How to Start Collecting Pokémon Cards: Beginner's Guide (2025)

Intro
Are you completely new to the world of Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game)? You are not alone! Pokémon cards are more popular than ever today – both among collectors and players. In this blog post, I will explain step by step how to start collecting, what to look for, and which products are ideal for beginners.

1. Choose your goal: play or collect?

There are two types of fans:

• Players : who use Pokémon cards to play the official game.
• Collectors : who collect cards, often in folders or sleeves, and sometimes also invest in rare copies.

You don't have to choose, but it helps to know what you like best.

2. Start with affordable products

As a beginner, you don't need to buy expensive booster boxes. Start with:

• Booster packs : small packs of 10 cards, ideal for getting to know the latest set.
• Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB) : perfect for those who want to get started right away with sleeves, dice and 8-10 booster packs.
• Collection boxes : fun collection boxes with promo cards and different packs.

3. Which set should you choose?

In 2025, these sets will be particularly popular:

• 151
• Prismatic Evolutions
• Journey Together
• Destined Rivals

As a starter, it is smart to focus on one set, so that you can more easily trade or sell duplicate cards.

4. Protect your cards well

There is nothing as unfortunate as a rare scratched card. Make sure you always have these items in stock:

• Sleeves : transparent covers
• Toploaders : Hard Protective Cases for Valuable Cards
• Binders : folders with compartments

You will also find this protection in our shop.

5. Don’t use your cards? Sell them!

Did you know that some Pokémon cards are worth hundreds of euros? If you have duplicates or are not using certain cards, you can always:

• Selling via platforms such as Cardmarket, Vinted, 2dehands, Facebook, ...
• Swap with other collectors

6. Don't get caught by fakes

Fake Pokémon cards circulate a lot online. Therefore always buy from a reliable store (like this one 😉).

Finally

Collecting Pokémon cards is a fun hobby for young and old. Start small, choose what suits you and don't get carried away by expensive trends. Want to get started? Then definitely check out our recommended products for beginners.