Japanese Pokémon cards contain tiny codes that can reveal their era, set, card number and rarity without requiring you to read Japanese. Grab your mystery card and join us for a crash course in Pokémon Card Detective work

Confused by the tiny rarity markings on Chinese Pokémon cards? This beginner-friendly collector’s guide explains how rarity symbols help identify standard, rare, premium, and special cards.

Learn what the rarity symbols on Japanese Pokémon cards mean, including C, U, R, RR, AR, SR, SAR and UR, plus tips for identifying your cards.

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