6 min
Card conditions: M, NM, SP, MP, HP and DMG explained
How collectors grade the condition of a card, from Mint to Damaged, how to check yours in 30 seconds, how condition changes the price and how to keep cards safe.
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Guides for collectors and new players
Short, plain-language guides on conditions, prices, rarity symbols, trading safely and how to play. Free for everyone.
4 min
How prices work in DeckMaster
Where DeckMaster card prices come from, what the ≈ sign means, how Brazilian reais are calculated and why a price is a guide, not a promise.
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4 min
How to play the Pokémon TCG: the basics
A friendly first look at a Pokémon TCG game: your deck, your turn, energy, attacks and how to win. Rules change, so check the official rulebook.
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4 min
How to spot fake cards: friendly clues for collectors
Simple, safe clues that can help you notice a suspicious trading card. Educational only: this guide is not an authenticity check.
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4 min
How to trade cards safely
Simple rules for fair, safe card trades: trade with people you know, keep a parent close, check prices together and never share personal details.
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3 min
Rarity symbols: what the circle, diamond and star mean
Learn to read the small rarity symbol on a Pokémon TCG card: circle, diamond and star, plus how DeckMaster shows rarity with a shape and a word.
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