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Short, practical guides on collecting, value and the marketplace — written by the team behind TCG House.
What is my Pokémon card worth? How to find the priceFind out what a Pokémon card is worth in five steps: set and number, print, condition, what is for sale on Cardmarket right now, and when grading pays off.How prices work in TCG HouseWhere the prices in TCG House come from: the median of Near Mint asking prices on Cardmarket, otherwise TCGplayer (US), otherwise the lowest listing; listings per condition and per language, and how fresh the figures are.How to spot a fake Pokémon card: 8 telltale signsHow to tell a fake Pokémon card from a real one: print quality, colour, weight, card back, light test, text, holo and price. Plus tips for buying safely.PSA, BGS or CGC: what is grading and when is it worth it?Everything about getting Pokémon cards graded: what PSA, BGS and CGC do, what it costs, how the 1–10 scale works and which cards you should and shouldn't grade.Pokémon card condition guide: from Near Mint to PoorMint, Near Mint, Excellent, Good, Light Played, Played and Poor explained: how Cardmarket and TCGplayer grades compare and what each does to the price.Scan Pokémon cards with your phone: how it worksHow TCG House identifies a Pokémon card in a second, shows you the price and tracks your collection — including slabs and sealed products, even offline.Sealed Pokémon products: value, authenticity and storageBooster boxes, elite trainer boxes and tins: what sealed products are worth, how to spot a genuine seal, store it safely and buy and sell with confidence.