Pokémon cards
- Buy and Sell on Tradera

The value of a Pokémon card depends on several factors, including its condition, edition, demand, and language. Here's a step-by-step guide to assessing the card's value:

• Assess the condition: Condition is assessed based on factors such as scratches, creases and edges.
• Identify the card: Note the Pokémon's name, set and set number.
• Compare prices: See closed auctions for actual sale prices.

A good way to find out the market value is to put the card up for auction with a low asking price and let buyers decide its actual value.

Here are some simple ways to identify counterfeits:

• Flashlight tested: Light through the card. A genuine card has a dark interlayer that blocks light.
• Text and design: Check font, spelling and HP value (max 340 HP on genuine cards).
• Texture and printing: More expensive modern cards often have a textured surface.
• The reverse side: Study the colors and print quality. Unclear or faded colors indicate a counterfeit.

The feel of the card: Real cards are usually stiffer and heavier.

Many use the following condition assessment:

• Near Mint (NM): Mint condition, no visible defects.
• Excellent (EX): Small defects, minimal scratches.
• Good (GD).: Visible wear, small imperfections.
• Light Played (LP): Clear signs of use.
• Played (PL): Significant injuries.

Poor (PO): Severely worn or damaged card.

• Go to Tradera and search for your card by its name and number (e.g. Charizard 4/102).

• Add filters like "Closed listings" to see what similar cards have actually sold for.

• If there are several bids for a card in a similar condition to yours, this may indicate a more realistic market value.

To submit cards for professional grading, these options are available:

• International grading companies:
  • PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)
  • Beckett (Beckett Grading Services)
  • CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)
• Swedish grading company:
  • RaukCard: Provides a rating assessment and encapsulates the card.

Intermediaries: If you want to send to the PSA, you can use companies like RaukCard or PokeTalk.

• Sleeves:
  • Penny sleeves: Thin plastic pockets, good for paper clips and toploaders.
  • Elite Trainer Box-sleeves: Stiffer, good for games but can cause scratches.
• Binder:
  • Choose a side-loaded binder without rings.
  • Use a zippered binder for extra security.
• Toploaders & Semi-rigids:
  • Toploaders: Rigid plastic pockets that provide maximum protection.
  • Semi-rigids: More flexible, good for sending cards for grading.

Storing the cards in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and moisture is crucial to preserving their condition over time.

• Grading: Professional assessment of the card's condition.
• Loose cards: Single card, not in booster pack, not graded.
• Binder: Binder for storage.
• Sleeve : Plastic pocket for cards.Plastic pocket for cards.
• Toploader : Rigid plastic pocket for extra protection.: Rigid plastic pocket for extra protection.
• Semi-rigid: Flexible plastic pocket often used for grading.
• Vintage : Characterizes cards from the early years.: Characterizes cards from the early years.
• Mid-era: Cards from the middle of the history of Pokémon cards.
• Modern: New sets.

Grading companies: E.g. PSA, Beckett (BGS), CGC and RaukCard.