by CardSZN | Aug 15, 2025 | Investing, Pokemon, Rare Cards
Take a deep breath and put the fire extinguisher down. Yes, Base Set Charizard is iconic, and yes, the right copy can sell for a car payment or ten. But for most people digging through a childhood binder, the card in your hand is not an instant five-figure payday....
by CardSZN | Aug 14, 2025 | Buying & Selling, Investing, Pokemon
What Makes a Pokémon Card Valuable? (Beyond Just Rarity) You’re excited. I’m excited. But spoiler alert: value isn’t just about rarity. So buckle up for a ride through scarcity, condition, playability, nostalgia, and grading—with all the light sarcasm and slightly...
by CardSZN | Aug 4, 2025 | Pokemon
Let’s talk about the wild world of Pokémon promo cards—those oddballs you didn’t pull from a booster pack but somehow ended up in your collection anyway. Maybe it came from a Happy Meal, maybe from a movie theater, or maybe from your friend’s weird uncle who visited...
by CardSZN | Aug 1, 2025 | Pokemon
Best Pokémon Cards to Flip in 2025 (Low Buy, Fast Sell) Let’s cut through the Poké-hype and talk actual plays. Because while everyone’s chasing vintage grails or breaking the bank for Charizard alt arts, there’s a sneaky lane most people are ignoring: undervalued,...
by CardSZN | Jul 23, 2025 | Pokemon
Let’s get one thing straight: Pokémon cards are not dead. In fact, if you’ve got the right cardboard in your shoebox, you might be sitting on a mini retirement plan—or at least enough for a weekend getaway and some decent tacos. Whether you’re sitting on...
by CardSZN | Jul 19, 2025 | Investing, Pokemon
Step 1: Check the Set and Era Not all “old” Pokémon cards are created equal. If you’ve got cards from the **1999–2000 Base Set**, Jungle, Fossil, or Team Rocket—those are the ones people actually care about. Look for cards with the classic blue backs and “Wizards of...