*Why is Pikachu the best Pokemon? Or not haha*

As someone who works for a small local owned game store in my hometown. I love seeing this kinda energy from you and the store owner it always make for GREAT customer relations.

Shoutout to Thomas and the gang over at TP Collectibles! I appreciate the shoutout on the mats as well! Great folks in the community, support these guys if you can!

Love when you put a spotlight on some small local businesses. Pikachu, while not my favorite Pokemon, is THE Pokemon. The outline of his head will immediately be associated with the franchise forever. I wonder what life would be like had they chosen a different companion for Ash and stuck with it back in the day.

Tom at TP Collectibles runs such a great shop. He’s a super nice guy and he puts the players and community first. Go by and get all your favorite collectibles including our Shadow Box we make! We are so glad you loved our Alakazam Shadow Box Leonhart! It means a lot! 😄

It’s videos like these that make me wish I had smaller shops to support. I’m constantly buying packs from main retailers like Walmart, Target and GameStop. This store prices very fairly from what I could see, and they could certainly use the money more than those big name stores. I might have to venture further out more to find cooler locations. Pikachu is literally the Pokémon that started it all. If you ask anyone off the street who’s not a fan, they’ll say pikachu. He’s iconic and a classic

I love seeing these small business shops!! I love it when they get spotlight. Not only to they show their passion for the game, but it will help spread the word about their shop and help their business. Pikachu is the best Pokemon because no other Pokemon is worthy to be the mascot of the franchise. Eevee and Charizard do come close, but Pikachu will forever be the #1 symbol for Pokemon. If Ash thinks Pikachu is #1 then that's good enough for me

I love how you find these brick and mortar stores in and around Dallas!! Will definitely go check this place out. Pikachu is good but gengar is the best.

This was cool, you should visit and support more shops like these! Maybe even make it a series!!! Pikachu is the best because he's Ash' first Pokemon ez.

Such a fun card store!! I love the shadow boxes!!! Pikachu is the best Pokémon because he’s always so loyal to Ash! Plus, he’s just so cute!!

What a cool shop! Please do more of this! Pikachu is such an important symbol for the childhood of so many of us. It has such a simple yet memorable design and we´ve been witnessing the evolution of both ash and pikachu through the whole show.

What an awesome card shop! Hope they get booming business after being featured on this video! While Pikachu isn't my favorite Pokemon, it is the one most know to others because it is Ash's starter Pokemon from the anime and gets to travel to every region. Excellent video Leonhart!

That man has an amazing shop! Enjoyed being able to see his stock and the epic pack battle! Pikachu is just too likable from a cuteness standpoint and fierce competitor with heart 💪🏻

Hey Leonhart, ever considered travelling to other "Local" Pokemon shops? I visited one here in Buffalo today and this video sparked the idea! Could be a great video series!

Super fun video! Love the passion they both have and obviously put a lot of love into the store. Great spotlight

What a great way to help out your community! Great video Leonhart and TP collectibles! MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS!!!

I found a hidden gem of a channel haha!! Post office needs to hire Leonhart because this dude is always delivering!

I decided to open my 151 Ultra Premium box today. I read about how horrible the pull rates are, but I wanted to relive a little bit of my childhood anyway. I pulled a Charizard EX on my 3rd pack!!! I still have 13 packs left, but even if I don't hit another thing I'm still stoked! 😁 ----- Update: Hit Blastoise 184/165 and Squirtle 170/165 on my 5th pack! Hit Zapdos EX 145/165 on my 8th pack Hit Kangaskhan 190/165 and Pikachu 173/165 on my 11th pack Golem EX 076/165 on my 12th pack. No more hits after that.

Love the showcase of this awesome shop! Local shops are the heart of this hobby imo. Pikachu is the best Pokemon because he is the most recognizable. He is the face of the entire franchise and I could not imagine any other Pokemon taking his place. I'll never forget watching the anime when I was young. When Professor Oak gave Ash Pikachu, it started one of the best journeys in history.

I love the energy in this video. There is so much passion from the talking topics to the store set up itself! Amazing! ... As far as Pikachu, I'd say he's the BEST simply because he's THE poster child for Pokémon. Globally recognized character plain and simple. ⚡⚡⚡

Pikachu is undoubtedly the best Pokémon for several reasons. Its iconic yellow, electric mouse-like appearance makes it instantly recognizable and lovable, appealing to fans of all ages. Pikachu's endearing personality, as showcased in the animated series, highlights its unwavering loyalty and determination, qualities that resonate with countless trainers. Its electric type abilities, including the signature move Thunderbolt, provide a perfect balance of offensive power and strategic versatility. Moreover, Pikachu's role as Ash Ketchum's steadfast companion and the franchise's official mascot has solidified its status as the most cherished and iconic Pokémon, making it a symbol of the entire Pokémon world. This took me an hour to write. I hope i win the box.

Pokémon Cards 🃏

Its nice seeing huge poketubers do videos with local card shops. :)

Ever since I was a kid, Pikachu has held a special place in my heart. Not only is it incredibly cute and iconic, but its unwavering loyalty and electric spirit in battles have made it a symbol of perseverance and friendship. Every time I see that adorable yellow furball, it reminds me of countless adventures, challenges overcome, and the magic of childhood. No Pokémon embodies the essence of the franchise better than Pikachu!

Oooh, I just remembered that a TCG (mostly Pokemon) store opened (somewhat) near me! Blue Ditto in Reisterstown, MD (saw it while driving around for work one day, but haven't had a chance to get back there)

Cool shop. Wish it was near me. Pikachu is just so nostalgic going back to the OG show from when I was a kid.

This is such a great video, seems like a great store that is passionate about the tcg. Love that you highlighted a local business, hoping they’ll see a bump in customers!

What an awesome store!! Definitely want to visit when i get the chance. Glad the question was about why Pikachu is the best because he's my fav Pokémon. It's because of the great colour scheme, a very cute but cool design, and has the best elemental type electric. His portrayal in the anime is also great, and even for a die hard fan like myself with many years of experience and favourites, when someone says Pokémon Pikachu is the first that comes to mind

Thomas is the best in the biz. So pumped to see him get some spotlight!! That’s awesome!! 👏

This is a great video highlighting a local shop. Made me want to go look for my local pokemon store to check out what they have. And you know Pikachu is the best because he’s been there since the beginning of the pokemon series.

Love this video, the shop owner was awesome! Pikachu is the best because he reminds me of waking up and watching Pokémon with my brother and sisters! He may not be my absolute favorite but definitely a classic!

Theres a pokemon card store that just opened here about 10 minutes away from me. I cant wait to go there and feel the nostalgia. I'm going to take my cards there cause I still have all my 90s originals

PIkachu is the best bc he was first a humble Chub-chu and has been the OG mascot ever since! Thanks for promoting this shop Leonhart, may have to make a trip out :)

This is so cool, as I love that you showed off this shop, all I wish that I had a shop like this close to where I live, plus why Pikachu is the best, it is just so well recognized that anyone cant tell what it is, even those who don't really know Pokémon.

Wish my area had cool stores like this one. Thanks Leonhart 😊

I love seeing sick looking cards store like that wish mine didn't leave years ago great video

Pikachu, just reminds you of home. As a kid watching the cartoons every day. Playing on the weekend and at recess with you're friends he's just iconic, takes you back to the childhood we all would love to go back to.

Thanks for an awesome video Leonhart, what a great find!!

They definitely have a really cool selection, so many cool thing that you don't often see!! Pikachu is definitely one of the most iconic pokemon, but i personally wouldn't say the best, cause Haunter is the best in my opinion, haha

This was a great video. Amazing cards throughout.

Wow, imma go check out this shop today, less than a 20 min drive ❤

the shop looks sick and is held by real passionate guy

Shop looked small but surprisingly had a lot of dope stuff to offer!

bro Leo you always find good stores keep it going.

Great to see you showcase this shop, hope they explode in business 🎉 Pikachu, Pika Pika!! Pikachu is tough and brave!

I love this shop owner, please do more videos with this man!

Love the music from "Hey Bear Sensory" XDDDDD

Great Job Thomas & Leon. The video was great!

These cards look so great and keep it up Leon!!!!!!!

As always fav yt channel, and first viewer of this vid! Btw, the shop is fantastic. Now I rlly want to go there!

I love when people give attention to small local shops. It gives people a chance to find cool shops near them and it gives the shop more customers. It's so cool. Pikachu is in my top 10 pokemon because Pikachu is such a well known pokemon and Pikachu was what pulled me into pokemon. It may not be my favorite pokemon but it's close to my heart. When people who aren't familiar with a lot of the pokemon, they all know and recognize Pikachu. That's why to me, Pikachu is one of the best pokemon.

Those guys are super cool. What a fun job.

I had no idea this place existed! So cool!

Pikachu is the best because he’s in enigma in the Pokémon world. He full maxed out and he has a history that we and ash don’t know about. His power is legendary.

This video with a smaller card shop is so wholesome!! Pikachu is the best to me because I love yellow and lightning!! ⚡⚡

What an awesome shop! Great owner too. Pikachu is the best imo due to a rare mixture of great design, iconic name, and some major marketing with the anime.

Putting a small business on your channel was amazing!! Thank you for sharing

I love the store tour videos, hidden gem card shops are what the hobby is all about. Pikachu is the best Pokémon because Pikachu is the perfect mascot. The whole brand wouldn't be the same with any other Pokémon paired with Ash.

This store is about to blow up! So cool!

The thought of how Professor Oak gave Ash pikuchu for his first pokemon instead of the big three in Indigo League is wild. I believe that pikachu was abandoned before Professor Oak found him, raised him and gave pikachu to Ash or maybe Oak caught him while out researching. Who knows.

Cool vid Leon. It was a great break from your studio.

Pikachu has got to be the best because he’s convinced the world that mice aren’t all bad and no matter how much he falls he’s always getting back into the fights!

Pikachu is just so Nostalgic and always the first Pokémon I think of when I think back to my childhood! Still get excited when I pull one!!

I love TP Collectibles! My favorite TCG shop in DFW ❤

Pikachu's bravery, loyalty, intelligence and heart make him stand out above most. Can't forget all the cosplay!

Awesome shop! Wish it was close to where I live! Also Pika rules cuz it evolves into Raichu which is one of my favorites

Those hidden stores are always a gem!

Looks like a really nice place to visit. Pikachu is the best Pokemon since it is the only Pokemon that you can show to anyone and they recognize it straight away

Love the small business appreciation and pikachu of course!

You're almost at 2,000,000 that's insane.. congrats man.

Pikachu is the best because...his devotion to Ash! Such a great reliable one. Great video on a business like that. Wish I was closer to pay a visit!

Damn i wish i had a shop like this in my town. I liked Pikachu so much as a kid i remember unpacking one and it felt like pulling a super rare card !

Such a great store and awesome dudes!!! 100% recommend them!

If I lived in Texas I’d go there in a heartbeat after watching this!! such good guys I could spend hours in there haha

That store looks awesome

Hey Leon! I’m a big fan and I hope and pray that you have a good day/night!

Nice find. Was it warm at the time you filmed this video?

I haven't seen a great video like this in awhile 🎉

Awesome video and great store owners love it and pikachu is the best because he chose not to evolve and got stronger can’t beat that

Love that Leonhart could not even remember the name of the store....lol.

Cool shop and cool dudes! Pikachu because in the anime is lvl 99 from the start!

Amazing Umbreon pulls! Pikachu is the best because of his Determination. He won’t back down even to a Legendary in battle. Not to mention he’s a detective!

I went straight to the store after this video😂😂😂

I think Pikachu is maybe in some way the best Pokemon because they're what made the business so big back in the day and is still such a key figure! Although Pikachu is not my favorite, it's definitely the most important.

the emotional bond between pikachu and ash is great and you saw it grow more over time

What a amazing store! I wish i lived close enough to visit. Pikachu is the best because he motivates my boy, Mimikyu!

He's electric! (cue Electric slide music)🎶

i wish we had stores to this level over here in the UK

I go there weekly.. badass shop!!

Fantastic store! 💯

Great vid! Tom is so nice. Pikachu is such an icon. Pokemon without Pikachu is like toast without butter.

Just bought some cards from there today, awesome place

Wow this store looks amazing

I love your videos! I’m not a collector but my daughter just started collecting and would love that case. I asked my daughter why pikachu is the best Pokémon and her answer is because he’s the cutest! Lol

Such a cool looking shop and nice guy working there. Pika pika

It has a cute appearance and has been the main character in the series. The personal attachment between Pikachu and Ash is also what makes us like him.

Awesome video!!! Pikachu is the best pokemon only if he transformed into a gengar… ha ha. Sweet store

This shop is really cool and they seem like awesome people! Pikachu is the best because he’s the OG!

Pikachu is absolutely the best Pokemon! It is the biggest reason I fell in love with Pokemon because it was the first card I got from my older brother :) Here we are 20ish years later and I am still a huge fan!! Awesome shop btw

Pikachu is the best because of the loving feeling that we all had when Ash saw Pikachu for the first time. The look they made the electric shock on Ash just amazing. What a special moment. A card I love to look at over and over. Pika Pika!