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Have you found your old collection of classic Pokémon cards at home? Well, if you started collecting in the 90s, there’s a chance you have some valuable first-edition cards. Even though there are a few different versions of the 102 cards in the first base set, there are some really simple ways to tell if your Pokémon cards are from the original release. Even if you don’t have first-edition cards, they could still sell at a high price if they’re in good condition. Keep reading, and we’ll cover how to tell all the base sets apart so you can get an idea of how much your collection is worth.
Things You Should Know
- Look for a first edition stamp on the left side of a Pokémon card. Find the stamp on the top right corner of Energy cards and the bottom left of Trainer cards.
- Check that the art doesn’t have a drop shadow on the right side of the card.
- Look for “1995, 96, 98, 99 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK” on the bottom of the card.
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Send cards to the Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) to have your Pokémon cards authenticated and graded so you can determine if they’re valuable.[9] If you don’t have your cards professionally graded, then they’ll usually be worth less than $100 USD.Thanks
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Check the value of your Pokémon cards online using sites like TCG Player or PriceCharting frequently since prices often fluctuate.[10]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://relentlessdragon.com/pokemon-card-game/identifying-early-pokemon-cards/
- ↑ https://www.one37pm.com/popular-culture/pokemon-card-price-guide
- ↑ https://pokeprofessional.com/the-exceptional-guide-to-everything-pokemon-base-set/
- ↑ https://getcardbase.com/blog/understanding-shadowless-pokemon-cards-and-their-value
- ↑ https://youtu.be/-2q4TsfHdH4?t=40
- ↑ https://www.one37pm.com/popular-culture/pokemon-card-price-guide
- ↑ https://www.pricecharting.com/console/pokemon-base-set
- ↑ https://youtu.be/O0PiBjIRjUU?t=150
- ↑ https://youtu.be/O0PiBjIRjUU?t=205