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The forum for the Pokémon TCG and Pokemon TCG Online. Post your deck to get rated, rate other decks, ask questions, talk about strategy, etc.

Section Staff: donavannj, Fairy

Card Question

"What is this? Is it fake? How much is it worth?" Thread

(37 pages)

Mystykmyk, Jan 17: Shadowless Wartortle I have a Wartortle trading card. Text is English, no set symbol and no collection number or copyright text. I can find no information on the significance of the lack of collection number. Nor can I find any images of any cards...

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Started by donavannj

Showcase

"Look What I Just Got!" Thread

(18 pages)

Sydian, Dec 21: bought these on a whim last week and they came in today. i love these a lot. love the starmie art and how the blue really pops out w the purple border. the magnemite is hilarious to me like yeah the background is cool but like someone really said...

431 58,872

Started by donavannj

TCGO

New Code Giveaway and Request Thread!

(3 pages)

Pokeballers, Jun 24: Not sure if the codes are still available, but on our first YouTube we revealed several codes. Check it out to see if they still work for you! (Channel name: Pokeballers)

53 13,031

Started by donavannj

Rules

Pokémon TCG - Forum Rules and Guidelines (YOUTUBERS CLICK HERE!)

donavannj, Apr 2017: The rules have been updated! Please re-read them to get an idea of what has changed! Rules & Guidelines All community rules apply. The community rules can be found here. THERE IS TO BE NO SELLING OR TRADING OF CARDS HERE. It is a hassle that we...

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Started by donavannj

Deck Review

The Basics of Deck Building

west1389, Nov 2015: good article trying to get back into playing.

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Started by Rocket_Executive

Gameplay

Getting Started, Guides, and Terminology

donavannj, Jan 2014: learnLearning to Play Hello, and welcome to the World of Pokémon! I'm here as your guide to show you how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game! How Can I Learn to Play? There are many ways to learn to play. In the past, many theme decks come...

2 14,044

Started by donavannj

Custom Cards

Icy's Custom Cards

(8 pages)

icycatelf, Jan 17: Not my art (I haven't been drawing much at all these past couple years), but I had to put together a card when cheerymori sent me this art of my TrainerSona! <3 https://i.imgur.com/Do23MQE.png Figured I'd go for a modern aesthetic for a...

175 74,905

Started by icycatelf

Showcase

Anyone else hunting Evolutions

EpicPulls, Jan 16: Is anyone else out there hunting through evolutions. Was never lucky enough as a kid to pull a charizard and really got into hunting one out of evolutions. So far I’ve been able to find a Mega Venasaur, Mega Pigeot, and Mega Charizard. Keeping my...

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Started by EpicPulls

Card Question

Not another like it on google

Coletrainog, Jan 14: Hello friends, I joined this community because I am a long time fan of pokemon trading cards and recently acquired my old collection of cards. I can find enough information to value them besides this one card. Lapras with just a white back. I...

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Started by Coletrainog

Psa 10 and my collection

Commander Saturn, Jan 14: I've moved your post over to the Trading Card Game section in hopes that you will find the answers that you seek with haste. Good luck!

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Started by Cakebake11

1st edition

Cakebake11, Jan 14: How do I find that selektion please im new haha

2 146

Started by Squeeks88

Card Question

How much will cost me to grade my cards

Cakebake11, Jan 14: I Wonder the same question. Plz reply ppl

1 141

Started by ryzen95

Card Question

How much is this worth? Can't find this card anywhere.

icycatelf, Jan 14: Not sure what the official card values, but this one is counterfeit (wrong fonts and type icons).

1 112

Started by SandR

Card Question

Anyone seen one of these before?

Shanliljones, Jan 13: Many moons ago, I pulled a misprint Charmeleon . Has anyone else seen this misprint before? I have seen other Charmeleon flame misprints, but not like this Any help would be much appreciated 🙂

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Started by Shanliljones

Card Question

Untitled

donavannj, Jan 12: Do you collect? If yes and it's your only copy and you like the card, keep it. If you'd do rather have $100+ in cash after putting forth the effort to sell it to either a local card shop or on eBay instead of the card, then sell.

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Started by Sphealiscool

Other Question

Help: Are these booster packs tampered with?

knapzak, Jan 12: Hello guys, Recently I bought multiple booster packs (evolutions, unbroken bonds and burning shadows) from ebay. When opening the package, I saw several 'suspicious' things which tell me they might have been resealed. Also I doubt if there are...

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Started by knapzak

Card Question

Jungle Set Vaporeon 12/64 NON-HOLO

donavannj, Jan 11: PSA only certifies condition, not authenticity iirc. Most graders work that way with regards to Pokemon iirc.

8 220

Started by EmperorFatty7

Base set 2 charizard. How rare?

Jimmyjones123, Jan 9: How much are base set 2 cards worth now? Especially charizard base set 2?

0 93

Started by Jimmyjones123

Card Question

Misprint or Counterfeit?

bonzai101, Jan 9: That's excellent news. Thank you for pointing me to that resource.

2 97

Started by bonzai101

Card Question

Need some help, what are these cards worth?

BRAAAAAP, Jan 7: I dont know where to find the prices for these so if yall can help thatd be nice Thanks! -BRAAAAAP

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Started by BRAAAAAP

Neo genesis

Fafrir, Jan 7: Welcome to the forums! Your thread is much more suited in the TCG section so I've went ahead and moved it for you.

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Started by jamie1144

Card Question

Total Noob Suicune question

Oldelbow, Jan 6: Hello all Please forgive me if I am posting in the wrong place. I am as the title says a total noob getting back into the hobby after some 20 years. I have recently started collecting the Darkness Ablaze set and I am sat here trying to put them...

0 137

Started by Oldelbow

Other Question

How many cards do you own?

donavannj, Jan 5: Uh... the only idea I have is that it is likely north of 10,000 and probably has been for a while. How far above, I have no idea. Haven't bothered doing anything resembling a count in ages.

2 137

Started by Astromancer

Card Question

Place to value cards in uk?

donavannj, Jan 4: PSA is actually Canadian iirc. The issue is that there aren't really any graders that the Pokemon TCG community knows about in the UK, even though there is one, iirc. PSA is sought after because it's very well known.

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Started by Coxy43

Card Question

Pikachu evolution confused

donavannj, Jan 4: Can you take and upload photos of the backs?

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Started by [email protected]

Card Question

Value my cards? Typhlosion 17 red print mark? Is it real?

Coxy43, Jan 4: Hi all found my old collection. I havent a clue if I have anything of value here and need a bit of guidance. I’ve basically cam across my old collection from 20+ years ago. I have a few Japanese cards I just don’t no the names of. Any rough...

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Started by Coxy43

Card Question

Dragonite black star promo misprint

donavannj, Jan 3: Before he does anything, do you guys have a picture of it you can upload as an attachment to a post here?

1 148

Started by Pocketmonster411

Card Question

Value of these cards?

HaleiRisbon, Jan 3: Hey guys I have some 1996 Japanese Pocket Monster cards and were wondering what their worth would be. I wouldn’t go as far to say they are MINT but they are in VERY good condition. Any feedback would be appreciated :)

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Started by HaleiRisbon

Card Question

TFG Crystal Lugia 6/42 How much does it cost?

Momozavur, Jan 2: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/794577828275290132/795001789299687475/20210102_205248.jpg

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Started by Momozavur

Card Question

Can a kind soul tell me what some of these cards are actually worth?

Caliban_97, Jan 1: I just recently found my old pokemon cards and went through them and found a few interesting ones from which I couldn't quite tell how much they were worth. Here are the numbers at the bottom of the card: Ditto: 51/144 (Skyridge) Dark Vaporeon...

0 151

Started by Caliban_97

Card Question

Untouched cards from childhood value?

Faunlimited, Dec 31: Some cards if graded a 9 or 10 what could they be worth?

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Started by Faunlimited

Card Question

Misprint Base Set Holo

donavannj, Dec 29: Different collector's number and fonts than the ones you've posted. Here's a clearer picture of the card that's in the listing: https://pkmncards.com/?s=ninetales+base+set+2&display=full&sort=date&order= Notice the fonts on the legit one are...

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Started by Duxkhunter

Other Question

Resealed?

handskun, Dec 29: Ordered a evolutions box for first time, are these packs resealed sure seems like it. Pictures attached, thanks

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Started by handskun

Showcase

Just Graded

Duxkhunter, Dec 28: Nice

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Started by Xbigxwhitex

Card Question

Is this card fake

Duxkhunter, Dec 28: Seems real

2 781

Started by SharpSabre

Card Question

Found some cards

Duxkhunter, Dec 28: Nice

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Started by alereview

Card Question

Worth selling?

Duxkhunter, Dec 28: Yes

1 493

Started by randic5839

Deck Review

Water Deck - please critique

Duxkhunter, Dec 28: 🙂

1 743

Started by Blastpupfan

Card Question

2 weird cards.

donavannj, Dec 28: These are counterfeit/fake. Their biggest giveaway that they have in common is the font used on each. If you find images of the actual cards and compare the fonts, you'll notice the ones on your cards are off. Also a few other things as well...

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Started by 30hp

Card Question

Price collection

Buryvdb, Dec 28: Is there anyone that can make a price range of my collection? I collected it from when i was a kid but I don't need it anymore so i'd like to find a buyer but i don't know the exact value of the cards.

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Started by Buryvdb

Gameplay

Question about Basic Pokemon Card Gameplay

Fuzzyfonzo, Dec 26: That answer makes so much sense and has cleared a lot up for me. tThank you for your answer and insight!

2 194

Started by Fuzzyfonzo

Gameplay

what do you mean by damage counters?

donavannj, Dec 26: So, damage counters are specifically to mark 10 damage each in the terminology of the rules. It's confusing at first but it's used to prevent really awkward wording like "for every 10 damage on this Pokemon, this attack does X more damage". Damage...

3 217

Started by davil2008

Card Question

Is this rayquaza gold star worth sending in to PSA to grade?

donavannj, Dec 26: Got a photo of the crease?

2 258

Started by Raygold

Other Question

1st edition Korean Booster Box (Potentially one of a kind)

liemmayer, Dec 25: Good ideas, in general I really like it!

17 6,732

Started by PetalDanceD

Card Question

Yes, Another Question on Figuring Out Value

donavannj, Dec 24: Filter options on the web version should be on the left hand side of the page, iirc. Make sure to select the Sold Listings filter.

4 309

Started by BeBe_428

Card Question

value estimate of Japanese Pokemon trophy cards from 2000 to 2002

donavannj, Dec 22: Not yet, I'd imagine. Mostly because market awareness has to be there first.

1 257

Started by PikaPiPi

Gameplay

Discarding Energy

donavannj, Dec 22: So on the Necrozma GX, its wording specifically says "for each card", so it's specifically looking at the number of cards you've discarded for damage. So unfortunately this does not double the damage.

1 266

Started by Agrayarea02

Other Question

Booster box questions

donavannj, Dec 19: I don't think spine down has been my typical experience with ETBs, but that doesn't preclude any manufacturing process issues that might dictate the ETB having to be inserted in a different way. That said, I haven't bought any Champions Path ones...

1 343

Started by Bigtater19

Card Question

Value appraisal 1st edition cards

Kpg, Dec 17: Charizard

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Started by Kpg

Card Question

German 1st Edition Mewtwo

howardspokemon, Dec 16: Thanks so much!!

2 529

Started by howardspokemon

Card Question

Error Rainbow Pika

donavannj, Dec 16: Still only makes it a miscut. The mis it's affect on the value will vary depending on who you sell to. Most don't want a miscut so it's not going to really help value, though.

2 552

Started by Jam+Laiza

Other Question

Pulling Shiney Zara V!

GallarianGames, Dec 15: Hello everyone 🙋🏻*♂️ I’ve been trying my best to pull the shiney charizard V and my question to you seasoned Pokemon TCG collectors is this. What’s the smarter move, buying Chanpions path ETB or buying a bunch of Hatterin/Dubwool v boxes???? My gut...

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Started by GallarianGames

Showcase

Weird card pull from vivid voltage booster pack? Can anyone help?

mro2352, Dec 14: Just used google translate and its a french card. Its an inadvertent leak. I googled the card and found a link I don't have 5 posts yet so i cant post the link directly.

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Started by NameYourPlants

Gameplay

Zacian V rules

donavannj, Dec 13: Despite the design, it only counts as a Metal Energy while attached to a Pokemon. As part of an effort to standardize and simplify text on cards, cards like this lost some description text they would have had before the Sword and Shield Base Set...

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Started by Salamance2100

Other Question

Cosmic Eclipse Reprint question

Fishdawg, Dec 13: Hello everyone, I’m new to the hobby and this forum but I have dived head first into collecting sets. I’m sure someone here knows much better then me so I just wanted to ask a question. Should I wait until the reprint to buy booster boxes of...

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Started by Fishdawg

Other Question

CGC Grading

donavannj, Dec 13: As they've only recently moved into TCG grading, there is no reputation on their grading qualities yet. I literally had never heard of them before your post. I'd be hesitant to crack open any graded case because you do risk damaging the card...

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Started by MarkyD

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Categories

"What is this? Is it fake? How much is it worth?" Thread

"Look What I Just Got!" Thread

New Code Giveaway and Request Thread!

Pokémon TCG - Forum Rules and Guidelines (YOUTUBERS CLICK HERE!)

The Basics of Deck Building

Getting Started, Guides, and Terminology

Icy's Custom Cards

Anyone else hunting Evolutions

Not another like it on google

Psa 10 and my collection

1st edition

How much will cost me to grade my cards

How much is this worth? Can't find this card anywhere.

Anyone seen one of these before?

Untitled

Help: Are these booster packs tampered with?

Jungle Set Vaporeon 12/64 NON-HOLO

Base set 2 charizard. How rare?

Misprint or Counterfeit?

Need some help, what are these cards worth?

Neo genesis

Total Noob Suicune question

How many cards do you own?

Place to value cards in uk?

Pikachu evolution confused

Value my cards? Typhlosion 17 red print mark? Is it real?

Dragonite black star promo misprint

Value of these cards?

TFG Crystal Lugia 6/42 How much does it cost?

Can a kind soul tell me what some of these cards are actually worth?

Untouched cards from childhood value?

Misprint Base Set Holo

Resealed?

Just Graded

Is this card fake

Found some cards

Worth selling?

Water Deck - please critique

2 weird cards.

Price collection

Question about Basic Pokemon Card Gameplay

what do you mean by damage counters?

Is this rayquaza gold star worth sending in to PSA to grade?

1st edition Korean Booster Box (Potentially one of a kind)

Yes, Another Question on Figuring Out Value

value estimate of Japanese Pokemon trophy cards from 2000 to 2002

Discarding Energy

Booster box questions

Value appraisal 1st edition cards

German 1st Edition Mewtwo

Error Rainbow Pika

Pulling Shiney Zara V!

Weird card pull from vivid voltage booster pack? Can anyone help?

Zacian V rules

Cosmic Eclipse Reprint question

CGC Grading