Charceus is a huge fan of Nintendo, Disney, and Pokémon, and documents her love for collecting on her Instagram and various other social media platforms. Her content is colourful and super fun - not to mention her plushie collection is seriously impressive (yes, I'm a little jealous). You only need to take one look at her page to clearly see her love for cards.
So, who better to ask about card collecting, favourite pulls, and the online TCG community?
How long have you been collecting cards for?
"Like many people in the community, I started collecting Pokémon cards as a child and stepped away from the hobby for many years. I got into collecting again as an adult back in 2021 and started documenting this on Instagram. I knew my friend Nicola had a page dedicated to her Pokémon collection and this inspired me to start my own!"
What do trading cards mean to you?
"Over the last few years, I’ve felt a strong pull to reconnect with those hobbies that brought me so much happiness. Getting back into collecting has been incredibly satisfying, not just because of the nostalgia, but also because of the process itself. The chase for new cards, the satisfaction of finding a card you need, and the almost meditative act of sorting and organizing…Trading cards, to me, are about enjoying my free time and reconnecting with a part of myself that I never really outgrew."
Charceus holding a card. @charceus Instagram, 2022
Favourite card you’ve collected?
"I love cards that are attached to memories! I got to attend a Pokémon Day celebration with The Pokémon Company International in 2023, I couldn’t believe I was invited. This was my first event of this kind and I had so much fun. We spent some of the day playing TCG and received prize packs for winning. In my prize pack I got a holo stamped Rare Candy card which I’ve graded to remind me of the event!"
What made you want to share your hobby on social media?
"I just started casually sharing the things I love, particularly Pokémon cards, and somehow it grew from there. It’s been really special to see how many people connect over the same hobbies, and through sharing online, I’ve had some amazing opportunities and met some truly lifelong friends. I just love being part of the community, and if my colourful posts bring someone a bit of joy or nostalgia, then that's a lovely bonus!"
Why Vault X?
"To protect my cards I’m always eager to use side-loading zip-up binders. This protects the cards from falling out and from collecting dust. Vault X provides this in high quality and also in a huge style range. I’ve got a rainbow of Vault X binders keeping my collection safe and I’ve been collecting the new pastel colours too!"
Charceus holding a Vault X Exo-Tec® Zip Binder. @charceus Instagram, 2022
You can check out Charceus' social media here!