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Find Out How Much Your Pokémon Cards Are Worthn Cards Worth?
Have you ever found yourself asking, "How much are my Pokémon cards worth?" Well, Rare Candy's 100% FREE Card Scanner is the perfect tool.
Top 10 MEGA Dream ex Chase Cards & Hits
The third release in the modern Mega Evolution revival, MEGA Dream ex (M2a), is here!
Lorcana Whispers in the Well Top 10: Chase Cards
Lorcana’s newest set may have just missed Halloween, but it's still jam-packed with spooky cards. It also brings new characters from The Gargoyles and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad to the game.
Real-Life Animals That Inspired Your Favorite Pokémon
From Charizard’s draco lizard roots to Mudkip’s mudskipper cousin, explore how real animals inspired Pokémon designs. Nature and Pokédex meet in surprising ways.
Pokémon TCG 2025 Rarity Guide – Mega Evolutions Are Back
The brand-new "Mega Evolution" (2025) special set has just been released, and it's not just a nostalgic trip. It has introduced a new, almost mythical tier of rarity: the Mega Hyper Rare.
What Is Magic: The Gathering? A Complete Beginner’s Guide (2025)
Magic: The Gathering was the original Trading Card Game blending collectible cards with competition, but what exactly is Magic: The Gathering?
Pokémon GO Top 5 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Explore the top chase cards from the Pokémon GO TCG set. See top hits, Radiant cards, release details, and why this 2022 set still draws collectors.
2025 Pokémon Holiday Shopping Guide
If you find yourself asking, "What do I get my kid for Christmas?" we're here to help you find that perfect gift for that special trainer with Rare Candy's 2025 Pokémon Holiday Shopping Guide.
Top 10 Phantasmal Flames Chase Cards and Hits
Now that Phantasmal Flames has officially arrived, let's take a look at the top Phantasmal Flames chase cards as of release weekend
Brilliant Stars Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
When Brilliant Stars hit shelves in early 2022, it became an instant benchmark for the Sword & Shield era...
Pokémon Celebrations Top Chase Cards
Pokémon Celebrations marked the 25th anniversary of the release of the Pokémon TCG. With the 30th anniversary coming soon, let's look at the top Celebrations chase cards.
Fusion Strike Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Fusion Strike was known for two things, incredible chases and brutal hit rates...
How to Grade With PSA (The Easy Way)
Have you ever wanted to grade your cards but don't know where to start? We've got you covered!
Top 10 Lost Origin Chase Cards and Hits
Over three years after its release, Lost Origin remains one of the powerhouse sets from the Sword & Shield era.
Silver Tempest Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Explore the top 10 Pokémon TCG Silver Tempest chase cards. From the iconic Lugia V alternate art to Trainer Gallery hits like Rayquaza VMAX and Blaziken, see current values and collector favorites.
Inferno X Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Check out the top Pokémon cards to chase in the Inferno X set, from Mega Charizard X ex to Mega Lopunny ex, with 2025 prices and insights from collectors.
Top 10 Pokémon Mega Evolution Chase Cards and Hits
Mega Evolution has been on the scene for a couple of weeks now, and now that we've seen the pull rates of the Mega Hyper Rares, buyouts, and cooling let's take a look at the top 10 Mega Evolution Chase Cards as of October 16, 2025!
Pokémon Card Value: Check Prices & Track Your Collection
Wondering about Pokémon card value? Find out how rarity, condition, and demand affect prices, and easily scan and track your collection online.
Scarlet & Violet Base Set Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
See the top 10 Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet base set chase cards. From Gardevoir ex to Slowpoke and Drowzee, explore current values and collector favorites.
Top Prismatic Evolutions Cards - September 2025
Prismatic Evolutions is already a standout in the Pokémon TCG world, thanks to its jaw-dropping art, ultra-low pull rates, and a full suite of Eeveelution ex cards.
Paradox Rift Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Check out the top 10 Pokémon TCG Paradox Rift chase cards. Groudon, Roaring Moon ex, and more – values, artwork, and collector favorites.
Shrouded Fable Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Shrouded Fable is an interesting case when it comes to hits as it's one of very few sets where energy cards and items are prominent in the top of the top.
Top 10 Temporal Forces Chase Cards and Hits
Temporal Forces gave a lot of shine to the Future Paradox forms of the Swords of Justice, as well as the Past Paradox forms of the Legendary Beasts.
Obsidian Flames Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
See the top chase cards in Pokémon TCG Obsidian Flames, from Charizard ex to Ninetales and Cleffa, with 2025 prices and insights from collectors.
Twilight Masquerade Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Twilight Masquerade may be one of the top sets of the entire Scarlet & Violet era in terms of card art and storytelling.
The Top 5 Most Valuable Disney Lorcana Cards in 2025
In this Collector’s Guide, we spotlight the top 5 most valuable Lorcana cards currently on the market, while breaking down what makes certain cards so prized among collectors.
Paldea Evolved Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Check out the top chase cards in Pokémon TCG Paldea Evolved, from Magikarp and Iono to Raichu and Tyranitar, with 2025 values and insights from real collectors.
Pokémon 151 Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Pokémon 151 remains a powerhouse set. Let's look at the top 10 Pokémon TCG 151 chase cards, including Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, Venusaur ex, Zapdos, and the Kanto starters, with 2025 market values.
Lorcana Fabled Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
With Fabled, Disney Lorcana rotates out the first four sets from Core Constructed and brings back 171 cards as reprints which makes the set more than 80% reprints. However, it also introduces the new Iconic Rarity, Lorcana’s rarest chases, featuring full-art designs, raised 3D foil details, and a unique lore star shimmer.
Destined Rivals Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals is already being hailed as one of the best sets of the Scarlet & Violet era—and it’s not just because of the return of Team Rocket...
Magic: The Gathering's Edge of Eternities Top Hits & Chase Cards
With Edge of Eternities, Magic: The Gathering takes a cosmic leap to sci-fi mysticism and interdimensional fantasy. In the strange and fragmented Sothera system, this expansion traverses frontiers both in terms of storytelling and visuals.
Paldean Fates Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Top 10 Paldean Fates Pokémon TCG chase cards ranked. See 2025 prices for Bubble Mew, Charizard ex, Gardevoir ex, Pikachu, and more collector favorites.
Stellar Crown Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
See the top 10 Stellar Crown chase cards in the Pokémon TCG. Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Dachsbun ex lead 2025 prices, rarity tiers, and fan demand.
Evolving Skies Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Discover the top 10 Pokémon cards from Evolving Skies – from Sylveon V to the Umbreon VMAX “Moonbreon” – and learn why these stunning, rare cards dominate the market.
Top 10 White Flare Chase Cards
White Flare has quickly become a collector favorite, featuring the new Black & White Rares (BWR) rarity and boasting incredible Special Illustration Rares (SIRs).
Journey Together Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
To help you keep track of the biggest hits, we’ve put together a countdown of the Journey Together top 10 cards, the ones everyone is chasing, sorted by collector hype, rarity, and current market value.
Top 10 Black Bolt Chase Cards
Released in July 2025, Black Bolt is already one of the Scarlet & Violet era’s standout sets, celebrated for its Black & White Rare cards, stunning Illustration Rares, and deep Unova ties.
Collector’s Guide: Top Mega Brave & Mega Symphonia Chase Cards
When Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia landed in Japan, Pokémon TCG collectors instantly recognized them as landmark releases. Featuring the long-awaited return of Mega Evolution Pokémon—complete with updated mechanics and dazzling new rarity tiers—these sets balance powerful competitive cards with jaw-dropping collector appeal.
Collector’s Guide: Top Black Bolt & White Flare Chase Cards
A celebration of Unova’s rich legacy...
Collector's Guide: Top JPN Black Bolt & White Flare Chase Cards
When Black Bolt and White Flare dropped in Japan on June 6, 2025, Pokémon TCG collectors immediately recognized the dual set as something special.
Collector’s Guide: Pikachu Pokémon Cards Are Getting Cheaper—Here’s Why That’s Great News
Pikachu cards from recent Pokémon TCG sets are becoming more affordable, offering collectors a prime opportunity to acquire iconic cards at reduced prices.
Surging Sparks Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Since its release, Scarlet & Violet – Surging Sparks has been a juggernaut in the Pokémon TCG world, but what cards reign as the best?
Player's Guide: What Are the Best Cards in Destined Rivals?
A Player’s Guide to the Standouts of Scarlet & Violet’s Final Chapter
Questions Answered: What to Know About Black Bolt & White Flare
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is making history this summer with the launch of Black Bolt and White Flare, two Unova-themed expansions that introduce bold new mechanics, rarity types, and collector challenges.
Lorcana's New Iconic and Epic Rarities
In September 2025, Disney Lorcana's Fabled set will introduce two brand-new rarities—Epic and Iconic—marking the most significant update to Lorcana’s rarity structure since the game launched.
Beginner's Guide: Why Collect Pokémon?
Whether you’re new to the hobby or returning after years away, Pokémon card collecting offers a vibrant world of nostalgia, art, community, and even investment opportunities.
Questions Answered: What Are the Best Lorcana Decks of 2025?
Are you diving into Disney Lorcana and curious about which decks are leading the pack in 2025?
Crown Zenith Top 10 Cards: Best Hits and Chase Cards
Crown Zenith isn’t just the final set of the Sword & Shield era—it’s a celebration of everything that made the era iconic.
Questions Answered: What to Know About Celestial Guardians
Pokémon TCG Pocket is taking trainers back to the tropical glow of Alola with its next major mobile expansion: Celestial Guardians.
Questions Answered: What to Know About Destined Rivals
The upcoming Destined Rivals expansion is shaping up to be one of the most significant Pokémon TCG releases of the year.
Collector's Guide: Top 5 Charizard Cards Worth Chasing in 2025
In the world of Pokémon TCG, few cards ignite nostalgia and collector fervor like Charizard.
Collector's Guide: Top 5 Vintage Pokémon Packs to Collect – Are They Still Worth It?
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, here’s everything you need to know about collecting vintage packs—plus our top five recommendations.
Rare Candy: Scan Your Pokémon Cards and More
Rare Candy is the all-in-one app for Pokémon card collectors, making it easy to scan, track, and manage your collection—raw or graded, English or Japanese—right from your phone.
Questions Answered: Is Journey Together Worth It?
The Pokémon Trading Card Game just received one of its most nostalgic and exciting updates with the release of Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together.
Introducing Rare Candy for Android
Starting today, you can access our scanner and collecting tools in our Android App.
Player's Guide: What Are the Best Cards in Surging Sparks?
Discover the strongest cards and new tips for competitive play with Surging Sparks!
Welcoming Lorcana to Rare Candy
Collecting on Rare Candy just got a whole lot more magical.
Five Million Cards Scanned!
Join us in celebrating a milestone made possible by the incredible support of our growing community.
Collector Feature: Valdo Macedo (Darthvaldo)
Discover the passion of this creator-collector with a love for the TCG’s artistic side that he shares with his daughter.
Collector Feature: Justin West (PokeDubzz)
Find out more about this Gengar-loving collector, creator and official Pokémon professor
Introducing Master Set Browsing and Tracking
Discover new tools that make managing your collection easier and more satisfying than ever.
Collector Feature: Jake Forrest (Max King)
Get to know this British collector with a talent for trading and a Team Rocket streak
Collector Feature: Kimmy Spicer (Pinky Pogo)
Meet Kimmy, a collector-creator spreading joy through sparkles, smiles and lots and lots of pink
Introducing Tally
Discover new improvements to Rare Candy’s collecting features that make it easier to manage your collection and share with others
Collector Feature: Carter Borkholder
Dive into the thrill of the pull with this collegiate collector
Collector Feature: PokiLegends
Gear up for Pokémon Worlds with this jet-setting collector creator
Collector Feature: Artemis
Meet Artemis, one of the largest collectors on Rare Candy with more than 850 cards and counting!
Collector Feature: Leonhart
Think you know Leonhart? Read on to learn more about one of the longest-running Pokémon creators ever
Introducing Rare Candy 2.0
Introducing major new features for Pokémon cards that make collecting together easier and more fun than ever
Collector Feature: Felicia Franklin
Meet Felicia, an aspiring Pokémon Professor with a love for the stories and connections behind the cards
Collector Feature: Austin Evans
You may know Austin from his tech reviews, but did you also know this creator is a major Pokémon collector?
Collector Feature: Ally Tamara
Meet Ally, a collector-creator fueled by nostalgia — and a whole lotta Gengar
Collector's Guide: Grading with TAG
Learn everything you need to know about this technology-driven card grader
Collector's Guide: Grading with Beckett
Learn more about the history of this trusted name in collectible cards, from its classic price guides to its grading services
Collector's Guide: Grading with CGC
Here’s everything you need to know about one of the biggest card grading services on the market, CGC
Spotlight On: The Pokémon Players Club
Before the Daisuki club, there was the Pokémon Player’s Club — and all the incredible cards you got for signing up
Collector's Guide: Grading with PSA
Which card grader is right for you? Let’s investigate their pros and cons, starting first with PSA
Collector Feature: Steven Z.
Meet the Belgian collector with a deep love of Articuno and a big heart for his community
Spotlight On: Mysterious Pearl
Find out more about this rare promotional card, from its origins to its in-game features and beyond
Spotlight On: Pikachu Poncho Cards
Who knew a Pokémon Trading Card collection could be so gosh dang cute?
Spotlight On: The Masaki Campaign
Ever wished you could evolve your Pokémon cards in real life? In 1999, lucky kids in Japanese did!
Spotlight On: Pikachu Battle Festa Cards
Learn more about these awesome battle-ready cards from the short-lived Pokémon Battle Festa event.
Collector Feature: Andy Peninger
You may have heard of @100charizards, but there's a whole lot more than 'zards to this collector
Player's Guide: NAIC 2024 Recap
Check out our recap of the actioned-packed moments and surprising strategies that we saw in New Orleans
Collector Feature: Demetrius Lewis
Meet the collector whose prized possessions tell the stories of the friendships behind them
Spotlight On: Mitsuhiro Arita, The Artist Who Made Charizard Cool
One of the most prolific artists in Pokémon history is also one of the most celebrated. Read on to find out why!
Player's Guide: Dragapult ex Explained
Twilight Masquerade's Dragapult ex is shaking up the game. See how to get the most out of this killer card.
Player's Guide: NAIC 2024 Preview
What to look out for from the 2024 Pokémon North American International Championships
Spotlight On: Astral Radiance
Revisit some of the most powerful and most sought-after cards from the Hisui region
Spotlight On: Twilight Masquerade
Discover the top chase and competitive cards from Pokémon TCG's latest expansion, Twilight Masquerade
Collector's Guide: Card Grading Services
Thinking about grading your cards but not sure where to start? Here’s a rundown of the basics so you can level up your collector game.
Spotlight On: Pokémon Championship Trophies
An in-depth primer on the awards from the biggest, most prestigious regional Pokémon competitions
Player's Guide: Types of Pokémon Cards
Want to dive into the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) but don't know where to start? Begin here with an overview of the different types of cards.
Questions Answered: What are the best Pokémon Decks of 2024?
Let's take a look at some of the best Pokémon battle decks available right now
Questions Answered: What's the Rarest Pokémon Card?
Learn what makes a Pokémon card rare and discover the most sought-after cards in the TCG
Spotlight On: Rainbow Pokémon Cards
Uncover why Rainbow Rare Pokémon cards are prized by collectors and players alike
Collector's Guide: Spotting Fake Pokémon Cards
Learn the essential techniques to collect with confidence and distinguish real Pokémon cards from fakes
Questions Answered: Is Pokémon 151 Worth It?
Weigh the pros and cons of the nostalgic Pokémon 151 collection to see if it’s worth your investment
Spotlight On: Miracle Diamond
Check out the surprising story behind this incredibly rare Pokemon TCG tournament prize
Collector's Guide: How Much Is Rainbow Charizard Really Worth?
Discover the value of the Rainbow 'Zards and what makes them coveted collectibles in the Pokémon TCG
Collector's Guide: All About Booster Boxes
Dive into the world of Pokémon TCG booster boxes and discover the excitement, strategy and investment potential they offer collectors!
Collector Feature: Stephychu
Meet Estephany and discover a collector's journey shaped by love — and Pikachu
Spotlight On: The Pokémon Illustrator Card
Here’s everything you need to know about the legendary (and adorable) “Pikachu Illustrator”
Spotlight On: Pokémon Daisuki Club Cards
Get the scoop on some of the most exclusive merch and trading cards in Pokémon history!
