Shop guides
Practical guides to open, stock and run a profitable Pokémon card shop: paperwork, suppliers, margins and how to sell more.
Getting startedHow to open a Pokémon card shop
Paperwork, first stock, which languages to sell, physical or online shop and what to do in the first 90 days to get the shop going.
Read guide 9 min read
BuyingWhere to buy Pokémon booster boxes wholesale for your shop
Types of supplier, what to ask before your first order and the warning signs that a supplier cannot be trusted.
Read guide 7 min read
ProfitabilityHow much can you make selling Pokémon cards: margin per box and per pack
Margin on sealed boxes versus loose packs, the difference between markup and margin, and a calculator to run your own numbers.
Read guide 6 min read
BuyingJapanese or Korean Pokémon booster boxes: differences, pros and cons
What changes between a Japanese and a Korean booster box, the pros and cons of each and which one suits your shop depending on your customers.
Read guide 7 min read
Selling moreHow to run live Pokémon pack openings for your shop
What equipment you need, which platforms to stream on, which formats work and how to earn the trust of viewers watching you open packs.
Read guide 8 min read
CommunityHow to run Pokémon leagues and tournaments in your shop
Casual league or official tournament, how to start, which prizes work, what equipment you need and how to attract new players.
Read guide 8 min read