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What Is Pokémon TCG?
The Pokémon Trading Card Game launched in 1996 in Japan and 1998 in the US, published by The Pokémon Company International (a joint venture of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and Game Freak). Cards feature Pokémon characters with game stats used in play, but beyond gameplay, Pokémon cards became one of the most actively collected trading card products in the world. Driven by childhood nostalgia, viral social media moments, and a passionate global collector community, the secondary market spans everything from Base Set first editions to modern Scarlet & Violet special illustration rares. Professional grading from PSA, BGS, and CGC adds a certified condition layer that significantly affects resale value.
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Pokémon Seller Terminology
- 1st Edition — cards from the first print run of a set, marked with a "1st Edition" stamp; the most valuable print variant, particularly for Base Set holos
- Shadowless — a specific Base Set print run between 1st Edition and Unlimited; missing the drop shadow on the card image border; rarer than Unlimited, less valuable than 1st Edition
- Unlimited — the standard non-first-edition print run; widely available but still collectible for key cards
- WOTC era — cards produced under Wizards of the Coast's license (1998–2003); the vintage tier of Pokémon TCG with its own dedicated collector market
- Holo — cards featuring a holographic foil pattern in the card artwork; a baseline rarity marker across all eras
- Reverse Holo — cards where the holographic foil appears on the card border and non-art areas rather than the artwork itself
- Full Art — cards where the artwork extends across the entire card face, border included
- Secret Rare — cards numbered beyond the official set total (e.g., 201/200); typically the highest rarity tier in a given set
- Sealed product — unopened booster packs, booster boxes, and Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs); commands its own secondary market independent of individual card values
- Slab — a graded card encased in a hard plastic holder by a grading company (PSA, BGS, CGC); grade significantly affects value
- PSA 10 — gem mint grade from PSA; the condition benchmark that commands the highest premiums on graded cards
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Pokémon Card FAQs
Where is the best place to sell Pokémon cards?
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What Pokémon cards are worth money?
1st edition Base Set holofoils, shadowless cards, high-grade vintage singles, chase cards from modern sets (special illustration rares, alt arts), and Japanese promos. Check out alias for live, global market demand for specific items.
How much is a first edition Pokémon card worth?
Depends on the specific card and grade. Base Set 1st edition holofoils are among the most valuable cards in the hobby. alias shows current market prices for specific cards — search for yours in the alias app today.
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