JustInBasil, Longtime Contributor to the Pokemon TCG Community, Has Passed Away

[Water Pokémon Master]

It is with a heavy heart that I share that my dear friend JustInBasil (Jason Kingsford) unexpectedly passed away last night. He was 36.
Jason was a pillar of the Pokemon TCG community -- a selfless and passionate person who devoted himself to helping people connect, learn, and grow through the Pokemon TCG.
For years he balanced being a dedicated high school teacher, a Pokemon League Organizer and Judge, all while running his website, JustInBasil.com, which became one of the most valuable resources for learning about the Pokemon TCG. He was a core contributor to PokeBeach as well.
Just two days ago, despite not feeling well, Jason stayed up with me until 4 AM working on card translations for the latest set, just as he had done so many times over the years. Even when unwell...

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[Kangaflora]

Massive sympathy and condolences go out to his family and friends at this sad time. Rest In Peace @JustInBasil

 

[Yaginku]

It is a tragic loss. His contributions to the community were extremely high-quality and his takes on the podcast were always fair and informative. Massive condolences to his family and you WPM.

 

[thegoldentoad]

I’m so saddened to hear this. It’s awful. My deepest sympathies go out to you WPM, Jason’s family, and Jason’s friends.

 

[Hâlian]

I'm gutted to hear of Jason's passing. My deepest condolences to his family & friends, and to the entire Eternal community.

 

[itmealice]

afwul to hear condolences to everyone who knew him personally, the community will miss him dearly.

 

[Matteloop]

Im in complete shock, all my thoughts go out to his friends and family

 

[DadCore]

Jason and his website were very influential in getting me (back) into the hobby with my boys the last few years. A tragic loss.

 

[Nirvanna21]

The community won't be the same without him.

 

[steffenka]

I was shocked and saddened to hear he passed (and still am), and I'm sending condolences to his family and friends.

It was a pleasure getting to know and working with him as part of the team. Always fun to discuss and speculate about set lists (usually he would be better at it than me), speculating about English translated names, and being part of the dream team when Jon was asleep and we needed an article to be made fast with his speedy translations. Discussing our love for Bellossom and our hope for it to get an ex (or better) was always a good time.

He will be missed, and I hope he rests well <3

 

[sleepingjirachi]

RIP JustinBasil, you will be missed

 

[gladbachOlli]

Bro what? Rest In Peace, I'm in shock, condolences from Germany for his family and friends 🕊

 

[bdawg923]

Awful news. My condolences

 

[Nymphia]

It's awful news and came like a big shock . I am sending my condolences to his family, friends, the community, and everyone who knew him personally. He was a big contributor, and he will be missed. May he rest in peace <3

 

[Noficus]

We will miss him so much. Rest in piece JustInBasil.

 

[TheRainmaker]

He was only a year older than me. Man, that's tragic, he was so young.

 

[BlazeKnight7]

Such sad news, major condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace

 

[piyuv]

Just awful. His website was one of, if not the best of sources. So young. May he rest in peace.

 

[wijar]

So nicely written.
Condolences from Denmark!

 

[Crystalbeasttcg]

Dang, so crazy. He was such a dedicated individual to the hobby and people. So tragic. Condolences to his family and friends.