>>54297733Ignore him we have a group of shutters that are so miserable they use this hobby as a cope to act as if they have some sort of superiority to anyone else. In reality these are the guys at game store that hover around with a plus size gut and like nothing productive to add to any conversation.
As for cards you should collect. Collect what you like. Little research goes a long way though. These new sets are pretty cheap. Look them up and see what cards appeal to you. Obsidian flames, paldea evolved and scarlet and violet are the most recent.
I collect mostly the v, vstars, ex's, full arts and alt/special arts. If you want to buy from packs to feel that lottery rush you should save up money and just get a booster box I usually get if they get close to $100 or under. Otherwise buy singles from places like TCG player or your local game store. Got this from an aging hippy for a gardinas vigor full art.