Pokémon card values, explained and checked in seconds
Rarity, condition, grade, set and demand all move a card's price. TCG Companion turns that into one number you can trust - scan any card and see its live market value, raw and graded.
- 27k+cards in the index
- 178English sets
- 8graded tiers
What drives a Pokémon card's value
A handful of factors decide whether a card is worth cents or thousands. Here's what to look at.
Rarity
Secret rares, alt arts, full arts and short prints command far more than a common from the same set.
Condition and grade
The same card can be worth pennies raw and a fortune in a PSA 10 slab. Grade changes everything.
Set and print run
Older, smaller or heavily chased sets tend to hold more value than freshly printed mainline releases.
Variant
Reverse holo, holo, 1st edition and promo versions of one card can each carry very different prices.
Demand
Popular Pokémon and trend-driven cards move fast - live listings capture that better than any guidebook.
Live market pricing
TCG Companion reads real eBay listings, so the value you see reflects what people are actually paying now.
Instant lookup
Scan a card and its value appears in the same view - no searching, no typing.
Every grade, side by side
See raw, PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC values together so you know which grade is worth chasing.
How to check a card's value
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Scan the card
Point your phone at any English Pokémon card to identify it instantly.
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Read the market price
The current raw value and every graded tier appear together in one view.
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Open live listings
Tap through to real eBay listings to confirm what the card is selling for right now.
Check values by set
Browse all sets →
Understanding Pokémon card values
Pokémon card values come down to a few things working together: how rare the card is, what condition it’s in, whether it’s graded, which set it came from, which variant you hold, and how much people want it right now. A common from a recent set might be worth a few cents, while a secret rare or a clean graded slab from the same era can sell for hundreds. The tricky part is that these factors interact - a beautiful card in a soft market or a chase card in poor condition won’t fetch what you’d expect. If you’re new to this, our overview of what makes a Pokémon card worth money is the best place to start.
The fastest way to check any card’s value
Rather than cross-referencing price guides, TCG Companion lets you scan a card and read its value on the spot. Prices are pulled from live eBay listings, so what you see is what the market is actually paying - raw, plus PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC graded tiers side by side. Want to dig into a specific card? The value checker and the price checker break every grade down in detail, and if you’re holding one card and just want a straight answer, how much is my Pokémon card worth gets you there in a tap.
Explore values across the hobby
Once you know how values work, it’s worth exploring. Browse every English set to see how prices shift across releases, or dive into the most valuable Pokémon cards to see what the top of the market looks like. When you’re ready to act on those numbers - whether that’s insuring a collection or cashing out - our guide to how to sell Pokémon cards covers the practical side. However deep you go, the app stays your quick reference: scan, read the value, and move on.
Frequently asked questions
How are Pokémon card values calculated?
TCG Companion reads real eBay listings for each card and variant, so the value reflects the current market rather than a fixed guidebook price.
Why is the graded value so much higher than the raw value?
A high grade like PSA 10 certifies near-perfect condition, which is scarce, so slabbed copies of the same card sell for a large premium over raw ones.
Do older cards always cost more?
Not always. Age helps, but rarity, condition, print run and demand matter more - some modern chase cards outvalue older commons easily.
How do I find my most valuable cards?
Scan them into TCG Companion and sort by value, or start with our guide to the most valuable Pokémon cards to see what to look for.
Is there an Android version?
TCG Companion is currently iOS-only. You can still browse set lists and card values on this website.
Find out what your cards are worth
Download TCG Companion and check any Pokémon card's value the moment you scan it.
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