What is your Pokémon card worth? Check it in four steps.
The value of a Pokémon card depends on four things: the exact card, the version, the condition and whether it is graded. Get those right and look at what buyers actually paid, and you know what your card is worth.
Four things to check on every card
| What to check | Where to find it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Card and set | The number at the bottom of the card, such as 102/107, and the set symbol next to it. | The same Pokémon can be printed in many sets, and each card has its own price. |
| 2. Version | Holo, reverse holo, 1st Edition stamp, Shadowless, promo stamp or a special art. | Versions of the same card can differ a lot in price. |
| 3. Condition | Corners, edges, surface and whitening on the back. From Near Mint to Damaged. | A played copy can sell for far less than Near Mint. See Near Mint vs Lightly Played. |
| 4. Raw or graded | A slab from PSA, CGC or Beckett with a grade from 1 to 10. | A graded card has its own price per grade. See raw vs graded. |
Look at sold prices, not asking prices
TCGplayer market price
A market price per card and condition, based on recent sales in US dollars. Read how the market price works.
eBay sold listings
Search the card and grade, then filter on sold items. Look at several recent sales, not one outlier.
Cardmarket
Prices in euros from European sellers. They can differ from US prices, so compare like with like.
A $425 card that sold for $625
A Rayquaza ex from EX Deoxys (102/107, holo, ungraded) had a TCGplayer market price of about $425 in October 2026. In a Whatnot live auction that month, it went from $85 to $625 in about 40 seconds, plus $18.77 shipping.
The winner paid about $219 over the market price, roughly 51% too much. Not because the card was special, but because there was no time to check its value while the timer ran.
See the value before you bid
TCG Scanner is being built to do this check for you during a live stream. It recognizes the Pokémon card on your screen and shows its market price per condition, so you can compare it with the bid in time. Cards you win go into your collection, where you see their value over time. The Pokémon beta starts in December 2026 and the full launch is planned for January 2027.
Lock in the Founding Member price
The pre-sale runs until 30 November 2026. Your subscription only starts when the app launches in January 2027.
How do I find out what my Pokémon card is worth?
Find the card number and set at the bottom of the card, check which version you have (holo, reverse holo, 1st Edition), judge the condition, then look up recent sold prices for exactly that card and condition, for example the TCGplayer market price or eBay sold listings.
Why are listed prices higher than what my card is worth?
A listing is what a seller hopes to get. The value is what buyers actually pay, so always look at sold prices or a market price based on sales, not at asking prices.
Is a graded Pokémon card worth more?
Often, but not always. A high grade from PSA, CGC or Beckett can be worth much more than the raw card, while a low grade can be worth less than a clean raw copy. Compare the graded price with the cost of grading first.
Does it use TCGplayer or Cardmarket prices?
TCGplayer market prices in US dollars, per card and per condition, from a licensed provider of TCGplayer market data. Cardmarket prices are not part of the launch. TCG Scanner is independent and not affiliated with TCGplayer.
TCG Scanner is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, TCGplayer, eBay, Cardmarket or Whatnot. The prices on this page are examples from October 2026 and change over time.
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