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Are your old Pokémon cards worth money? Old cards? Check the small print.

Three things to look for, and the old cards we’re buying today.

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  • up to£69.61

Three things to look for

The first Pokémon cards in English were printed from 1999 to 2003. Pull these out first.

  • “Wizards” or a date from 1999 to 2003

    In the tiny print at the bottom.

    Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) cards, from Base Set, Jungle and Fossil to Team Rocket, Neo and Skyridge.

  • A small black “1 EDITION” circle

    Just below the picture, on the left.

    Collectors call these 1st Edition. A Base Set card with no stamp and no shadow down the right of the picture is Shadowless.

  • A shiny picture

    The picture shines, not the whole card.

    Collectors call these holos, or holo rares.

Conditions we buy

It depends on when the card was made.

Condition guide

  • 1999–2003

    Near Mint to Heavily Played

  • 2003–2011

    Near Mint to Moderately Played

  • 2011 onwards

    Near Mint to Lightly Played

Old cards we’re buying today

Today’s estimated offers, for cards in Near Mint.

How we value your cards
  • Priced by hand

    Charizard

    Base Set

  • up to£109.22

    Blastoise

    Base Set

  • up to£69.61

    Venusaur

    Base Set

  • up to£32.18

    Mewtwo

    Base Set

  • up to£210.51

    Lugia

    Neo Genesis

  • Priced by hand

    Shining Charizard

    Neo Destiny

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Questions

All our answers
How do I spot a Shadowless card?
Look at the box around the picture. On the very first Base Set cards, there’s no shadow down its right-hand side.
Do you buy 1st Edition and Shadowless cards?
Yes, and we price them by hand. Send us a message first and we’ll talk it through.
What about my common cards?
We buy cards worth £10 or more. Not sure about a card? Add it anyway and we’ll tell you.
Do you buy played or damaged cards?
Played cards, yes, depending on when they were made. 1999–2003: Near Mint to Heavily Played. 2003–2011: Near Mint to Moderately Played. 2011 onwards: Near Mint to Lightly Played. We never buy damaged cards. How to judge condition.

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