French cards
Estimating a French Pokémon card
A French Pokémon card is priced on the French card market, with its own listings and its own sales, often at a different price from the same card in English or German. For each French card, PokéItem shows the lowest Cardmarket “Near Mint” listing in French and the PokéItem index for the French version, in euros. Prices are updated every 24 hours.
A separate market
The French card market is smaller than the English card market, and demand from French-speaking collectors is strong on certain series. The same card can therefore be worth noticeably more in French than in German or Italian. The gap varies from card to card, and not always in the same direction.
That is why an “all languages” price, or a converted English price, gives a poor picture of the value of a French card.
Recognising a French card
- The Pokémon's name and the attack text are in French (Dracaufeu, Tortank, Florizarre…).
- The set name is the French name (for example Écarlate et Violet, Évolutions Prismatiques).
- For most sets, the card number is the same as on the English version.
- Japanese cards have their own sets and their own numbering: they do not always match a French card.
How PokéItem prices a French card
- The lowest Near Mint listing only comes from listings of French cards in Near Mint.
- The PokéItem index for the French version is computed separately: it cross-checks these listings with completed sales and the card's other sources, weighted.
- When a French card has no price of its own yet, the app shows a fallback price, another language's price or the card's Cardmarket trend, so that the card is not left without a value.
- French graded cards are priced on French sales when there are enough of them.
Selling a French card at the right price
- Compare with listings and sales of French cards, in the same condition.
- Check the exact version: number, set, reverse holo, 1st Edition, stamp.
- Take fees into account: the platform's commission and tracked shipping for a valuable card.
- For a valuable card, grading can raise the price, but it has a cost and takes time.
Frequently asked questions
Why are French Pokémon cards often more expensive?
When they are, it is mainly because the French market is smaller and demand from French-speaking collectors for the card is strong. Not all French cards are more expensive: the card page in PokéItem shows the price for each language so you can check.
Is a French card worth more than an English card?
It depends on the card, the set and the era. On the card page, PokéItem shows the price of the French version next to the prices of the other languages.
Where can I see the euro price of a French Pokémon card?
On the card page in PokéItem: the lowest Cardmarket “Near Mint” listing in French, the PokéItem index with its confidence level, and prices by condition.
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