What do all the symbols mean on Pokemon cards?

A circle means the card is common, while a diamond marks uncommon cards. These are easy to find, and not usually worth much unless the card was printed in 1999 or 2000. A star means the card is rare, while a star H or three stars are special, extra-rare cards.

What are the rarity symbols on Pokemon cards?

Common, Uncommon, and Rare Common cards are marked with a black circle, uncommon cards have a black diamond, and rare cards always have a black star. This is the basic way to tell the rarity of a card. Rare cards, for instance, are split into multiple different kinds of rarities.

What does a white star on a Pokemon card mean?

1 Answer. 4 votes. The White Star indicates that it is one of two things: an EX card or an SuperRare Holo.

What does the promo star mean on Pokemon cards?

Exclusive cards for promotional events such as tournaments, special events or through Pokémon-related merchandise. These all have a black star with the word "PROMO" written across it where the expansion symbol would normally occur, giving them their name as Black Star Promos.