Pocket Moonstars.

An unofficial fan guide to Pokemon cards, made by a collector for collectors and beginners.

We give you correct, checked facts on every set, every era and every edition: what is in each set, how to tell the versions apart, how many have been graded, and how to avoid fakes. Every fact shows its source. No prices, no hype, no selling.

The back of an English trading card — The back of the card

A Base Set booster pack — Sealed packs and boxes

English sets Japanese sets All guides

English sets, and now the vintage Japanese sets explained in English.

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