How Pokémon deals work

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We compare CardTrader Zero listings for the same card and exact CardTrader supplied variant. A deal shows the lowest listing and the next higher compatible price; the reference is extra context and does not determine the discount.

Variants and comparisons

Listings are compared only when the data identifies the same version. Holo, reverse holo, first edition, shadowless, and stamped cards stay distinct when CardTrader supplies those properties. Listings with insufficient variant data are excluded from comparisons.

The next price is the cheapest listing priced above the minimum, in the same language first and then in any language. It must be in the same or a worse condition than the minimum: a copy in better condition costs more because of its condition, so it is not a fair comparison and that comparison produces no deal. A cheaper copy in better condition is never skipped to reach a pricier one in the same condition. Graded cards are compared only with other graded cards. The “Same language only” filter hides cross-language comparisons when there is no higher listing in the minimum listing's language.

Reference price and warnings ⚠

When available, the euro reference is the trend price from Cardmarket's daily price guide for the same card, matched through the Cardmarket ID that CardTrader supplies. Reverse holos use the reverse trend price. Cardmarket's price does not distinguish languages. When Cardmarket has no price for the card (for example many Japanese- or Chinese-only sets), we show, in italics with a CT label, the median price of the CardTrader Zero listings of the same variant in the minimum's language (all languages when there are fewer than three). Graded cards have no reference; those rows show a dash.

The reference is not used to calculate the discount. Rows with suspicious comparisons are hidden initially; advanced filters can show them, and you can highlight deals below reference. The suspicious-comparison check and the highlight use only the Cardmarket reference.

Cardmarket Pokémon.

Data freshness

Listings can change or sell after we check them. Open CardTrader to verify availability, price, and shipping.

Best of the week shows deals seen in the last 7 days and their status.

Pokémon Watchlist

Create a Pokémon Watchlist for alerts on cards you want. It is separate from your Magic Watchlist and can match expansion, variant, language, and condition.