Pokémon TCG buying guides

Plain-English guides to choosing, buying and understanding Japanese Pokémon cards.

• Japanese vs English Pokémon cards: what is the difference?Japanese Pokémon cards are the original-language print of the game and are usually released before the English sets, often with different pack sizes and set names. They are…
• Booster packs vs booster boxes vs Elite Trainer BoxesA booster pack is a single sealed pack of cards. A booster box holds many packs from one set in a sealed case. An Elite Trainer Box bundles…
• Which Pokémon booster packs should I buy?Buy booster packs from the set whose cards you actually want. Collectors chasing a particular Pokémon should choose the set it appears in, players should buy from sets…
• Where can I buy Pokémon cards in the UK?You can buy Pokémon cards in the UK from high-street shops and supermarkets, independent card shops, online marketplaces and specialist online retailers. For Japanese-language sealed products, a specialist…