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This is probably a dumb question but:

Do you have to be able to run a full (or even pruned) node to be able to get a bitcoin core wallet?

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No, but running a node will give you more privacy and security. You should be running a node to contribute to the network regardless of your wallet choices. That being said, if you want a good desktop wallet go with Electrum. If you want a mobile wallet go with BlueWallet. If you want an offline cold storage device, I like Ellipal, but there are tons of great options, just make sure it’s an air-gapped device and you are purchasing it directly from the manufacturer.