Why Grading Pokémon Cards Is Easier Than Sports Cards (But Still Risky)
The Allure of Sending Cards Off to PSA Grading is the rite of passage for most collectors. Whether you are deep into sports cards or riding the nostalgia wave with Pokémon, the temptation is always there: should I send this shiny cardboard rectangle off to PSA and...
Modern Pokémon Sets With the Best Long-Term Potential
If you read CardSZN often you know I do not chase hype with no teeth. I want sets with staying power—the kind you look back on 5 years later and think “dang I should’ve grabbed more.” Let’s examine four modern Pokémon sets that, in my opinion, are sitting on serious...
Best Places to Buy Pokémon Cards in 2025 (Without Overpaying)
You want Pokémon card deals without looking like a total noob—or worse, a mark. The good news: you don’t need lucky pack pulls or deep pockets to get decent cards for decent prices. You just need strategy. Below is a tactical guide to where you actually find value in...
Breaking Down Pokémon Grading Tiers: PSA 10, CGC 9.5, and Raw
Grading isn’t just a hobby flex. It’s the single biggest multiplier in the Pokémon card market. Whether you’re holding a minty fresh pack pull or hunting raw deals online, the difference between PSA 10, CGC 9.5, and raw condition can mean hundreds (sometimes...
How to Start a Pokémon Card Side Hustle (With $100 or Less)
Yes, You Can Actually Start Small Most people think you need thousands of dollars, walls of graded Charizards, and a Pokémon Center-sized vault to flip cards. False. You can start with a crisp $100 bill and build from there. The trick isn’t throwing darts at random...
Nidoking Holo – Shadowless Base Set 11/102 (LP/NM)
Early print Shadowless Nidoking from the 1999 Base Set. Holo Rare with clean surface and subtle edge wear on back — LP to NM range. Classic Ken Sugimori artwork.
$50.00
