Pokemon
9 articles
Grading Base Set Pokemon Cards: What to Look For and What to Expect
What to know before grading Base Set Pokemon cards: shadowless vs unlimited, 1st edition identification, centering issues, and realistic grade expectations.
Grading Modern Pokemon Cards: Scarlet & Violet, Paldean Fates, and Beyond
How to grade modern Pokemon cards from Scarlet & Violet era. Covers illustration rares, special art rares, centering issues, and graded market premiums.
Should You Grade Pokemon ETB Pulls? A Realistic Cost-Benefit Analysis
Analyze whether grading Pokemon Elite Trainer Box pulls is worth the cost. Covers the math on pack-fresh cards, centering issues, and when to hold raw.
How to Grade Pokemon Cards: The Complete 2026 Guide
Pokemon-specific grading guide covering holo types, centering issues, common defects, which cards to grade, and how to inspect at home.
How to Tell If a Pokemon Card Is Fake: Authentication Guide
Full guide to spotting fake Pokemon cards: light test, texture test, color comparison, font errors, and common counterfeits to watch for.
Grading Japanese Pokemon Cards: PSA, BGS, and CGC Acceptance
Everything about grading Japanese Pokemon cards: better centering, thinner stock, which companies accept them, label differences, and market dynamics.
Grading Pokemon Alt Art and Illustration Rare Cards: What to Know
How to grade Pokemon alt art and illustration rare cards. Covers texture considerations, centering on full-art cards, and which alt arts have the best graded premiums.
Pokemon Cards Worth Grading in 2026: Sets and Singles with the Best ROI
Which Pokemon cards are actually worth grading in 2026? Specific sets, singles, and ROI analysis for vintage and modern.
Pokemon Card Silvering: What It Is, How Graders Treat It, and What It Means for Your Grade
What silvering is on Pokemon cards, how it differs from whitening, which sets are affected, and how PSA, BGS, and CGC factor silvering into grades.