For example: Base Set : A Poke Ball icon (the original) Jungle : A flower/jungle leaf Fossil : A claw/fossil shape Team Rocket : A dark "R" Neo Genesis : A small star-like shape Evolving Skies : A stylized cloud/sky design Prismatic Evolutions : A prism/crystal icon 151 : A Mew silhouette Surging Sparks : A lightning/spark design There are hundreds of set symbols at this point (the Pokemon TCG has released over 100 English expansion sets), so nobody memorizes them all
This gem from the Unbroken Bonds expansion set is a shining example of Dark-type Greninja in action
This isnt really getting cards graded in person, though
Cards have been known to double in value in the span of weeks.* Let's look as some of the things that back up the "investment" aspect of Pokemon cards
Pros and Cons of Trading Card Investing Who the Trading Card Market Is Best Suited For Pokmon: collectors who want stability + nostalgia Sports: collectors who enjoy research, timing, and volatility The Forever Collection Verdict If the goal is pure upside speculation, sports cards will always offer the biggest swings in the trading card market
Redlawsk: And that it would have like a brand Evans: Oh, you're right