Are my old Pokémon cards worth anything?

Some are worth a lot, most are worth a little. Holo rares from the first sets (Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, Neo) and modern alternate-art cards are where the money is. Which edition you have and its condition matter more than anything else. Here is what well-known cards sold for recently, raw (not graded).

What they sold for recently

19 priced so far. See all trading cards.

How to find out what yours is worth

1. Find the set and number at the bottom of the card (for example 4/102). A small symbol to the right of the picture tells you the set; Base Set cards have none.
2. Check the edition. A black "Edition 1" stamp on the left under the picture means 1st Edition, worth far more. Base Set cards with no shadow on the right edge of the picture box are "Shadowless", also worth more. The prices below are for the common Unlimited version unless the title says otherwise.
3. Judge the condition honestly: look at the corners, edges and back for whitening, scratches on the holo, creases and bends. Lightly played sells well below near mint.
4. Compare with a real card if anything looks off. Fakes are common: wrong font, washed-out colors, a glossy or thin feel, or no layer visible when you look at the edge.

What moves the price

• Raw vs. graded: a PSA or BGS graded card is a different market from the same card raw. These prices are for raw cards unless the title says graded.
• Condition is most of the price. Look at the corners, the edges, the surface (scratches, print lines) and how well the picture is centered.
• Edition and print run matter: 1st Edition, Shadowless and Unlimited copies of the same Pokémon card sell for very different amounts. Check the symbols on the card.
• Popular cards are faked. Compare the font, the colors and the card stock with a known real one, and be careful with prices that look too good.

Guestimates are market estimates from public eBay data at the date shown, not certified appraisals. Prices change; check before you buy or sell. As an eBay Partner, Guestimator may be paid a commission when you buy through links on this page.