Pokémon cards are having a resurgence — and it can be an expensive hobby. Many parents need a crash course.

Launched in 1996 in Japan, Pokémon cards capitalised on the success of the Pokémon Game Boy games, and were launched in the US, UK and Europe in 1999.

Pokémon cards from the beloved, nostalgia-filled 151 set are surging in price, as the end of printing appears to be in sight.

With Pokémon's 30th anniversary being Feb. 27, here's what to know about authenticating your cards to determine their worth.

Prep your Perfect Order deck for release day.

Pokémon cards were the focus of a gang who turned up at an Abbotsford, B.C., collectibles store on Friday — but they weren't there to play.

Listed at $105.81 with shipping — about $9 cheaper than Amazon ...

Trading cards have been key to making the Pokémon franchise a global giant. As the cards continue to make collectors of kids and adults alike, their skyrocketing value is also drawing in speculators ...

Friday, Feb. 27, is Pokémon Day, an annual celebration of the launch of the original Pokémon Red and Green games in Japan.

A special 30th anniversary collection was teased for Pokémon TCG during the recent Pokémon Presents livestream.

Ascended Heroes is ridiculously pricey right now, but if you don't mind Japanese Pokémon cards, Mega Dream ex booster boxes are available and well-priced.