How to sell Pokémon cards on eBay
eBay is where most single cards change hands. Since October 2024, private sellers on its UK site pay no selling fee on most items. A clear title, honest photos and tracked post do the rest.
Tick what your listing has
A listing with all six sells faster and for more.
- Private sellers pay no selling fee on most items. The buyer pays a protection fee.
- Put the Pokémon, the card number, the set and the condition in the title.
- Photograph the card itself, front and back.
- Auctions suit cards in demand this week. A fixed price suits everything else.
- Cards sold for £500 or more go through eBay's authenticity check.
Charizard£253 rawOur scannerStart the listing from a scanScan the card and press Sell on eBay. eBay opens ready to list that card.Scan a card →What it costs
Confirmed
- Since October 2024, private sellers on eBay's UK site pay no selling fee on most items.
- Since May 2026, cards sold for £500 or more are checked before they reach the buyer.
Reported, not confirmed
- The buyer pays a protection fee: 75p and 4% of the price, up to £300.
- Business sellers still pay a fee on each sale.
Writing the title
- Lead with the Pokémon and the card number.
- Add the set name and the year.
- Say holo, reverse holo or first edition if it is one.
- End with the condition, or with the grade and the company.
For example: Charizard 4 of 102, Base Set, holo, Lightly Played.
Auction or fixed price
| Format | Use it for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Auction | Cards many people want this week. | Bidders find the price for you. |
| Fixed price | Everything else. | It waits for the right buyer. |
| Best offer | Cards priced a little high. | Buyers come to you with a number. |
Posting
- Under £20: a letter, with the card in a toploader between two pieces of card.
- Over £20: tracked.
- Over £100: tracked and signed for.
- Post within the time your listing promises.
After the sale
- Add the tracking number to the order.
- Keep your photos until the buyer has the card.
- Answer messages through eBay, not by text or email.
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Common questions
Does eBay charge to sell Pokémon cards?
Private sellers on its UK site have paid no selling fee on most items since October 2024. The buyer pays a protection fee on top of your price. Business sellers still pay fees.
Is it better to auction Pokémon cards or sell at a fixed price?
Auction a card many people want this week. Use a fixed price for everything else, with offers switched on.
What should I put in an eBay title for a Pokémon card?
The Pokémon, the card number, the set, the printing and the condition. Buyers search by those words.
How do I post a card sold on eBay?
In a sleeve and a toploader, sealed in a team bag, between two pieces of card. Use tracked post for anything of value.
What is eBay's authenticity check for cards?
Cards sold for £500 or more go to a checker first. They confirm the card matches the listing, then send it on to the buyer.
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