What to know before you buy, grade or sell a card: how to spot fakes, what PSA grade yours would get and when grading pays off.
How much is my Pokémon card worth?
How to find out what a Pokémon card is worth: identify the exact version, judge its condition and look at real sold prices. Common mistakes to avoid.
1st Edition vs Shadowless vs Unlimited: how to tell them apart
How to tell a Pokémon Base Set card in 1st Edition, Shadowless or Unlimited: the stamp, the shadow on the art frame and the copyright line.
Pokémon card rarity symbols
What each Pokémon rarity symbol means: common, uncommon, rare, holo, ultra rare, illustration rare, special illustration rare and gold. Japanese codes too.
Holo vs reverse holo vs non-holo
The difference between a holo, reverse holo and non-holo Pokémon card, how to tell them apart at a glance, and why each version has its own price.
What is a rookie card (RC) and why is it worth more?
What a rookie card is, how to tell if yours is one, how it differs from a pre-rookie or a 1st Bowman, and why it's usually worth more than the rest.
How to read a card number
What a Pokémon card number means (4/102), how to spot a secret rare, set codes, promos and how One Piece cards are numbered.
Is it worth grading a card?
When grading a card with PSA pays off and when it doesn't: the costs, the math with your likely grade, and examples. Work it out for your card.
What PSA grade would my card get?
How to estimate your card's PSA grade: the 1-10 scale, front and back centering tolerances, corners, edges and surface.
PSA vs BGS vs CGC: which grading company to choose
The differences between PSA, BGS and CGC: scales, subgrades, Black Label, slabs and resale. Which one suits you if you want to sell or keep your card.
How to tell if a Pokémon card is fake
How to spot fake Pokémon cards at home: the back, the print pattern, the edge, the light test, holo and graded slab certs. And how to check it with AI.
How to tell if a One Piece card is fake
How to spot fake One Piece cards: code and rarity, comparison with the official card, the back, print pattern, shine, texture and card stock.
How to store and protect your cards
Sleeves, toploaders, PVC-free binders, humidity and light: how to store Pokémon and sports cards so they keep their condition and value over time.
How to photograph your cards
How to photograph your cards with your phone to sell or analyze them: light, background, angle, holo glare, slabs and the most common mistakes.