Guide
Pokémon card sold comps
Why recent sales matter more than old headlines — and how to use comps without overfitting.
What comps are
Sold comps are captured sale prices from marketplaces we track. They reflect what buyers paid, not what sellers hope for.
Comps lag slightly and may miss private deals. Treat them as evidence, not law.
Match the comp to your buy
Same card, same grade band, similar condition language. A damaged raw comp should not price a near-mint copy.
Watch shipping and fees when comparing to your all-in budget.
When comps are missing
Thin markets happen on low-population or newly released cards.
CardSearch says when more market data is needed instead of fabricating a comp table.