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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Before the Base Set: The Very First Pokemon Cards in Japan
Before the Base Set: Bandai Carddass and Topsun cards. Timeline of the first Pokemon cards in Japan, from 1996 to the West.
Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10: All-Time Record at $16.5 Million
Only 41 Pikachu Illustrator cards exist. Just 1 is PSA 10 — sold for $16.5M. Complete population report, price history and PSA census.
30 Years of Pokémon: The Complete 2026 Anniversary Guide
LEGO Pokémon, TCG anniversary sets, Pokémon Presents: every confirmed and rumored announcement for the 30th anniversary. Updated regularly.
Top 10 Rarest French Pokemon Cards and Their Value
Yes — some French Pokémon cards sell for thousands. Top 10 most valuable French-edition cards with 2026 prices. Charizard, Blastoise, Lugia.
Complete Guide to the Wizard Block: All Pokemon Sets from 1999 to 2003
Pokemon Wizard block sets (1999-2003): Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, Neo. History, key cards and values.