Pokémon promo cards
Pokémon promo cards
What a promo is, where to find it, and why some are worth a fortune while others are worth pennies.
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The short answer
A Pokémon promo card is a card given out outside boosters: in boxes and special products, at prereleases, at Pokémon League and events, at Pokémon Centers or with magazines. You recognise it by the black "PROMO" star in place of the set symbol. Most are worth little; those given out in very small numbers are worth a lot.
What is a promo card?
A promo is a card you don't open in a standard booster: you get it with a product, at an event, as a reward or as a gift.
A Pokémon promo has a black star with the word "PROMO" in place of the set symbol (the "Black Star Promos"), and a promo number specific to each series (SWSH050, for example). Other promos are cards from a set with an extra stamp.
How you get them
- In boxes, tins, mini tins and blisters: one or more promo cards alongside the boosters.
- In Elite Trainer Boxes, which often contain a promo card.
- At a new set's prereleases, with the prerelease kits.
- At Pokémon League and official tournaments, as rewards.
- At events: launches, Pokémon Day, championships, conventions.
- At Pokémon Centers, the official shops, and in their exclusive products.
- With magazines, video games, films or fast-food promotions (the McDonald's collections, for example).
Promotions change from year to year and country to country: check official announcements and shops near you.
How much is a promo card worth?
Most promos are printed in large numbers and are worth little. Those given out in very small numbers (tournament rewards, Staff cards, contests, limited events) can be worth much more. The most valuable in the gotem. catalogue right now:
Promo series
In gotem., promos are grouped by series, like sets. The most recent:
Tick your promos, see the ones you're missing
In gotem., each promo series is organised like a set: tick the ones you have, see the ones you're missing and what they're worth. Free.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if my card is a promo?
A Pokémon promo has a black star with the word "PROMO" in place of the set symbol (the "Black Star Promos"), and a promo number specific to each series (SWSH050, for example). Other promos are cards from a set with an extra stamp.
Are promo cards rare?
Most aren't: they're given out in large numbers. Only those reserved for a few people (Staff, tournament rewards, contests) are truly rare.
Where can I find promo cards?
In boxes and special products, at official events and tournaments, in stores, or by buying them from other collectors.
Do promos have a market price?
Yes: each promo has its market price in gotem., updated daily, like other cards.
How do I organise my promos in gotem.?
Each promo series is a separate set: open it, tick the ones you have, and put them in a binder.
Tick your promos, see the ones you're missing
In gotem., each promo series is organised like a set: tick the ones you have, see the ones you're missing and what they're worth. Free.
Organise my promos
