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=== Japanese TCGs ===
=== Trading Card Games ===
'''[[Pokemon TCG Cards]]''' ''(1996-Present)''
'''[[Pokemon TCG Cards]]''' ''(1996)''
* [[Pokemon:Holo Scratches|Holo Scratch Removal]]
'''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards]]''' ''(1993)''
* [[Pokemon:Edge Whitening|Edge Whitening]]
'''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards]]''' ''(1999)''
* [[Pokemon:Surface Cleaning|Surface Cleaning]]
'''[[Disney Lorcana Cards]]''' ''(2023)''
 
'''[[One Piece TCG Cards]]''' ''(2022)''
'''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards]]''' ''(1999-Present)''
'''[[Flesh and Blood Cards]]''' ''(2019)''
* Ultra Rares & Secret Rares
'''[[Digimon Card Game]]''' ''(2020)''
* Starlight/Collector Rares
'''[[Dragon Ball Super Cards]]''' ''(2017)''
* OCG vs TCG Differences
'''[[Weiss Schwarz Cards]]''' ''(2008)''
 
'''[[Cardfight!! Vanguard Cards]]''' ''(2011)''
'''[[One Piece TCG Cards]]''' ''(2022-Present)''
'''[[Star Wars Unlimited Cards]]''' ''(2024)''
* Manga Art Cards
'''[[Final Fantasy TCG Cards]]''' ''(2016)''
* Leader & Character Cards
'''[[MetaZoo Cards]]''' ''(2021)''
* Alt Art Variants
'''[[Force of Will Cards]]''' ''(2012)''
 
'''[[Digimon Card Game]]''' ''(2020-Present)''
* Alt Arts & Secret Rares
* Parallel Foils
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=== Western TCGs ===
=== Sports Cards ===
'''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards]]''' ''(1993-Present)''
'''Modern Era'''
* Alpha/Beta/Unlimited
* [[Baseball Cards]]
* Reserved List Cards
* [[Basketball Cards]]
* Modern Foils & Treatments
* [[Football Cards]]
* [[Hockey Cards]]
* [[Soccer Cards]]
* [[UFC/Boxing Cards]]
* [[Racing Cards]]
* [[Wrestling Cards]]


'''[[Disney Lorcana Cards]]''' ''(2023-Present)''
'''By Manufacturer'''
* Enchanted Cards
* [[Topps Cards]]
* Foil Treatments
* [[Panini Cards]]
* Cold Foil Technology
* [[Upper Deck Cards]]
* [[Bowman Cards]]
* [[Donruss Cards]]
* [[Fleer Cards]]


'''[[Flesh and Blood Cards]]''' ''(2019-Present)''
'''[[Vintage Sports Cards]]''' ''(Pre-1980)''
* Cold Foil Cards
* Marvel/Fable Rarity
* First Edition Identification
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=== Sports Cards ===
=== Vintage & Non-Sports ===
'''[[Sports Cards]]'''
'''Tobacco Era''' ''(1880s-1940s)''
* [[Topps Cards]]
* [[T206 Cards]]
* [[Upper Deck Cards]]
* [[Tobacco Card Conservation]]
* [[Panini Cards]]
* [[Pre-War Card Care]]
* [[Bowman Cards]]


'''[[Vintage Sports Cards]]''' ''(Pre-1980)''
'''Gum Card Era''' ''(1930s-1970s)''
* [[Vintage Tobacco Cards|Tobacco Era (T206, etc.)]]
* [[Goudey Cards]]
* Goudey & Bowman Gum Era
* [[Bowman Vintage Cards]]
* Topps Golden Age
* [[Early Topps Cards]]


''1880s - Present''
'''Non-Sports Cards'''
* [[Movie & TV Cards]]
* [[Garbage Pail Kids Cards]]
* [[Marvel/DC Cards]]
* [[Historical Cards]]
* [[War Cards]]
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=== Other TCGs ===
=== Special Card Types ===
'''[[Weiss Schwarz Cards]]'''
'''Surface Types'''
* Signed Cards (SP)
* [[Foil and Holographic Cards]]
* Foil Variants
* [[Textured Cards]]
* [[Acetate and Clear Cards]]
* [[Metal Cards]]


'''[[Dragon Ball Super Cards]]'''
'''Premium Features'''
* Special Rares
* [[Autographed Cards]]
* God Rares
* [[Relic and Patch Cards]]
* [[Numbered Cards]]
* [[Printing Plates]]


'''[[Star Wars Unlimited Cards]]''' ''(2024-Present)''
'''Graded Cards'''
* Hyperspace Variants
* [[Graded Slab Care]]
* Showcase Treatments
* [[Reholder Considerations]]
* [[Grading Preparation]]


'''[[Vintage Non-Sports Cards]]'''
'''Damaged Cards'''
* Movie & TV Cards
* [[Water Damaged Cards]]
* Historical Sets
* [[Smoke Damaged Cards]]
* [[Mold and Mildew Treatment]]
* [[Sun Faded Cards]]
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* Touch-up methods
* Limitations and ethics
* Limitations and ethics
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== Storage & Protection ==
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=== Sleeves & Holders ===
* [[Penny Sleeves]]
* [[Top Loaders]]
* [[One-Touch Holders]]
* [[Semi-Rigid Holders]]
* [[Perfect Fit Sleeves]]
* [[Team Bags]]
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=== Long-Term Storage ===
* [[Storage Boxes]]
* [[Climate Control]]
* [[UV Protection]]
* [[Humidity Management]]
* [[Archival Materials]]
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=== Display Options ===
* [[Display Cases]]
* [[Framing Cards]]
* [[Binders and Albums]]
* [[Wall Mounts]]
* [[UV-Protective Display]]
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== Grading & Authentication ==
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=== Grading Companies ===
* [[PSA Grading]]
* [[BGS Grading]]
* [[CGC Grading]]
* [[SGC Grading]]
* [[Comparing Grading Companies]]
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=== Grading Preparation ===
* [[Pre-Submission Inspection]]
* [[Cleaning for Grading]]
* [[What Graders Look For]]
* [[Grade Expectations]]
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=== Authentication ===
* [[Counterfeit Detection]]
* [[Autograph Authentication]]
* [[Fake vs Real Guide]]
* [[Red Flags to Watch]]
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'''Card Types'''
'''Trading Card Games'''
* [[:Category:Pokemon Cards]]
* [[:Category:Pokemon Cards]]
* [[:Category:Magic The Gathering]]
* [[:Category:Yu-Gi-Oh Cards]]
* [[:Category:Yu-Gi-Oh Cards]]
* [[:Category:Magic The Gathering]]
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* [[:Category:One Piece TCG]]
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'''Sports & Vintage'''
* [[:Category:Sports Cards]]
* [[:Category:Sports Cards]]
* [[:Category:Baseball Cards]]
* [[:Category:Basketball Cards]]
* [[:Category:Football Cards]]
* [[:Category:Vintage Cards]]
* [[:Category:Vintage Cards]]
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* [[:Category:Repair Techniques]]
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* [[:Category:Techniques]]
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* [[:Category:Tools]]
* [[:Category:Tools]]
* [[:Category:Card Types]]
* [[:Category:Special Card Types]]
* [[:Category:Grading]]
* [[:Category:Damage Restoration]]
* [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]]
* [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]]
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Revision as of 01:46, 30 January 2026

Welcome to Card Conservation Wiki
Your comprehensive guide to trading card restoration and conservation founded by The Cardboard Alchemists for the sole purpose of open sourcing Trading Card Conservation Techniques.

Getting Started

Safety First

Safety Guidelines

Before starting any conservation work, understand the risks and proper precautions.

Essential Equipment

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The right tools make all the difference. Build your conservation kit.

Starters Guide

Start Here

If you're new to card restoration, read the beginners guide.

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Techniques

Conservation Techniques

Cleaning

Cleaning Techniques

Safe: Start here - the foundation of all conservation
  • Dry cleaning methods
  • Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
  • Stain removal basics
  • Surface debris removal

Pressing & Flattening

Pressing and Flattening

Caution: Requires patience and proper technique
  • Humidity treatment
  • Book press method
  • Professional pressing
  • When NOT to press

Surface Repair

Surface Repair

  • Scratch minimization
  • Scuff treatment
  • Holo restoration
  • When to stop

Edge & Corner Work

Edge and Corner Work

  • Edge whitening treatment
  • Corner repair techniques
  • Touch-up methods
  • Limitations and ethics

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