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What Is a Pokémon TCG Illustration Rare?
Illustration Rares are the reason a lot of collectors open packs even when they already own every card for play purposes.What sets them apart visuallyRather than a boxed art window...
What Is a Pokémon TCG Illustration Rare?
Illustration Rares are the reason a lot of collectors open packs even when they already own every card for play purposes.What sets them apart visuallyRather than a boxed art window...
Pokémon TCG Deck Building Basics
Most first decks fail for the same reason: too many good cards and not enough of a plan.Start with a ratioA reasonable starting point is roughly 15 Pokémon, 35 Trainers...
Pokémon TCG Deck Building Basics
Most first decks fail for the same reason: too many good cards and not enough of a plan.Start with a ratioA reasonable starting point is roughly 15 Pokémon, 35 Trainers...
How to Spot a Fake Pokémon Card
Counterfeits have gotten good enough that a fake can pass a glance test. A few physical checks catch almost all of them.The light testHold the card up to a strong...
How to Spot a Fake Pokémon Card
Counterfeits have gotten good enough that a fake can pass a glance test. A few physical checks catch almost all of them.The light testHold the card up to a strong...
Pokémon Card Storage Explained
The right storage depends entirely on whether you're playing with a card, displaying it, or trying to preserve its value.Penny sleeves: the baselineA basic penny sleeve is the minimum for...
Pokémon Card Storage Explained
The right storage depends entirely on whether you're playing with a card, displaying it, or trying to preserve its value.Penny sleeves: the baselineA basic penny sleeve is the minimum for...
How Many Cards Are in a Pokémon Booster Pack?
It's a simple question with a surprisingly consistent answer across recent expansions.The standard pack breakdownA modern Pokémon TCG booster pack contains 10 cards, plus a Basic Energy card and a...
How Many Cards Are in a Pokémon Booster Pack?
It's a simple question with a surprisingly consistent answer across recent expansions.The standard pack breakdownA modern Pokémon TCG booster pack contains 10 cards, plus a Basic Energy card and a...
Is Grading Pokémon Cards Worth It?
Sending a card away for weeks and paying for the privilege only makes sense in specific circumstances. Here's when it actually pays off.The maths that mattersGrading is worth it when...
Is Grading Pokémon Cards Worth It?
Sending a card away for weeks and paying for the privilege only makes sense in specific circumstances. Here's when it actually pays off.The maths that mattersGrading is worth it when...