Guides
Guides for trainers
Quick, honest answers for players, collectors and parents.
Elite Trainer Box vs booster box vs booster bundle: which should you buy?
What is inside an Elite Trainer Box, a booster box and a booster bundle, and which one suits new players, gift buyers and keen openers.
What size sleeves do Pokémon cards need?
Pokémon cards are standard size and fit standard sleeves. Here is how sizing, double sleeving and toploaders work.
How to store Pokémon cards so they stay in great condition
Simple ways to store Pokémon cards: sleeves, toploaders, binders and boxes, plus how to avoid heat, humidity and sunlight.
Pokémon cards for beginners: what to buy first
A friendly starting point for new Pokémon TCG players and parents: what to buy first, how to learn to play, and what to skip.
How to tell if Pokémon packs or boxes have been resealed
Simple checks for tampered or resealed Pokémon TCG booster packs and sealed boxes, and how to buy safely.