Founder & Editor

JD

JD founded CardTrack to answer one deceptively hard question — what is a card actually worth? — with real data instead of guesswork, blending live prices from TCGplayer, Cardmarket, PriceCharting and real eBay sales across Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece and Lorcana.

He writes CardTrack's market reports: the monthly reads, the quarterly round-ups and the year-end reviews, putting each game's moves in plain English and in context against the wider market — other card games, and traditional assets like gold, the S&P 500 and Bitcoin.

The goal is always the same: give collectors and investors an honest, numbers-first picture of where the market is, without the hype.

Articles by JD

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.