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Palworld Collecting Guide: FAQ

Direct answers to the questions people ask about palworld collecting guide.

Updated for the current Palworld patch

Two Palworld Pals standing together beneath cherry blossoms
Palworld guides for companions, exploration, combat and progression. Image: Pocketpair / Steam.
Key takeaways
  • ✓How do you start a Palworld card collection?
  • ✓What is the best way to store Palworld cards?
  • ✓How many cards are in a Palworld TCG set?
  • ✓How do I know if Palworld merchandise is official?

How do you start a Palworld card collection?

Pick one finishable goal — a base set, one Pal, or one rarity tier — build the checklist from the printed codes in the card database at /cards, and sleeve every card as it arrives. Working from codes rather than names is what keeps a checklist accurate.

What is the best way to store Palworld cards?

Penny sleeves for everything, toploaders for premium singles, and side-loading pages in a binder stored upright in a cool, dry, dark place. Avoid lofts, garages and cars, where heat and humidity warp cards.

How many cards are in a Palworld TCG set?

Set size is set by the printed card list, not by rarity counts, so build your checklist from the codes shown in the card database at /cards rather than from a remembered total. Parallels share a base number with a suffix.

How do I know if Palworld merchandise is official?

Official products name their licensee on the packaging or tag and carry a Pocketpair copyright line. Render-only photos, no licensee and long overseas shipping windows are the standard signs of an unlicensed copy.

What does Near Mint mean for a Palworld card?

Near Mint means sharp corners, a clean surface, no visible edge whitening and acceptable centring under normal light. Anything with light edge wear or a small surface mark is Lightly Played, and describing it accurately is what keeps trades smooth.

Official sources
Pocketpair — official news ↗

Official developer announcements from Pocketpair.