You dug out that dusty binder and now you’re spiraling — is this Charizard worth $20 or $2,000? Before you list anything on eBay, here’s how to actually figure out what your cards are worth (without getting burned).

Step 1: Find the Exact Card

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Not all Charizards are the same Charizard. Pokémon cards have been printed dozens of times across different sets, years, and languages — and the price gap between versions can be wild.

Flip the card over and check:

Set symbol — the small icon near the bottom right (a flame, a sun, a star, etc.)

Set number — like “4/102” on Base Set cards

Edition marker — a “1st Edition” stamp near the bottom left is the big one; no stamp usually means Unlimited

That trio — set + number + edition — is your card’s fingerprint.…