The Vintage Pokemon Blog
What you need to know before buying, selling or simply understanding a card: buying guides, set history, how grading works, reading the market. Written by the team that handles the cards.
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Where to Buy Graded Pokémon Cards in France & Europe (2026)
Where to buy PSA, CGC and PCA graded Pokémon cards in France and Europe? eBay, Cardmarket, conventions: full comparison with prices and tips.
How to Sell Your Pokemon Cards: Platforms, Pricing and Strategies in 2026
Selling Pokemon cards in 2026: evaluate, choose the right platform (eBay, Cardmarket), set prices and ship safely.
Pokemon Card Rarities: Holo, Full Art, Alt Art — Complete Guide
Pokemon card rarities: Holo, Full Art, Alt Art, Illustration Rare, Hyper Rare, ACE SPEC. Symbols and pull rates explained.
Beginner's Guide to Collecting Pokemon Cards
The complete guide to starting a Pokemon card collection in 2026. Budget, recommended sets, card protection, rarity symbols, grading and mistakes to avoid.
Where to Buy Vintage Pokemon Cards in Europe in 2026
Buying vintage Pokemon cards in Europe in 2026: eBay, Cardmarket, local shops, conventions. Prices and tips.
How to spot a fake Pokemon card: the complete guide
Light, weight, print, back, texture: 7 concrete methods to identify a fake Pokémon card in 30 seconds. With side-by-side comparison photos.
1st Edition vs Unlimited: Understanding Pokemon Wizard Card Editions
Complete guide to Pokemon Wizard card editions: how to recognize a 1st Edition, difference from Unlimited, impact on value and prices. Expert advice.
How to Properly Store Your Pokemon Cards
Guide to storing and protecting Pokemon cards. Sleeves, toploaders, storage conditions, mistakes to avoid. Preserve value.
Japanese vs French Pokemon Cards: The Complete Collector's Guide
Complete comparison between Japanese and French Pokemon cards: print quality, prices, exclusives, WOTC differences. A guide for collectors.
Pokemon Error Cards and Misprints: The Complete Guide to Rare Printing Errors
Complete guide to Pokemon error cards and misprints. Types of errors, rare WOTC cards, value of printing mistakes and how to authenticate them.
