Frequently Asked Questions

Vintage Vault TCG is a free online Pokemon card collection tracker. It helps you organize and monitor your Pokemon TCG collection across every set and era. You can track which cards you own, monitor reverse holo variants, build custom lists, and view market prices — all in one place.

Yes, Vintage Vault TCG is completely free. You can browse set lists, search cards, and view prices without an account. Creating a free account lets you save your collection progress, build custom lists, and track variants across multiple languages.

A reverse holo (or reverse holofoil) is a card where the holographic foil pattern covers the entire card except the main artwork window. This is the opposite of a standard holo card, where only the artwork area is holographic. Reverse holos were introduced in the Legendary Collection set (2002) and have been included in most sets since. Many collectors pursue complete reverse holo master sets, which is why our reverse holo tracker is one of our most popular features.

First Edition cards have a "1st Edition" stamp on the left side of the card and were the first print run of a set. Shadowless cards lack the drop shadow behind the Pokemon artwork box and were printed shortly after first edition runs — they have no edition stamp but share the same borderless design. Unlimited cards are the most common print run, featuring the drop shadow and no edition stamp. First edition and shadowless cards are typically more valuable than unlimited cards.

Create a free account, then browse to any set list page. Click on any card to toggle ownership. You can also use the layers icon on each card to track individual variants like reverse holos, first editions, and shadowless prints. Your collection progress is saved automatically and you can view completion percentages for each set.

Yes! Vintage Vault TCG supports tracking cards across 14+ languages including English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Thai, Indonesian, Dutch, and Russian. Use the language selector in the navbar to switch between languages and track your collection per language.

Custom lists let you build personalized collections around any criteria — your favorite Pokemon, a specific artist, particular rarity types, or any theme. You can create conditions using tags, card names, artists, and more. Custom lists automatically populate with matching cards from the database and you can track your progress toward completing them.

Market prices are sourced from TCGplayer, the largest marketplace for trading card games in the United States. We display market prices for normal, holofoil, reverse holofoil, and first edition variants where available. Prices are updated periodically and are for informational purposes only — they do not constitute offers to buy or sell.

Visit our Sell Bulk page and fill out the inquiry form with details about your collection. We are actively buying vintage and mid-era Pokemon card collections (Base Set through EX series, 100+ cards preferred). After reviewing your submission, we will contact you within 24-48 hours with a fair offer based on current market rates.

Yes, you can export your collection data to CSV format. This is useful for spreadsheet tracking, insurance documentation, or sharing your collection with other collectors. The CSV export includes card names, set information, ownership status, variants, and pricing data.

Our database covers every released Pokemon TCG set — over 170 sets spanning from the original 1999 Base Set to the latest Scarlet & Violet expansions and Pokemon TCG Pocket sets. This includes the WotC era (Base Set through Skyridge), the EX/DP/PL/HS era, the BW/XY era, the SWSH era, and the current SV era. Each set page shows every card with images, rarities, and market prices.

Card data and images are sourced from TCGdex, a community-driven Pokemon TCG database. While we strive for accuracy, errors can occur. If you spot incorrect data or a missing Pokemon tag, you can report it through our Report a Tag Issue page and our team will review and correct it.

No, Vintage Vault TCG is a web-based application. It works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. There is nothing to download or install. Your collection is stored securely in the cloud and accessible from any device.

No, Vintage Vault TCG is an independent, fan-made tool. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Pokemon Company International, Nintendo, TCGplayer, or any of their subsidiaries. Pokemon and Pokemon character names are trademarks of their respective owners.