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What Does 'Chase Fatigue' Mean?

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The burnout that sets in after chasing the same rare card across many packs, breaks, or purchases with no success — the point where the pursuit stops feeling fun.

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

"Hit full chase fatigue after the fifth box with nothing."

LORE & ORIGIN

Emergent TCG-collecting psychology term naming the fatigue that builds from repeated failed pursuit of a specific chase card.

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