Whether youre rediscovering cards from childhood, an investor, or a new collector, understanding what your Pokmon cards are worth today, and why, is an essential part of the hobby
In EDH it is a staple but in cube it is more of a last resort
As for those players who hate to see different borders Silver Border Silver-border cards were introduced with Magics first joke set, Unglued as a way to communicate that these whacky cards, while 100% official, are not tournament legal
How to approach it: Get a master list of every card in the set (Pokemon TCG databases like Bulbapedia have complete set lists) Start by buying the commons and uncommons as a bulk lot usually $10-20 for a near-complete set of the cheap cards Track your progress in a spreadsheet or binder Pick off the rares and holos one at a time as your budget allows Save the most expensive chase cards for last Best sets for a first completion project: Pokemon 151: Manageable size, great nostalgia, reasonable prices for most cards Paldean Fates: Small set, gorgeous cards, relatively affordable Crown Zenith: A greatest-hits set with varied artwork Goal: Collect a Specific Pokemon Pick your favorite Pokemon and collect as many different cards featuring them as possible across all sets and eras
