A 1999 1st Edition Base Set Charizard graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint) has just set a new record for Charizard cards, selling for $550,000 at Heritage Auctions on Dec. 12, 2025. The sale tops the previous high of $420,000 recorded in 2022. Why is this Charizard Pokemon card so expensive? Well, it’s a mix of […]
Why Are Some Pokemon Cards Stronger Than Others? Most popular Pokemon cards are stronger than others simply because that’s how trading card games stay fun and engaging. If every card had the same power, battles would feel flat, and collecting would be pretty pointless. Stronger cards create a strategy. You have to think about timing, […]
The top-selling comic book in December was Detective Comics #38. Even decades after its release, this issue continues to attract collectors and those who like to sell comic books. But what’s so special about it? The Detective Comics series Detective Comics is one of the longest-running comic series ever, first published by DC Comics in […]
The top-selling comic book in December was Silver Surfer #3, which caught a lot of attention from collectors and those who like to sell comic books. But why now? After all the years from release? The Silver Surfer comic series The Silver Surfer comic series is one of Marvel’s most unusual titles. The character was […]
What Are Graded Pokémon Cards? A graded Pokemon card is a card that has been officially checked and rated by a professional grading company, or graded, hence the name. After inspection, the card is sealed in a hard plastic case with a label indicating its grade, typically on a scale of 1 to 10. A […]
Why Fake Pokémon Cards Are a Growing Problem The Pokémon TCG is pretty popular right now, and the same goes for other big games like MTG and Yu-Gi-Oh. When something gets this popular, scams start popping up, and fake cards are among the most significant problems. Some Pokémon cards go for serious money, so of […]
The top-selling comic last month was Batman 423. But why has it become popular among collectors and those who like to sell comic books now? Maybe it’s because of its iconic cover? Or something else? The Batman comic series The main Batman run, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, started back in 1940. It’s […]
The top-selling comic book the previous month was Avengers 7. Out of nowhere, this issue became popular again among collectors and those who like to sell comic books. But why now? The Avengers comic series The 1963-1964 Avengers run is where Marvel first tried the idea of throwing a bunch of very different heroes into […]
So how many Pokémon cards are there? As of now, there are about 18,089 Pokémon trading cards released in English, with about 120 more expected to come out by mid-November 2025. This number includes every officially released card but does not count promos, booster toppers, or other special extras. Keep in mind that this total […]
Why Are PokEmon Cards So Valuable? Pokemon cards have been around for more than two decades, and while millions have been printed, only a small handful are truly valuable. Their value comes down to rarity, condition, and demand. Cards that are extremely hard to find, especially in perfect shape, sell for record-breaking prices. It’s also […]
