Estimating the Value of Your Pokémon Cards

To estimate a card, you need to identify it precisely, assess its condition, and then compare several prices.

1. Identify the card

Two cards with the same name can have very different prices. Note:

• the set and the number, at the bottom of the card (for example 4/102);
• the language: the same card does not have the same price in French, English, or Japanese;
• the version: regular, reverse, holographic, first edition, promo...

On BDPokéCards, search for the card by its name or number. Its profile gathers this information.

2. Assess the condition

The condition greatly affects the price. The card condition guide explains how to place a card between Mint and Poor.

3. Check the market value

The market value is the reference price of a card in Near Mint condition. On BDPokéCards, it comes from prices recorded on Cardmarket, converted into Swiss francs. Check the Pokémon card market value or the card's profile, then consider the condition.

4. Compare recent sales

The price of completed sales is the most reliable benchmark. Each card profile displays the latest sales on BDPokéCards, with the condition and date.

5. Look at online listings

If the same card is already for sale at a lower price, yours will sell more slowly at a higher price. An asking price is not a selling price! Listings provide an indication, sales provide the actual price.

6. Choose between fixed price and auction

• Fixed price: you choose the price. Suitable when the market value is clear.
• Auction: buyers set the price by bidding. Suitable for a rare or difficult-to-estimate card.

When you create a listing, BDPokéCards suggests a price based on the market value, language, and condition of the card. Listing is free: how to sell your cards.