She Has Amassed Countless of Pokemon Cards with Holes, and She's Unstoppable.
The Pokémon Company unveiled the world to the card series DP set in the year 2007, including a Bonsly trading card. On this artwork, the fourth generation stone creature appears by illustrator Harada-san in a somewhat awkward position. Here, Bonsly, which evolves into Sudowoodo can be seen toppled and weeping. Don't be fooled, though. Like its ability Fake Tears suggests, the little creature attempts to influence their opponent's emotions with the goal of decreasing their offensive power. Iconic piece, isn't it? Harp player Hopkins is a firm believer. She possesses a binder filled with 305 cards of Bonsly as evidence.
The Full Collection with Key Pieces
That's not the full extent either. She obtained twenty reverse holographic editions of this particular card, which depicts the small Pokémon in reflective foil all over except the primary illustration. The most valuable item, however, proves to be the PSA 6-graded holo reverse of Bonsly. Admittedly, it's not a high-grade original Charizard card. Yet, do you possess a quirky, nearly pristine Bonsly illustration maintained in all its splendor? Probably not.
Origins of the Collection
She invested much of 2025 accumulating all available Bonsly cards from that year she can possibly find. She first heard regarding this discontinued card at the start of the year, while debating the most infamous cards in the Pokémon TCG with a worker at her favorite card shop. Crying Omanyte was a contender, just like the lonely Cubone on a park ride. But it was Crying Bonsly, aka the seventeenth card, which captured her interest.
The Concept of Bonsly
The design of Bonsly is based by bonsai plants, which are typically planted in planters with holes at the bottom. These holes are intended to aid growth, to the extent that enthusiasts advise one another to create openings on the bottom when none are present. Additionally, bonsai may sit on shallow pots lacking drainage, referred to as suiban, where the water stays could aid caretakers arrange their bonsai to look like natural landscapes. Bonsly represents the first type, thus the hole exists.
A Memorable and Notorious Card
Even with this reasonable background, however, The Pokémon Company appears somewhat a little too concerned regarding the hole in Bonsly. Also, products including stuffed Bonsly always incorporate a hollow cavern at the bottom of this plant Pokémon. Regardless whether the portrayal of Bonsly in question is weeping or at ease: It's going to show the hole. The opening is a key element in Bonsly's appearance. Card number 71 gained meme status within the community thanks to the famous hole, and also because of its unique position. Until recently, Bonsly #71 remained the sole iteration of Bonsly available included in the series where numerous creatures are commonly shown in dozens of different ways. For sixteen years, were you seeking a card of Bonsly, you had to settle for hole Bonsly.
Emily's Dedication
"When I discovered Bonsly among the selections of infamous cards, I felt I located my new favorite," Emily states via email, adding that she felt astonished to have never seen it before. She admits freely to inform you her passion for the Bonsly card is completely useless, but it didn't matter. The initial interest turned into an all-consuming hobby, as she acquired all copies of this card that she could get her hands on. She adopted a habit of stopping by the nearby card store every week, and became known to the employees as "Bonsly Girl". The shop started reserving all incoming copies of Bonsly #71 that came in only for her. Most of these cards go for a few dollars, she says, estimating that she has invested approximately four hundred dollars for the collection book.
Rising Prices
These days, pristine Bonsly #71 cards might be valued at nearly $15. Although that is expensive, standard Bonsly #71 cards usually go for starting at $4. This rise in cost roughly aligns with when Hopkins started building her set, but it's possible that various influences. Although this card is famous among collectors, her online content about it have received countless views. As news regarding Bonsly #71 expands further among more people, it's possible that their market price could keep rising. Regardless, enthusiasts mention how TCG prices are skyrocketing in 2025 overall.
No Signs of Stopping
Nothing can halt her, though.
"The amazing thing is that certain fans and fans on social media have mailed copies of Bonsly to Emily for her album, and I am keeping them secure indefinitely," Emily states. Far from being alarmed, fans feel admiration and motivation by her Bonsly binder.
"I've actually always wanted to try this," one commenter says. "Buy up all of a common card|every copy of a common card
