We’ve all been there. You pull that one monster card—the secret rare Charizard, the Moonbreon, the Special Illustration Rare you've been chasing. You’re holding it, your hands are probably shaking a little,...
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So, you’re going to your first card convention? Awesome. Welcome to one of the most exciting, chaotic, and fun parts of the hobby. Let’s be real for a second. Your first show...
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It’s that time of year again — the nights are getting longer, pumpkins are taking over porches, and everything suddenly tastes like cinnamon. But for us Pokémon fans, Halloween isn’t just about...
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Ever walked into a card show, felt the buzz in the air, spotted a grail card in a display case, and then saw the price tag? Your heart sinks a little. It’s...
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Ever held a PSA-graded card, felt its weight in your hand, and heard that nagging voice in the back of your head whisper, "Is this... real?" Perhaps the deal felt a little...
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Remember when you could at least pretend to know where you stood in the Pokémon Center queue? Well, grab your Potion of Patience, because things just got a whole lot more uncertain....
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Have you ever held a PSA 10 slab in your hands? That perfect, gem mint card, sealed in its plastic fortress. It feels like a guarantee, doesn't it? A promise of authenticity...
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Ever scrolled through eBay and seen two PSA 10 Charizards that look almost identical, yet the collecting community treats them worlds apart? One, with a certification number starting with a "2," gets...
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There’s something special about autumn — the golden light, the crunch of leaves, the way the world slows down just a little. It’s a season full of colour and calm, and if...
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Use this free Grading Card Profit Calculator to estimate PSA 9 and PSA 10 card values, total costs, ROI, and profit. Quickly see if grading your trading cards is worth it before...
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Our eBay Fee & Profit Calculator is built specifically for U.S. trading card sellers, including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more. Instantly estimate your Final Value Fees, promoted listing costs, shipping...
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Think you’ve seen every era of the Pokémon TCG? Try naming every set in just 10 minutes and see how far your memory goes. Type a set name and press Enter. Correct...
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In just over two months, the now-infamous Burger Pikachu, a McDonald’s promo card released earlier this summer, has rocketed to the top of the Top 100 PSA 10 Graded Cards chart. The...
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I came across a Reddit thread the other day that crystallized something I've been feeling about the Pokémon TCG market for months. The post, titled "The illusion of liquidity," sparked over 500...
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A botched product launch led me down a rabbit hole about artificial scarcity and what it means for collectors like me. I came across a fascinating Reddit thread the other day that...
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The year 2025 began with the Pokémon TCG market in a state of intense excitement. Spurred by new digital releases, demand for physical cards was reaching a fever pitch, creating a "brutal"...
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Pokémon or Drug? Can you tell the difference? Good luck, trainer! Quiz Complete! You scored Next Play Again
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Let's set the scene. You're a Pokémon TCG fan, and the hype for the "Phantasmal Flames" expansion is real. Mega Charizard X and Mega Gengar are coming back! You've marked your calendar...
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Ever jumped into a Pokémon TCG forum, excited to talk about your latest pulls, only to be hit with a wall of text that looks like a secret code? You see posts...
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Picture this: you’re at a local meetup, binder in hand, ready to finally trade for that one alternate art card that’s been eluding you. You find someone who has it, they find...
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Hey there, fellow Pokémon TCG collectors! Ever found yourself staring at a card, completely stumped by the little symbol at the bottom? You know, that tiny icon that tells you which of...
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The culmination of a year-long, globe-spanning competitive circuit is here. From August 14 to August 17, 2025, the Pokémon world turns its eyes to Anaheim, California, as the most skilled trainers on...
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Did you know that, to date, a mind-boggling 19,756 unique Pokémon cards have been printed in the English market? That's a bigger number than a Snorlax's daily calorie intake! And with every...
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You may or may not have been there before: it's late, you're scrolling mindlessly, and suddenly you're deep in a livestream, watching a streamer crack open packs you just bought. Welcome to...
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There’s a unique, frantic energy that buzzes through the Pokémon community on drop day. You’ve marked your calendar, set your alarms, and your heart thumps in your chest like a stampede of...
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Ever had that heart-pounding moment? You're carefully opening a Pokémon card pack, the crinkle of the foil wrapper music to your ears. You do the "pack trick," meticulously moving cards from the...
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Ever get that sinking feeling? You've just snagged what you think is a killer deal on a rare card, but something feels... off. In the world of Pokémon TCG, where a piece...
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Let's be real. To an outsider, a Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) booster pack is just ten bits of shiny cardboard in a foil wrapper. But you know better, don't you? For...
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We’ve all been there. That heart-stopping, breath-holding moment when you peel back the foil on a fresh pack. The world slows down. You see the glint of texture, the shimmer of a...
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So, you’ve stumbled into the glittering world of gold Pokémon cards. Maybe you pulled one from a pack and your heart skipped a beat, or perhaps you saw a picture of a...
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We've all been there. You're sitting in front of your binder, a veritable treasure chest of holographic Charizards, full-art Waifus, and that one you just can't part with. The nostalgia is powerful,...
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You know the feeling. It’s release day for that new Pokémon set you’ve been dreaming about for months. You wake up early, maybe you even skip your morning coffee, and head to...
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Ever walked into a store, seen a wall of colorful Pokémon boxes, and felt your brain short-circuit like a Pikachu in a thunderstorm? You're not alone. The world of Pokémon cards is...
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Hello, fellow Trainers! Grab your deck boxes and get ready for a blast from the past, because The Pokémon Company International just dropped some seriously exciting news! That's right, the beloved and...
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