Philosophy
The framework for art-first Pokemon card curation
This section explains the curatorial philosophy behind the collection. Cards are organized by mood, narrative, and visual intent rather than set, rarity, or Pokemon type.
Sections
- Core Themes — The 10 locked themes that form the backbone
- Narrative Flow — How the binder reads like a book
- Grading Philosophy — When and why to slab a card
The Guiding Principle
A card belongs where its artwork emotionally belongs, not where its mechanics or category suggest.
If two cards feel correct together when viewed side-by-side, they belong together.
Theme First, Pokemon Second
- Pokemon species do not determine placement
- Set, era, and rarity do not determine placement
- A single Pokemon may appear in multiple themes across different cards
Each card is judged individually.