Pokémon card collecting guides

A card’s name is only the start. Its language, set, number, finish and condition all help identify the copy in front of you. These guides explain what to look for when choosing a Pokémon card or preparing a collection to sell.

Front of Mewtwo VSTAR GG44/GG70 Crown Zenith in its ACE 10 Gem Mint slab, certificate 1469949. — Original card photographs from The Collector’s Dex. Look at the language, collector number and grading label when identifying a card. Select a photograph for a closer look.

Front of Pikachu 008/032 Charizard & Ho-Oh ex Deck in its ACE 10 Gem Mint slab, certificate 1034893. — Original card photographs from The Collector’s Dex. Look at the language, collector number and grading label when identifying a card. Select a photograph for a closer look.

Choose the guide you need

Graded Pokémon cards: ACE and PSA. Learn how to read a slab label, check a certificate and assess the holder photographs.
English and Japanese Pokémon cards. Compare the identifiers on different releases and keep language separate from condition.
Pokémon card condition guide. Inspect the surface, edges and corners of an ungraded card before choosing a condition.
Pokémon card variants. Tell a base card apart from a different finish, stamp, edition or oversized printing.
Preparing Pokémon cards to sell. Photograph, organise and record singles, graded cards and bulk.

Find a card for your collection

The Collector’s Dex brings together individual Pokémon cards and graded slabs for collectors in the UK. Use the details and photographs on each listing to choose the particular card you want.

Explore the current Pokémon card collection, or ask about a card if you need a closer look at something in a listing.