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Latest · Card & Ink

How to Sell Pokémon Cards in the UK (Without the Headache)

Three ways to sell your Pokémon cards in the UK — from listing every card yourself on eBay and Vinted, to running live £1 auctions on Whatnot and TikTok Shop, to a sim...

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Buying Guide

Sealed, Raw or Graded: Which Pokémon Cards Hold Value Best?

Whether you're buying to collect or thinking about where to put your money, Pokémon cards come in three broad formats...

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Selling Guide

How Much Are My Pokémon Cards Worth? A UK Seller's Guide

If you've found a stack of old Pokémon cards or you're weighing up whether to sell a collection, the honest answer to...

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Consignment

Where to Sell Pokémon Cards in the UK: Your Options Compared

eBay, Facebook groups, a local card shop, or a dedicated buyer — what's actually the best way to sell Pokémon cards i...

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Buying Guide

PSA vs CGC Grading for Pokémon Cards: A UK Collector's Guide (2026)

Thinking about getting a card graded, or buying a slabbed one? Here's how PSA and CGC compare for UK collectors in 20...

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Authentication

How to Spot Fake Pokémon Cards: A UK Buyer's Checklist

Counterfeit Pokémon cards are more convincing than ever. Here's exactly what to check before you buy, whether you're ...

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Buying Guide

Pokémon Card Condition Guide: NM, LP, MP, HP & Damaged Explained

What Near Mint, Lightly Played, Moderately Played, Heavily Played and Damaged actually mean for a Pokémon card – and ...

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Buying Guide

5 Desk Accessories Every Pokémon Card Collector Actually Needs

You've got the cards. Here's what actually helps you display, sort and protect them without cluttering your desk.

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Buying Guide

PSA vs ACE vs CGC: Which Grading Service Is Best in the UK?

Three grading companies, three very different price tags and wait times. Here's how PSA, ACE and CGC actually compare...

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Collector Risk

Whatnot Breaks And The Gambling Question

Live breaks, mystery pulls and rapid auctions are under fresh scrutiny. Here is what the Whatnot gambling debate mean...

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Adventure on Kami's Island

One Piece OP15: Adventure on Kami's Island UK Collector Watchlist

Adventure on Kami's Island brings the One Piece Card Game back to Skypiea, led by Luffy, Enel, new Leaders, Secret Ra...

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30th Celebration

Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration: 27 Products Revealed

The Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration lineup is shaping up to be a huge collector release, with Elite Trainer Boxes, ex bo...

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Mega Darkrai ex

Pokemon TCG Pitch Black: UK Collector Watchlist

Pokemon TCG Pitch Black is due on 17 July 2026, led by Mega Darkrai ex and a darker Mega Evolution line-up. Here is w...