TopVault Docs

The Database ​

TopVault maintains a comprehensive database of collectible cards and products. The entire database is publicly accessible. No account or sign-in is required. Every page is indexable by search engines, so you can find TopVault entries directly from Google.

What the database covers ​

TopVault tracks cards and products across multiple collection types:

  • Pokémon Cards: including English and Japanese regions.
  • Sports Cards: across multiple sports and years.
  • Dragon Ball TCGs: the Dragon Ball Super Card Game and related sets.
  • Magic: The Gathering Cards: sets, editions, and variants.

Pokémon Cards is the most complete collection type and is the best place to see the full depth of what TopVault documents.

How the data is organized ​

Items follow a hierarchy:

  1. Collection type: the broad category (Pokémon, Sports, and so on).
  2. Generation: a grouping of sets by era or block.
  3. Series: a specific set release (for example, "1999 Pokémon Fossil" or "2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet").
  4. Edition: variations within a series like 1st Edition, Unlimited, or Shadowless.
  5. Group: sub-categories within an edition for additional organization.
  6. Variant: art or print variants such as Holographic, Reverse Holo, or Cosmos Holo.

This structure means TopVault captures the nuance that matters to serious collectors, including the difference between a 1st Edition Holo and an Unlimited non-Holo of the same card.

Variants and test prints ​

One area where TopVault stands out as a reference is its documentation of variants and special prints. For many cards, the database includes:

  • Standard print runs.
  • Holographic and Reverse Holographic variants.
  • Promotional versions.
  • Test prints and error cards that are not listed in other databases.
  • Regional variants (for example, Japanese vs English releases).

If you are researching a card and want to know every version that exists, the TopVault database is designed to answer that question.

Products ​

Beyond individual cards, TopVault also tracks products: boxed sets, Elite Trainer Boxes, booster collections, and other packaged items. Products are listed alongside cards within their series and can be viewed, searched, and added to goals and collections just like cards.

What you see on an item page ​

Every card and product in the database has a detail page showing:

  • Name and set number.
  • Series, generation, edition, and variant information.
  • Rarity score: TopVault's calculated rarity metric.
  • Related items: other variants of the same card and products that include it.
  • External links: direct links to TCGPlayer, Price Charting, Scryfall, or other relevant marketplaces.
  • Pricing: ungraded market price, grade-specific prices (PSA, CGC, TAG, AGS), and a historical trend chart.

Series pages ​

Each series in the database has its own page showing:

  • The series name and release date.
  • A description of the set (when available).
  • Every item in the series, grouped by edition and variant.
  • The total item count.

Series pages are a good starting point when you want to understand the full scope of a set.

Browsing without an account ​

You can access all database features without creating an account:

  • Search: type a card name in the search bar to find it.
  • Browse by generation: navigate the full catalog organized by era.
  • View item details: open any card or product page for full metadata and pricing.
  • View series pages: explore complete set listings.
  • Check pricing: see ungraded and graded market prices when that context is useful.

The only features that require an account are those that involve your personal data: adding items to a collection, creating goals, and recording trades.

Using TopVault as a reference ​

Even if you never create an account, TopVault is a useful reference tool for:

  • Identifying a card: search by name and check variants to confirm exactly which version you have.
  • Checking current pricing: view ungraded and graded market values as supporting context.
  • Understanding a set: browse a series page to see every card and product in the release.
  • Researching rare prints: find test prints, promos, and regional variants that other databases may not list.
  • Comparing variants: see all versions of a card side by side on the related items section.

The database is continuously updated as new sets release and additional variants are documented.