Camp Onion

Welcome to Camp Onion, where we share helpful Pokémon guides, buying advice and collecting tips to help you get more from the hobby. Whether you're opening your first pack or growing a long-standing collection, there's always something new to discover.
Wait... That Card Isn’t in the Set?
Wait... That Card Isn’t in the Set?
Ever spotted a Pokémon card in a Japanese set, waited for the international release... and found it had vanished? We went looking for the missing artwork and found it hiding... Read more...
The Tiny Stamp That Changed Pokémon ETBs
The Tiny Stamp That Changed Pokémon ETBs
In 2023, Pokémon added one tiny stamp to its Pokémon Center ETB promos and created a whole new collecting problem. Discover the first stamped promos, the same-number variant twist, a... Read more...
The First Pokémon Center ETB Was a Disaster
The First Pokémon Center ETB Was a Disaster
Pokémon's first Pokémon Center ETB promised 10 booster packs. It contained 8. Then came refunds, extra packs, Evolving Skies and one very strange new chapter in Pokémon ETB history. Read more...
Pokémon ETBs Were Never Supposed to Become This
Pokémon ETBs Were Never Supposed to Become This
When did Pokémon Elite Trainer Boxes begin, and when did ETB promos appear? Pikajo goes down the rabbit hole from Plasma Storm in 2013 to Champion's Path, uncovering the first... Read more...
New to Pokémon Cards? Your Complete Beginner’s Guide
New to Pokémon Cards? Your Complete Beginner’s Guide
New to Pokémon cards or returning after a long break? This beginner-friendly guide explains products, packs, rarities, languages, storage and what to buy first. Read more...