Then there are minor imperfections, such as centering and chipping, that are a result of how well the card was printed. These flaws are less impactful on value and are usually only factored in when having the card professionally graded. No doubt this product will be sought after in a decade, but that can be said for almost all Pokémon card products. If you are looking to make a profit, be prepared to store a bag of cards for a decade. Final Thoughts

After the first print run of Base Set Pokemon cards, a drop shadow was added to the art box to spruce up the design a bit. Therefore, all of the cards from the original print run are referred to as Shadowless. Shadowless cards have become collector’s items because only a small amount of them exist. Even today, we’re seeing the 2022 product next to the newly released 2023 product. This indicates that supply is heavily outweighing demand.A perfect mint or near-mint condition card will usually sell for full price, while any flaws will cause it to lose value. As was the case with last year, this year’s set consists of reprints from existing cards in the Pokemon TCG. Yes, several rare Halloween Pokemon cards are highly sought after by collectors. Along with Mimikyu GX, some of the other rare Halloween cards include Gengar EX, Sableye V, and Dusknoir LV.X. These cards were released as part of various Halloween-themed collections over the years and are known for their unique artwork and game-play abilities. How Many Pokemon Halloween Cards Are There?

The cards aren’t inherently cool by any means, and none are rare. This means that demand will be very low after the initial release. Low demand means low prices.

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Just like last year, the set contains 30 cards, 10 of which are holofoils. The cards feature ghost-type Pokémon, some other spooky Pokémon, and of course, Pikachu. The Pokémon Company International (TPCI) understands the market better than anyone, and they invented this product for children. There are obvious flaws such as scratches, bends, and tears, usually caused by playing with the cards or not storing them properly. This kind of damage can severely lower the value of a card. This year we have the benefit of seeing how the 2022 BOOster Bundle is selling after a year on the market. Long story short, not good. In this set, they come with a Pumpkin Stamp on the card that features Pikachu’s face and includes a few Holos.

This Halloween set is similar in nature to the recent 2022 McDonald’s Collection. It is a small set, with no rare cards. TPCI created these sets in a way that is appealing to children, but not desirable to adult collectors. This effectively lowers the scalping market and makes the cards available for the younger audience, which is really cool. For a product like this to be investable, it’s going to take 10+ years to gain any significant value. 2022 All 30 Cards in the Set

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Aside from the various rares mentioned above, there are a few unique traits worth looking out for that can mean a Pokemon card has high value. These are often printing errors or limited distribution that led to a card becoming extremely precious to collectors. Sometimes these cards look no different than others of the same kind at first glance and require special attention to identify, so look carefully! Shadowless This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. However, every card will feature a Pikachu stamp that is stylized as a pumpkin. This stamp is very similar to the 2021 Celebrations Pikachu stamp, but Halloween-themed.