Pokémon card collecting guides

Short, practical, no fluff. Written by the people building Cimela.

30th Celebration card prices: what the full set costs

TCGplayer market prices for Pokémon 30th Celebration two days after release: the full 158-card set costs about $1,541, nine chase cards are 74% of it, and pre-release prices fell as much as 95%.

How much are my Pokémon cards worth? A collector’s method (2026)

A practical way to price Pokémon cards: identify the exact printing, use market price not listing price, separate raw from graded, and know which variants change the number.

Reverse holo vs holo vs regular: which Pokémon card variants should you collect?

What the finishes mean, how they are priced, and how master-set collectors track both finishes without double counting.

How to track a Pokémon card collection: spreadsheet vs app

An honest comparison of tracking methods for Pokémon TCG collectors, what to record for every card, and how to avoid the mistakes that make a collection log useless.

How to store Pokémon cards so they stay Near Mint

Sleeves, toploaders, binders, humidity and handling: the cheap habits that keep cards Near Mint.

Is grading a Pokémon card worth it? The math, not the hype

The expected-value equation, when PSA/CGC grading pays and when it does not, and how to pre-grade a card yourself.