// GUIDES
Pokemon Card Guides
·5 MIN READ
How to Store Pokemon Cards
How to store Pokemon cards so they don't lose condition: sleeves, toploaders, binders, and the environment mistakes that quietly ruin a collection.
·6 MIN READ
Pokemon Card Condition Guide: NM, LP, MP, HP and Damaged
The Near Mint, Lightly Played, Moderately Played, Heavily Played and Damaged grades explained, with a 30-second method for judging any card yourself.
·5 MIN READ
Are Pokemon Cards a Good Investment?
An honest answer on whether Pokemon cards are a good investment, what actually drives price, and how to read a price chart without fooling yourself.
·7 MIN READ
How to Grade Pokemon Cards — and How to Tell If It's Worth It
How PSA, CGC and BGS grading actually works, what it costs, and how to tell whether a specific card is worth submitting before you pay to find out.
·6 MIN READ
Pokemon Card Rarity Symbols Explained
What the circle, diamond, star and modern holo/rare symbols on a Pokemon card actually mean, set by set, including reverse holo and secret rares.
·5 MIN READ
Pokemon Card Size & Dimensions: The Exact Measurements
The exact size of a Pokemon card (63 × 88 mm), how it compares to other trading card games, and the dimensions to use when printing your own.
·5 MIN READ
PSA vs CGC vs BGS: Which Grading Company Should You Use?
How PSA, CGC and BGS compare on cost, turnaround and resale value, and which one actually makes sense for the card you're deciding whether to grade.
·6 MIN READ
Where and How to Sell Pokemon Cards
Where to sell Pokemon cards — eBay, TCGplayer, local stores and bulk buyers compared — plus how to price a collection and when to sell.