Frequently Asked Questions

What is a character break?

A character break is where multiple participants buy slots tied to specific Pokemon characters. The breaker opens packs live on stream. When a card featuring your character is pulled, you win that card. In our breaks, each slot covers ALL variants of that character pulled during the break.

How are you different from other breakers?

Three key differences. (1) We use comprehensive character slots, not specific card slots, giving you wider coverage. (2) We ship Reverse Holo and above, not just EX and up, so you get more value. (3) We use the All Other Pokemon and All Other Trainers catch-all slots so nothing gets left behind in the bulk pile.

What are the end-of-stream buyer's giveaways?

At the end of every stream, we use WhatNot's built-in buyer's giveaway feature 6 times. Each spin randomly selects one buyer who participated in the stream. For each selected buyer, we rip a full English booster pack live on stream and ship all the cards. This is separate from the break itself, just bonus content we run as a thank-you to our community.

Are the giveaway packs part of the break?

No. The giveaway packs are separate stream content using WhatNot's built-in buyer's giveaway feature. The break itself is structured around character slots, with Reverse Holo or better cards shipping to slot owners. The buyer's giveaway is a bonus event we run at the end of every stream.

How are the giveaways randomized?

We use WhatNot's built-in Buyer's Giveaway feature. WhatNot handles the randomization through their platform. Everything happens live on stream.

Do I have to stick around for the buyer's giveaways?

You do not have to be present, the giveaway operates through WhatNot's platform regardless. But sticking around is way more fun. We rip the packs live and you can watch the pulls in real time.

What does "comprehensive character slot" mean?

When you buy the Charizard slot, you win ALL Charizards pulled during the break. Every variant, every set, every rarity (Reverse Holo and above). You are not tied to one specific card like "Mega Charizard EX Special Illustration Rare only." Wider fitting means better odds.

What does "Reverse Holo and above" mean?

We ship Reverse Holo rarity cards and anything above that (holo rares, double rares, EX, Full Art, Secret Rare, etc.). Most breakers only ship EX and up. We believe Reverse Holos and holo rares have real value and collector appeal, so we ship those too.

How many slots are in a break?

160 slots. Each slot is tied to a specific Pokemon character or special category (like "All Other Pokemon" or "All Other Trainers"). Our standard break opens 30 booster packs plus 2 slabs.

When are your breaks?

We are preparing to launch our first live breaks on WhatNot. Follow us on WhatNot and join our Discord to get notified when we go live.

How do I participate?

Follow us on WhatNot at @consolation_tcg. When we go live, you can bid on character slots during the auction phase. Once slots are filled, we rip the packs live on stream and you see your hits in real time.

How do I contact you?

Reach us on WhatNot (@consolation_tcg), Discord (https://discord.gg/jdyaXPNc), X/Twitter (@Consolation_TCG), or Instagram (@consolation_tcg). We respond fastest on WhatNot and Discord.