Throughout the years, we’ve seen hundreds of Pokemon come into existence.

Looking to score the perfect cards to build your deck?

Check out these tips for securing the cards you need.

Split image of Squirtle, Fueccoco and Gardevoir in their Pokemon cards that tell a story.

Thankfully, we’re here to help if you’ve never bought Pokemon cards online before.

Here, you’re able to find some tips to safely buy real cards without a hassle.

Consider googling the name of the shop and seeing if anyone is talking about it on Reddit.

Screenshots of Iron Crown ex, Iron Leaves ex and Iron Hands ex Pokemon TCG

By shop, we mean resellers on websites like eBay and Etsy.

Do you really want an exclusive Mew card with gorgeous artwork?

Or are you looking to complete a collection and just need one little Sunkern?

Sonia and Boss’s Orders Full Arts from Rebel Clash in the Pokemon TCG.

Whatever you need, it’s important to set some goals.

This lets you browse with intention, rather than just scrolling through all the options.

The scale goes from one to ten, with one being poor condition and ten being mint condition.

Three pokemon cards on a background from the anime.

As expected, cards with a higher grade will cost more.

Thankfully, PriceCharting displays this information as well.

you could see grade ten listed as “PSA 10” from time to time.

Croagunk staring at some ra cards from Pokemon TCG Pocket Space Time Smackdown.

This means Professional Sports Authenticator.

This is a company that professional grades cards and memorabilia (including autographs and sports memorabilia).

Some sellers can pay this company to professionally grade cards.

Red taking their Pokemon to a Pokemon Center in Pokemon LeafGreen

Great Scott, go back to the future in the Pokemon TCG and check out the best future cards.

First and foremost, compare the Pokemon card to a real one.

Beyond this, there are other indicators of a fake card.

A player buying something in Pokemon Sword.

If a card is PSA 10, then it’s official!

Generally, buying in bulk costs less than buying individual cards.

We checked out a local Facebook group, and there were several people selling bulk Pokemon cards.

A Sunkern Pokemon card.

Facebook Marketplace also has people selling cards that they may just want to get rid of.

Who knows, you may even find a mom just trying to sell old cards from a kid.

If you have the time and patience, you might sift through these and potentially even find something amazing.

May’s Eevee hatches from an egg in the Pokemon anime.

These are the most expensive chase cards you’ll find in Sword & Shield’s Rebel Clash.

Team Skull grunts surround Plumeria and Guzma in the Pokemon Sun and Moon anime.-1

Mimikyu being jealous of Pikachu.

several oinkologne in a mass outbreak

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