TCG Guides
CardMap guides help collectors find, buy, sell, grade and explore trading cards across Australia and New Zealand. Start with a category, or jump into a featured guide below.
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Pokémon 2 guides
Finding, buying and collecting Pokémon cards - English and Japanese - across Australia and New Zealand.
Buying & Selling 2 guides
How to find trading card stores, buy different games, and shop safely across AU and NZ.
Card Grading 3 guides
What grading is, how Australians submit to PSA, BGS and others, and whether it is worth it.
Collecting 2 guides
Starting and protecting a collection - storage, sleeves, sets and long-term care.
Events & Hunting 1 guide
Card shows, tournaments, vending machines and planning a multi-stop CardHunt.
Featured guides
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Australia
The main places to buy Pokémon TCG cards in Australia - specialty stores, big-box retailers, vending machines and online - plus how to find a shop near you and avoid fakes.
How to Find Trading Card Stores Near You
A practical walkthrough for finding trading card stores, vending machines and events near you in Australia and New Zealand using CardMap - by map, by area, or by the game you collect.
Trading Card Grading Explained
A clear introduction to trading card grading - what a grade means, the main grading companies, how the process works, and when grading is and is not worth it.
How to Start a Pokémon Card Collection
A beginner-friendly guide to starting a Pokémon card collection in Australia - deciding what to collect, the main products, a sensible first budget, and how to protect what you buy.
How to Use CardMap to Find Stores, Vending Machines and TCG Events
A practical walkthrough of CardMap - the map and directory, filtering by type and game, vending machines and events, and planning a multi-stop trip with CardHunt.
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How to Use CardMap to Find Stores, Vending Machines and TCG Events
A practical walkthrough of CardMap - the map and directory, filtering by type and game, vending machines and events, and planning a multi-stop trip with CardHunt.
How to Protect and Store Trading Cards
Keep your trading cards in top condition - the essential supplies (sleeves, toploaders, binders), how to layer protection for valuable cards, and sensible long-term storage.
How to Start a Pokémon Card Collection
A beginner-friendly guide to starting a Pokémon card collection in Australia - deciding what to collect, the main products, a sensible first budget, and how to protect what you buy.
Finding Trading Card Grading Services in Australia
How to find and compare trading card grading and submission services in Australia - the difference between graders and submission services, what to compare, and how to use CardMap.
How to Get Pokémon Cards Graded in Australia
How Australian collectors get Pokémon cards graded - the two main routes (direct vs third-party submission services), how to prepare cards, and what to check before you send.
Trading Card Grading Explained
A clear introduction to trading card grading - what a grade means, the main grading companies, how the process works, and when grading is and is not worth it.
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