1. Traceable sources come first
Official Pokémon and distributor announcements take priority for release dates, contents, and suggested prices. TCGdex identifies expansions, cards, and artwork. Cardmarket and eBay are treated separately so a price guide, an active listing, and a completed transaction are never presented as the same thing.
A secondary source may add context, but it does not replace official confirmation when a date or product content is disputed.
2. Reading prices and market signals
A seller's asking price is not presented as a completed sale. Cardmarket trends are aggregate reference points, while eBay listings remain active asking prices. Condition, language, grading, fees, and seller history still need to be compared.
- The latest observation date is shown whenever the source provides it.
- No past history is invented: charts begin with observations actually collected.
- Missing data stays missing instead of being silently replaced by an estimate.
3. Score calculation and locks
The sealed score combines five factors: durable demand, contents-to-price value, exclusivity, estimated liquidity, and reprint resistance. Before release or without reliable volume data, some components are capped.
A card market score is shown only after enough history has been collected. It is a quantitative signal, not an assessment of a specific card's condition or guaranteed liquidity.
4. Independence, affiliates, and corrections
Partnerships and affiliate links are disclosed and cannot increase a score. Corrections can be requested with the affected URL, the disputed statement, and a verifiable source. Material corrections should update the page's modification date.
5. Limitations
Pokeradex is an information tool for collectors. Scores do not guarantee returns and are not financial, tax, or legal advice. The market is volatile, and every physical item has its own condition.