Identify before pricing
What determines a Pokémon card’s value
The gap between a bulk card and Dracaufeu from Set de Base, recorded at €3,832.46, comes from six details. Until they match, an online price is not evidence about your card.
Check these six details in order
1
Set
Find the set symbol or modern three-letter code. Similar artwork from different sets can have a different price.
2
Collector number
Match both numbers, such as 4/102 or 199/165. A number above the set size often marks a secret rare.
3
Rarity
Use the printed rarity mark, but remember that scarcity alone does not create demand.
4
Variant
Normal, reverse holo, promo and first-edition printings are separate products and must never share one estimate.
5
Condition
Inspect corners, edges, surface and centering. Compare listings in the same condition.
6
Language
English, French and Japanese cards are separate market references even when the artwork is shared.
Market method and limitations
The examples come from the checked Cardmarket dataset observed in August 2026. They show the upper end of this dataset, not the value distribution of ordinary cards. Asking prices are not completed sales, and condition or variant mismatches can make a comparison useless.
Frequently asked questions
How can I find my Pokémon card’s value?
Identify the set, collector number, rarity, variant, language and condition, then compare that exact printing with completed market activity rather than one asking price.
Is rarity the same as value?
No. Rarity describes supply within a set; value also depends on demand, printing, language and condition.
Which currency does pepita use?
Prices are shown in euros and the market references on this page come from Cardmarket.