# Pokemon card fans seem to agree that card grading culture sucks and makes the hobby "a lot less enjoyable"

> If you have a nagging feeling that the Pokemon card hobby isn't what it used to be, you're not alone – fans are letting their frustrations out at the prevalence of grading culture. The general consensus?

- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/tabletop-gaming/pokemon-card-fans-seem-to-agree-that-card-grading-culture-sucks-and-makes-the-hobby-a-lot-less-enjoyable/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a344480fe5465cf0f0bdd13)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a344480fe5465cf0f0bdd13

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