Who says Pokémon cards have to cost a fortune?
Trading‑card collectors love a good deal. Whether you’re on the hunt for a legendary “chase” card, a stunning art print, or simply want to bulk‑buy to fill your deck, the hobby can burn a hole in your wallet faster than a Poké‑Mart in a storm.
Enter Whampoa’s surprise treasure trove
One TikTok star, known online as 6jj9 – “a daddy collecting Pokémon Cards”, took us on a spontaneous swing by Siong Wan Co, a humble provision shop at 82 Whampoa Drive. The video dropped on September 17, and the first thing that caught his eye wasn’t the facial wash aisle, but a pantry packed full of Pokémon booster packs from Lost Origin, Astral Radiance, and Fusion Strike.
- Each pack is priced at just $4.50.
- 6jj9’s reaction? “Gosh, look at the price!”
- Followers were delighted, calling it a “steal” and “cheap.”
How does it stack up?
By checking the local game shops like Mana Pro and PLAYe, we learned that prices generally start around $5.50, varying by store and pack. So those $4.50 packs are truly a bargain.
On September 17, an early‑bird visitor mentioned the Lost Origin packs were sold out by 8 am. Yet, the next day, they were back on the shelves. Apparently, the shop is about to flip the crowd it draws.
Authenticity check 101
Concerned fans asked if the cards were genuine. 6jj9 squashed the worry—he says the packs came with a code card, and the QR code inside the Pokémon Go tin works in the app.
One commenter vented about the “growing feeling of survival being on the brink,” but 6jj9 reminded everyone that the shop typically sees a morning rush of everyday shoppers. Now, it might just attract a new type of customer: collectors hungry for an affordable booster.
TL;DR
- Pokémon cards can be pricey—think hundreds a month.
- Whampoa’s Siong Wan Co offers booster packs for $4.50.
- Homage to authenticity: QR code works; everything’s legit.
- Great deal spotted on TikTok; locals now have a new spot to snag cards.
So, if you’re searching for Pokémon treasures without dipping into your savings, keep an eye on the whampoa streets—you might just stumble upon the next big find.
