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Product updates, market analysis, and tutorials from the TCG Price Lookup team.

Insights|2026-03-20|7 min read

How Much Is a Charizard Card Worth? Complete Price Guide (2026)

From the 1st Edition Base Set Charizard worth hundreds of thousands to modern Charizard ex cards worth $50, here's a complete breakdown of every major Charizard variant and what it's worth today.

Insights|2026-03-20|7 min read

The Most Expensive MTG Cards Ever (2026 Price Guide)

Black Lotus, the Power Nine, Reserved List staples — here are the rarest and most valuable Magic: The Gathering cards ever printed, with current prices and why they command such high values.

Insights|2026-03-20|9 min read

The Most Expensive Pokemon Cards Ever Sold (2026 Price Guide)

From the 1st Edition Base Set Charizard to the Pikachu Illustrator, here are the rarest and most valuable Pokemon cards ever printed — with current price ranges and what makes them worth so much.

Insights|2026-03-20|7 min read

The Most Expensive Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards Ever (2026 Price Guide)

Tournament prize cards, 1st Edition LOB holos, Starlight Rares — here are the rarest and most valuable Yu-Gi-Oh! cards ever printed, with current price ranges and what makes them worth so much.

Announcement|2026-02-15|8 min read

Introducing TCG API: One API for Every Trading Card Game

We built TCG API because no existing service covers all major TCGs with real pricing data from multiple markets. Today, we're opening it up to developers everywhere.

Insights|2026-02-12|10 min read

Why eBay Sold Prices Matter More Than You Think

TCGPlayer market prices tell you what sellers want. eBay sold prices tell you what buyers actually pay. Here's why the gap between them matters for your TCG business.

Tutorial|2026-02-08|15 min read

Building a Price Tracker with TCG API in 30 Minutes

A step-by-step tutorial on building a real-time card price tracker using TCG API, Next.js, and a few lines of JavaScript. From zero to deployed in half an hour.

Market|2026-02-03|12 min read

TCG Market Trends: Q1 2026 in Review

Pokemon continues to dominate, Magic sees a resurgence in vintage, and One Piece is the fastest-growing TCG. Our data tells the story of Q1 2026.