, Twice the episode!

    July 29, 2026 · 2 hr 30 min

    This week on Holo Hustle, we explore how new Pokémon products and announcements can send collectors searching through older cards before the wider market catches on. We break down five cards connected to upcoming catalysts—Zoroark-GX…

  • Episode 27: Connect the Dots

    July 18, 2026 · 44 min

    This week on Holo Hustle, we're connecting the dots between Pokémon news and the cards quietly gaining momentum in the market. We take a closer look at Arcanine, Growlithe, Mewtwo, Rayquaza, and Umbreon & Darkrai to explore why some of the…

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About the show

Holo Hustle is your weekly Pokémon TCG market update, hosted by longtime collector Al Bowers. Each episode breaks down price trends, set highlights, and collecting insights to keep you informed and ahead of the game. Whether you’re a casual fan or a serious investor, this show delivers clear updates while celebrating the fun and nostalgia of the hobby. Join the hustle, grow your collection, and stay ahead of the market—one holo at a time.