When Did Pokemon Cards First Come Out? So, when did Pokemon cards come out? Pokemon cards first came out in Japan on October 20, 1996. They were published in Japan by Media Factory and developed by Creatures Inc., working alongside the core Pokemon companies tied to the franchise (Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures). It wasn’t […]
Why Are Pokemon Cards Valuable? So, are Pokemon cards a good investment? Well, Pokemon cards don’t have “built-in” value like gold, oil, or food. Their price is determined by what people believe they’re worth and how many people want them, also known as perceived value. Pokemon is an extremely popular franchise. Millions of fans grew […]
Why Are Some Pokemon Cards Stronger Than Others? Most popular Pokemon cards are stronger than others simply because that’s how trading card games stay fun and engaging. If every card had the same power, battles would feel flat, and collecting would be pretty pointless. Stronger cards create a strategy. You have to think about timing, […]
What Are Graded Pokémon Cards? A graded Pokemon card is a card that has been officially checked and rated by a professional grading company, or graded, hence the name. After inspection, the card is sealed in a hard plastic case with a label indicating its grade, typically on a scale of 1 to 10. A […]
Why Fake Pokémon Cards Are a Growing Problem The Pokémon TCG is pretty popular right now, and the same goes for other big games like MTG and Yu-Gi-Oh. When something gets this popular, scams start popping up, and fake cards are among the most significant problems. Some Pokémon cards go for serious money, so of […]
So how many Pokémon cards are there? As of now, there are about 18,089 Pokémon trading cards released in English, with about 120 more expected to come out by mid-November 2025. This number includes every officially released card but does not count promos, booster toppers, or other special extras. Keep in mind that this total […]
Why Are PokEmon Cards So Valuable? Pokemon cards have been around for more than two decades, and while millions have been printed, only a small handful are truly valuable. Their value comes down to rarity, condition, and demand. Cards that are extremely hard to find, especially in perfect shape, sell for record-breaking prices. It’s also […]
Protecting your comic books is very important to maintain their condition and value over time. Choosing the right comic book protectors can make all the difference in preserving your collection to sell comic books later. Protecting your beloved collection is an important mission for any comic book enthusiast. And it is especially important for professionals […]
When preparing to sell your comic books, one common question is whether to remove comic book stickers from the cover or not. This decision can impact the comic’s value and appeal to potential buyers. Before making anything, for those willing to sell comic books, it’s very important to understand how stickers might affect the condition […]
The article will provide a beginner’s guide to starting a comic book collection. It will cover topics such as where to find comic books, how to evaluate their condition and value, tips for organizing and storing them, and advice on budgeting and prioritizing purchases. How To Start Collecting Comic Books Starting in comic book collecting […]
