From Base Set holos to 1st Edition gems — we review every card, track every price and bring South London’s Pokémon collectors together.
Everything You Need to Know About Pokémon Cards
From the origins of the Trading Card Game to spotting fakes and grading your collection — our guides cover everything. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned collector our knowledge base has you covered.
From Club Nights to Card Shows — Follow Our Journey
We don’t just write about cards — we live and breathe the hobby. Follow along as we document our monthly trading nights at Squeezed! in Balham, road trips to Pokémon shows and championships across the UK and everything in between.
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Daniel’s Pokémon Artwork
Alongside the card reviews, price guides and club nights, there’s another side to Pokie Swap Squad — original Pokémon artwork created by Daniel using Stable Diffusion and SwarmUI.
Each piece is crafted with a cinematic eye — dramatic landscapes, dynamic angles and a genuine love for the Pokémon universe. From Blastoise emerging from a forest lake to Rayquaza tearing through the sky above mountain peaks, every illustration aims to capture these iconic creatures in a way you’ve never quite seen them before.
You’ll find Daniel’s artwork scattered throughout the site — bringing the pages to life and adding something genuinely unique to your browsing experience. New pieces are added regularly so keep an eye out!
Like what you see? Follow us on TikTok and Facebook for behind the scenes looks at new artwork as it’s created. 🎨
Pokie Swap Squad is South London’s home of Pokémon card collecting, trading and reviewing. Based in Balham, we cover every card from the original 1999 Base Set through to the latest Scarlet & Violet releases — with detailed variant guides, current market prices and honest collecting advice for UK trainers. Join us every first Thursday of the month at Squeezed! on Balham High Road for our Pokémon trading night. Gotta Swap Em All!