Collector guides

Opening cards is easy. Learning the products, formats, and grading terms takes a little longer. These guides explain the basics without assuming that you already know the hobby’s shorthand.

CardOpenings covers Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, and sports cards. The products differ, but many of the questions are the same: What am I opening? Which cards do I want to keep? How should I store them? Is grading worthwhile for this card?

For set details, always start with the publisher. The Pokémon TCG expansion listings and Topps checklists are useful examples.