The Only Real Metal Pokémon Cards: How to Avoid Fake Cards and Where to Buy
Pokémon TCG, Collectibles Market Trends, How to Buy Collectibles, How to Price Collectibles, Where to Buy Collectibles Eric Louderback Pokémon TCG, Collectibles Market Trends, How to Buy Collectibles, How to Price Collectibles, Where to Buy Collectibles Eric Louderback

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!

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