The Only Real Metal Pokémon Cards: How to Avoid Fake Cards and Where to Buy
Despite what many sellers on eBay, Whatnot, TikTok, and elsewhere would like you to believe, there are actually only 5 (yes, 5!) real metal Pokémon cards that have ever been released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).
Let’s take a closer look at each of these 5 real metal Pokémon cards to see which set each one comes from, how much they cost (as of July, 2025, at a PSA 10 grade via recent eBay sold listings), and where you can buy them!
And even better, each of the card images you see below are from actual eBay sold listings in our eBay Store at Kendall Square Collectibles!
Top 5 Collectibles Market Trends to Look for in 2025, 2026, & Beyond for Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu Gi Oh, & More
Estimates show that the collectibles market was valued at $402 billion 2021 and is projected to more than double by 2032, reaching a valuation of $1 trillion.
But what does the future hold for this rapidly-expanding market?
Let’s take a dive into the top 5 trends in the collectibles market for 2025, 2026, and beyond!