Uncommon Cards
One step above common, uncommon cards are marked with a diamond symbol. They include Stage 1 evolutions and useful Trainer cards that form the backbone of competitive decks.
What Is It?
Uncommon cards sit between common and rare in the Pokemon TCG rarity hierarchy. Marked with a diamond symbol, they appear less frequently than commons in booster packs — typically three per ten-card pack. Uncommons often feature Stage 1 evolved Pokemon, useful Trainer cards, and supporting Energy cards. They have been present since the very first Base Set in 1999.
How to Identify
Look for a small diamond shape (◆) in the bottom-right corner of the card next to the set number. Uncommons are printed on standard card stock with no holographic treatment in their base form. Like commons, they can appear as reverse-holo variants in modern sets. The diamond symbol is consistent across all languages and eras of the TCG.
Example Cards
Value Range
Standard uncommons typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50. Vintage uncommons from Base Set through Neo era can command $1-5 in near-mint condition. 1st Edition and shadowless variants see significant premiums — a 1st Edition Dark Charmeleon from Team Rocket sells for $15-30. Key competitive staples like Trainer cards sometimes hold $1-3 even from recent sets due to play demand.
Scan with Pokex
Pokex detects variant differences across print runs, helping you distinguish between unlimited and 1st Edition uncommons that look nearly identical but differ dramatically in value. The scanner also tracks competitive demand, flagging uncommons that hold value due to tournament play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 What does the diamond symbol mean on a Pokemon card?
The diamond (◆) symbol indicates Uncommon rarity. It appears in the bottom-right corner of the card and means the card is more scarce than commons but less rare than star-symbol rares.
Q2 Are uncommon Pokemon cards valuable?
Most modern uncommons sell for under $0.50, but vintage 1st Edition uncommons from Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, and Team Rocket can be worth $5-30 depending on the Pokemon and condition.
Q3 How many uncommon cards come in a booster pack?
A standard 10-card booster pack typically contains 3 uncommon cards, along with 5-6 commons and 1 rare or higher.
Q4 Can uncommon cards be holographic?
Uncommons can appear as reverse-holo variants in modern sets, where the card body has a foil finish but the artwork does not. Standard uncommons are never printed as traditional holographic cards.
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