CARD SCAN LAB / Card guides
Read the card before the price
Three practical guides to identify a Pokémon card, check its finish and understand a euro reference price.
How to identify a Pokémon card by set and number
Find the printed number, expansion symbol or code, language and edition. Use an annotated Charizard card and a checklist to narrow down the right printing.
Holo or reverse holo? Check where the light moves
A practical light check for Pokémon card finishes, with honest diagrams, Scarlet & Violet clues and release-specific exceptions.
How to read a Pokémon card reference price in EUR
Check source, observation date, card language, printing and reference condition. Read a real archived example without confusing it with a sale or a live offer.