Pokémon Card Gifts for the Collector in Your Family

A detailed guide to the best Pokémon gifts for every budget.

Pokémon is the world’s most popular trading card game and is beloved by collectors of all ages. If you’re looking to buy the perfect Pokémon card gifts but are unsure where to start, this guide will help you pick out a gift the collector in your family will love.

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How to Buy the Best Pokémon Card Gifts for the Collector in Your Family

Everyone has received gifts they love and other ones from relatives who had good intentions but missed the mark. If you don’t understand the value, rarity, or popularity of certain cards, you might not know where to begin. Pokémon cards also come in many different languages, adding an extra layer of difficulty to an already tough task.

Luckily, there are certain things to look for that will help guide you to the types of Pokémon cards, packs, and boxes your family members will love. Here are three things to keep in mind as you shop for Pokémon card gifts:

Know what types of cards they like to collect.

The most important thing is to know what Pokémon they like to collect. Some of the most popular Pokémon are Charizard, Pikachu, and Giratina. If you know they like one of these, you can narrow your search to specific sets they’re sure to love. For Charizard fans, consider Brilliant Stars. Surging Sparks is great for Pikachu lovers, and Crown Zenith is great for Giratina fans. If they like the Eeveelutions (Umbreon, better known as Moonbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon), Evolving Skies is a fantastic option.

Additionally, there are other ways Pokémon collectors build their collections. Ask the person you’re buying for if they want ungraded cards for their binder or graded cards they can display. Some people also build complete sets, so ask them if there are any specific cards they’re still looking to collect.

Find out if they collect vintage or modern Pokémon cards.

Some Pokémon collectors stick to only vintage cards, while others prefer the artwork on modern cards. This is an important distinction, so ask them if you’re unsure.

The cards vintage Pokémon collectors chase are Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Pikachu, Lugia, Gengar, and so much more! These can be found in original sets like the Base Set, Fossil, Jungle, Neo era, Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Team Rocket. If you have the budget, 1st Edition cards from these sets are some of the most valuable Pokémon cards.

If they’re a modern Pokémon collector, some of the most popular modern Pokémon cards are Pikachu Ex from Surging Sparks, Greninja Ex from Twilight Masquerade, Charizard ex from Scarlet & Violet 151, and Giratina V alt art from Lost Origin. If you’re looking for Pokémon card gifts for high-end collectors, consider the Poncho Pikachu Japanese Promo. These are fan favorites!

Set a budget.

You can buy some Pokémon cards and packs for just a few dollars, but other sets can be worth thousands. Before you start shopping, know how much you want to spend. There are plenty of great Pokémon card gifts that won’t break the bank. If you have a larger budget, remember that the most expensive box doesn’t always make the best gift if it’s not what they like to collect. If you’re unsure where to begin, stop by AA Mint Cards and ask for help from one of our Pokémon experts.

Pokémon Card Gifts for Every Budget

We’ve broken down our guide to Pokémon card gifts into the following budget options:

• Gifts under $50
• Gifts under $100
• Gifts under $200
• Gifts under $500