{"id":3734,"date":"2023-11-22T16:24:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T16:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/blog\/?p=3734"},"modified":"2023-12-23T02:22:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T02:22:08","slug":"how-to-protect-and-display-your-pokemon-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/22\/how-to-protect-and-display-your-pokemon-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Protect and Display Your Pok\u00e9mon Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3735 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/P-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"Assortment of packs of Pokemon trading cards.\" width=\"512\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/P-Cards.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/P-Cards-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly 10 billion Pok\u00e9mon cards were sold worldwide in the 2022\/2023 fiscal year. People buy the cards for many reasons\u2014as an investment, to grow a childhood collection, to create a new collection based on nostalgia for the franchise, and to build decks and battle against others in competitive play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, certain cards\u2014especially rare ones\u2014can command a serious price tag. For example, mint condition, 1st edition Charizard from the 1990s is valued at $420,000.\u00a0 But no matter the reason for the hobby, you want to ensure your collection is handled safely to maintain its value (monetary or sentimental). That\u2019s where Pok\u00e9mon card display ideas come in. There are a variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/display-boxes-and-cases.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">display boxes and cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help store your cards depending on the purpose of your collection. But, first, let\u2019s discuss the care and handling of the cards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>Proper Pok\u00e9mon Card Handling and Maintenance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you don\u2019t have to handle with gloved hands (though you can if you want), you should handle cards with clean, dry hands. That\u2019s because dirt, moisture, and oils from your hands will transfer to the cards and risk staining and damaging them. Other card-damaging culprits include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Humidity <\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Moisture and humidity can damage the card\u2019s structure and cause mold to form.<\/p>\n<h3><b>UV Rays<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultraviolet light from sun exposure can fade cards and make them brittle over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stacking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaving cards unprotected and in piles can make them prone to creasing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Rubber Bands<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Securing with rubber bands can bend and crease the cards as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To protect against the above issues, it\u2019s best to place cards in protective sleeves once you unbox them. Pok\u00e9mon cards fit in standard-size sleeves or you can also place them in top-loading sleeves, which are a little sturdier and protective and thus, highly recommended by Pok\u00e9mon enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>8 Pok\u00e9mon Card Display Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you collect them for the fun of hunting them down (gotta catch \u2018em all!) or collect to play the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game, Pok\u00e9mon card displays can be curated by card type, value, set, rarity, or any other category that makes sense to you\u2014and offer the most protection for your collection. Here are 8 Pok\u00e9mon Card display ideas using shopPOP products to consider.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Corral a Large Collection in a Card Binder<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0You can purchase a trademarked Pok\u00e9mon binder or a ring binder from an office supply retailer to store an inventory of Pok\u00e9mon cards. Create a master list of your cards to lessen their exposure to the elements since you don\u2019t have to pull out a deck to see if you have a particular card.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Create a Clean-and-Clear Filing System<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store Pok\u00e9mon cards upright in their sleeves in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/display-boxes-and-cases\/custom-acrylic-boxes.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom acrylic box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent them from becoming bent or damaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Rely on a Protective case<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Metal cases and cardboard boxes (like archive photo boxes) are great for storing cards, but they may still have an enemy in the form of water and humidity if not stored in a cool, dry place. Metal can rust and cardboard can get wet. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/display-boxes-and-cases\/custom-acrylic-boxes.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom acrylic box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with either a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/CS003\/clear-acrylic-box-with-hinged-lid-custom-size.html?list=Category%20Listing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hinged lid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/CS002\/clear-acrylic-box-with-shoe-box-lid-custom-size.html?list=Category%20Listing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shoebox lid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can offer much-needed protection from humidity and sunlight.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Use Acid-Free Storage Boxes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same archival boxes used to protect snapshots can protect your Pok\u00e9mon collection. But if you prefer a modern look to your organizational system, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/display-boxes-and-cases\/custom-acrylic-boxes.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acrylic boxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are inherently acid-free and are sturdy enough to stack on one another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Secure your Pok\u00e9mon Cards in a Locking Cabinet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0For a Pok\u00e9mon card display idea that safeguards higher-valued cards, place the cards in a locking, collectible display cabinet, such as our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/10397\/acrylic-3-shelf-sliding-back-case.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acrylic 3-shelf sliding back case<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/12804\/acrylic-locking-6-shelf-front-opening-wall-mount-display-case.html?list=Category%20Listing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acrylic locking 6 shelf front open wall mount display<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The cards will still be visible as a display, but untouchable behind the locked cabinet.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Frame your Favorites<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UV-resistant qualities of our acrylic will protect the cards from any sun damage while showcasing your favorite cards as art. Place cards in an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/acrylic-picture-frames\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acrylic frame<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/P_Acrylic-Wall-Display-Box\/wall-mounted-acrylic-shadow-box-for-framed-canvas-matted-print-3d-art.html?list=Category%20Listing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wall mounted shadow bo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">x and display them on a wall. Slip a card into an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/11287\/35-x-5-top-loading-plastic-sign-holder.html?list=Category%20Listing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acrylic sign holder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and place it on dressers or bookshelf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Up your Display Game with Acrylic risers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand Pok\u00e9mon cards in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/11287\/35-x-5-top-loading-plastic-sign-holder.html?list=Category%20Listing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top loading sign holder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s (in their sleeves) and then place them on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/11023\/wide-acrylic-three-step-riser.html?list=Category%20Listing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tiered riser<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will allow a larger part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/collectibles.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collectible display<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cards\u00a0 to be visible.<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Curate a Gallery Showing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Showcase a single card in a top-loading sleeve placed on an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/signage\/easels\/table-top-easels.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acrylic table top easel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also display a series of Pok\u00e9mon cards on individual easels and line them up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope these Pok\u00e9mon card display ideas will help you safely show off your collection to friends, family, fans, or potential buyers and traders. We also can create <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/display-boxes-and-cases.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom-sized acrylic display boxes and cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you don\u2019t see one that suits your needs. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/CTUS.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see how we can help. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearly 10 billion Pok\u00e9mon cards were sold worldwide in the 2022\/2023 fiscal year. People buy the cards for many reasons\u2014as an investment, to grow a childhood collection, to create a new collection based on nostalgia for the franchise, and to build decks and battle against others in competitive play.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, certain cards\u2014especially rare ones\u2014can &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoppopdisplays.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/22\/how-to-protect-and-display-your-pokemon-cards\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How To Protect and Display Your Pok\u00e9mon Cards<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[508,507,528,536,537,538,458,535,527],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Protect and Display Your Pok\u00e9mon Cards | shopPOPdisplays<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out creative Pok\u00e9mon card display ideas to protect and showcase your valuable collection. 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