Collector guides

No-nonsense articles to buy smarter: which formats exist, how editions differ and how to avoid tampered product.

• Guide: Japanese vs English Pokémon cards — the differences

  Is it worth buying Japanese boxes, or should you stick to English? We compare print quality, prices, rarities and what suits each type of collector.

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• What is a Booster Box and why it beats buying loose packs

  Price per pack, tamper-proof guarantees and long-term value: why the full box beats the loose pack almost every time.

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