Lead Writer & Collector

Hannah G

Hannah has been collecting Pokémon cards since she pulled a Base Set Charizard as a kid in the late ’90s — and never grew out of it. Two decades and a lot of binders later, she writes about the hobby full-time for CardTrack.

She’s especially into the market side of collecting: what actually drives prices, when grading is worth the fee, and how to spot a card that’s about to move. She’s sent hundreds of cards through PSA and CGC and has the near-misses to prove it.

When she’s not writing, she’s ripping modern sets, hunting alt-arts, and helping new collectors avoid the mistakes she made along the way.

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Articles by Hannah G

Is It Worth Grading Your Pokémon Cards?

Is It Worth Grading Your Pokémon Cards?

Grading can multiply a card's value — or waste the fee entirely. Here's what PSA, BGS, CGC and TAG actually cost right now, when a card is worth submitting, and how to estimate the grade for free first.

MTG Rarities Explained: Common to Mythic (and Beyond)

MTG Rarities Explained: Common to Mythic (and Beyond)

The easiest way to tell rarity of MTG cards is by looking at the little symbol in the middle-right of the card frame, right next to the set icon —…

Enchanted Lorcana Cards: The Complete Guide

Enchanted Lorcana Cards: The Complete Guide

Lorcana Enchanted cards are the game's top rarity tier — full-art foil cards with gold borders that sit above Legendary in the pecking order, and…

1st Edition Pokémon Cards: What They're Worth

1st Edition Pokémon Cards: What They're Worth

The 1st Edition stamp tells you when a card was printed, not what it is worth. Here is where to find it, which vintage cards carry real value, and how to check what your copy is actually worth.

How to Tell if an MTG Card Is Fake: 9 Checks

How to Tell if an MTG Card Is Fake: 9 Checks

The way to tell if an MTG card is fake comes down to a handful of physical checks: the light test, the bend test, the rosette pattern under…

Best Lorcana Cards: The Ones That Hold Value

Best Lorcana Cards: The Ones That Hold Value

Best Lorcana cards are the ones that keep pulling strong prices months or years after their set drops — usually Enchanted rarity, tied to a popular…

MTG Set Symbols Explained (With Every Set Symbol)

MTG Set Symbols Explained (With Every Set Symbol)

Every Magic card printed since 1994 carries a small icon in the middle of the card, usually right under the art — that's the set symbol, and it's how…

Which Lorcana Cards Are Worth Money?

Which Lorcana Cards Are Worth Money?

So what Lorcana cards are worth money right now? The short answer: enchanted rarities, D23 exclusives, first-edition Ursulas, and a handful of foil…

Are Lorcana Cards Worth Anything? What Drives Value

Are Lorcana Cards Worth Anything? What Drives Value

Yes, plenty of Lorcana cards are worth money — some enamel pins and foils sell for hundreds of dollars, and even common promo cards have picked up a…

Pokémon Error & Misprint Cards Worth Money

Pokémon Error & Misprint Cards Worth Money

Pokémon error & misprint cards worth money are the ones where a genuine factory mistake happened during printing or cutting — not damage from a kid's…

A Beginner's Guide to Collecting the One Piece TCG

A Beginner's Guide to Collecting the One Piece TCG

If you're wondering how to start collecting One Piece cards, the short answer is: pick a set you actually like, learn the rarity system before you buy…

How to Value Your Yu-Gi-Oh Collection

How to Value Your Yu-Gi-Oh Collection

How to value your Yu-Gi-Oh cards comes down to four things: identifying the exact print (set, rarity, edition), checking condition honestly, comparing…

Is It Worth Grading One Piece Cards?

Is It Worth Grading One Piece Cards?

Is it worth grading One Piece cards? Yes, for certain cards — high-value chase pulls, low-pop alt arts, and anything you plan to sell rather than…

Are Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Worth Collecting in 2026?

Are Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Worth Collecting in 2026?

Short answer: yes, are yugioh cards worth collecting is still a fair question to ask before you drop money on a booster box, and for most people the…

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — August 10, 2026

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — August 10, 2026

The 10 most talked-about Pokémon this week, scored from Reddit chatter and search interest — where collector attention (and prices) may be heading next.

Are One Piece Cards Worth Collecting in 2026?

Are One Piece Cards Worth Collecting in 2026?

Are one piece cards worth collecting in 2026? Short answer: yes, for most people who actually like the show or enjoy playing the game, but not as some…

Which Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Are Worth Grading?

Which Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Are Worth Grading?

What yugioh cards are worth grading comes down to a simple filter: the card needs real demand, a print run old or scarce enough to matter, and it has…

1st Edition vs Shadowless vs Unlimited

1st Edition vs Shadowless vs Unlimited

1st Edition, Shadowless and Unlimited are three separate Base Set print runs with the same artwork. Here is how to tell them apart in seconds — and what each one is actually worth.

How to Tell if a Pokémon Card Is 1st Edition

How to Tell if a Pokémon Card Is 1st Edition

The fastest way to tell if a Pokémon card is 1st edition is to check the left side of the card, just under the artwork, for a small black stamp with a…

How to Tell if a Pokémon Card Is Fake

How to Tell if a Pokémon Card Is Fake

If you're wondering how to tell if a Pokémon card is fake, the short answer is: check the back design, the text, the weight, and how light passes…

Pokémon Card Rarity Symbols Explained

Pokémon Card Rarity Symbols Explained

The small icon next to the card number tells you how hard a card was to pull. Here's every Pokémon rarity symbol from black circle to three gold stars — and why it isn't the same as value.

What Is an SIR Pokémon Card?

What Is an SIR Pokémon Card?

SIR stands for Special Illustration Rare — the two-gold-star rarity introduced with Scarlet & Violet. Here's how SIRs differ from IRs and alt arts, and what they sell for.

What Is a Reverse Holo Pokémon Card?

What Is a Reverse Holo Pokémon Card?

If you've ever cracked a pack and pulled a card where the shine is everywhere except the picture, that's a reverse holo. A reverse holo Pokémon card is…

What Is a Shadowless Pokémon Card?

What Is a Shadowless Pokémon Card?

A shadowless Pokémon card is a Base Set card printed without the drop shadow behind the artwork box — the shading that most collectors are used to…

How to Tell if a Pokémon Card Is Rare

How to Tell if a Pokémon Card Is Rare

The rarity symbol next to your card number tells you the tier in one glance — circle, diamond, star, or gold star. Here's how to read it, and why rare doesn't always mean valuable.

Pokémon Trainer Cards Worth Money

Pokémon Trainer Cards Worth Money

Yes, plenty of Pokémon trainer cards worth money exist, and some of them sell for more than the Pokémon they're paired with. If you've got a Full Art…

Are New Pokémon Cards Worth Anything?

Are New Pokémon Cards Worth Anything?

Yes, some new Pokémon cards are worth real money, but most of what you pull from a fresh pack is worth a couple bucks at best. I've been cracking packs…

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — August 3, 2026

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — August 3, 2026

The 10 most talked-about Pokémon this week, scored from Reddit chatter and search interest — where collector attention (and prices) may be heading next.

Rare Pokémon Cards Worth Money

Rare Pokémon Cards Worth Money

Rare and valuable are not the same thing. How to read Pokémon card rarity symbols, which rare cards actually hold value, and how to price the one in your hand.

Pokémon Card Arbitrage — August 2026: The Biggest Cross-Market Price Gaps

Pokémon Card Arbitrage — August 2026: The Biggest Cross-Market Price Gaps

The biggest cross-market price gaps in August 2026 — where the same Pokémon card is far cheaper on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or PriceCharting than the others. 12 arbitrage picks.

Are Korean & Chinese Pokémon Cards Worth Anything?

Are Korean & Chinese Pokémon Cards Worth Anything?

Korean and Chinese Pokémon cards are official releases — but both languages are full of bootlegs. How to spot a fake, and what the real ones are actually worth.

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — July 27, 2026

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — July 27, 2026

The 10 most talked-about Pokémon this week, scored from Reddit chatter and search interest — where collector attention (and prices) may be heading next.

What Makes a Pokémon Card Valuable?

What Makes a Pokémon Card Valuable?

Rarity, condition, print run, demand, edition, and errors — the six factors that decide whether a Pokémon card is worth thousands or a few cents, with live-price examples.

One Piece Card Sets in Order (OP-01 Onward)

One Piece Card Sets in Order (OP-01 Onward)

One Piece card sets in order run from OP-01 Romance Dawn, released in July 2022, straight through the current numbered booster, with starter decks,…

Is Grading Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Worth It? The Real Maths

Is Grading Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Worth It? The Real Maths

Grading Yu-Gi-Oh cards is worth it when the card's estimated market value in a high grade clears the cost of grading plus shipping plus the wait — for…

How to Check What a One Piece Card Is Worth

How to Check What a One Piece Card Is Worth

The fastest way to check what a One Piece card is worth is to pull up recent sold listings for that exact card, number, and print (parallel, alt-art,…

Are 1st Edition Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Worth More? (1st Ed vs Unlimited)

Are 1st Edition Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Worth More? (1st Ed vs Unlimited)

So are first edition yugioh cards worth anything? Yeah, usually — but not always, and not by the margin most people assume. A 1st Edition card from a…

How to Tell if a One Piece Card Is Fake

How to Tell if a One Piece Card Is Fake

The quickest way to tell if a One Piece card is fake is to check the card stock under a light, look at the print texture on the card face, and compare…

How to Sell Yu-Gi-Oh Cards (and Actually Get a Fair Price)

How to Sell Yu-Gi-Oh Cards (and Actually Get a Fair Price)

If you want to know how to sell Yu-Gi-Oh cards without getting lowballed, it comes down to three things: know what you actually have, know what it's…

Manga Rare Cards: The Full Guide to One Piece's Biggest Chase

Manga Rare Cards: The Full Guide to One Piece's Biggest Chase

A manga rare in One Piece is the special black-and-white illustration parallel that Bandai drops into a small number of packs per case, and it's become…

How to Tell if a Yu-Gi-Oh Card Is Fake: 8 Checks

How to Tell if a Yu-Gi-Oh Card Is Fake: 8 Checks

If you want to know how to tell if a Yu-Gi-Oh card is fake, start with the text font on the card name and the card back color — bootlegs almost always…

One Piece Card Rarities Explained (SEC, Manga Rare, Alt Art & Parallel)

One Piece Card Rarities Explained (SEC, Manga Rare, Alt Art & Parallel)

One Piece cards tell you their rarity right on the card — look at the bottom corner near the card number for a letter code like C, UC, R, SR, or SEC,…

Yu-Gi-Oh Card Rarities Explained: Secret, Ultimate, Ghost & More

Yu-Gi-Oh Card Rarities Explained: Secret, Ultimate, Ghost & More

If you want to know how to tell rarity of yugioh cards, start with the bottom right corner of the card (the print edition and rarity abbreviation…

The Most Expensive One Piece Cards Ever Sold

The Most Expensive One Piece Cards Ever Sold

I've been collecting and playing One Piece Card Game since the English launch, and the question I get asked more than any other is simple: what's the…

The Most Expensive Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Ever Sold

The Most Expensive Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Ever Sold

So what yugioh cards are worth the most? At the very top, it's a small handful of tournament prize cards and misprints that trade in the six-figure…

The Rarest One Piece Cards (And What They Sell For)

The Rarest One Piece Cards (And What They Sell For)

The rarest One Piece cards are the Manga rarity chase cards, special giveaway prints (like Judge cards and Card Ichiban Kuji exclusives), and low-print…

Are Old Yu-Gi-Oh Cards (1996–2003) Worth Anything?

Are Old Yu-Gi-Oh Cards (1996–2003) Worth Anything?

Yes, some 1996 Yugioh cards are worth money — but it's a small slice of the pile. Most of what got pulled from those early Japanese boxes and the first…

MTG Sets in Order: Every Magic Set and Its Standout Cards

MTG Sets in Order: Every Magic Set and Its Standout Cards

Every Magic set ever printed, in order of release, starts with Alpha in August 1993 and runs through whatever Wizards dropped last month — and getting…

Are Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Worth Anything? What Actually Drives Value

Are Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Worth Anything? What Actually Drives Value

Yeah, some Yu-Gi-Oh cards are worth real money — a handful sell for thousands. But the honest answer is that most cards in your binder are worth…

Which One Piece Cards Are Worth Money? The Ones to Look For

Which One Piece Cards Are Worth Money? The Ones to Look For

Short answer: the One Piece cards worth money right now are mostly Leader cards, Secret Rares, and Manga (parallel) rares from the early English sets —…

Which Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Are Worth Money? The Ones to Check For

Which Yu-Gi-Oh Cards Are Worth Money? The Ones to Check For

Short answer: yes, plenty of Yu-Gi-Oh cards are worth real money, and it's not just the ancient stuff from 2002. Some of the biggest values right now…

Lorcana Sets in Order: Every Set and Its Chase Cards

Lorcana Sets in Order: Every Set and Its Chase Cards

Every Disney Lorcana set released so far, in order, is: The First Chapter, Rise of the Floodborn, Into the Inklands, Ursula's Return, Shimmering Skies,…

Are One Piece Cards Worth Anything? What Drives Value

Are One Piece Cards Worth Anything? What Drives Value

Yes, some One Piece cards are worth real money — a handful of chase cards trade for thousands, and plenty of common alt-arts sit comfortably in the…

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — July 20, 2026

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — July 20, 2026

The 10 most talked-about Pokémon this week, scored from Reddit chatter and search interest — where collector attention (and prices) may be heading next.

Are Gold Pokémon Cards Worth Anything?

Are Gold Pokémon Cards Worth Anything?

Not every shiny gold Pokémon card is valuable. Here's how to tell official gold Secret Rares from fake 'metal' novelties — and how to check exactly what yours is worth.

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — July 13, 2026

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — July 13, 2026

The 10 most talked-about Pokémon this week, scored from Reddit chatter and search interest — where collector attention (and prices) may be heading next.

The 100 Most Expensive Pokémon Cards (Live Rankings)

The 100 Most Expensive Pokémon Cards (Live Rankings)

Every one of the 100 most expensive Pokémon cards, ranked by live market value — plus exactly how to check whether your own cards are worth money.

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — July 7, 2026

Most Hyped Pokémon Cards This Week — July 7, 2026

The 10 most talked-about Pokémon this week, scored from Reddit chatter and search interest — where collector attention (and prices) may be heading next.

Are Japanese Pokémon Cards Worth More?

Are Japanese Pokémon Cards Worth More?

Are Japanese Pokémon cards worth more than English? Sometimes. Here's when Japanese wins (rarity, promos, print quality) and when English does (demand, pull rates).

Old Pokémon Cards Worth Money (90s & 2000s)

Old Pokémon Cards Worth Money (90s & 2000s)

Which vintage Pokémon cards from the '90s and 2000s are actually worth money — Base Set chase cards, 1st Edition and Shadowless — plus how to check what yours are worth.

How to Tell if Your Pokémon Cards Are Worth Money

How to Tell if Your Pokémon Cards Are Worth Money

A beginner-friendly five-point checklist for telling whether your Pokémon cards are valuable — rarity symbol, holo/edition, condition, demand, and how to scan to confirm the price.

How Much Are My Pokémon Cards Worth? (How to Check)

How Much Are My Pokémon Cards Worth? (How to Check)

How much are your Pokémon cards worth? Scan them for an instant blended market value, then learn how condition, rarity, raw vs graded and bulk vs chase set the price.

Are Pokémon Cards Worth Anything? What Makes Them Valuable

Are Pokémon Cards Worth Anything? What Makes Them Valuable

Are Pokémon cards worth anything? Often yes — it comes down to rarity, condition, grade, the Pokémon and demand. Here's exactly what makes a Pokémon card valuable, and how to check what yours are worth.