Pokémon TCG Guides · South Africa
Field reports for South African collectors: how to spot fakes, get cards graded, trade safely and keep up with every new Pokémon TCG release.
The first Pokémon TCG set to launch on the same day worldwide: the 199-card set, Futuristic Rares, the Classic Collection and every South African release date.
How the local WhatsApp and Facebook trading scene works, how the vouch system protects you, and the red flags every South African collector should know.
What grading costs in rands, PSA vs CGC vs Beckett vs AGS, monthly cut-offs, customs, upcharges and packing the perfect cardboard sandwich – grading from South Africa, explained.
Fakes keep getting better, but they always leave clues. Seven quick checks – from the feel of the card to the light test – to protect your collection.