How do you know if you have an original Pokémon card?

Identifying First Edition Pokémon Cards

First edition stamp printed on card If you're looking at a standard Pokémon card, check the left side about halfway down the card for a “1” printed in a black circle and the word “EDITION” directly above it. On a Trainer card, check the bottom left corner for the same symbol.

How do you know original Pokémon cards?

Real Pokémon cards are made of two thin pieces of cardboard glued together, with a black layer in between. By ripping the card, you can reveal this layer—if there is no layer, the card is fake.

What is a 1st Edition Pokémon card?

1st Edition cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game refer to those that are printed in the first print run of a particular set.

How do you tell if a Pokémon card is 1st Edition or unlimited?

Look closely for the 1st Edition stamp on this Blastoise. Just like its name, 1^st Edition came first, then Shadowless, then Unlimited. Unlimited cards all come with the shiny holographic features from Pokémon's first run, but without 1^st Edition stamps, thus without the inherent value of 1^st Edition status.

Can a Pokémon card be 1st Edition without the stamp?

Identifying First Edition Pokémon Cards

Every first-edition Pokémon card has a stamp, so if your card doesn't have one, it may be from a different base set.

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What Pokémon cards are worth money?

Why are 1999 Pokémon cards so expensive?

First of all, the 1999 Holographic Charizard is from the original Base Set of Pokémon, the first series of cards to ever be produced, so the vintage aspect is already a major factor in the price for collectors.

What do first edition Pokémon look like?

Identifying first editions of Pokémon Base Set cards

On Energy cards, it is in the top right corner. On Trainer cards, it is in the bottom left corner. The symbol is the number “1” on a solid black circle with the word “EDITION” in all capital letters arching around the top of the circle.

What does first edition Pokémon look like?

As mentioned previously, each 1st Edition card gets a stamp denoting it is a First Edition card. This will be found on the bottom left corner of the frame in which the Pokémon's image is printed. It should align with the banner giving the length and weight of the Pokémon.

What is the rarest Pokémon pack?

The Skyridge Booster Box is one of the rarest and most expensive Pokémon TCG boxes out there. What makes this pack so special (apart from the insanely cool artwork) is that nearly every card in the box can fetch a pretty penny. This explains why the Skyridge Booster Box can go for over $30,000 on eBay!

How can you tell if a Pokémon card is rare?

The black symbol in the bottom corner of a Pokemon card denotes its rarity: a circle is common, a diamond is uncommon, and a star is rare. Traditionally the star is black, but a card with a star of an alternate color such as white or gold means it's ultra rare. Card image courtesy of PKMNcards.com.

Are original Pokémon cards worth anything?

Most common and uncommon cards are worth less than $1, and even rare cards are usually worth less than $5. However, holographic rare Pokémon cards often go for $15 and up—especially for older cards that have been sitting in your self storage unit for years.

What are the rare original Pokémon cards?

Are Pokémon cards numbered?

Every Pokémon card has a collector card number. It's usually formatted as XXX/YYY, where XXX is the card's number and YYY is the advertised number of cards in the set.

What is the 1st rarest Pokémon?

01. Illustrator CoroCoro Comics Promo (Pikachu illustrator card) Without a doubt, the most expensive of the rare Pokemon cards is the elusive Pikachu Illustrator card. In 1997, CoroCoro held an art competition where winners were given the stunning item which depicts the Electric-type adorably drawing other monsters.

How do I know how much my Pokemon card is worth?

Every Pokémon card is stamped with a small symbol in the bottom right corner that identifies its rarity. As is the case with most collectibles, scarcity is a major factor in determining the item's value. So the rarer the card's marker, the higher value it'll likely command at auction.

What is the rarest first edition Pokémon?

Why is Charizard so rare?

The reason for the high price is because only 6 exist in the world. They are Japan-released cards and described as the “Holy Grail of Pokémon.” The card not in mint condition will still sell for a minimum of $50,000 while an ungraded original will sell for $20,000.

What Pokémon card is worth $100?

The Neo Destiny set from 2001-2002 is the last Wizards of the Coast set to include a "1st Edition" symbol for cards from the first print run. A later printing of the Neo Destiny Shining Charizard will run $50 to $100 depending on condition.

Are Stage 1 Pokémon cards rare?

Those First Edition cards are especially some of the rarest and some are even considered to be among the most expensive Pokémon cards in general.

How do I sell my Pokémon cards?

What is the rarest Pokemon card to pull?

1996 Pokémon Japanese Base Set Holo Venusaur

Like many other first-edition cards from the 1990s, this Venusuar is one of the rarest and most valuable cards out there today.

What Pokemon card is worth $10000?

This Shadowless Charmander card from the Base Set is in excellent condition and has been sold for an incredible $10,000. This skyrocketed value is just proof of how early versions of Charmander Pokemon cards are valuable.