Collector guides
Straight answers to the questions collectors ask us most, written by the CollectraTCG team.
Collector’s guide · 8 min readPokémon 30th Celebration: The Complete Collector’s GuidePokémon TCG 30th Celebration explained: release date, the 30 Pikachu cards, every product compared (ETB, Booster Bundle, Poster, Binder) and what to buy.Read guide →
Set guide · 7 min readPokémon TCG Mega Evolution: Every Set, Release Date and Chase CardEvery English Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set in order: release dates, headline Mega ex cards, which sets have booster boxes and what to buy for each.Read guide →
Buying guide · 6 min readBooster Box vs Elite Trainer Box: Which Should You Buy?Booster box or Elite Trainer Box? We compare packs, price per pack, contents and who each one is for, so you buy the right Pokémon TCG product.Read guide →
Comparison · 7 min readJapanese vs English Pokémon Booster Boxes: The Complete ComparisonJapanese or English Pokémon booster boxes? Pack sizes, prices, card quality, release dates and tournament use compared, and which one to buy.Read guide →
Buying guide · 5 min readThe Best Mega Evolution Products to Buy, at Every BudgetOur picks of the best Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution products for every budget: collection boxes, tins, Japanese boxes, ETBs, booster boxes and premium collections.Read guide →
Beginner’s guide · 7 min readEvery Pokémon TCG Sealed Product Explained (Booster Box, ETB, UPC, Tins & More)What is a UPC? Booster bundle vs ETB? Every Pokémon TCG sealed product type explained in plain English, with what is inside and who it is for.Read guide →
Collector safety · 6 min readHow to Spot Fake or Resealed Pokémon Booster Boxes and ETBsA practical checklist to spot resealed or fake Pokémon booster boxes, ETBs and packs before you buy: shrink-wrap, seams, packs, price and seller.Read guide →
Collector care · 5 min readHow to Store Sealed Pokémon Products (Booster Boxes, ETBs & UPCs)Keep sealed Pokémon booster boxes, ETBs and UPCs in mint condition: protective cases, light, humidity, temperature and the mistakes to avoid.Read guide →
One Piece TCG · 6 min readOne Piece Card Game Booster Boxes: A Beginner’s GuideNew to the One Piece Card Game? How many packs are in a booster box, what the rarities mean, OP vs EB sets and how to choose your first box.Read guide →