Back in the 90s, a mom couldn't afford real foil Pokémon cards for her son.
So she made her own handmade foil cards just to make him smile. ❤️
Today, that boy is 37 years old.
He can afford any Pokémon card he wants and open thousands of packs.
But there's one thing money can never buy back, his mom and her memories.
He still keeps those handmade cards in his old binder.
Not because they're rare or expensive, but because they're a piece of her love.
Sometimes the most valuable cards aren't worth thousands of dollars.
They're the ones that remind us of the people we miss the most. 🥹💔
I think that without Alex i would not be the same person i am today
This video made me fall in love with the deck, wich made me love this game for ever
i hope he is resting well and wish the best for the family
We would like to take a moment to remember the life and the legacy of Alex Cimo. May we all strive to be a little more like Cimo, may we all remember him in all that he's done, and may we never give up on our goals; just like he never gave up on his fight. Thank you, Cimo. RIP 🖤
It was at a dinner after the 2025 TEAM YCS that I finally really got to know Alex. Before that, we were just two ships passing in the night.
I know this will sound strange to say, but I was so impressed with how he rolled with the punches life gave him, while at the same time being so on top of it for his young age.
We joked about Yu-Gi-Oh!, the world, and everything. But it wasn't until almost a year later that I was reminded that he was the genuine article.
For almost a year - he held onto a simple joking idea we had over that dinner, and we put together that same video with friends thereafter. It reminded me that he was paying attention, that he was present in the moments he had been given, and that he wanted to do it all - even the silly stuff - with the limited time we are given.
We can all hope to make such an impact.
We can all try.
Thank you, Alex.
My last conversation with Alex was him checking up on me, making sure I was okay. He was like a big brother to me and many others in the space.
I'll miss your light and your friendship.
Rest easy Alex
I think a lot of us started today with a big cry. Mine lead me to reading through old messages and the first time I spoke with Alex. He was reaching out to welcome me to the community, to ask if I needed help with anything, and ultimately to be a friend.
This was just one of an endless amount of examples of how he would make a real effort for others. He brought the community together in so many ways and Yugioh would not be what it is today without him. It goes without saying that Alex’s kindness, enthusiasm, effort, and thoughtfulness will live on in this community.
He’s an inspiration, he always was, he always will be.
I had the privilege of meeting Alex Cimo once at a PPG tournament. I introduced myself as a big fan who had followed his content even since moving on from YGO, and I told him that he was a huge inspiration for small creators like me.
I was floored by his humility and kindness. He talked with me for the better part of 3 hours about TCG’s, the YouTube business, and life. He didn’t have to share his time or knowledge with me; he chose to, which spoke volumes about his character.
I’ve followed Cimo’s health journey for years, watching each of his update videos. I’m torn up about his passing, but I’m happy to read so many posts of others having the same kind of interaction with Cimo that I did; he truly was an amazing person, and I’m blessed to have had the pleasure of meeting him.
Thank you for everything you’ve done in the TCG/YT space, rest easy, and God bless you and your family.
I haven't had many interactions with Cimo over the years but each one was incredibly pleasant. A trailblazer for the community with some of the most important videos in the sphere. Rest easy, Cimoooooooo
I can’t believe my friend Alex is gone. I loved him so much, he was an inspiration, the greatest guy you could ever hope to have a chance to meet.
He supported me through thick and thin, was always there for me when I needed him, I am beyond blessed to have gotten the chance to call this guy one of my best friends.
I’m gonna miss you buddy, you were too good for this world, I and everyone who you’ve touched through your content, your kindess and your humor will have you in their hearts forever. rest in peace ❤️
RIP Cimo. You will forever be a pillar of the YuGiOh community. I remember being so stoked we paired at YCS Pasadena. I felt truly welcomed by you at the time.
One of the kindest hearts the game will ever have known.
You always seemed like such a wonderful person @Cimoooooooo
Feels like forever ago that I randomly clicked on one of your videos out of curiousity on how to play the card game.
You showed me a whole new way to appreciate YuGiOh. This thing I've loved my entire life
Thank you.
Rest in peace, Alex
So sad to wake up to these news, I only talked/worked with you a few times but it was always such a pleasure, sending much love to you and your loved ones
Fuck cancer
I will always remember the bright person you were and keep your memory in my heart.
I followed your battle against cancer, and your strength inspired so many people, including me.
There are no words, only tears and acceptance.
I never got to meet @Cimoooooooo, but if you’ve ever watched any TCG content, so much of it was inspired by his hard work. I learned so much from him in the early Link era, and applied that knowledge even after I stopped playing.
Thank you for being an incredible inspiration.