Pokémon Name Generator
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Yes, Pikachu is iconic, and Eevee and its various evolutions are adorable, but perhaps you just feel as if there is a Pokémon-shaped hole in your heart that is yet to be filled. Don't wait, take matters into your own hands and make your own Pokémon! Tell us what kind of Pokémon you are trying to make, and we’ll give it a fitting name!
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Pokémon Cards
Pokémon’s lasting cultural impact is established not just through its TV show, iconic cast of characters, and video games, but importantly through the collection and trade of Pokémon cards. Beloved by school children and adults alike, cards are traded for play and for fun. Learn more about the habit that’s gripped Pokémon-lovers from all over and of all walks of life!
- How to Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): Many people might not even realize, due to the immense popularity of Pokémon cards on their own terms, that there is actually a game that can be played with them! This article outlines the rules of Pokémon TCG, so now you know how to put a collection to use and battle other players!
- How to Collect Pokémon Cards: How does one go about amassing Pokémon cards? This article walks through the basics for how to begin and organize your collection for playing or just for fun. Check the final section for tips on how to avoid being duped with fake Pokémon cards!
- How to Organize Pokémon Cards: As your collection grows, you will have to begin maintaining them to make sure your hard-earned cards do not become lost or forgotten. This article has everything you need to know about physically storing your cards, as well as how to sort them by type.
- How to Spot Fake Pokémon Cards: Where there is money to be made, there is likely malicious intent and fraud, and the popularity of Pokémon cards means they have also become a target. Avoid being tricked by fake Pokémon cards by being attentive to certain card details and buying and trading only from reputable sources.
- How to Value Your Pokémon Cards: If you think you have a rare Pokémon card on your hands, how much is it really worth? This article has tips to help you assess the value of your card as well as what you can do to sell your collection!
- How to Make a Pokémon Card: Perhaps, after creating your very own Pokémon, you would like to celebrate it with its very own Pokémon card. Add a special new friend to your collection by learning how to make a Pokémon card with this article!
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BONUS: 30 Coolest Pokémon Cards: Some Pokémon cards go above and beyond in art and presentation, and that’s what makes them so highly valued. Take a look at some of the most impressive and beautiful Pokémon cards in this compilation!
Now that you know all about the Pokémon card trade, why not give yourself the opportunity to expand your own collection with some new friends? Make your own Pokémon and we’ll help you name it with our Pokémon Name Generator!
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