It's the video game, TV cartoon, and collectible toys that have the whole world going Pokémon crazy. The Deluxe Collector's Edition also has information on characters from the anime.
It also contains a preface called The Pokémon Journey, an illustrated map of the Kanto region, and another preface, Battle Basics, as well as a How to use this book diagram.Īt the end of the book, there is a list of Top 10 Ways to Care for your Pokémon, Secrets of the Gym Leaders, Meet the Elite Four, some FAQs, information about Togepi, a sneak peek of Generation II Pokémon, and a checklist for catching all the Generation I Pokémon and Togepi. The chapter describes the premise of the handbook and the Pokémon world in general (this information is largely influenced by anime canon). The book has an introductory chapter titled "A Word From Professor Oak". Pokémon that do not evolve or have not yet been revealed to evolve do not show an evolution chain. Moves that can be learned from TMs are not listed.Īt the very bottom of the entry there are evolution chains to show the Pokémon's evolutionary family.
Levels are not given for when Pokémon will learn techniques, although they are listed in the order in which they are learned. Evolution (Normal, Stone, Trade, or None).Bad Against (type disadvantages against other Pokémon).Good Against (lists what type advantages it has over other Pokémon).Other Techniques (moves the Pokémon will learn as it levels up).Techniques ( moves the Pokémon will already know).The sidebar of each entry contains the following stats: Occasionally, a page will also contain a "Pokédex Pick," which is additional information about the Pokémon, often an anecdote about the Pokémon's appearance in the anime. Underneath the picture is a short description about the Pokémon that is similar to a Pokédex entry. Stock artwork of each Pokémon is the main focus of its entry page. The color of the box reflects the featured Pokémon's type. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself or shares a page with another member of its evolutionary family.Įach entry is topped with a large box containing the Pokémon's name and National Pokédex number. Pokémon cards with more than one star are often rare, as they usually came within promotional and special decks.The entries for the Pokémon are structured in an easy-to-read page setup. What does it mean when your card has more than one star? However, you may want to avoid it if you think your Pokémon card is worth less than $499 since its grading services cost at least $20. It uses a 10-point scale that’s widely accepted as the industry standard.
Get your Pokémon cards graded by the Professional Sports Authenticator. How do you get your Pokémon cards professionally valued? When in doubt, compare your card with others you own that are 100% original. Before you try selling a suspicious-looking Pokémon card, check the quality of the card stock, the printing colors and effects, the shape and size of the text and the neatness of the card’s borders. How do you spot a fake Pokémon card?Ĭounterfeit Pokémon cards have many elements that give them away. If you’re still unsure whether your Pokémon cards are worth something, the following information may rid you of your doubts. If your card’s collector number is higher than the actual number of cards in the deck, it’s probably a secret card, which means it will sell for more money.
Diamonds: This symbol means the card is pretty uncommon.Circles: This symbol means the card is ordinary.You can find it in the bottom right corner of the card. First-edition cards: They are among the first to be printed and display the “edition 1” logo on the bottom left corner of the Pokémon illustration.Īll Pokémon cards have a symbol that indicates how uncommon they actually are.Full-art cards: Their illustrations extend over the entire front of the card.Shining Pokémon cards: They are inverse holographic cards.Holographic cards: They have reflective and shimmery backgrounds.Some Pokémon cards have special value, including: