What is my Pokémon card worth? How to find the price
The value of a Pokémon card comes down to four things: exactly which card it is, which print, what condition it is in, and what sellers are asking for it right now. Here is how to work that out yourself in a few minutes — with or without an app.
1. Identify exactly which card you have
In the bottom right (or bottom left) corner of the card you'll find the set number, for example 4/102. Together with the set symbol next to it, that tells you precisely which set the card comes from. The same Charizard from Base Set, Base Set 2 or Celebrations can differ by hundreds of euros in price.
Check the language and the small details too: a 1st Edition stamp, a shadowless card from 1999 or a prerelease stamp turns an ordinary card into a separate version with a price of its own.
2. Which print is it: normal, reverse holo or holo?
Many cards exist in several prints. A reverse holo (the background shines, the artwork doesn't) is usually worth more than the normal print; a holo or full art more still. Our card pages show a separate price for each print.
3. Be honest about the condition
A Near Mint card often sells for two to three times as much as a Played copy. Look for whitening on the edges, scratches on the holo, dents and worn corners. If in doubt, go with the lower condition: buyers will complain about an overly generous assessment. TCG House shows what is for sale on Cardmarket for each condition, from Mint to Poor.
4. Look at what is for sale right now
Cardmarket (Europe, in euros) is the standard. TCG House shows what sellers are asking for a Near Mint copy right now: the median, the middle listing, so one outlier does not count. Without a median we show the US TCGplayer price in euros, labelled US; without that too, the cheapest listing on Cardmarket. We do not show sales averages: they mix every condition and language.
5. When is grading worth it?
A €50 card in perfect condition can be worth many times that as a PSA 10, but grading costs time and money. Rule of thumb: only for cards that already sell for €30 or more ungraded and genuinely look flawless. See also our guide to PSA, BGS and CGC.
Frequently asked questions
How often do prices change?
Every day. Lists are updated every night; the card page fetches the latest figures.
Is an old card automatically worth a lot?
No. Most cards from the nineties are worth only a few euros; only holos, 1st Edition and shadowless cards in good condition are genuinely valuable.
Why do Cardmarket and TCGplayer differ?
They are two markets: Europe and the US, with different demand and different currencies. Cardmarket is our standard; you only see TCGplayer (US) when there is no Near Mint median from Cardmarket. Every price says which one it is.