Collector Resources

Helpful collector guides for spotting fake Pokemon games, understanding trading card and video game authenticity, and making smarter decisions before buying, selling, or submitting collectibles.

Video GamesAuthentication

How to spot fake Pokemon games

Learn the common visual checks for reproduction Pokemon cartridges, including front labels, shell details, screws, boards, and DS cartridge cues.

Real and fake Pokemon Game Boy cartridges
  • What it covers: label quality, shell color, screw type, board photos, and DS cartridge details.
  • Best for: collectors who found old Pokemon games and want a quick authenticity reference.
Pokemon CardsError Cards

The Ultimate Pokemon Error Card Guide

A set-by-set collector reference for Pokemon misprints, corrected errors, no-symbol holos, missing texture errors, promo errors, and factory anomalies.

Diglett sideways Fighting Energy symbol error card
  • What it covers: Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, Gym, Neo, promo, and modern Pokemon error cards.
  • Best for: collectors sorting binders, bulk, and older Pokemon collections for documented misprints.
Pokemon CardsWOTC Errors

Complete WOTC Pokemon Error Card Guide

A searchable WOTC-era error card reference covering Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, Gym, Neo, Black Star promos, stamp errors, holo errors, and corrected misprints.

Wartortle evolution box WOTC Pokemon error card
  • What it covers: WOTC corrected errors, no-symbol holos, stamp errors, ink hickeys, holo shifts, promo errors, and bulk-search targets.
  • Best for: collectors sorting older Pokemon binders and WOTC collections for documented error cards.
Pokemon CardsHolo Patterns

Every Pokemon Holo Pattern Explained

A collector-friendly guide to Pokemon holofoil styles, including Galaxy Holo, Cosmos Holo, Cracked Ice, Legendary Collection fireworks reverse holos, EX-era reverses, and modern holo patterns.

Galaxy Holo Pokemon card example
  • What it covers: WOTC galaxy holos, promo cosmos holos, cracked ice, reverse holo styles, EX-era patterns, and modern Scarlet & Violet holofoil looks.
  • Best for: collectors identifying holo styles while sorting older binders, promo cards, and mixed Pokemon collections.