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The old Pokémon cards worth the most are from the Wizards of the Coast era (1999 to 2003): above all the holos from the first set (Base Set) with the 1st Edition stamp or without the shadow (shadowless), the Shining cards from Neo and some promos. But being old isn't enough: the exact version and the condition decide the price.
What to look for first
Base Set holos (the artwork shines): Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur and the rest of the 16 holos.1st Edition stamp (a small "Edition 1" on the left, under the artwork): worth much more than the same card without it.Shadowless (no drop shadow on the right of the art box). See 1st Edition, shadowless and unlimited .Shining cards from Neo Revelation and Neo Destiny, Gold Star cards from the EX era and e-Reader cards (Expedition, Aquapolis, Skyridge).Promos and misprints .
The most expensive ones we track
Card Set Raw PSA 10 Charizard 4/102 Base Set $2,254.45 — Gengar 11 2002 Pokemon Legendary Collection $2,058.79 — Lucky Stadium 41/53 WoTC Promo $1,701.66 $6,960.79 Shining Charizard 107/105 Neo Destiny $1,298.03 $24,002.45 Pokemon Center 40/53 WoTC Promo $1,227.15 $3,791.44 Charizard 004/102 Base Set (Shadowless) $1,026.18 $24,914.62 Charizard 3/110 Legendary Collection $903.84 — Blastoise 2/102 Base Set $894.71 $8,030.00 Umbreon 13/75 Neo Discovery $819.20 $25,223.66 Snorlax 64 2002 Pokemon Legendary Collection $731.12 — Blaine's Charizard 2/132 Gym Challenge $588.22 $6,345.70 Lugia 9/111 Neo Genesis $533.84 $32,237.60 Gengar 10 010/144 Skyridge $509.21 $5,426.54 Venusaur 15/102 Base Set $493.44 $4,794.66 Snorlax 49/53 WoTC Promo $420.60 $3,872.08
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What moves the price
Condition : a played card is worth a small fraction of the same card in near-mint condition. Corners, edges and holo scratches.The exact version : the same Pokémon has many cards at very different prices. See how to read the card number .Language : English 1st Editions usually lead; other languages are collected too but tend to sell for less.
Found your childhood collection?
Don't clean it or sort it roughly: separate it carefully.
Pull out the holos and stamped cards and put them in soft sleeves.
Look each one up on its price page .
If one is worth a lot, check whether grading pays off before selling.
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