MEW CAN DO IT!

Whether stacking signatures from the TCG’s canon of creatives or flexing on the Set Registry leaderboard, Rohmer’s no-days-off mentality is pushing Pokemon’s collectible potential to its performative peak.

Of course, his image wasn’t always defined by abs and slabs. Back in 1999, Rohmer was just another 90s kid packing on Pokémania with each new release of the original English sets.

He’s since evolved into a hobby beast, affectionately known as Swolepoke, as well as a legit authority in the collecting community. Swolepoke’s collecting regimen? Toning the PC with autographs by the franchise’s most renowned game designers and artists.

“Whether it’s from a sports icon or a celebrity, nothing beats an autograph. Acquiring a signature from someone you admire is just a rush,” said Rohmer.

Although Rohmer has landed some of the hobby’s biggest signatures, his collection also leaves room for unsigned cards that don’t need ink to achieve a legendary lift. As a result, his collection is equal parts diverse investment portfolio and battle-tested historical archive.