5 Best Collectible Trading Cards - Apr. 2023

Updated January 2022

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Its popular gameplay and variety of cards make this pack ideal for those interested in competitive play.

Pros

Has a random assortment of four commons, two uncommons, two rares, five showcase cards, one extended art rare, and one token. Detailed designs.

Cons

Buyers may receive cards they already own.

Best Bang for the Buck

Pokemon

Sun & Moon Trainer Kit

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Best for Beginners

Bottom Line

Its affordable price and additional pieces make this kit ideal for beginners of the game.

Pros

Contains two guides, two decks with 30-cards, a two-player playmate, two damage counters, two special condition markers, and one coin. Easy to use.

Cons

Some found one deck to have an advantage against the other.

Its large quantity of cards makes this set ideal for those wanting to expand their collection.

Pros

Box comes with three decks. Each deck has five ultra rares and 45 commons, including trap cards and link monsters. Sets designed for different game strategies.

Cons

Box does not come with instructions.

Topps

St. Louis Cardinals 2019 Team Set

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Simple Yet Solid

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With many players to collect both old and new, this pack is an ideal choice for sports fans.

Pros

Pack contains 17 team cards of the 2019 St. Louis Cardinals. Factory sealed. Clear quality pictures. Affordable. Portable. Long-lasting.

Cons

Pack is only limited to one baseball team.

Topps

Garbage Pail Kids Series 1

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Feature-packed

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Its unique artwork and nostalgic past make this deck a must-have for collectors and retro fans.

Pros

Contains five packs and three additional stickers, making a total of 43 sticker cards. Cards feature bizarre or gross Cabbage Patch Kid parodies.

Cons

Cards are flimsy compared to other brands.

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