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Newest first. About sets and their rarities, buying, collecting and keeping sealed. 40 articles.
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BuyingChinese Pokémon cards: what are they worth and which sets are there?
Chinese Pokémon cards are official cards with their own sets, such as Gem Pack and Collect 151. Find out what they're worth, how they differ from Japanese and English cards, and how to spot...
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BuyingBuying second-hand sealed Pokémon: the risks and how to avoid them
Buy second-hand sealed Pokémon products with more confidence. Check authenticity, the factory seal, damage and payment safety with practical checks.
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BuyingHow to recognize a trustworthy Pokémon webshop in the Netherlands: these are the signs
This is how you recognize a trustworthy Pokémon webshop in the Netherlands: check the KvK number, the business details, the payment options and the delivery time, and buy online with more confidence.
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BuyingHow many booster boxes are in a Pokémon case?
How many booster boxes are in a Pokémon case? English cases usually hold 6, 8 or 12 boxes, Japanese cases 12 or 20, and here is how to check your delivery.
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JapaneseWhat is your Japanese Pokémon card worth?
How to look up the value of a Japanese Pokémon card yourself: read the set code and rarity, compare sold prices on PriceCharting and Cardmarket, use scanning apps wisely, assess the condition and decide...
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JapanesePull rates of Japanese Pokémon sets: your odds per box at a glance
What's fixed per box, and how big is the chance of a Special Art Rare, a gold card or a God Pack? The pull rates of all Japanese sets we sell, side by side.
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JapaneseHow to read a Japanese Pokémon card: every part explained
No Japanese needed: with this explanation you can read any Japanese Pokémon card. From HP and attacks to set code, card number and rarity.
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BuyingFactory sealed or resealed? How to check a booster box
A box that has been opened, searched and rewrapped: unfortunately it happens. This is how you check from the shrink wrap, the box, the packs and the weight whether a box is still untouched...
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ExplainersHow to start collecting Pokémon cards: the complete starter guide
Where do you start if you want to collect Pokémon cards? Step by step: choose your goal, set a budget, Japanese or English, your first set and what you need.
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BuyingPokémon cards for kids: from what age, and what should you buy?
From what age are Pokémon cards fun, are Japanese cards suitable for kids and what's the best thing to buy? An honest guide for parents.
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ExplainersStoring Pokémon cards properly: sleeves, toploaders, binders and humidity
Which sleeve do you use for what, which binder is safe and what should you watch out for with humidity, light and temperature? Everything about storing cards and boxes properly.
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ExplainersHow to open a booster pack without damaging your cards
Most scratches and white edges happen in the first ten seconds at the table. Here is how to open a pack and look at your cards without damage.
